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The challenges and joys of interdisciplinary research: Insights from a psy-art collaboration
Authors: Briazu Raluca A.
Published: January 2023

Interdisciplinary research is becoming increasingly popular. The experience of participating in interdisciplinary projects can be equally risky and exciting. The current article synthesises some benefits and challenges inherent to such collaborations. These insights are based on the author’s personal experiences of working in partnership with experts from the fields of science, arts and humanities. The experiences are particularly related to graduate school, and it is hoped that this will encourage other students to consider such collaborations in the future.
An overseas study visit to the Netherlands
Authors: Chhoa Celine
Published: January 2023

Studying or working abroad as part of a student’s academic study career is becoming increasingly common. The Erasmus Student Exchange Programme, for example, is very popular among European students, with nearly 270,000 students going abroad in 2012–2013 (European Commission, 2014). Despite its popularity with undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, overseas visits for PhD students are less common. Yet this can be an enriching experience for early career researchers and the benefits are often overlooked, especially in the field of psychology. In this article, I reflect on my own overseas research visit and how it has benefited me and my research.
Psychologists can help investigate a major overlooked public health concern
Authors: Price Alan
Published: January 2023

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a leading preventable cause of learning difficulties (Roozen et al., 2016). Caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, the range of conditions within FASD are characterised by brain damage, cognitive deficits and a wide range of behavioural and social difficulties. Psychology graduates have a role to play in raising visibility of FASD, delivering evidence–based interventions and contributing to the research literature to generate knowledge about the developmental trajectories of FASD. In one project currently underway, we are investigating the impact of postnatal traumatic experiences on children with FASD – a combination which unfortunately may be widespread.
Adolescent perspectives on the links between kindness and wellbeing
Authors: Cotney Jess
Published: January 2023

The links between kindness and wellbeing have seen a recent surge of interest from researchers, policymakers and the public. Little is known about these associations in adolescence, a key developmental period for relevant value systems and mental health. An important first step is to explore these concepts from the perspective of adolescents themselves. Six focus groups were conducted with 11– to 15–year–olds, exploring their understanding of kindness and the impact that it has on themselves and others. Preliminary findings support the notion that kindness contributes to well-being for both the recipient and the giver.
Cyberpsychology: A field lacking theoretical foundations
Authors: Orben Amy
Published: January 2023

In an academic environment predominantly focused on empirical results, theory is a vital – but ojien overlooked – component of successful research. The novel psychological research field of cyberpsychology is missing the theoretical foundations normally available to traditional research areas. To ensure that cyberpsychology becomes a successful and fully functioning research field this needs to be resolved. Cyberpsychology researchers require common theoretical frameworks to answer profound and pressing research questions. To build this framework, they will need to either create new theories or reappropriate traditional theories previously proposed to explain offline behaviour.
‘Time is an illusion’: Six pragmatic tips to effectively manage time during postgraduate study
Authors: Melia Claire
Published: January 2023

In comparison to your undergraduate, postgraduate study offers a considerable increase in independence and responsibility for managing your own deadlines and commitments. Therefore, as a postgraduate student, effective time management is a crucial skill to adapt to the many competing demands on your time. Throughout my own postgraduate studies as a master’s and PhD student, I have learnt multiple techniques which have helped me prioritise my time. Within this article, I share a few of these strategies in an attempt to help other postgraduate students develop their own time management skills.
Discussion paper: Performers among us: Sport psychology applications to ‘general’ population
Authors: Fraser Kotryna K.
Published: January 2023

Sport and exercise psychology offers a number of theories, methods and approaches of how one’s performance could be enhanced following evidence-based processes and practices. A number of scholars, athletes and performers have recognised the parallels between sport and other domains of performance such as business, academia, theatre or military. Therefore, this paper aims at explaining the four stages of performance (i.e. preparation, provision, practice and performance; Collins, 2011a) and how each stage applies to sportsmen and women as well as any other type of performers among us.
Discussion paper: Integrating explanations for attribute framing
Authors: Liu Dawn
Published: January 2023

Attribute framing presents information about an object’s characteristic either positively or negatively. People tend to prefer objects described in a positive than a negative frame. Empirical research has demonstrated robust attribute framing effects in many different domains (e.g. consumer behaviour, health, and finance). Explanations have been sought for the effect and how it may be attenuated in certain cases. These explanations include intuitive biases in judgement and pragmatic understandings of framing language. This article gives a brief overview of the theory informing attribute framing and how it can be integrated and leveraged to explain moderating conditions for the framing effect.
Reflection: 20 Years to a PhD
Authors: Alexander-Passe Neil
Published: January 2023

