Dr Ross Roberts
Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology / Director of Research Postgradua
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 senior lecturer 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 the MoD, Rugby Football Union, UK Sport, England and Wales Cricket Board, Sport Wales, and the European Social Fund. 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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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
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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. 449-465Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 199-214Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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
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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 Oct 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Feb 2017, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 39, 1, p. 81-86Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Dec 2018, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50, 12, p. 2555-2564Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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
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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
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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 Jun 2016, Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology: Practitioner Case Studies. Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G. (eds.). 2016 ed. WileyResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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
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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, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 41, 19, p. 1787-1800Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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 Oct 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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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 Jan 2018, In: Exercise Immunology Review. 24Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Sept 2023, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 68, 102447.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 467-477Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Mar 2018, In: Biological Psychology. 133, March, p. 85-88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Dec 2009, In: Sport Psychologist. 23, 4, p. 435-450Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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.*, N. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Sept 2019, Prifysgol Bangor University.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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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 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
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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. 333-357Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 109-116Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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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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., 16 Jan 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.Research 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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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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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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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. (ed.), McGannon, K. R. (ed.) & Smith, B. (ed.), 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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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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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