Examining stress Tolerance and Self-Efficacy in Soldiers

This research aims to investigate the relationship between soldiers' physical self-efficacy, general selfefficacy, and stress tolerance. The study examined 34 male soldiers from the Latvian National Armed
Forces, utilizing the Self-Efficacy to Regulate Exercise Scale, The General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the
Determination test (DT) from the Vienna Test System. The testing was conducted individually face-toface in a laboratory setting, utilizing a computer-based valid measuring instrument to assess the stress
tolerance of the participants. This assessment was complemented by physical self-efficacy and general
self-efficacy questionnaires. Our findings highlighted the significance of soldiers' physical selfefficacy, as it exhibits positive and substantial relationships with stress tolerance. The regression model
for physical self-efficacy was statistical significance. Specifically, general self-efficacy and stress
tolerance demonstrated a positive predictive effect on physical self-efficacy. This implies that higher
general self-efficacy and stress tolerance correspond to greater physical self-efficacy. The implications
of these findings are crucial because they highlight the role of self-efficacy and stress tolerance in
determining soldiers' physical self-efficacy levels. Understanding these relationships can have
implications for military training programs and interventions aimed at improving the performance of
soldiers, their stress tolerance, mental resilience, and well-being. This study holds both theoretical and
empirical value. Furthermore, these findings may be extended beyond military context, offering
valuable implications for other high stress professions.