Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peter Gröpel
Journal Articles
Altermann, W., & Gröpel, P. (2024a). Effects of 8-week endurance, strength, and coordination exercise interventions on attention in adolescents: A randomized controlled study. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2024.2332280
Altermann, W., & Gröpel, P. (2024b). Physical fitness is related to concentration performance in adolescents. Scientific Reports, 14, 587. doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50721-0
Bibl, K., Wagner, M., Dvorsky, R., Haderer, M., Giordano, V., Gröpel, P., Berger, A., Whitfill, T., Kadhim, B., Auerbach, M. A., & Gross, I. T. (2024). Impact of visual distraction on neonatal mask ventilation: a simulation-based eye-tracking study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. doi.org/10.1136/archdischild- 2024- 327483
Kopp, P. M., Möhler, E., & Gröpel, P. (2024). Physical activity and mental health in school-aged children: a prospective two-wave study during the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 18, 4. doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00695-8
Lubert, V. J., Chełkowska-Zacharewicz, M., & Gröpel, P. (2024). “My mind varied its focus quite a bit”: A thematic analysis of the attentional focus of aspiring professional violinists and violists during performance. Music & Science, 7, 1-14. doi.org/10.1177/20592043241248266
Lubert, V. J., & Gröpel, P. (2024). Psychological interventions for the self-regulated enhancement of music performance: A systematic review. Musicae Scientiae. doi.org/10.1177/10298649241290448
Rupprecht, A., Tran, U., & Gröpel, P. (2024). The effectiveness of pre-performance routines in sports: A meta-analysis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17(1), 39-64. doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2021.1944271
Altermann, W., & Gröpel, P. (2023). Effects of acute endurance, strength, and coordination exercise interventions on attention in adolescents: A randomized controlled study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 64, 102300. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102300
Kessler, L., Gröpel, P., Aichner, H., Aspalter, G., Kuster, L., Schmölzer, G. M., Berger, A., Wagner, M., & Simma, B. (2023). Eye-tracking during simulated endotracheal newborn intubation: a prospective, observational multi-center study. Pediatric Research, 94, 443–449. doi.org/10.1038/s41390-023-02561-x
Lubert, V. J., Nordin-Bates, S. M., & Gröpel, P. (2023). Effects of tailored interventions for anxiety management in choking-susceptible performing artists: a mixed-methods collective case study. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1164273. doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1164273
Giordano, V., Bibl, K., Felnhofer, A., Kothgassner, O. D., Steinbauer, P., Eibensteiner, F., Gröpel, P., Scharnowski, F., Wagner, M., Olischar, M., Berger, A., & Steyrl, D. (2022). Relationship between psychological characteristics, personality traits, and training on performance in a neonatal resuscitation scenario: a machine learning based analysis. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 1000544. doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.1000544
Gröpel, P., Wagner, M., Bibl, K., Schwarz, H., Eibensteiner, F., Berger, A., & Cardona, F. S. (2022). Provider visual attention correlates with the quality of pediatric resuscitation: An observational eye-tracking study. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10, 867304. doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.867304
Lubert, V. J., & Gröpel, P. (2022). Testing interventions for music performance under pressure: A randomized control study. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(1), 93-105. doi.org/10.1037/spy0000285
Krois, W., Schmölz, L., Wagner, M., Gröpel, P., Unger, E., Berger, A., Metzelder, M. L., & Reck-Burneo, C. A. (2022). Cysto-vaginoscopy of a 3D-printed cloaca model: A step toward a personalized non-invasive preoperative assessment in patients with complex anorectal malformations. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 32(2), 210-214. doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1726424
Wagner, M., den Boer, M., Jansen, S., Gröpel, P., Visser, R., Witlox, R., Bekker, V., Lopriore, E., Berger, A., & te Pas, A. (2022). Video-based reflection on neonatal interventions during COVID-19 with eye-tracking glasses: An observational study. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 107, F156-F160. doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2021-321806
Wagner, M., Gröpel, P., Eibensteiner, F., Kessler, L., Bibl, K., Gross, I. T., Berger, A., & Cardona, F. S. (2022). Visual attention during pediatric resuscitation with feedback devices: a randomized simulation study. Pediatric Research, 91, 1762–1768. doi.org/10.1038/s41390-021-01653-w
Bibl, K., Wagner, M., Steinbauer, P., Gröpel, P., Wimmer, S., Olischar, M., Berger, A., & Hladschik-Kermer, B. (2021). NeoAct: A randomized prospective pilot study on communication skill training of neonatologists. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 9, 675742. doi.org/10.3389/fped.2021.675742
