Martin J. Turner
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View article: Editorial: Mental health in recreational and elite sports
Editorial: Mental health in recreational and elite sports Open
View article: Irrational beliefs in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin speaking populations: the cross-cultural validation of the irrational performance beliefs inventory
Irrational beliefs in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin speaking populations: the cross-cultural validation of the irrational performance beliefs inventory Open
View article: Examining the Effects Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) with Embedded Athlete Rational Resilience Credo (ARRC) on the Irrational Beliefs, Motivation Regulation, and Mental Health in Student-Athletes
Examining the Effects Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) with Embedded Athlete Rational Resilience Credo (ARRC) on the Irrational Beliefs, Motivation Regulation, and Mental Health in Student-Athletes Open
The use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) in sport psychology is growing, and the use of the REBT-derived athlete rational resilience credo (ARRC) has been reported as an effective tool for use within REBT. The present study adds…
View article: Exploring the efficacy of a rational emotive behaviour therapy intervention on football referees: A single case study approach
Exploring the efficacy of a rational emotive behaviour therapy intervention on football referees: A single case study approach Open
View article: Mental health support within professional soccer academies: clarifying the roles of psychologists, player care staff and clinicians
Mental health support within professional soccer academies: clarifying the roles of psychologists, player care staff and clinicians Open
Surveys of professional soccer players mental health (MH) difficulties reveal a prevalence either equal or higher compared to the general population. It is suggested that under reporting of problems occurs because of the stigma associated …
View article: Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Psychological Skills Training (PST): a case study
Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Psychological Skills Training (PST): a case study Open
This case study outlines the sport psychology service delivery provided to an 11-year-old competitive figure skater. The client reported performance anxiety, which hindered her training and performance at competition. The intervention deli…
View article: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness, confidence, and motivation to exercise
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness, confidence, and motivation to exercise Open
Introduction The present paper aims to extend the scant research into REBT within an exercise population. A growing body of research supports the application of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) theory and practice in exercise popu…
View article: Examining the effects rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) with embedded athlete rational resilience credo (ARRC) on the irrational beliefs, motivation regulation, and mental health of student-athletes
Examining the effects rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) with embedded athlete rational resilience credo (ARRC) on the irrational beliefs, motivation regulation, and mental health of student-athletes Open
The use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) in sport psychology is growing, and the use of the REBT-derived athlete rational resilience credo (ARRC) has been reported as an effective tool for use within REBT. The present study adds…
View article: The development and validation of an integrated assessment of irrational beliefs concerning basic psychological needs: the rational emotive self-determination scale for workers
The development and validation of an integrated assessment of irrational beliefs concerning basic psychological needs: the rational emotive self-determination scale for workers Open
Introduction Recently a new approach to understanding human behaviour has emerged that integrates rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) from the cognitive behavioural tradition, and self-determination theory (SDT) from the humanistic t…
View article: Tales of rationality: the rational emotive behavioral monomyth as a metaphorical alignment of rational emotive behavior therapy and the Hero’s Journey narrative structure
Tales of rationality: the rational emotive behavioral monomyth as a metaphorical alignment of rational emotive behavior therapy and the Hero’s Journey narrative structure Open
In the present paper, a metaphor is proposed for the depiction of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) with a view to aiding practitioner and client comprehension of the fundamental processes of REBT. Specifically, it is argued that th…
View article: Development, validation, and reliability of the Irrational Beliefs Scale for Sports Officials (IBSSO)
Development, validation, and reliability of the Irrational Beliefs Scale for Sports Officials (IBSSO) Open
Application of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) within performance environments is increasing, however measures that assess irrational beliefs in specific populations are encouraged. A population that may benefit from REBT is sport…
View article: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Athletes
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Athletes Open
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears to be ubiquitous in sport, becoming a dominant approach to sport psychology in Scandinavia. Yet most resources are typically outside the academic literature. Therefore, aside from case study …
View article: Strengths for Helping Professionals Exposed to Secondary Trauma: A Scoping Review
Strengths for Helping Professionals Exposed to Secondary Trauma: A Scoping Review Open
Helping professionals working with people who have experienced trauma are at risk of developing psychological distress. To date, most studies exploring psychological distress among helping professionals have focused on risk factors associa…
View article: Collective Violence, Strengths, and Perceived Posttraumatic Growth: A Scoping Review
Collective Violence, Strengths, and Perceived Posttraumatic Growth: A Scoping Review Open
Collective violence—such as armed conflict, state-sponsored violence, and terrorism—represents a profound form of trauma, which can harm individuals, communities, and societies. Existing research has largely examined risk factors and negat…
View article: Decreases in H2A monoubiquitination in the amygdala constrain fear memory formation
Decreases in H2A monoubiquitination in the amygdala constrain fear memory formation Open
Evidence suggests a role for monoubiquitination of histone H2B, a regulator of increased gene transcription, in memory formation. However, whether monoubiquitination of histone H2A (H2Aubi), a transcriptional repressor, is involved in memo…
View article: Integrating Psychology Skills Training (PST) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Integrating Psychology Skills Training (PST) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Open
View article: Trauma in the courtroom: The role of prior trauma exposure and mental health on stress and emotional responses in jurors
Trauma in the courtroom: The role of prior trauma exposure and mental health on stress and emotional responses in jurors Open
Objectives Prior research indicates that jury duty can be distressing for some jurors. This study examined: (1) the influence of prior trauma characteristics (type, exposure, time since trauma), medical fear and mental health difficulties …
View article: A replication and development of the Short Cognitive Mediation Beliefs Questionnaire (CMBQ-S).