This article describes a personal journey to gain a PhD by a mature student, one that has taken 20 years. The ‘PhD by Publication’ was traditionally only offered to university staff but is now open to all students, and offers a means to take peer-review published work and form it into a PhD thesis. It normally requires a student to submit five or more peer-review papers or books to a university to assess for academic quality before admission to this degree can start. This paper describes this type of research degree and how to achieve it.
Conference review: Policy, power and personal reflections:British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology Annual Conference 2018: Being Bold in Changing Times
Authors: Pritchard Amy
Published: January 2023

The British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology held their annual conference in Cardiff on 17–18 January 2018. The extensive programme included a wide variety of Clinical Psychology topics and keynote lectures from leading figures such as Jacqui Dyer, Dr Susan McDaniel and Dr Susan Orbach, providing psychologists, trainees, researchers and most impressively experts by experience with a fantastic learning and networking opportunities. I reflected upon what I had heard, the responses from individuals within the room, and with my researcher cap on came up with key themes that I took from my two-day experience – anything for a bit more thematic analysis in my life!
Reflection: ‘Doctor who?’ – Personal reflections on constructing the role of Clinical Health Psychologists in a multidisciplinary team
Authors: Butler Carolyn Maeve
Published: January 2023

This reflective piece explores the role development of a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist in a Clinical Health Psychology setting. The position of the British Psychological Society is outlined initially as a benchmark of how the profession has developed over time. Clinical Health Psychology is expanding and gaining traction as a specialised field. Experiential examples across clinical and research settings are described to illustrate how difficult it can be to establish a sense of a clearly defined and valued role among non-psychology colleagues. These roles are embedded in the socio-cultural milieu of teams and organisations. Therefore a social constructivist approach is taken and proposes that role development is a dynamic emergence within the relational and linguistic context of the team. This piece argues that it is not the content of our input but the quality of compassion in our understanding of, and communication with others that actualises the role of the Clinical Health Psychologist in a multidisciplinary team.
Conference review: PsyPAG annual conference – July 2018
Authors: Johnstone Ashleigh
Published: January 2023

The PsyPAG annual conference is organised by and for psychology postgraduates and provides an excellent opportunity for all psychology postgraduates to present research to their peers. In July 2018, I travelled to the University of Huddersfield to attend my first PsyPAG conference. I was looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals at a similar stage in their career. By the end of the three days I had new research ideas, a renewed sense of motivation, and I’d come away with some excellent friends and potential future colleagues.
Interview: Registered Reports and PhDs – What? Why? How? An interview with Chris Chambers
Authors: Henderson Emma
Published: January 2023

In the Registered Reports publishing model, peer review and in-principle acceptance (provisional acceptance for publication provided the authors follow their registered protocol) are based on the research question and methodological rigour, and happen before the study is run and results are obtained. In addition to the benefits to science as a whole, Registered Reports provide many positives for the researcher. I interviewed Chris Chambers, professor of cognitive neuroscience at Cardiff University, Chair of the Registered Reports Committee supported by the Center for Open Science, and one of the founders of Registered Reports. I spoke to Chris about why we need Registered Reports and specifically how they can work for PhD students.
Managing your PhD with a health condition
Authors: Tripathi Khyati , Johnstone Ashleigh , Jamieson Michelle
Published: January 2023

Managing your PhD with a health condition might be difficult, but it is not impossible. This article underlines various ways in which a quality PhD can be completed while looking after one’s health.
Taking care of yourself during the PhD
Authors: Darda Kohinoor M. , Dias Vanessa C.
Published: January 2023

In the current article, we discuss key issues faced by PhD students, and suggest ways in which PhD students can take care of themselves in the PhD in order to work to their full potential without leading to burnout.
From uncertainty as a first-year student to uncertainty in the field: What to expect and how to deal with it
Authors: Bates Kathryn E. , Cooper Lucy , Webb Abigail
Published: January 2023

As PhD students, we aim to explore new avenues of research and make an impact within our field, but this is no mean feat and can often lead to feelings of intimidation and uncertainty. In this article we consider managing uncertainty on a personal level through to uncertainty in the field and make some helpful suggestions on how to manage this.
‘Is this doctorate ever going to end?’ A survival guide for getting through the final stages
Authors: Begum Suhana
Published: January 2023

Completing a professional doctorate can be a rewarding but challenging process. This article provides advice on how to keep the motivation up when you are in the midst of it.
Understanding the REF and TEF, and what they mean for postgraduate students
Authors: Kinsey Debbie
Published: January 2023

