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.
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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 PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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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. p. 20-21Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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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., Aug 2021, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 10, 3, p. 381-393Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 ed. Vol. 35. p. s12Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Narcissism 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
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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., Aug 2020, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 42, 4, p. 323-335Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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Contemporary 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. 1-27Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 34, 2, p. 409-435 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Jan 2023, In: SLEEP. 46, 1, zsac222.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychosocial 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., 30 Nov 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Expertise.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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You’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
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There'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
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Pass 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
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When 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. 93-105Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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The 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
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Visual imagery perspective issues: An update
Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Interactive 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
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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 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Oct 2012, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 25, 3, p. 316-325Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perfectionism 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. 53-61Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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 Jan 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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
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Test 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. 27-35Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jan 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The 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
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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 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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
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Not 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. 536-542Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jan 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Apr 2008, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30, 2, p. 200-221Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Personality 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. RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Imagery research 2003-2007: Bangor and SCW collaborations
Roberts, R. J. & Roberts, R., 13 Feb 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Sept 2010, In: Sport Psychologist. 24, 3, p. 277-299Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jan 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Putts 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. 369-374Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Jan 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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 Aug 2010, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 4, p. 499-517Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Feb 2006, In: Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity. 1, 1, p. Article 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The 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. 356-364Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The 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. 237-247Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The 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
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The 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. 339-352Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Jan 2018, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 120, 1, p. 65-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘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
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Thirty 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
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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). p. 115Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Vitamin 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