A systematic review of the mindful sport performance enhancement program
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology July 12, 2025 Thomas O. Minkler, Ekaterina Oparina, Jason Kostrna 4 citations
A systematic review of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) research identified 41 studies, but only two had low risk of bias; most were rated moderate or high risk. Because of this and wide variation in outcomes and designs, reliable point estimates were not possible. Findings are encouraging, especially for mindfulness, anxiety, and emotion regulation, but insufficient rigorous investigations exist to draw robust conclusions about MSPE's efficacy. The review recommends future researchers use randomization or quasi-experimental designs, pre-registration, collaboration between practitioners and researchers, and detailed implementation reporting to improve rigor.