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) are large-scale forms of peer review of universities’ research and teaching activities. They are not without their controversies, but can have an indirect impact on you as a postgraduate student. This article provides an overview of what the REF and TEF are, how these are assessed, some of the controversies surrounding them, and what this means for postgraduate students.
Research in Brief: Autonomous sensory meridian response: An ineffective long-term therapeutic intervention
Authors: Ditchburn Thomas A. , Bedwell Stacey
Published: January 2023

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a sensory phenomenon characterised by a pleasant tingling sensation in the scalp that radiates throughout the body in response to specific triggers. Using self-reported measures, the current study sought to establish if regular ASMR elicitation over a one-week period bestowed significant improvements in mood in comparison to a mindfulness intervention and control group. Findings suggest ASMR is an ineffective long-term intervention for improving mood.
Hints and Tips: Presenting to a clinical audience
Authors: Knox Liam
Published: January 2023

Presenting your work at any conference can be nerve-racking. However, this can be even worse if you are facing a room full of healthcare professionals who are at the coalface of your field of research. This article aims to provide some hints and tips that I have gained from my experiences presenting to, and working alongside, clinicians. Primarily, these tips are to be concise, ensure psychological theories are easy to follow, keep methodological details to a minimum and have a good conclusion.
Meet the Readers
Authors: Thomas Louise , Bellamy Aysha , Hamilton David
Published: January 2023

Over the last couple of issues, our now regular ‘Meet the Readers’ section has had a fantastic response! The ultimate goal of this feature is to showcase you, the reader, with the view to facilitate research collaboration and build connections with postgraduate psychologists you might not otherwise have come across. If you are a Quarterly reader, we invite you to share a little bit about yourself, what excites you about your research and answer a wildcard question of your choosing. If this sounds like something you may be interested in doing, please contact us at quarterly@psypag.co.uk to obtain a template questionnaire. Read on below to find out more about our fabulous readers.
The worrying decline in children’s playtime: The need for intervention on a nation-wide level
Authors: Stokes Holly
Published: January 2023

Play promotes holistic development in children and is often considered one of their fundamental rights. However, opportunities for play are steadily decreasing in the child’s two main environments, at home and in school. Parents are largely unaware of the value play has. Similarly, teachers are under pressure to provide structured academic activities which leave little time for free play. If it is to be more readily endorsed at a societal level, recognition of the important roleplay has in development is needed at a governmental level. Psychological research supports the need for such significant shifting. Crucially, we must encourage play, both as a home-based leisurely activity and a concrete element of the UK curriculum, in order to enhance our children’s learning.
Making the most of international conferences as an ECR
Authors: Pownall Madeleine
Published: January 2023

Conferences in academia are unique spaces. They can be enriching and exciting, filled with a sense of opportunity. However, they can also be overwhelming and daunting. This is especially true in international settings, where cultural differences of social codes are subtle yet pervasive. In this article, I share some insights from my first venture abroad as a first-year PhD student. I offer advice to those preparing for a trip away and reflect on the benefits of international travel as an Early Career Researcher.
StatsCloud: The online statistics package for psychologists
Authors: Gurney Daniel
Published: January 2023

StatsCloud is a new web application designed to make statistics more open and accessible to psychologists. As StatsClous runs in a browser window, it works on all devices (smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks, desktops, laptops, etc.) without the need to download or install any software. The app has many new features, including the ability to select the most appropriate and up-to-date test for your data, an ‘Export to R’ window which displays and annotates R code, and a window to view the formulae behind every analysis. These features make StatsCloud an excellent tool for both students and researchers in psychology.
Is measuring psychopathy as defined by the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) the most important single component in assessing risk of offending behaviour and likely response to treatment in offenders?
Authors: Rose Menna
Published: January 2023

Hare’s (2003) Psychopathy Checklist – Revised (PCL-R) comprises a 20-item checklist designed to assess the clinical construct of psychopathy. There is research to show that the PCL-R has impressive predictive validity for offending behaviour, and this has led some to suggest that psychopathy is the most important single component to measure when assessing risk of offending behaviour and likely response to treatment. Here I consider and critique the evidence for and against this argument.
The role of personality characteristics in postnatal depression
Authors: McSorley Lauren
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to investigate the role of personality factors in predicting risk levels of suffering from postnatal depression. One-hundred and twenty-four female participants with an infant under 12 months of age completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the Vulnerability Personality Style Questionnaire (VPSQ) and the Self-Compassion Short form (SCS-SF). VPSQ scores showed a significant positive correlation with scores of depressive symptoms. Scores of self-compassion showed a strong negative correlation with depressive symptoms. Regression analysis confirmed the strong predictive value of self-compassion in depressive symptoms. Limitations include reliance on self-report measures and the single point time testing during the postnatal period.
A critical analysis of the concept of transference in psychodynamic therapy
Authors: James Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

