Publications
2024
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
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., Nordin-Bates, S., & Ginsborg, J. (2024). Psychological coaching for performing artists: Perceptions of and reflections on finding ways to manage performance anxiety. Empirical Studies of the Art. Advance online publication. doi.org/10.1177/02762374241262990
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
2023
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, 141164273. doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1164273
2022
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
Gröpel, P., & Lubert, V. J. (2022). Interventions for performance under pressure in sports and the performing arts. Psychologie in Österreich, 42(2), 134-139.
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
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
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
2021
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
Finkenzeller, T., Krenn, B., Würth, S., & Amesberger, G. (2021). The design fluency test: A reliable and valid instrument for the assessment of game intelligence? German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 51, 146-155. doi.org/10.1007/s12662-020-00697-0
Koch, P., & Krenn, B. (2021). Executive functions in elite athletes – Comparing open-skill and closed-skill sports and considering the role of athletes' past involvement in both sport categories. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 55, 101925. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.101925
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
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
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
2020
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, 156, 277-278. doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.07.034
Krenn, B., Mitter, B., Bauer, P., & Tschan, H. (2020). Color’s impact on maximal torque production – Casting a light on the timing of viewing red. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 51(2), 141-157. doi.org/10.7352/IJSP.2020.51.141
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/10.1037/spy0000197
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. doi.org/10.1089/lap.2019.0736
Oblinger-Peters, V., & Krenn, B. (2020). ‘Time for recovery’ or ‘utter uncertainty’? The postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games through the eyes of Olympic athletes and coaches. A qualitative study. Frontiers in Psychology. doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.610856
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
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
2019
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
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.
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
Krenn, B., & Buehler, C. (2019). Facial features and unethical behavior – Doped athletes show higher facial width-to-height ratios than non-doping sanctioned athletes. PLoS ONE, 14(10). doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224472
Ley, C., & Rato Barrio, M. (2019). Promoting Health of Refugees in and through Sport and Physical Activity: A Psychosocial, Trauma-Sensitive Approach. In T. Wenzel, & B. Drožđek (Eds.), An Uncertain Safety: Integrative Health Care for the 21st Century Refugees (pp. 301-343). Cham: Springer International Publishing. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72914-5_13
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
2018 – 2010
Krenn, B., & Meier, J. (2018). Does facial width-to-height ratio predict aggressive behavior in association football? Evolutionary Psychology, 2018, 1-8. doi.org/10.1177/1474704918818590
Krenn, B., Finkenzeller, T., Würth, S., & Amesberger, G. (2018). Sport type determines differences in executive functions in elite athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 38, 72-79. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.06.002
Ley, C., Lintl, E., Stumpf, S., & Karus, F. (2018). „Und jetzt verstehe ich immer mehr, dass ich leben will“: Bewegungs- und trainingstherapeutische Prozesse und Wirkungen bei posttraumatischer Belastungsstörung. Spectrum Psychiatrie, (1/2018), 20-23.
Ley, C., Rato Barrio, M., & Koch, A. (2018). "In the Sport I Am Here": Therapeutic Processes and Health Effects of Sport and Exercise on PTSD. Qualitative Health Research, 28(3), 491-507. doi.org/10.1177/1049732317744533
Mabweazara, S. Z., Leach, L. L., Ley, C., & Smith, M. (2018). A six week contextualised physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and AIDS of low socioeconomic status: a pilot study. AIDS care, 30(sup2), 61-65. doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1470309
Mabweazara, S. Z., Leach, L. L., Ley, C., Smith, M., Jekauc, D., Dave, J., ... Lambert, V. E. (2018). Physical activity behaviours of persons living with HIV of low socioeconomic status: domain, intensity and sociodemographic correlates. AIDS care, 1-5. doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2018.1493184
Mabweazara, S. Z., Ley, C., & Leach, L. L. (2018). Physical activity, social support and socio-economic status amongst persons living with HIV and AIDS: a review. African Journal of AIDS Research, 17(2), 203-212. doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2018.1475400
Krenn, B. (2017). Does uniform color affect offside in association football? Color Research and Application, 43(2), 268 - 275. doi.org/10.1002/col.22184
Krenn, B., Pernhaupt, N., & Handsteiner, M. (2017). Do red and blue uniforms matter in football and handball penalties? Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16(4), 565-573.
Ley, C., & Krenn, B. (2017). Erhebung sportartspezifischer Motivausprägungen bei sportlich aktiven Personen mit dem Berner Motiv- und Zielinventar (BMZI). Diagnostica, 63(4), 285-296. doi.org/10.1026/0012-1924/a000185
Ley, C., & Rato Barrio, M. (2017). Centrando la atención en las sensaciones corporales en un programa físico-deportivo terapéutico [Directing attentional focus towards somatic sensations in sport and exercise therapy]. Revista de Psicologia del Deporte, 26(Suppl 4), 17-21.
Ley, C., Krammer, J., Lippert, D., & Rato Barrio, M. (2017). Exploring flow in sport and exercise therapy with war and torture survivors. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 12, 83–93. doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2017.03.002
Mabweazara, S. Z., Ley, C., & Leach, L. L. (2016). Physical activity interventions for the management of chronic disease in low-income populations: A systematic review. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences, 22(2.1), 348-364.
Krenn, B. (2015). The impact of uniform color on judging athletes’ aggressiveness, fairness and chance of winning. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 37, 207-212. doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2014-0274
Ley, C., & Prista, A. (2015). Physical activity and HIV in Africa. Open AIDS Journal, 9, 60-61. doi.org/10.2174/1874613601509010060
Ley, C., Rato Barrio, M., & Leach, L. (2015). Social-Ecological, Motivational and Volitional Factors for Initiating and Maintaining Physical Activity in the Context of HIV. Open AIDS Journal, 9, 96-103. doi.org/10.2174/1874613601509010096
Krenn, B. (2014). Does uniform color affect others’ judgments of athletes’ aggressiveness and fairness? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 36, 97.
Krenn, B. (2014). The impact of uniform color on judging tackles in association football. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15. doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.11.007
Krenn, B., & Ley, C. (2014). Rezension - Zentgraf, K. & Munzert, J. (Hrsg.). (2014) Kognitives Training im Sport. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaften, 26(1), 70-75.
Ley, C., & Lintl, E. (2014). "Movi Kune – gemeinsam bewegen": Bewegungstherapie mit Kriegs- und Folterüberlebenden. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaften, 26(2), 71-97.
Ley, C., Leach, L., Rato Barrio, M., & Bassett, S. (2014). Effects of an exercise programme with people living with HIV: research in a disadvantaged setting. African Journal of AIDS Research, 13(4), 313–319. doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2014.961937
Krenn, B., Würth, S., & Hergovich, A. (2013). Individual Differences concerning the impact of feedback - specifying the role of core self-evaluations. Studia Psychologica, 55, 95 - 110.
Krenn, B., Würth, S., & Hergovich, A. (2013). The impact of feedback on goal setting and task performance. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 72, 79-89. doi.org/10.1024/1421-0185/a000101
Ley, C., & Rato Barrio, M. (2013). Evaluation of a psychosocial health programme in the context of violence and conflict. Journal of Health Psychology, 18(10), 1370–1380. doi.org/10.1177/1359105312462435
Ley, C., Lembethe, A., & Chiware, J. (2013). Perceptions of university athletes engaged in soccer, rugby and netball towards people living with HIV. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 51(5), 276-285.
Ley, C., & Zillmann, N. (2013). Rezension von Schüle, K. & Huber, G. (Hrsg.). (2012) Grundlagen der Sport- und Bewegungstherapie. Prävention, ambulante und stationäre Rehabilitation. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaften, 25(1), 80-84.
Rato Barrio, M., & Ley, C. (2013). Methodologies for evaluating the use of sport for development in post-conflict contexts. In I. Henry, & L-M. Ko (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Sports Policy (pp. 289-302). London (UK): Routledge.
Krenn, B. (2012). Zur Frage der Eignung von TV-Sportszenen zur Erfassung selektiver Aufmerksamkeit unter Zeitdruck im Sport. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaften, 24, 116-120.
Krenn, B., Hergovich, A., & Würth, S. (2012). TESAZIS - Test zur Erfassung selektiver Aufmerksamkeit unter Zeitdruck im Sport. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaften, 6-27.
Ley, C. (2012). A narrative review of research on the effects of physical activity on people living with HIV and opportunities for health promotion in disadvantaged settings. African Journal of AIDS Research, 11(2), 123–133.
Ley, C., & Rato Barrio, M. (2012). Active learning and self-supporting processes through sport, games and participatory activities with women who suffered violence. In K. Gilbert & W. Bennett (Eds.), Sport, Peace and Development (pp. 355-366). Champaign, IL: Common Ground Pub.
Ley, C., & Rato Barrio, M. (2012). Sport and recreation as educational and diagnostic tools: Don Bosco's vision and the Salesians' mission in Eastern and Southern Africa. In K. Gilbert & W. Bennett (Eds.), Sport, Peace and Development (pp. 141-150). Champaign, IL: Common Ground Pub.
Rato Barrio, M., & Ley, C. (2012). Potentialities and challenges of an intervention model to promote intercultural processes in post-conflict contexts. In K. Gilbert & W. Bennett (Eds.), Sport, Peace and Development (pp. 163-176). Champaign, IL: Common Ground Pub.
Amesberger, G., & Würth, S. (2010). Bewegung und Sport als Ressource für psychische Gesundheit. Psychologie in Österreich, 1, 30-37.
Amesberger, G., Finkenzeller, T., & Würth, S. (2010). Psychophysiologie im Sport- zwischen Experiment und Handlungsoptimierung. Schriften der deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft.
Schneider, G., Ecker, H., Haber, P., Janeschitz, T., Tomanek, A., & Würth, S. (2010). Berufsbild Mannschaftssportler (Fußball, Eishockey). In A. Grundei (Ed.), Berufssportrecht III: Im Fokus: Der Berufssportler (Vol. 3, pp. 85-92). Wien: Sramek.
Würth, S. (2010). Berufsbild Mannschaftssportler: Psychische Berufsanforderungen. In A. Grundei (Ed.), Berufssportrecht III: Im Fokus: Der Berufssportler (Vol. 3, pp. 47-68). Wien: Sramek.