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Professor Ross Roberts

Professor / Director of Research Postgraduate Studies

ross.roberts@bangor.ac.uk

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Professor Ross Roberts

View Professor Ross Roberts’s profile on the Bangor Research Portal

Overview

I am a professor in sport & exercise psychology and a member of the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance. My research interests centre on personality in relation to performance and health, with a specific focus on narcissism. In recent years I have received research funding from a variety of sources including UKRI, the MoD, Rugby Football Union, UK Sport, England and Wales Cricket Board, and Sport Wales. Much of my work  is collaborative and involves organisations from the High Performance domain. Current and recent collaborators include the ECB, UK Sport, RFU, MoD, Mountain Training UK, and the Youth Justice Service. I am also a chartered psychologist and associated fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Health Care Professions Council registered sport & exercise psychologist. I have over 15 years’ experience working with high level performers and coaches in sport and military settings on a variety of performance-related issues, and also supervise aspirant psychology practitioners.

Additional Contact Information

Room 206, George Building, School of Psychology and Sport Science

Email: ross.roberts@bangor.ac.uk

Tel: 01248 388137

Bio:

I am a professor in sport & exercise psychology and a member of the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance. My research interests centre on personality in relation to performance and health, with a specific focus on narcissism. In recent years I have received research funding from a variety of sources including UKRI, the MoD, Rugby Football Union, UK Sport, England and Wales Cricket Board, and Sport Wales. Much of my work  is collaborative and involves organisations from the High Performance domain. I am also a chartered psychologist and associated fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Health Care Professions Council registered sport & exercise psychologist. I have over 15 years’ experience working with high level performers and coaches in sport and military settings on a variety of performance-related issues, and also supervise aspirant psychology practitioners.

Postgraduate Project Opportunities

I am interested to hear from potential PhD candidates who wish to complete PhDs in relation to personality and performance

Personality and performance, especially narcissism

Publications

2025

  • Accepted/In pressDo leaders actually influence sports performance? An integrated systematic review and meta-analyses.
    Clare, C., Hardy, J., Roberts, R., Tod, D. & Benson, A., 2 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Accepted/In pressExploring professional cricketer well-being: Insights and influences
    Ely, G., Roberts, R., Woodman, T., Jones, E., Evans, L., Cropper, M. & Peirce, N., 29 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of printYou’re just like me, so we must be great together”: How similarity in narcissism impacts the quality of the coach-athlete relationship
    Stanford, J., Roberts, R., Johnston, J., Sarkar, M., holmes, P. & Healy, L., 13 Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

  • PublishedExploring the feasibility of a cluster pilot randomised control trial to improve children’s 24-hour movement behaviours and dietary intake: Happy Homework.
    Donnelly, S., Buchanan, D., McLellan, G., Roberts, R. & Arthur, R., 2024, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 41, 19, p. 1787-1800
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedNarcissism and antisocial behaviour in sport: The moderating role of self-compassion
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Akehurst, S. & Woodman, T., Jan 2024, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 70, 102528.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published‘One size fits all’ – or should it? An individualised approach to enhancing talent development environments
    Lowe, G., Gottwald, V., Roberts, R., Hardy, J. & Owen, J., 19 Jul 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
  • PublishedProfessional Cricketer Mental Health and the Role of Alcohol: A Longitudinal Examination
    Ely, G., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Jones, E., Jul 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
  • PublishedPsychological factors are prospectively associated with the mucosal immune response to exercise and respiratory infection risk post marathon
    Harrison, S., Roberts, R., Walsh, N. P. & Edwards, J., 7 Feb 2024.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
  • PublishedPsychosocial Characteristics of the World’s Best Male Rugby Union Players
    Turner, A., Roberts, R., Hardy, J., Bell, J., Bickley, J., Rogers, A., Barrell, D. & Knight, C., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Expertise. 7, 4, p. 107-129
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThere's only room for one of us in this relationship”: Examining the role of the dark triad in high-performance dyad
    Stanford, J., Roberts, R., Johnston, J., Sarkar, M. & Healy, L., Aug 2024, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 226, 112688.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of printThirty years of longitudinal talent development research: A systematic review and meta-aggregation
    Lawrence, G., Dunn, E., Gottwald, V., Oliver, S., Roberts, R., Hardy, J. & Woodman, T., 22 Feb 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • E-pub ahead of printYouth Justice Staff Perspectives on Psychological Resilience Interventions and Outcomes in Young People Who Offend
    Hodgkinson, R., Beattie, S., Roberts, R., Hardy, L. & Wood, S., 12 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Deviant Behavior. p. 1-21 21 p., https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2024.2365349.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