A replication and development of the Short Cognitive Mediation Beliefs Questionnaire (CMBQ-S). Open
The Cognitive Mediation Beliefs Questionnaire is a 15-item tool that assesses individuals' emotion beliefs about the cognitive mediation of emotions. It measures two emotion beliefs: stimulus-response generation beliefs and cognitive media…
View article: A systematic review of the nature and efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy interventions
A systematic review of the nature and efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy interventions Open
In the absence of a single comprehensive systematic review of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy interventions across all settings, we reviewed the methodological quality, effectiveness and efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in…
View article: The role of social support and social identification in challenge and threat, perceived stress, and life satisfaction
The role of social support and social identification in challenge and threat, perceived stress, and life satisfaction Open
Individualistic appraisals have dominated contemporary stress theory and have too often overlooked socially derived perceptions of group resources. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of social support and social identification…
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: When not hitting your sales target is ‘the end of the world’: Examining the effects of rational emotive behaviour therapy on the irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity of UK‐based sales professionals
When not hitting your sales target is ‘the end of the world’: Examining the effects of rational emotive behaviour therapy on the irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity of UK‐based sales professionals Open
Against the backdrop of the COVID‐19 pandemic, workplace wellbeing is a key priority for employers. Severe market and health conditions continue to bring inevitable problems that could be reduced with the application of psychological inter…
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 effectiveness of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on psychological, physiological and executive functions as a proxy for sports performance
The effectiveness of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on psychological, physiological and executive functions as a proxy for sports performance Open
Background In the current study, we conducted a comparative analysis involving three distinct groups: one receiving group-based rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), another undergoing a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI), and a thir…
View article: Therapeutic games to reduce anxiety and depression in young people: A systematic review and exploratory meta‐analysis of their use and effectiveness
Therapeutic games to reduce anxiety and depression in young people: A systematic review and exploratory meta‐analysis of their use and effectiveness Open
Objective The development of serious games for mental wellbeing is a topic of growing interest. The increase in acceptance of games as a mainstream entertainment medium combined with the immersive qualities of games provides opportunities …
View article: Defence and security perspectives on the operationalization, measurement, and training of resilient performance under stress
Defence and security perspectives on the operationalization, measurement, and training of resilient performance under stress Open
Using a qualitative design, the aim of the current research was to examine specialist defence and security personnel's perspectives on the operationalization, measurement, and training of resilient performance. Specialist personnel working…
View article: Examination of cognitive appraisals, irrational beliefs, and challenge and threat evaluations in the prediction of tournament affective states and performance of competitive elite Indian golfers
Examination of cognitive appraisals, irrational beliefs, and challenge and threat evaluations in the prediction of tournament affective states and performance of competitive elite Indian golfers Open
Researchers have intimated that cognitions and emotions can change in the lead up to important events. However, previous research has adopted atemporal cross‐sectional designs, making it challenging to understand how cognitions and emotion…
View article: Development of the ARENA training programme for resilient performance in defense and security settings
Development of the ARENA training programme for resilient performance in defense and security settings Open
Defense and Security Personnel (DSP) often have to operate in the presence of stressful demands. Prior research has identified factors and processes associated with DSP being able to perform resiliently in demanding situations and settings…
View article: The mediating role of proactive coping in the relationships between stress mindset, challenge appraisal tendencies, and psychological wellbeing
The mediating role of proactive coping in the relationships between stress mindset, challenge appraisal tendencies, and psychological wellbeing Open
Objective Stress is ubiquitous and how individuals view the nature of stress can influence psychological wellbeing. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of proactive coping on the relationships between stress mindset a…
View article: Psychological predictors of adolescent depression and anxiety symptoms across one season in grassroots netball
Psychological predictors of adolescent depression and anxiety symptoms across one season in grassroots netball Open
Much of our knowledge about the relationship between psychological variables related to sport and adolescent mental health is based on research from elite athletes. However, the vast majority of adolescents who engage in sports do so at th…