Mindset, resilience, and future career orientation in young professional badminton athletes: implications for dual career development

Vollständiger Abstract

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Athletes’ psychological readiness is essential not only for performance development but also for successful career transitions beyond sport. However, many young athletes tend to prioritize performance outcomes over long-term career planning. This study aimed to examine the mindset, resilience, and future career orientation of young professional badminton athletes within the context of dual career development. A descriptive quantitative design was employed involving 19 athletes selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on Growth Mindset Theory, Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), and the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA). The instrument consisted of 25 dichotomous items (Yes/No) with good reliability (KR-20 = 0.82). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage). The findings suggested high levels of growth mindset (96.0%) and resilience and self-regulation (95.0%) among the participating athletes, indicating strong persistence and adaptive learning behaviors. In contrast, career awareness and future orientation, although still very high (86.7%), showed lower scores than the other dimensions, suggesting a gap in long-term career preparation. In conclusion, the participating athletes appeared to demonstrate positive psychological characteristics related to performance development; however, greater emphasis on dual career support is needed. These findings highlight the potential value of integrating career planning and educational guidance into athlete development programs to support long-term career sustainability.