  • PublishedGood perceived sleep quality protects against the raised risk of respiratory infection during sleep restriction in young adults
    Walsh, N., Kashi, D. S., Edwards, J., Richmond, C., Oliver, S., Roberts, R., Izard, R., Jackson, S. & Greeves, J., Jan 2023, In: SLEEP. 46, 1, zsac222.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Impact of Living in a Bio-Secure Bubble on Mental Health: An Examination in Elite Cricket
    Ely, G., Woodman, T., Roberts, R., Jones, E., Wedatilake, T., Sanders, P. & Peirce, N., 1 Sept 2023, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 68, 102447.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

  • PublishedA systematic review of sport-based life skills programs for young people: The quality of design and evaluation methods
    Williams, C., Neil, R., Cropley, B., Woodman, T. & Roberts, R., 4 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 34, 2, p. 409-435 27 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedBulls in a china shop: Narcissism, intragroup conflict and task cohesion
    Boulter, M. W., Hardy, J., Roberts, R. & Woodman, T., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 44, 1, p. 23-34 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Leader Ship was destined to sink: An examination of dominance and prestige on the rise and fall of the narcissistic leader
    Ong, C. W., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Arthur, C., Dec 2022, In: Group Dynamics: Theory, research and practice. 26, 4, p. 356-364
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedUpsetting the apple cart: Within-team profiles of intragroup conflict and their associations with narcissism
    Boulter, M. W., Roberts, R. & Hardy, J., 1 Nov 2022, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 63, 102291.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

  • PublishedForesee the glory and train better: Narcissism, goal-setting and athlete training
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Woodman, T., Pitkethly, A., English, C. & University, B., Aug 2021, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 10, 3, p. 381-393
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedInfluence of Vitamin D Supplementation by Simulated Sunlight or Oral D3 on Respiratory Infection during Military Training
    Harrison, S., Oliver, S., Kashi, D., Carswell, A., Edwards, J., Wentz, L., Roberts, R., Tang, J., Izard, R., Jackson, S., Allan, D., Rhodes, L., Fraser, W., Greeves, J. & Walsh, N., 1 Jul 2021, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 53, 7, p. 1505-1516 12 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPerfectionism and social physique anxiety using the 2×2 model
    Deck, S., Roberts, R., Hall, C. & Kouali, D., Nov 2021, In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. p. 1-11 11 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPsychological Resilience Interventions to Reduce Recidivism in Young People: A Systematic Review
    Hodgkinson, R., Beattie, S., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., Dec 2021, In: Adolescent Research Review. 6, 4, p. 333-357
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe 2×2 model of Perfectionism and Exercise Dependence
    Deck, S., Roberts, R. & Hall, C., Oct 2021, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 180, 111001.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedVitamin D and the hepatitis B vaccine response: A prospective cohort study and a randomized, placebo-controlled oral vitamin D3 and simulated sunlight supplementation trial in healthy adults
    Kashi, D., Oliver, S., Wentz, L., Roberts, R., Carswell, A., Tang, J., Jackson, S., Izard, R. M., Allan, D., Rhodes, L., Fraser, W., Greeves, J. P. & Walsh, N., Feb 2021, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 60, 1, p. 475-491 17 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

  • PublishedExercise behaviour, enjoyment and boredom
    Deck, S., Roberts, R., Hall, C. & Kouali, D., 1 Nov 2020, In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 18, 6, p. 779-793 15 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedI am great, but only when I also want to dominate: Maladaptive narcissism moderates the relationship between adaptive narcissism and performance under pressure
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Cooke, A. & Woodman, T., Aug 2020, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 42, 4, p. 323-335
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Effect of Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry on Speaking Performance
    Manley, H., Paisarnsrisomsuk, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Feb 2020, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 154, 109624.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

  • PublishedCoaches Coaching Psychological Skills – Why Not? A Framework and Questionnaire Development
    Arthur, R., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Glendinning, F., 30 Mar 2019, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 41, 1, p. 10-23
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedDeveloping excellence in outdoor provision: Enhancing training pathways for outdoor qualifications: The Mountain Leader qualification
    Hardy, W., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., 25 Sept 2019, Prifysgol Bangor University.
    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
  • PublishedInitial steps in the validation of the athlete development formulation survey
    Langham-Walsh, E., Anderson, D., Dunn, E., Gottwald, V., Hardy, J., Hardy, L., Lawrence, G., Lowery, M., Oliver, S., Roberts, R. & Woodman, T., 2019, Journal of Exercise, Movement, and Sport (SCAPPS refereed abstracts repository). p. 115
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  • PublishedPreliminary Validation of the Athlete Development Formulation Survey (ADFS)
    Dunn, E., Anderson, D., Langham-Walsh, E., Lowery, M., Hardy, L., Lawrence, G., Woodman, T., Gottwald, V., Hardy, J., Roberts, R. & Oliver, S., 18 Oct 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
  • PublishedWhen the Going Gets Tough, Who Gets Going? An Examination of the Relationship Between Narcissism, Effort, and Performance
    Roberts, R., Cooke, A., Woodman, T., Hupfeld, H., Barwood, C. & Manley, H., Feb 2019, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 8, 1, p. 93-105
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

  • PublishedAnxiety and Fear in Sport and Performance
    Zhang, S., Woodman, T. & Roberts, R., 2018, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Oxford University Press
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • PublishedAnxiety and perceived psychological stress play an important role in the immune response after exercise
    Edwards, J., Walsh, N., Diment, B. & Roberts, R., 31 Jan 2018, In: Exercise Immunology Review. 24
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • UnpublishedA Prospective Study of The Developmental Biographies of Great British Pathway Athletes: Pathway to Podium
    Dunn, E., Langham-Walsh, E., Lowery, M., Hardy, L., Lawrence, G., Gottwald, V., Hardy, J., Oliver, S. & Roberts, R., 8 Jun 2018, (Unpublished).
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
  • PublishedHigh heart rate reactors display greater decreases in tear SIgA concentration following a novel acute stressor
    Hanstock, H., Edwards, J., Roberts, R. & Walsh, N., Mar 2018, In: Biological Psychology. 133, March, p. 85-88
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedI’ll get there because I’m great, or am I? Narcissistic Vulnerability Moderates the Narcissistic Grandiosity – Goal Persistence Relationship
    Manley, H., Roberts, R., Beattie, S. & Woodman, T., Jan 2018, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 120, 1, p. 65-74
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedInfluence of vitamin D supplementation by sunlight or oral D3 on exercise performance
    Carswell, A. T., Oliver, S. J., Wentz, L. M., Kashi, D. S., Roberts, R., Tang, J. C., Izard, R. M., Jackson, S., Allan, D., Rhodes, L. E., Fraser, W. D., Greeves, J. P. & Walsh, N. P., Dec 2018, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50, 12, p. 2555-2564
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedStructural validation of three German versions of behavioral and motivational scales in high-risk sports
    Frühauf, A., Hardy, W. A. S., Roberts, R., Niedermeier, M. & Kopp, M., Dec 2018, In: German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research. 48, 4, p. 467-477
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Benefit of Punishment Sensitivity On Motor Performance Under Pressure
    Manley, H., Beattie, S., Roberts, R., Lawrence, G. & Hardy, L., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Personality. 86, 3, p. 339-352
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

  • PublishedI am great and I want to dominate: Narcissism and performance under stress
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Cooke, A. & Woodman, T., 2017, Journal of Sports Sciences. sup1 ed. Vol. 35. p. s12
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • PublishedKinesthetic imagery provides additive benefits to internal visual imagery on slalom task performance
    Callow, N., Jiang, D., Roberts, R. & Edwards, M., Feb 2017, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 39, 1, p. 81-86
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPass Me the ball: Narcissism in performance settings
    Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Sedikides, C., 25 Jan 2017, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPsychological skills and “the Paras”: The indirect effects of psychological skills on endurance
    Arthur, R., Fitzwater, J., Roberts, R., Hardy, J. & Arthur, C., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 29, 4, p. 449-465
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe darker side of personality: Narcissism predicts moral disengagement and antisocial behavior in sport
    Jones, B., Woodman, T., Barlow, M. & Roberts, R., 30 Jun 2017, In: Sport Psychologist. 31, 2, p. 109-116
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe moderating role of narcissism on the reciprocal relationship between self-efficacy and performance
    Beattie, S., Dempsey, C., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Cooke, A., May 2017, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 6, 2, p. 199-214
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

  • PublishedNarcissism and performance under stress : Every piece of narcissism matters
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Hardy, L., 2016, 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Sciences. p. 20-21
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • PublishedPersonality and group functioning: Managing a Narcissist's ego (Chapter 6)
    Dempsey, C., Ong, C. W., Woodman, T. & Roberts, R. J., 17 Jun 2016, Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology: Practitioner Case Studies. Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G. (eds.). 2016 ed. Wiley
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • PublishedRevisiting the Exercise Imagery and Exercise Dependence Relationship
    Divine, A., Roberts, R. & Hall, C., 27 Apr 2016, In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedThe Leader Ship is Sinking: A Temporal Investigation of Narcissistic Leadership
    Ong, C. W., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Woodman, T. & Akehurst, S., Apr 2016, In: Journal of Personality. 84, 2, p. 237-247
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

  • PublishedContemporary personality perspectives in sport psychology
    Woodman, T. & Roberts, R. J., 9 Mar 2015, Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology: A Review. Mellalieu, S. & Hanton, S. (eds.). 2015 ed. Routledge, p. 1-27
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2014

  • PublishedNot all players are equally motivated: The role of narcissism.
    Roberts, R. J., Woodman, T., Lofthouse, S. & Williams, L., 15 Dec 2014, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 15, 6, p. 536-542
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPersonality and performance: Beyone the Big 5
    Roberts, R. J., Woodman, T., Schinke, R. J. (Editor), McGannon, K. R. (Editor) & Smith, B. (Editor), 19 Nov 2014, International handbook of sport psychology. 2016 ed. Routledge
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2013

  • PublishedPerfectionism and the 'Yips': An Initial Investigation
    Roberts, R. J., Rotherham, M., Maynard, I., Thomas, O. & Woodman, T., 1 Mar 2013, In: Sport Psychologist. 27, 1, p. 53-61
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPerformance improvements from imagery: evidence that internal visual imagery is superior to external visual imagery for slalom performance
    Callow, N., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, L. J., Jiang, D. & Edwards, M. G., 21 Oct 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedWatch me if you can: imagery ability moderates observational learning effectiveness
    Roberts, R. J., Lawrence, G. P., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 5 Sept 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • PublishedPhysiological and Psychological Illness Symptoms at High Altitude and Their Relationship With Acute Mountain Sickness: A Prospective Cohort Study
    Hardy, L. J., Arthur, C. A., Roberts, R. J., Oliver, S. J., Sanders, S. J., Williams, C. J., Smith, Z. A., Lloyd-Davies E.*, [. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPsychological Skills Do Not Always Help Performance: The Moderating Role of Narcissism
    Roberts, R. J., Woodman, T., Hardy, L. J., Davis, L. & Wallace, H. M., 2 Oct 2012, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 25, 3, p. 316-325
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedVisual imagery perspectives and preference: Conceptualization and measurement
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Jan 2012, In: Journal of Mental Imagery. 36, p. 31-39
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • PublishedThere Is an “I“ in TEAM: Narcissism and Social Loafing
    Woodman, T., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N. & Rogers, C. H., 1 Jun 2011, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 82, 2, p. 285-290
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

  • PublishedCoach education related to the delivery of imagery: two interventions.
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Sept 2010, In: Sport Psychologist. 24, 3, p. 277-299
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedImagery research: an investigation of three issues.
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Jul 2010, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 11, 4, p. 325-329
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedInteractive effects of different visual imagery perspectives and narcissism on motor performance.
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L. J., Woodman, T. & Thomas, L., 1 Aug 2010, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 4, p. 499-517
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedPutts that get missed on the right: Investigating lateralized attentional biases and the nature of putting errors in golf.
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Turnbull, O. H., 12 Feb 2010, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 28, 4, p. 369-374
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedTest performance strategies (TOPS): Instrument refinement using confirmatory factor analysis.
    Roberts, R. J., Hardy, L. J., Hardy, L., Roberts, R., Thomas, P. R. & Murphy, S. M., 1 Jan 2010, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 11, 1, p. 27-35
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