Transference is a central concept in psychodynamic theory and its role in the analytic work has provided fruitful discussion for later thinkers. In this paper, I discuss transference and holding the frame through the examination of case study material. Klein’s revisions to the concept of transference is considered alongside the enactment of defence mechanisms through the transference. However, the concept of countertransference has been less well examined: explanations here are also considered. I discuss the concept of transference as a possible interpretative model for the impact of domination or of unjust power structures on the individual’s subjectivity. In doing so, I critically review the development of transference in the literature and its usage in therapeutic practice.
Public engagement: Why you should find the time to get involved
Authors: Johnstone Ashleigh
Published: January 2023

As researchers, we are often aware of the importance of sharing key findings within the scientific community. However, it is just as important to think about how we discuss science with the wider public, especially as they are often the people who make up our participant samples. Keeping the public informed of psychological research findings also enables us to keep science open and accessible to all. In this article, I discuss some of my experiences of getting involved with public engagement opportunities (Soapbox Science, I’m a Scientist, and Letters to a Prescientist), and some of the potential benefits.
Out of sight out of mind? Experimenter presence in an online experiment with children during Covid-19
Authors: Ingham Madeleine
Published: January 2023

The initial plan for my MSc research – which explores if metacognitive measures can predict accuracy in children – was to recruit child participants in schools. However, Covid-19 meant that I needed to pivot to online testing. Children (aged four to eight) completed a memory task while I guided and recorded the session via Zoom. Here, I reflect on my experiences and consider empirical evidence about experimenter effects in virtual studies. Specifically, should the experimenter have their camera turned on or off? Research suggests there are advantages and disadvantages for both methods, presenting a novel challenge for conducting virtual studies with children.
Yoga in School-Aged Children: Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing During The Covid-19 Pandemic – A Protocol
Authors: Khunti Kirti , Boniface Sadie , Norris Emma , De Oliveria Cesar Messias , Shelton Nicola
Published: January 2023

The rapid spread of Covid-19 and the increasing burden on mental health and wellbeing require new ways of supporting families that have to maintain the new norms of social distancing. Therefore, there is a great need to search for ways to minimise the effects of COVID-19 on mental health. The purpose of the research is to evaluate a yoga intervention offered online to school-aged children in the UK by Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UK (PYPT). The research will use a mixed-methods approach. It is intended that the research will provide an evidence base that will aid future studies.
Guild princesses and mean girls: Internalised misogyny and gaming
Authors: Dye April K. , Williams Kelli Y.
Published: January 2023

The demographic of gamers is rapidly changing, and currently an estimated 42 per cent of gamers are female. As a result, research is beginning to look at the sexism which is often characteristic of the experiences of female gamers and the content of games themselves. Our research focused on the negative and positive interactions of female gamers both in games as well as gaming communities in relation to internalised misogyny. A survey of female gamers (N = 86) demonstrated that 41 per cent had experienced negative interactions with other female gamers. Participants were asked to elaborate on these interactions through open-ended responses which were analysed for thematic content. Their experiences with female players included negative attention-seeking behaviours, competitiveness, relational aggression, and critiques of play style, but also examples of female solidarity. These findings show consistency with the concept of internalised misogyny.
Is the lack of female representation in psychological research just an historical issue?
Authors: Groom Lily
Published: January 2023

A meta-analysis of 120 psychological articles published between 1900 and 2019 was conducted to assess the balance of female researchers and participants in the field, and if this has changed over time. This was an extension of Denmark’s (1977) study. This study found that there were significantly more male than female authors published, with little change over the decades, and published articles which cover topics relevant to women have not increased since Denmark assessed this area in 1977. Therefore, it was concluded that the lack of female representation in psychological research is still an area of significant concern. This under-representation may translate into theories which exclude women’s experiences, and may inform clinical practice, leading to practices which may not cater effectively to women’s needs. There is also a need for further research, using larger sample sizes and investigating the presence of ethnic and sexual minorities in publications.
An intersectional feminist response to the UK government’s Violence Against Women and Girls 2021–2024 Strategy consultation
Authors: Beetham Tanya , Turley Emma , Lazard Lisa , Thompson Lucy , Donnelly Lois Catrin
Published: January 2023

