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Professor Ross Roberts

Professor / Director of Research Postgraduate Studies

Affiliations

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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  1. 2025
  2. E-pub ahead of print

    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

  3. 2024
  4. Accepted/In press

    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

  5. Published

    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

  6. 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

  7. Published
  8. E-pub ahead of print

    Youth 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

  9. E-pub ahead of print

    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

  10. Published
  11. Published

    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

  12. Published

    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, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 41, 19, p. 1787-1800

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  13. 2023
  14. Published

    The 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

  15. Published

    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

  16. 2022
  17. Published

    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. 356-364

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  18. Published

    Upsetting 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

  19. Published

    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

  20. Published

    Bulls 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

  21. 2021
  22. Published

    Psychological 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

  23. Published

    Perfectionism 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

  24. Published

    The 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

  25. Published

    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. 381-393

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  26. Published

    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 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

  27. Published

    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

  28. 2020
  29. Published

    Exercise 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

  30. Published

    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. 323-335

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  31. Published

    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

  32. 2019
  33. Published

    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 Oct 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

  34. Published

    Developing 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

  35. 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. 10-23

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  36. Published

    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. 93-105

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  37. Published

    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. 115

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  38. 2018
  39. Published

    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., Dec 2018, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50, 12, p. 2555-2564

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  40. Published

    Structural 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

  41. Unpublished

    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 Jun 2018, (Unpublished).

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

  42. Published

    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. 339-352

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  43. Published

    High 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

  44. Published

    Anxiety 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

  45. Published

    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. 65-74

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  46. Published

    Anxiety 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

  47. 2017
  48. Published

    Psychological 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

  49. Published

    The 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

  50. Published

    The 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

  51. 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. 81-86

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  52. Published

    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

  53. Published

    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. s12

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  54. 2016
  55. Published

    Personality 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

  56. Published

    Revisiting 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

  57. Published

    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. 237-247

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  58. Published

    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. 20-21

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  59. 2015
  60. Published

    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. 1-27

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  61. 2014
  62. Published

    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. 536-542

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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