Professor Nichola Callow
Pro Vice-Chancellor [Education]

Contact info
Position: Professor/ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Email: n.callow@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: (01248) 38 8243
Location: Main University Building
Web: Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance
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- 2025
- Accepted/In press
Review and Analysis of Successful PSA Interventions: An Applied Perspective
McWilliam, A., Beattie, S. & Callow, N., 27 Jan 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: The Journal of Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2020
- Published
Written Emotional Disclosure Can Promote Athletes’ Mental Health and Performance Readiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Davies, P. A., Gustafsson, H., Callow, N. & Woodman, T., 27 Nov 2020, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 599925.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2019
- Published
Action dual-tasks reveal differential effects of visual imagery perspectives on motor performance
Callow, N., Edwards, M. G., Jones, A. L., Hardy, L. & Connell, S., 1 Jun 2019, In: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 72, 6, p. 1401-1411Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Coaches 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. 10-23Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
- Published
Kinesthetic 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. 81-86Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
- Published
Imagery and self-efficacy in the injury context
Wesch, N., Callow, N., Hall, C. & Pope, J. P., May 2016, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 24, p. 72-81Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2015
- Published
The neural substrates for the different modalities of movement imagery
Jiang, D., Edwards, M. G., Mullins, P. & Callow, N., Jul 2015, In: Brain and Cognition. 97, p. 22-31Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Transformational Leadership and Task Cohesion in Sport: The Mediating Role of Inside Sacrifice
Cronin, L. D., Arthur, C. A., Hardy, J. T. & Callow, N., 1 Feb 2015, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 37, p. 23-36Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2013
- Published
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 Oct 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Watch 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. 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Transformational leadership and task cohesion in sport: The mediating role of intrateam communication
Smith, M. J., Arthur, C. A., Hardy, J., Callow, N. & Williams, D., Mar 2013, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 14, 2, p. 249-257Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2012
- Published
Visual imagery perspectives and preference: Conceptualization and measurement
Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Jan 2012, In: Journal of Mental Imagery. 36, p. 31-39Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2011
- Published
The moderating role of imagery ability on observational learning and performance
Lawrence, G. P. & Callow, N., 1 Jun 2011.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
There 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. 285-290Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Development and validation of a trait measure of robustness of self-confidence.
Beattie, S. J., Hardy, L. J., Savage, J., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Mar 2011, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 12, 2, p. 184-191Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2010
- Published
Better out than in: the influence of anger regulation on physical performance.
Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Oct 2010, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 49, 5, p. 457-460Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Coach 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. 277-299Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
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 Aug 2010, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 4, p. 499-517Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Imagery 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. 325-329Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2009
- Published
Measurement of Transformational Leadership and its Relationship with Team Cohesion and Performance Level.
Hardy, J. T., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N., Smith, M. J., Hardy, L., Arthur, C. A. & Hardy, J., 1 Oct 2009, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 21, 4, p. 395-412Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Emotions and Sport Performance: An Exploration of Happiness, Hope, and Anger
Woodman, T., Davis, P. A., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N., Glasscock, I. & Yuill-Proctor, J., 1 Apr 2009, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 2, p. 169-188Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Active rheumatoid arthritis: a case study approach investigating hypnotherapy and imagery within a biopsychosocial framework.
Bennett, B. M., Callow, N. & Jones, J. G., 1 Jan 2009, p. I63-I64.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Coaches’ 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
- Published
Differential involvement of the motor cortex during visual imagery of movement.
Connell, S., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Edwards, M. & Fourkas, A., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Emotions in Sport Performance: Beyond anxiety.
Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
The effects of reward on autonomously regulated behaviours on endurance performance and RPE.
Mawn, L., Callow, N. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
The role of anger regulation in physical performance
Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Two coach imagery interventions.
Callow, N., Roberts, R., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2008
- Published
Imagery perspectives and modalities: An investigation of three issues
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jul 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Measurement of transformational leadership and its relationship with cohesion and performance level
Callow, N., Smith, M., Hardy, L. & Hardy, J., 1 Jul 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
The relationship between transformational leadership behaviours and perceptions of role value in interactive sports teams
Bell, D. J., Clark, C., Hardy, J., Hardy, L., Callow, N. & Arthur, C., 1 Jul 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
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 Apr 2008, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30, 2, p. 200-221Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Imagery use during rehabilitation from injury: A case study of an elite athlete
Callow, N., Hare, R. & Evans, L., 1 Jan 2008, In: Sport Psychologist. 22, 4, p. 405-422Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
The use of imagery and hypnotherapy as complementary and alternative therapies in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Bennett, B. M., Callow, N. & Jones, J. G., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Visual imagery perspective issues: An update
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2007
- Published
Development and validation of the trait robustness of self-confidence inventory (TROSCI)
Beattie, S., Hardy, L., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Sept 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Imagery use during rehabilitation from injury: A case study of an elite athlete
Evans, L., Hare, R. & Callow, N., 1 Sept 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Research and practice in imagery and observation in sport: an integrative approach
Callow, N., Cummings, J., Edwards, M. & Holmes, P. S., 1 Sept 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Interactive 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
- Published
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 Jan 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Movement 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
- Published
Imagery use by injured athletes: A qualitative analysis.
Driediger, M., Hall, C. & Callow, N., 1 Mar 2006, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 24, 3, p. 261-271Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
The development and validation of the VMIQ-2
Roberts, R., Callow, N., Markland, D. & Hardy, L., 1 Mar 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Effects of Dynamic and Static Imagery on Vividness of Imagery, Skiing Performance, and Confidence.
Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Fawkes, J. Z., 1 Feb 2006, In: Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity. 1, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Imagery in sport and health psychology
Callow, N., 1 Jan 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
Measuring 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
- Published
Re: Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist effects on skeletal muscle: How hormonal therapy in prostate cancer affects muscular strength
Marcora, S., Oliver, S. J., Callow, N., Lemmey, A. & Stuart, N., 1 Nov 2005, In: Journal of Urology. 174, 5, p. 2068-2069Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Efficacy of visual imagery perspectives on task that require perceptual information for their successful completion
Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Oct 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- Published
The effect of kinesthetic imagery on the sport confidence of flat-race horse jockeys.
Callow, N. & Waters, A., 1 Jul 2005, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 6, 4, p. 443-459Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Factor Structure of the Scale for Effective Communication in Team Sports.
Sullivan, P. J. & Callow, N., 1 Jun 2005, In: Group Dynamics: Theory, research and practice. 9, 2, p. 87-92Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review