This article summarises our review of and response to the UK government’s public consultation process on the 2021–2024 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy. From an intersectional feminist perspective, we identify methodological, ethical and conceptual limitations to the consultation process, highlighting that a heavy focus on criminalisation risks compounding barriers for those seeking support or justice as it does not engage with the lived experiences of those who experience violence. Examples of violence in the public survey released for consultation were underpinned by racist and Islamophobic discourse, constructing Othered groups of people as violent by drawing on sensationalised and racialised forms of violence. In response, we provide recommendations and considerations for strategy reform, and for those working and researching in the VAWG sector.
The importance of being trauma and gender-informed when working with women within the criminal justice system: A literature review
Authors: Phillips April , Miles Cerys , Smyth Madeline
Published: January 2023

It is widely recognised that women have been failed by the criminal justice system (CJS), with recommendations for improvement often not being implemented. The combined effects of being subjected to violence, substance abuse and trauma impact on a woman’s journey through the CJS but also contribute to her individual needs. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) aims to support women to live crime free, reduce the number of women entering the CJS, seek alternatives to custody, integrate services and set the standard for future work carried out by the MOJ. Recent literature suggests women are misplaced within the CJS and not offered appropriate support for their needs, therefore, this literature review outlines ‘what works’ with women who have committed or are at risk of committing crime, highlighting the value of taking a trauma and gender-informed approach. The initial purpose of the review was to inform the implementation of The Female Offending Blueprint in Wales (MOJ, 2019) by advising on a best practice approach with women involved in the CJS. However, the review will have UK-wide implications for women’s services, identifying potential improvements to offer the best care and support.
Zidane’s head-butt: Anger violence in the 2006 Football World Cup Final
Authors: Kerr John H.
Published: January 2023

With just 10 minutes left to play in extra-time during the recent 2006 Football World Cup Final between France and Italy, French captain Zidane head-butted Italian defender Materazzi in the chest. After consultation with the fourth official, the referee sent Zidane off the pitch for his violent foul play. At the end of extra-time the score was still level at 1–1, but Italy eventually won the World Cup Final 5–3 after a penalty shoot-out. This paper will examine the background to the Zidane–Materazzi incident, what took place and the consequences for those involved. The discussion will focus on the motivation behind Zidane’s attack on Materazzi and reference will be made to recent conceptual arguments in the sport psychology literature about violent acts in sport using insights from reversal theory.
Leadership at distance: English football fans’ trust in Sven-Göran Eriksson and David Beckham during the 2006 World Cup
Authors: Daley Cherrie , Wolfson Sandy
Published: January 2023

Transformational theorists suggest that trust plays a critical role in effective leadership. A series of three web-based surveys was employed to gauge football fans’ perceptions and appraisals of trust within the uncertain context of the 2006 World Cup competition. Utilising a mixed methods approach with a repeated measures design, 113 fans rated trust in leaders Sven-Göran Eriksson (England manager) and David Beckham (England captain) at three key stages of the tournament. Fans also expanded on their trust ratings with open-ended responses. The unstable nature of trust was demonstrated by the significant decline of trust following the team’s exit. Perceptions of each leader as trustworthy were related to the outcomes of the team, implying that leader behaviours are viewed primarily in light of their associated outcomes. Fans’ trust appraisals incorporated factors such as competence, integrity and leader intentions. Of particular note was the finding that features of models of transformational leadership such as charisma, articulation of goals, personal risk and unconventional behaviour also emerged strongly within fan appraisals of Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Children’s perceptions of cohesion
Authors: Martin Luc J. , Carron Albert V. , Eys Mark A. , Loughead Todd
Published: January 2023

