Boomstra, Age (2022) Performance changes of operators. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of what factors influence the performance of operators in the Dutch Special Forces. For this purpose, operators filled in a bi-weekly questionnaire on a tablet during their advanced training program. Forty-three operators took part, of whom six completed the questionnaires consistently throughout the program. These operators self-reported their performance and multiple variables related to their physical and psychological wellbeing. The data was analyzed on an individual level and correlation network diagrams were made. We found that even during a tough training course, operators generally indicated that they were able to perform relatively well. Variables correlating to performance differed vastly between the operators. These findings show the need for an individual approach to understand changes in performance. Suggesting that group-based interventions to increase performance might fall short of stimulating maximum performance in individual operators. This has gained recent attention for athletes, but so far not for special forces operators. To achieve maximum performance individual differences between operators need to be understood. Future research may examine a procedure for research and practice to address the person-specific performance changes. Keywords: stress, recovery, personalized approach, correlation graphs, military
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Hartigh, J.R. den |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Talent Development and Creativity (TDC) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Feb 2022 11:30 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 11:30 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/189 |
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