Krois, W., Palmisani, F., Gröpel, P., Feil, P., Metzelder, M. L., Patsch, J. M., & Reck-Burneo, C. A. (2021). Assessment of sacral ratio in patients with anorectal malformations - Can magnetic resonance imaging replace conventional radiographs? Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 56(11), 1993-1997. doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.013
Schönbrodt, F. D., Hagemeyer, B., Brandstätter, V., Czikmantori, T., Gröpel, P., Hennecke, M., Israel, L. S. F., Janson, K., Kemper, N., Köllner, M., Kopp, P. M., Mojzisch, A., Müller-Hotop, R., Prüfer, J., Quirin, M., Scheidemann, B., Schiestel, L., Schulz-Hardt, S., Sust, L., Zygar-Hoffmann, C., & Schultheiss, O. C. (2021). Measuring implicit motives with the Picture Story Exercise (PSE): Databases of expert-coded German stories, pictures, and updated picture norms. Journal of Personality Assessment, 103(3), 392-405. doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2020.1726936
Tief, V. J., & Gröpel, P. (2021). Pre-performance routines for music students: An experimental pilot study. Psychology of Music, 49(5), 1261–1272. doi.org/10.1177/0305735620953621
Abula, K., Beckmann, J., He, Z., Cheong, C., Lu, F., & Gröpel, P. (2020). Autonomy support in physical education promotes autonomous motivation towards leisure-time physical activity: Evidence from a sample of Chinese college students. Health Promotion International, 35, e1–e10. doi.org/10.1093/heapro/day102
Bibl, K., Gröpel, P., Berger, A., Schmölzer, G. M., Olischar, M., & Wagner, M. (2020). Randomised simulation trial found an association between rescuers’ height and weight and chest compression quality during paediatric resuscitation. Acta Paediatrica, 109(9), 1831-1837. doi.org/10.1111/apa.15229
Bibl, K., Gröpel, P., Berger, A., Schmölzer, G. M., Olischar, M., & Wagner, M. (2020). Response to letter to the editor regarding article “Randomised simulation trial found an association between rescuers' height and weight and chest compression quality during paediatric resuscitation”. Acta Paediatrica, 109(9), 1910-1911. doi.org/10.1111/apa.15313
Chovanec, L., & Gröpel, P. (2020). Effects of 8-week endurance and resistance training programmes on cardiovascular stress responses, life stress, and coping. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(15), 1699-1707. doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1756672
Gröpel, P., Mesagno, C., & Beckmann, J. (2020). Pre-shot routines to improve competition performance: A case study of a group of elite pistol shooters. Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 4(1), 52-57. doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2019-0039
Gröpel, P., Gross, T. I., & Wagner, M. (2020). Differences in intubators' visual attention during neonatal endotracheal intubation. Resuscitation. doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.07.034
Kopp, P. M., Senner, V., & Gröpel, P. (2020). Regular exercise participation and volitional competencies. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(2), 232-243. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101758
Kopp, P. M., Senner, V., Kehr, H. M., & Gröpel, P. (2020). Achievement motive, autonomous motivation, and attendance at fitness center: A longitudinal prospective study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 51, 101758. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101758
Krois, W., Gröpel, P., Metzelder, M. L., Wood, R. J., Levitt, M. A., & Reck-Burneo, C. A. (2020). The effect of pediatric colorectal short-term medical service trips on self-reported confidence in patient care in volunteers in the home country. Annals of Global Health, 86(1):28, 1-5. doi.org/10.5334/aogh.2744
Krois, W., Reck-Burneo, C. A., Gröpel, P., Wagner, M., & Metzelder, M. L. (2020). Joint attention in a laparoscopic simulation-based training - A pilot study on camera work, gaze behavior, and surgical performance in laparoscopic surgery. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 30(5), 564-568.https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2019.0736
Wagner, M., Gröpel, P., Bibl, K., Olischar, M., Auerbach, M., & Gross, I. (2020). Eye-tracking during simulation-based neonatal airway management. Pediatric Research, 87, 518-522. doi.org/10.1038/s41390-019-0571-9
Wergin, V. V., Beckmann, J., Gröpel, P., & Mesagno, C. (2020). Investigating cumulative effects of pre-performance routine interventions in beach volleyball serving. PLoS ONE 15(1): e0228012. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228012
Gröpel, P., & Mesagno, C. (2019). Choking interventions in sports: A systematic review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 12, 176-201. doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2017.1408134
Gurnakova, J., & Gröpel, P. (2019a). Potenciál riešenia simulovaných úloh pre zvyšovanie kvality výkonu profesionálov v zdravotnej záchrannej službe [The benefits of simulation-based exercises for performance quality of emergency medical services professionals]. Urgentni Medicina, 22(4).