  • PublishedAwareness and Motivation to Change Negative Self-Talk.
    Hardy, J. T., Hardy, L. J., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, J., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., 1 Dec 2009, In: Sport Psychologist. 23, 4, p. 435-450
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedCoaches’ use of imagery with their athletes: Two interventions
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedExamining the (potential) role of imagery in the pseudoneglect-motor performance relationship.
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Turnbull, O. H. & Brett, R., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedInteractive effects of different visual imagery perspectives and narcissism on motor performance.
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Thomas, L., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2008

  • PublishedImagery perspectives and modalities: An investigation of three issues
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jul 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedImagery research 2003-2007: Bangor and SCW collaborations
    Roberts, R. J. & Roberts, R., 13 Feb 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedMovement imagery ability: Development and assessment of a revised version of the vividness of movement imagery questionnaire.
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. A. & Bringer, J., 1 Apr 2008, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30, 2, p. 200-221
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedVisual imagery perspective issues: An update
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2007

  • PublishedInteractive effects of different visual imagery perspectives and narcissism on motor performance
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L. & Woodman, T., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedInvestigating the role of personality in the effects of different visual imagery perspectives on performance
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedMovement imagery ability: Measurement, Perspectives and modalities
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. & Bringer, J., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2006

  • PublishedEffects of dynamic and static imagery on vividness of imagery, skiing performance and confidence.
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Fawkes, J. Z., 1 Feb 2006, In: Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity. 1, 1, p. Article 2
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • PublishedMeasuring imagery ability: The vividness of movement imagery questionnaire – 2
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Markland, D., Hardy, L. & Bringer, J., 1 Jan 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2005

  • PublishedEffects of different visual imagery perspectives on the performance of tasks where line is important
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • PublishedThe relationship between imagery, anxiety, and performance in Gaelic footballers
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Davis, J. P., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2003

  • PublishedThe effects of motivational imagery on physical performance and RPE in a controlled sport setting
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2003.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Activities

2022

  • BUIIA Training and Networking conference

    BU-IIA training and networking conference Bangor University

    19 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
  • Healthwise Wales research meeting

    BU-IIA project meeting with Healthwise Wales

    13 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)
  • Who, What, Why not:applying BeSci to population health

    Public Health Wales Behavioral Science Unit Presentation

    12 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
  • BU-IIA Funded Project: Agency and Communion in Wales: A Framework to Understand Behaviour, Health and Well-Being During the Wales COVID-19 Response and Recovery

    In this project we will increase understanding of variability in human behaviour during the various phases of Wales’ COVID-19 response and post COVID recovery. We will also shed light on how individual differences influence psychological well-being over time, as the Welsh population continues to adapt to new ways of life in this post-COVID recovery phase. The project will allow us to provide recommendations to the Welsh Government with a view to optimizing their messaging to maximise positive behavioural outcomes (e.g., prosocial behaviours, rule adherence) and minimise costs to health and well-being (e.g., problems associated with high stress) in the population.

    Funding awarded through the Bangor University Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £47,535

    4 May 2022 – 30 Apr 2023

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

2020

  • EDP GB Hockey feedback session 1

    Pathway2Podium Feedback session 1. Present: Head of Talent, Head EDP Coaches, Head of GB Support, EDP S&C coach, EIS Pathways Senior Scientist and SSHES Senior Lecturer (GL).

    27 Jan 2020

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

2019

  • Canoe Slalom Pathway to Podium Project Quarter 2 Feedback

    Presentation of findings from the second quarter of the Pathway to Podium project.

    29 Jul 2019

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
  • Canoe Sprint Pathway to Podium Project Quarter 1 Feedback

    Presentation of findings from first quarter of the Pathway to Podium project.

    10 May 2019

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
  • Canoe Slalom Pathway to Podium Project Quarter 1 Feedback Session

    Presentation of findings from first quarter of the Pathway to Podium project.

    10 Apr 2019

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

Projects

  • Changing Minds KTP

    01/03/2023 – 30/11/2025 (Active)

  • KESS II MRes with The Outdoor Partnership- BUK2153

    01/07/2018 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  • Review of culture in elite sport

    01/03/2017 – 31/08/2017 (Finished)

  • KESS II Phd with Mountain Training UK Inc Ltd- BUK269

    01/10/2016 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

  • PhD Studentship

    14/07/2015 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  • Biomedical vacation scholarship 2009

    01/06/2009 – 31/12/2010 (Finished)

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