Professor Ross Roberts
Professor / Director of Research Postgraduate Studies

Contact info
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.
- Heb ei Gyhoeddi
A 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 Meh 2018, (Heb ei Gyhoeddi).Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
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A 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 Maw 2022, Yn: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 34, 2, t. 409-435 27 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Anxiety and Fear in Sport and Performance
Zhang, S., Woodman, T. & Roberts, R., 2018, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Oxford University PressAllbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Anxiety and perceived psychological stress play an important role in the immune response after exercise
Edwards, J., Walsh, N., Diment, B. & Roberts, R., 31 Ion 2018, Yn: Exercise Immunology Review. 24Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Awareness and Motivation to Change Negative Self-Talk.
Hardy, J. T., Hardy, L. J., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, J., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., 1 Rhag 2009, Yn: Sport Psychologist. 23, 4, t. 435-450Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Bulls in a china shop: Narcissism, intragroup conflict and task cohesion
Boulter, M. W., Hardy, J., Roberts, R. & Woodman, T., Chwef 2022, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 44, 1, t. 23-34 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Coach education related to the delivery of imagery: two interventions.
Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Medi 2010, Yn: Sport Psychologist. 24, 3, t. 277-299Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Coaches Coaching Psychological Skills – Why Not? A Framework and Questionnaire Development
Arthur, R., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Glendinning, F., 30 Maw 2019, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 41, 1, t. 10-23Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Coaches’ use of imagery with their athletes: Two interventions
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Ion 2009.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Contemporary personality perspectives in sport psychology
Woodman, T. & Roberts, R. J., 9 Maw 2015, Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology: A Review. Mellalieu, S. & Hanton, S. (gol.). 2015 gol. Routledge, t. 1-27Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Developing excellence in outdoor provision: Enhancing training pathways for outdoor qualifications: The Mountain Leader qualification
Hardy, W., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., 25 Medi 2019, Prifysgol Bangor University.Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
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Effects of different visual imagery perspectives on the performance of tasks where line is important
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Ion 2005.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Effects of dynamic and static imagery on vividness of imagery, skiing performance and confidence.
Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Fawkes, J. Z., 1 Chwef 2006, Yn: Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity. 1, 1, t. Article 2Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Examining the (potential) role of imagery in the pseudoneglect-motor performance relationship.
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Turnbull, O. H. & Brett, R., 1 Ion 2009.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Exercise behaviour, enjoyment and boredom
Deck, S., Roberts, R., Hall, C. & Kouali, D., 1 Tach 2020, Yn: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 18, 6, t. 779-793 15 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Exploring 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, Yn: Journal of Sports Sciences. 41, 19, t. 1787-1800Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Foresee the glory and train better: Narcissism, goal-setting and athlete training
Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Woodman, T., Pitkethly, A., English, C. & University, B., Awst 2021, Yn: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 10, 3, t. 381-393Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Good 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., Ion 2023, Yn: SLEEP. 46, 1, zsac222.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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High heart rate reactors display greater decreases in tear SIgA concentration following a novel acute stressor
Hanstock, H., Edwards, J., Roberts, R. & Walsh, N., Maw 2018, Yn: Biological Psychology. 133, March, t. 85-88Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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I 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 gol. Cyfrol 35. t. s12Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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I 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., Awst 2020, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 42, 4, t. 323-335Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Imagery perspectives and modalities: An investigation of three issues
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Gorff 2008.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Imagery research 2003-2007: Bangor and SCW collaborations
Roberts, R. J. & Roberts, R., 13 Chwef 2008.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Imagery research: an investigation of three issues.
Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Gorff 2010, Yn: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 11, 4, t. 325-329Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Influence 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 Gorff 2021, Yn: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 53, 7, t. 1505-1516 12 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Influence 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., Rhag 2018, Yn: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50, 12, t. 2555-2564Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Initial 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). t. 115Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd
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Interactive effects of different visual imagery perspectives and narcissism on motor performance
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L. & Woodman, T., 1 Ion 2007.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Interactive 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 Awst 2010, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 4, t. 499-517Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Interactive effects of different visual imagery perspectives and narcissism on motor performance.
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Thomas, L., 1 Ion 2009.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Investigating the role of personality in the effects of different visual imagery perspectives on performance
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Ion 2007.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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I’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., Ion 2018, Yn: Personality and Individual Differences. 120, 1, t. 65-74Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Kinesthetic imagery provides additive benefits to internal visual imagery on slalom task performance
Callow, N., Jiang, D., Roberts, R. & Edwards, M., Chwef 2017, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 39, 1, t. 81-86Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Measuring imagery ability: The vividness of movement imagery questionnaire – 2
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Markland, D., Hardy, L. & Bringer, J., 1 Ion 2006.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Movement 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 Ebr 2008, Yn: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30, 2, t. 200-221Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Movement imagery ability: Measurement, Perspectives and modalities
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. & Bringer, J., 1 Ion 2007.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
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Narcissism and antisocial behaviour in sport: The moderating role of self-compassion
Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Akehurst, S. & Woodman, T., Ion 2024, Yn: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 70, 102528.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Narcissism 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. t. 20-21Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Not all players are equally motivated: The role of narcissism.
Roberts, R. J., Woodman, T., Lofthouse, S. & Williams, L., 15 Rhag 2014, Yn: European Journal of Sport Science. 15, 6, t. 536-542Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Pass Me the ball: Narcissism in performance settings
Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Sedikides, C., 25 Ion 2017, Yn: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Perfectionism and social physique anxiety using the 2×2 model
Deck, S., Roberts, R., Hall, C. & Kouali, D., Tach 2021, Yn: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. t. 1-11 11 t.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Perfectionism and the 'Yips': An Initial Investigation
Roberts, R. J., Rotherham, M., Maynard, I., Thomas, O. & Woodman, T., 1 Maw 2013, Yn: Sport Psychologist. 27, 1, t. 53-61Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Performance 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 Hyd 2013, Yn: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Personality and group functioning: Managing a Narcissist's ego (Chapter 6)
Dempsey, C., Ong, C. W., Woodman, T. & Roberts, R. J., 17 Meh 2016, Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology: Practitioner Case Studies. Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G. (gol.). 2016 gol. WileyAllbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Personality and performance: Beyone the Big 5
Roberts, R. J., Woodman, T., Schinke, R. J. (Golygydd), McGannon, K. R. (Golygydd) & Smith, B. (Golygydd), 19 Tach 2014, International handbook of sport psychology. 2016 gol. RoutledgeAllbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
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Physiological 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 Gorff 2012, Yn: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, t. 210-219Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Preliminary 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 Hyd 2019.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Professional Cricketer Mental Health and the Role of Alcohol: A Longitudinal Examination
Ely, G., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Jones, E., Gorff 2024.Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
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Psychological Resilience Interventions to Reduce Recidivism in Young People: A Systematic Review
Hodgkinson, R., Beattie, S., Roberts, R. & Hardy, L., Rhag 2021, Yn: Adolescent Research Review. 6, 4, t. 333-357Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
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Psychological 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 Hyd 2012, Yn: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 25, 3, t. 316-325Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid