Andrew L. Evans
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View article: Sources of self-efficacy for physical activity among young adults in the United Kingdom: a mixed-methods investigation
Sources of self-efficacy for physical activity among young adults in the United Kingdom: a mixed-methods investigation Open
This study aimed to explore the relationships between sources of self-efficacy and self-efficacy for physical activity (PA), and compare interactions between mastery experience and other sources, among young adults in the United Kingdom. I…
View article: “You must succeed!”: The role of leader irrational language on follower irrationality.
“You must succeed!”: The role of leader irrational language on follower irrationality. Open
Extant literature has shown the impact of leadership styles on followers’ cognitive, behavioural, and emotional outcomes. Irrational beliefs are a set of thoughts about oneself, others, and the world, that are rigid, extreme, illogical, an…
View article: “I must make the grade!”: the role of cognitive appraisals, irrational beliefs, exam anxiety, and affect, in the academic self-concept of undergraduate students
“I must make the grade!”: the role of cognitive appraisals, irrational beliefs, exam anxiety, and affect, in the academic self-concept of undergraduate students Open
Reciprocal temporal relationships were revealed between many variables, supporting an interactive and bidirectional view of how cognition and affect are related pertaining to examination anxiety.
View article: Children's motivation for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during the Daily Mile: A theory of planned behaviour perspective
Children's motivation for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during the Daily Mile: A theory of planned behaviour perspective Open
Sustained motivation for Daily Mile participation at higher physical activity intensities may contribute to the attainment of children's daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) targets and long-term health benefits. However, in…
View article: University makes me angry: Investigating stimulus-response (S-R) and cognitive-mediation (C-M) emotion beliefs in undergraduate students
University makes me angry: Investigating stimulus-response (S-R) and cognitive-mediation (C-M) emotion beliefs in undergraduate students Open
Emotion regulation through cognitive reappraisal is well-studied, but less so are the predispositional and superordinate beliefs that influence reappraisal. Recently, researchers developed the cognitive mediation beliefs questionnaire (CMB…
View article: The effects of social identity and social identity content on cohesion, efficacy, and performance across a competitive rugby league season
The effects of social identity and social identity content on cohesion, efficacy, and performance across a competitive rugby league season Open
Social identity (one's sense of belongingness to a group) and social identity content (what it means to belong to a group) are important psychological constructs for cognition and behaviour. Whilst some longitudinal social identity researc…
View article: Using Personal‐Disclosure Mutual‐Sharing (PDMS) with first‐year undergraduate students transitioning to higher education
Using Personal‐Disclosure Mutual‐Sharing (PDMS) with first‐year undergraduate students transitioning to higher education Open
Background Using Personal‐Disclosure Mutual‐Sharing (PDMS) with students transitioning to Higher Education (HE) has yet to be researched in education. Aims In two studies, we aimed to explore the immediate effects of a Coping Oriented Pers…
View article: “I must do this!”: A latent profile analysis approach to understanding the role of irrational beliefs and motivation regulation in mental and physical health
“I must do this!”: A latent profile analysis approach to understanding the role of irrational beliefs and motivation regulation in mental and physical health Open
In the research concerning rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) in sport and exercise, irrational beliefs are proposed as a risk factor for health. Concurrent to this, researchers have also indicated that autonomous and controlled mot…
View article: Athlete and Practitioner Insights Regarding a Novel Coping-Oriented Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing Intervention in Youth Soccer
Athlete and Practitioner Insights Regarding a Novel Coping-Oriented Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing Intervention in Youth Soccer Open
This paper aimed to provide athlete and practitioner insights regarding a novel Coping Oriented Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (COPDMS) intervention developed and administered in youth soccer. Participants were 18 male soccer athletes …
View article: Type D personality, stress, coping and performance on a novel sport task
Type D personality, stress, coping and performance on a novel sport task Open
We investigated (1) the relationship between Type D personality, stress intensity appraisal of a self-selected stressor, coping, and perceived coping effectiveness and (2) the relationship between Type D personality and performance. In stu…
View article: The effects of rational and irrational coach team talks on the cognitive appraisal and achievement goal orientation of varsity football athletes
The effects of rational and irrational coach team talks on the cognitive appraisal and achievement goal orientation of varsity football athletes Open
The effects of rational and irrational coach team talks on cognitive appraisal and achievement goal orientation were examined. During the half-time interval of a 60 min football match, 25 male varsity football athletes ( Mage = 20.20; SD ±…
View article: P065 The gmi community coaching model – coaching HIV self-testing and self-sampling within high risk MSM
P065 The gmi community coaching model – coaching HIV self-testing and self-sampling within high risk MSM Open
Introduction In light of moves towards online provision of HIV services, e.g. self-testing, or online self-sampling, the GMI Partnership wanted to understand whether there was a way in which community based organisations could support and …
View article: Pulling the Group Together: The Role of the Social Identity Approach
Pulling the Group Together: The Role of the Social Identity Approach Open
First paragraph: How do coaches successfully pull a group together? This chapter focuses on the role and importance of creating and maintaining social identities for group functioning and performance. Research documenting the role and impo…
View article: Implementing a Social Identity Approach for Effective Change Management
Implementing a Social Identity Approach for Effective Change Management Open
The social identity perspective asserts that it is the shared connection within a unified group that forms the foundation of successful group functioning. This is particularly salient during change. This review outlines the value and appli…