A Comprehensive and Updated Review of the Performance Profile Technique

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Elmer A. Castillo Magellan Federal, Columbia, SC, USA

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2022-0003
Keywords:
applied sport psychology; assessment; professional practice; mental performance; interventions
First Published Online:
26 Apr 2022
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Volume 36: Issue 3
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206–218
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The performance profile (PP) technique is a standard intervention employed by mental performance consultants to enhance a range of psychological outcomes within individuals and groups. Since its inception, the PP has generated much applied and research interest in the field of sport and performance psychology. The last decade has seen a resurgence of performance profiling publications, including applied reflections and empirical investigations, as well as extending use of the technique to novel populations. In addition to novel applications, more psychological outcomes, formal adaptations, theoretical extensions, and validity data have been provided. This paper distills previous and recent PP literature so as to provide a comprehensive and updated overview of the popular PP procedure. To this end, the PP technique’s implementation overview, theoretical roots, established variations, validity, and impacts to date are thoroughly discussed. Limitations of the technique and future directions to extend the performance profiling literature are offered. Collectively, this information provides readers with insight as to the flexibility, utility, and effectiveness of the PP technique and implications for professional practice.

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