The general purpose of the two studies reported here was to examine perceptions of team cohesiveness in children aged 9 to 12 years. In Study 1, focus groups were used to examine individual perceptions of cohesion from the perspective of group integration – the group as a totality. In Study 2, open-ended questionnaires were used to examine individual perceptions of cohesion from the perspective of individual attractions to the group. The results showed that children as young as nine years understand the phenomenon known as cohesion. They can discuss the group as a totality, the characteristics of cohesive and non-cohesive teams, and identify the major factors attracting them to and maintaining their involvement in the group. Also, the ability to clearly distinguish between task and social cohesion is present. The results provide insight into the world of child sport and emphasise the importance of group cohesion, affiliation, and other social constructs in children’s involvement and adherence to sport groups.
Sport psychology delivery to British sailing: The first 20 years
Authors: Maynard Ian
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this article is to outline the nature and content of the sport psychology support programme delivered to the British Olympic and Paralympic sailing team from May 1989 to March 2009. Specifically, I will outline the key objectives that were identified at the beginning of each Olympic cycle. These objectives were used to enhance the relevance of the sport psychology input into the development of the sailors, coaches and indeed the organisational governance of the ‘competition wing’ of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The RYA had a poor Olympics in Barcelona in 1992, and the extensive review that followed revealed a number of problems, some of which were obviously underpinned by psychological issues. The two objectives pursued between 1992 and 1996 were ‘mental toughness’ and ‘building the British bubble’. Post Atlanta the focus was on using different types of goals (process, performance and outcome) and the integration of a multi-disciplinary sport science programme into a more inter-disciplinary approach. One of the psychology objectives between 2000 and 2004 was about the development and maintenance of confidence, whilst after Athens it was decided that a more ‘corporate approach’ to the identity and culture of the British sailing team was desired. Between 2004 and 2008 prior to Beijing, ‘succession planning’ for sport psychology was a central objective.
Social support and psychological responses in sport-injury rehabilitation
Authors: Mitchell Ian
Published: January 2023

This article focuses on the doctoral research of the winner of the 2010 DSEP PhD Dissertation Prize, Ian Mitchell. Research in social support has highlighted its importance in dealing with stress; however, there has been little research within the sport injury literature that has focused on the role of social support within the injury-response process. Furthermore, research that has been conducted within a sport-injury context has raised a number of conceptual issues that should be considered. Based on this premise, a programme of research is outlined that involved the examination of social support in the sport-injury response process. Specifically, four studies are discussed in relation to the pathways and processes that underpin the role of social support from a stress and coping perspective. The article concludes with conceptual considerations of the research alongside practical implications and suggestions for future research.
Wii-learning: Using Active Video Games to enhance the learning experience of undergraduate sport psychology students
Authors: Manley Andrew , Whitaker Lisa
Published: January 2023

The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of Active Video Games (AVGs) in creating an effective learning experience for undergraduate students. Students enrolled on a Level 5 (i.e. Year 2) sport psychology module (N=74) participated in four practical seminars demonstrating the impact of four psychological factors (e.g. anxiety) on sports performance. Students engaged in two seminars which included an AVG task (e.g. Wii Sports), and two sessions which included a non-AVG task (e.g. Quoits). Immediately after the conclusion of each practical session, students were asked to provide qualitative comments to describe and explain their experience of the seminar. Content analysis of students’ comments revealed four major themes: session approach, session experience, learning experience, and session feedback. Each theme is defined and discussed in relation to the efficacy of AVGs as a resource in the teaching of undergraduate sport psychology. The authors also reflect on their experience of adopting the innovative approach and highlight some of the potential challenges practitioners may face when attempting to integrate AVGs into their learning activities.
Comment on McCarthy, Wilson, Keegan & Smith
Authors: Hardy Lew
Published: January 2023

It is an enormous privilege and a pleasure to be invited to pass comment on this review of progress made in the research areas that were identified in my 1996 Three Myths presentation to the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology. It is easy to forget how much life has moved on in the last 15 years and I was somewhat shocked to read about what life was like back then. In the following few pages, I comment on each review in turn, and then conclude with some recollections of how it felt to deliver that Coleman Griffith Address back in 1996, and how I feel about it now.
Decision making and decision communications in elite rugby union referees: An inductive investigation
Authors: Cunningham Ian , Mellick Mikel , Mascarenhas Duncan , Fleming Scott
Published: January 2023

The application of law, combined with contextual judgment and communication have been shown to be essential skills of the elite sports official (Mascarenhas, Collins & Mortimer, 2005). Further, the behaviours that officials demonstrate to communicate decisions to sport participants have important implications for match outcomes and perceptions of fairness (Mellick et al., 2005; Simmons, 2010). The purpose of the present study was to explore the higher-order decision making and decision communication processes of three international rugby union referees. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore the routines, psychological strategies and processing skills they utilise to meet the decision making demands of the game. Interview data were analysed by means of thematic content analysis providing four core themes related to expert decision making processes and decision communications: corporate theatre, pre-game preparation and post-game analysis, refereeing philosophy and approach, and within-game psychological skills. The results of this investigation will provide practice-based information to inform training interventions as a pedagogic tool to assist pre-elite sport officials in developing higher-order understandings of decision making processes and communication patterns.
‘I can’t lose this match!’: CBT and the sport psychologist
Authors: Puig Juliette , Pummell Beth
Published: January 2023

The present article provides an illustrative case study of how sport psychologists can adopt a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach in their work with clients. It provides a step-by-step overview, based upon the recommendations of Padesky and Greenberger’sMind Over Mood(1995), to illustrate how CBT techniques can be used with an athlete experiencing performance anxiety. The authors argue that CBT texts such asMind Over Moodcan strengthen and guide interventions in sport psychology, as they currently do in counselling psychology.
Netiquette guidelines
Authors: O’Riordan Siobhain
Published: January 2023

The SGCP e-mail discussion list was created in January 2005 to allow SGCP members to be part of an online community of coaching psychologists and contribute to the development of coaching psychology. The list also helps members to keep up to date with current issues, events and workshops in coaching psychology. It is important that members are familiar with guidelines for using the discussion list before posting messages on the system or responding to e-mails. Here is the latest version of the Netiquette Guidelines.
The proposal to establish a Special Group in Coaching Psychology
Authors: Palmer Stephen , Whybrow Alison
Published: January 2023

A large majority of Society members who voted for or against the proposal to set up a Special Group in Coaching Psychology (SGCP) did not actually see the proposal on which they were voting. This is just an anomaly of the way subsystems are set up within the Society. We have 14 versions of the working document which gradually changed as it went through different committees. Although rather late in the day, in an attempt to address this issue, we are publishing the final version below.

It is dated March 2004 but in reality had various footnotes added to it during the spring and early summer of 2004, thus ensuring that the document remained unaltered but up to date as it went through the BPS system. We have edited out a couple of sentences due to the sensitive areas they relate to and not included the draft rules which have been available on our SGCP website.

We hope that publishing the proposal provides insight into what is coaching psychology from a UK and BPS perspective as well having the proposal on the record, in the first hardcopy edition of The Coaching Psychologist.
Workplace stress: Can it be reduced by coaching?
Authors: Gyllensten Kristina , Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

Workplace coaching is becoming increasingly popular and it has been suggested that it could be useful in tackling stress (Hearn, 2001). However, there is a lack of research investigating the effectiveness of coaching in reducing stress. Indeed this was the aim of the current study. The research consisted of three parts and two large organisations participated. Part I measured stress before and after coaching (N=31). It was found that coaching did not significantly reduce stress. Part II investigated the relationship between coaching and stress (N=103). Participation in coaching did not have a relationship with lower stress levels. Nevertheless, high levels of coaching effectiveness were reported by the participants. In Part III a qualitative design was employed and employees were interviewed about their experiences of coaching (N=9). Four main themes emerged from the analysis. It was found that coaching helped the participants to manage and reduce stress indirectly; the coaching relationship was very important; coaching helped to increase confidence; and the provision of coaching was viewed as a sign that the employer cared for their employees.
Does parent coaching improve the quality of parenting and children’s behaviour?
Authors: Ellam Vicky , Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

This paper introduces parent coaching as an alternative to parent training to improve both parental satisfaction and children’s behavioural problems. Whilst parent training programmes have been extensively researched, there is a lack of research into the effectiveness of parent coaching. Formal research into parent coaching is essential to ensure that the most effective coaching skills, techniques and theory are being used by practitioners.
Perspectives and challenges for the study of brain responses to coaching: Enhancing the dialogue between the fields of neuroscience and coaching psychology
Authors: Dias Gisele Pereira , Palmer Stephen , O’Riordan Siobhain , de Freitas Sabrina Bastos , Habib Leonardo Rosa , do Nascimento Bevilaqua Mário Cesar , Nardi Antonio Egidio
Published: January 2023

The interest in coaching psychology and neuroscience have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years. However, the two fields have not yet established consistent dialogues underpinned by experimental research. This paper highlights the importance of such dialogue for the growth of evidence-based coaching and how coaching psychology could benefit from previous neuroimaging and electroencephalographic studies in the field of psychotherapy and task-specific brain functioning to design research protocols that could significantly contribute to our understanding of how coaching works at the brain level and how coachees could best achieve results.
Developing and evaluating a virtual coaching programme: A pilot study
Authors: Hultgren Ulrika , Palmer Stephen , O’Riordan Siobhain
Published: January 2023

This paper describes the process of adapting a face to face cognitive behavioural coaching (CBC) model, PRACTICE (Palmer, 2011), into a virtual self-coaching programme and presents the results from a pilot study concerning the usability of the programme. There are a lack of studies regarding effects of assisted and non-assisted cognitive behavioural virtual coaching programmes in the workplace. With the increasing public health focus on wellbeing and prevention of mental illness, coaching psychology (rather than psychotherapy) could play an important role. Virtual coaching programmes accessible on company intranets may take a preventive role and provide cost-effective ways to reach larger work populations. They may lower the threshold for seeking further assistance with issues at work that potentially, if not detected and handled, could lead to decreased wellbeing. The intervention group consisted of nine participants and the results suggested that the software/programme design/method were user-friendly. The results further indicated that post-test scores were higher than pre-test scores concerning wellbeing and goal attainment after the six-week self-coaching programme. The pilot study was however limited by a small sample size and the results should therefore be interpreted merely as indications. The primary conclusions drawn from this study were that the results suggested that the programme’s self-coaching and goal attainment process were designed in a methodical and user friendly way.
Mindfulness in applied psychology: Building resilience in coaching
Authors: Schwartz Anthony
Published: January 2023

The recent proliferation of applications of mindfulness in different fields of psychology, including its use in coaching psychology, has been noted and questions have been raised regarding transfer of concepts and issues of competence. As a psychologist who has been using mindfulness-based input over the past two decades, it seems an opportune time to continue a practice-based discussion on the use of mindfulness in the area of coaching psychology. In particular, to consider ways in which mindfulness inputs facilitate the development of resilience in managing issues arising in working life. This has wide relevance for applied psychologists in the area of executive coaching.
A grounded theory study exploring the contribution of coaching to rebalancing organisational power for female leaders
Authors: Oldridge Kate
Published: January 2023

Objectives: Many studies examine female leadership and gender diversity, yet a gap exists in the literature regarding coaching female leaders. This study examines how leadership coaching influenced the development of nine women in senior leadership positions at a large NGO.

Design: A qualitative approach was used, employing a grounded theory methodology informed by a critical realist epistemology and an abductive research logic.

Method: Semi-structured individual interviews with a handpicked sample of nine participants, each of which operating within three levels of their CEO and having received leadership coaching within the past three years.

Results: These suggest a male-dominated workplace culture, gender bias and the participants’ lack of confidence and entitlement (or ‘psychological glass ceiling’) resulted in the women feeling that they lacked legitimacy. The findings indicate that leadership coaching increases feelings of legitimacy for women in senior leadership roles, through enabling them to form their leadership identity, build confidence and be seen as leaders.

Conclusions: This study concludes that coaching can be deployed to help female leaders combat feelings of a lack of legitimacy and thus even out power imbalances. Further research could assess how far these findings might be generalisable and therefore serve to inform the gender pay gap debate.

Keywords:Executive coaching; leadership coaching; coaching psychology; women; female leadership; male-dominated; workplace culture; power; psychological glass ceiling.
Distinctions in coaching practice between the island of Ireland and the rest of Europe
Authors: Angulo Pedro , Passmore Jonathan , Brown Hazel
Published: January 2023

This research article sought to identify distinctions in the coaching practice between coaches in the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and those in the rest of Europe by reviewing and analysing the Irish coaching data provided by The State of Play in European Coaching & Mentoring (2017) and The State of Play in Irish Coaching (2018) research reports. The article also draws a number of useful conclusions and recommendations for coaching psychology practitioners and coaches in general to improve their coaching practice and for accreditation bodies to further promote the professional development of coaching.

A survey design was adopted, with a snowball sampling strategy generating 133 respondents. Eight surveyed aspects of coaching practice produced distinctive responses from coaches within Ireland compared with respondents from other European nations: They are more likely to be members of a professional coaching body; spend a higher amount of their working time engaged in coaching; tend to command higher hourly fee rates from corporate coaching assignments; are more likely to use formal supervision with a qualified coach; make greater use of the cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods; are slightly more thorough in the range of topicsthey cover when contracting; are less likely to share their code of ethics with their coachees; and believe that the coach’s experience and his/her professional qualifications, as opposed to price or membership of a professional body, are the most important factors when people commission coaching support.

Recommendations are made for future analytical research to identify causal factors for these distinctions.

Keywords:Coaching; Ireland; Europe; national distinctions.
The functions of formulation in coaching psychology
Authors: Corrie Sarah , Kovacs Louise C.
Published: January 2023

As an evolving field, coaching psychology continues to develop its own knowledge and evidence-base whilst also integrating approaches from related disciplines. Formulation is well-established in applied psychology and this article examines how coaching psychology can benefit from the use of formulation as a means for coaches to navigate the complexities of their practice whilst remaining grounded in the knowledge-base of our field. Following a definition and description of formulation, the article considers the relevance of formulation to coaching and outlines the different ways in which the task of formulation can be approached. Two case examples are used to illustrate these different approaches and provide examples of howformulation can support coaching practitioners.

Keywords:Formulation; case formulation; coaching; complexity; coaching practice.