Gurnakova, J., & Gröpel, P. (2019b). Prior participation in simulation events is associated with in-simulation team performance among emergency medical services professionals. Simulation in Healthcare, 14, 235-240. doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000371
Mesagno, C., Beckmann, J., Wergin, V. V., & Gröpel, P. (2019). Primed to perform: Comparing different pre-performance routine interventions to improve accuracy in closed, self-paced motor tasks. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 43, 73-81. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.001
Mesagno, C., Garvey, J., Tibbert, S. J., & Gröpel, P. (2019). An investigation into handedness and choking under pressure in sport. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 90, 217-226. doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2019.1588935
Wagner, M., Bibl, K., Hrdliczka, E., Steinbauer, P., Stiller, M., Gröpel, P., Goeral, K., Salzer-Muhar, U., Berger, A., Schmölzer, G. M., & Olischar, M. (2019). Effects of feedback on chest compression quality: A randomized simulation study. Pediatrics, 143(2):e20182441. doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2441
Abula, K., Gröpel, P., Chen, K., & Beckmann, J. (2018). Does knowledge of physical activity recommendations increase physical activity among Chinese college students? Empirical investigations based on the transtheoretical model. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 7, 77-82. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2016.10.010
Cross-Villasana, F., Gröpel, P., Ehrlenspiel, F. & Beckmann, J. (2018). Central theta amplitude as a negative correlate of performance proficiency in a dynamic visuospatial task. Biological Psychology, 132, 37-44. doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2017.10.009
Gröpel, P., Urner, M., Pruessner, J. C., & Quirin, M. (2018). Endurance- and resistance-trained men exhibit lower cardiovascular responses to psychosocial stress than untrained men. Frontiers in Psychology. doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00852
Gröpel, P., & Beckmann, J. (2017). A pre-performance routine to optimize competition performance in artistic gymnastics. The Sport Psychologist, 31, 199-207. dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2016-0054
Abula, K., Beckmann, J., Chen, K., & Gröpel, P. (2016). Validation of the Chinese version of the physical activity stages of change questionnaire. Cogent Psychology, 3: 1228509. dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2016.1228509
Gröpel, P. (2016). Self-focused attention and motor skill failure: The moderating role of action orientation. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 5, 206-217. doi.org/10.1037/spy0000059
Gröpel, P., Wegner, M., & Schüler, J. (2016). Achievement motive and sport participation. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 27, 93-100. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.08.007
Stopps, T., & Gröpel, P. (2016). Motivation zum Risikosport: Eine qualitative Untersuchung mit professionellen Freeskiern [Motivation for high-risk sports: A qualitative study with professional freeskiers]. Zeitschrift für Sportpsychologie, 23, 13-25. doi.org/10.1026/1612-5010/a000157
Cross-Villasana, F., Gröpel, P., Doppelmayr, M. & Beckmann, J. (2015). Unilateral left-hand contractions produce widespread depression of cortical activity after their execution. PLoS ONE 10 (12): e0145867. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0145867
Gröpel, P., Schoene, L., & Wegner, M. (2015). Implizite und explizite Motive von Leistungs- und Freizeitsporttreibenden. Zeitschrift für Sportpsychologie, 22, 6-19. doi.org/10.1026/1612-5010/a000133
Gröpel, P., Baumeister R. F., & Beckmann, J. (2014). Action vs. state orientation and self-control performance after depletion. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40, 476-487. doi.org/10.1177/0146167213516636
Gröpel, P., & Kehr, H. M. (2014). Motivation and self-control: Implicit motives moderate the exertion of self-control in motive-related tasks. Journal of Personality, 82, 317-328. doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12059
Beckmann, J.*, Gröpel, P.*, & Ehrlenspiel, F. (2013). Preventing motor skill failure through hemisphere-specific priming: Cases from choking under pressure. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 142, 679–691. doi.org/10.1037/a0029852
Gröpel, P., & Dovičovičová, K. (2012). Pracovná flexibilita ako nástroj zvyšovania rovnováhy životných oblastí: Je flexibilita vhodná naozaj pre každého? [Job flexibility as a tool supporting work-life balance: Is the flexibility really helpful for everyone?]. Československá Psychologie, 56, 56-63.
Kellmann, M., Gröpel, P., & Beckmann, J. (2011). Evaluation und Qualitätsoptimierung der sportpsychologischen Betreuungsarbeit im deutschen Spitzensport [Evaluation and quality optimization of sport psychological coaching in German high performance sport]. Zeitschrift für Sportpsychologie, 18, 49-59. doi.org/10.1026/1612-5010/a000040
Heiss, Ch., Ziegler, M., Engbert, K., Gröpel, P., & Brand, R. (2010). Self-leadership and volition: Distinct and potentially supplemental constructs? Psychological Reports, 107, 447-462. doi.org/10.2466/01.03.07.14.PR0.107.5.447-462
Gröpel, P., & Kuhl, J. (2009a). Maintaining balance in life: Action orientation as a buffer against life stress. Studia Psychologica, 51, 137-141.
