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Research interests
I split my time among working with clients in private practice, lecturing and supervising doctoral students at university, and researching in applied sport psychology. My research falls mainly within the sport and exercise psychology domain with a particular emphasis on enhancing human performance in achievement settings (e.g., sport, education, business). I am especially interested in understanding how psychological factors (e.g., motivation, emotion, resilience) influence performance and well-being in sport performers. My colleagues and I examine challenge and threat motivation in sport performers from a social and biological psychology perspective. I also explore sport psychologists' experiences, perceptions of clients toward sport psychologists, and sport psychologists' effectiveness in practice. Finally, I am currently exploring topics such as meta-attention, hypoegoic states, and self-care among athletes.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exercise/Physical activity for symptom and disease management for people moderately to severely affected by MS (EDSS 4.5-8.0)
Paul, L. (PI), Coulter, E. (CoI), Rooney, S. (CoI), Stansfield, B. (CoI), Cowie, J. (CoI), McCarthy, P. (CoI), Chastin, S. (CoI), van Wijck, F. (CoI), Steiner, A. (CoI), McVinnie, Z. (CoI), Barclay, A. (CoI), Tieges, Z. (CoI), MacDougall, N. (CoI), Kerr, A. (CoI), Poyade, M. (CoI), Whiteside, B. (CoI), Preston, J. (CoI), Feys, P. (PI), Dalgas, U. (CoI) & Hvid, L. (CoI)
NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scottish Ballet, PAL Technologies Ltd.
Project: Studentship
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Sport Aberdeen-GCU KTP Application: ProActive Minds
McCann, B. (PI), McCarthy, P. (CoI), McAloney-Kocaman, K. (CoI), McPherson, K. (CoI) & Dale, G. (CoI)
1/04/22 → 1/03/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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A narrative review that explores the influence of physical activity on care experienced children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Whyte, E., McCann, B., McCarthy, P. & Jackson, S., 2024, In: Child Care in Practice. 30, 4, p. 633-654 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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BPS DSEP Position Statement: psychological skills training in youth sport
Thrower, S., Barker, J. B., Bruton, A., Pete, C., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., Howells, K., Knight, C., McCarthy, P. & Mellalieu, S., 15 Jul 2024, In: Sport and Exercise Psychology Review. 19, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing wellbeing, long-term development, and performance in youth sport: insights from experienced applied sport psychologists working with young athletes in the United Kingdom
Thrower, S. N., Barker, J. B., Bruton, A. M., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C. G., Howells, K., Knight, C. J., McCarthy, P. J. & Mellalieu, S. D., 2024, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 36, 3, p. 519-541 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Process reports in applied sport psychology: a tool for professional development
Moffat, Z. & McCarthy, P., 2024, In: Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. 15, 2, p. 70-81 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Training and Supervision in Sport and Exercise Psychology
McCarthy, P., Burns, L., McCann, B. & Gupta, S., 1 Apr 2024, 1st ed. Routledge . 196 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Activities
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Allianz & St Andrews Links Golf Academy
McCarthy, P. (Invited speaker)
9 Sept 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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British Psychological Society
McCarthy, P. (Invited speaker)
27 Feb 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Coaching the coaches: How to build confidence among youth football players.
McCarthy, P. (Speaker)
8 Dec 2013Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
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Developing Mental Fitness in Athletes
McCarthy, P. (Speaker)
27 Sept 2017Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
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How I work when working with elite athletes
McCarthy, P. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2014Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk