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A Framework of Single-Session Problem-Solving in Elite Sport: A Longitudinal, Multi-Study Investigation
Tim Pitt1,2, Owen Thomas2, Pete Lindsay1
1Mindflick, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 17, 2020
Summary
This study introduces an effective single-session problem-solving framework developed at the English Institute of Sport (EIS). The approach reframes client problems into more solvable descriptions for elite sport and beyond.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Performance Science
Background:
- Elite sport performance relies on effective problem-solving.
- The English Institute of Sport (EIS) sought innovative psychological support methods.
- A need existed for efficient, single-session interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a novel single-session problem-solving framework.
- To adapt this framework for application within elite sport and other contexts.
- To provide guidance for psychologists integrating these techniques.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic observation over 3.5 years within the EIS.
- A multiple case-study design (10 cases) to refine the framework.
- An in-depth individual case-study to illustrate the framework in practice.
Main Results:
- A refined, effective single-session problem-solving framework was established.
- The framework focuses on reframing problems into 'solvable' descriptions.
- The approach demonstrated utility within elite sport and potential for broader application.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework offers an effective method for single-session problem-solving.
- Problem reframing is a key mechanism for enhancing solvability.
- The framework is applicable to psychologists working in diverse settings, including elite sport.
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