Gröpel, P., & Kuhl, J. (2009b). Work-life balance and subjective well-being: The mediating role of need fulfillment. The British Journal of Psychology, 100, 365-375. doi.org/10.1348/000712608X337797
Ivanovičová, M. & Gröpel, P. (2009). Iracionálne presvedčenia a spokojnosť so životom: Korelačná štúdia [Irrational convictions and life satisfaction: A correlation study]. Československá Psychologie, 53, 84-91.
Gröpel, P., & Steel, P. (2008). A mega-trial investigation of goal setting, interest enhancement, and energy on procrastination. Personality and Individual Differences, 45, 406-411. doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2008.05.015
Gröpel, P. (2008). Affect Regulation and Motive-Incongruent Goal Orientations: Relation to Well Being. Studia Psychologica, 50, 137-146.
Gröpel, P. (2006). Rovnováha životných oblastí vo vzťahu k naplnenosti potrieb a spokojnosti so životom [Balancing work and personal life: Relations to needs fulfillment and life satisfaction]. Československá Psychologie, 50, 71-83.
Gröpel, P., & Kuhl, J. (2006). Having time for life activities: Life balance and self-regulation. Zeitschrift für Gesundheitspsychologie, 2, 54-63. doi.org/10.1026/0943-8149.14.2.54
*Authors contributed equally
Books and Book Chapters (Selected)
Gröpel, P., & Lubert, V. J. (2022). Interventions for performance under pressure in sports and the performing arts. Psychologie in Österreich, 42(2), 134-139.
Mesagno, C., Ehrlenspiel, F., Wergin, V., & Gröpel, P. (2021). Choking under pressure. In E. Filho & I. Basevitch (Eds.), Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology: Research Directions To Advance the Field (pp. 31-45). Oxford University Press. doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197512494.003.0003
Gröpel, P., & Tief, V. (2019). Nudging tools to promote physical activity at the workplace. In Österreichischer Betriebssport Verband (Ed.), Bewegung im Setting Arbeitswelt in einer sich wandelnden, modernen Gesellschaft (pp. 46-54). Vienna: ÖBSV.
Gröpel, P., & Beckmann, J. (2017). Personality systems interaction in skilled motor performance: Implications for sport psychology. In N. Baumann, M. Kazén, M. Quirin, & S. Koole (Eds.), Why people do the things they do: Building on Julius Kuhl’s contribution to motivation and volition psychology (pp. 323-341). Göttingen: Hogrefe. ISBN 978‐0-88937-540-6
Gurňáková, J., Sedlár, M., & Gröpel, P. (2017). Who Is the Champion? Performance Confidence and Actual Performance among Emergency Medical Services Crew Leaders. In J. Gore & P. Ward (Eds.), Naturalistic decision making and uncertainty (pp. 217-220). Bath: The University of Bath. ISBN 978-0-86197-194-7
Gröpel, P., & Kossak, T. (2015). Handlungskontrolltheorie. In M. Galliker & Uwe Wolfradt (Hrsg.), Kompendium psychologischer Theorien (pp. 177-180). Berlin: Suhrkamp. ISBN 978-3-518-29754-4
Gröpel, P. (2014). Unbewusstes nutzen: Mehr Willenskraft durch innere Motivation [Use the subconscious: More willpower through internal motivation]. Forschung & Lehre, 4, 304-305. ISSN 9455604
Gröpel, P., & Kazén, M. (2014). Self-control performance and individual differences in motivation. In A. M. Columbus (Ed.), Advances in Psychology Research. Volume 99 (pp. 113-129). New York: Nova Publisher. ISBN 978-1-63321-286-2
Beckmann, J., Gröpel, P., & Ehrlenspiel, F. (2012). Practicing with both brain hemispheres. In A. Mornell (Ed.), Art in Motion II: Motor Skills, Motivation, and Musical Practice (pp. 63-73). Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang Verlag. ISBN 978-3-631-62263-6
Ehrlenspiel, F., & Gröpel, P. (2012). Sportpsychologische Diagnostik. In D. Beckmann-Waldenmayer & J. Beckmann, (Hrsg.), Handbuch sportpsychologischer Praxis: Mentales Training in den olympischen Sportarten (pp. 33-48). Balingen: Spitta-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-94196-469-3
Gröpel, P. (2007). On the Theory of Life Balance: The Relation to Subjective Well-Being and the Role of Self-Regulation. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller. ISBN 978-3-8364-4578-8 [Re‑published in 2012 by Akademiker Verlag; ISBN 978-3-639-42491-1]
Gröpel, P., Kuhl, J., & Kazén, M. (2004). Toward an integrated self: Age differences and the role of action orientation. Proceedings of the 2nd SELF Research Conference [CD-Rom]. Sydney: SELF Research Centre.