The development of a metatheoretical model of psychological profiling

Although it is not a recent phenomenon, profiling has become a more popular investigative tool in recent years. In particular three main approaches have been developed, namely those of the FBI, Investigative Psychology and the smaller area of Clinical consultancy. Despite the relative benefits of each of these approaches, there has been no effort made, to date, to nullify their segregation and develop an integrative framework of the profiling process. In this thesis a comprehensive review of the profiling literature is presented as background and in preparation for a metatheoretical model of psychological profiling. The model's development, structure and evaluation are presented before conclusions are made about the model and profiling area in general