Robert Weinberg

Educational Credentials

• Ph.D., Psychology, UCLA
• M.A., Psychology, UCLA
• M.S., Kinesiology, UCLA
• B.S., Physical Education, Brooklyn College

Research Interests

My research focus is on mental skills, abilities, and performance. The specific skills that I focus upon include goal setting, arousal regulation, imagery, confidence, and attentional focus. In the past several years, I have been especially focused on mental toughness both in athletes and other performers (e,g, business, military). My aim is to try to help individuals develop their mental skills so that they can become more mentally tough and thus improve their performance. I have used both qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry as well as interventions to help learn more about what mental toughness is and how we can help individuals build it.

Select Publications

• Brinkman, C,, Weinberg, R., & Ward, R. (2016). The Big Five personality model and self-determined motivation. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 47, 389-407.
• Berger, B., Weinberg, R., & Eklund, R. (2015). Foundations of Exercise Psychology (3rd ed.) Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technologies.
• Crust, L., Swann, Allen-Collinson, Brecton, & Weinberg, (2014). A phenomenological exploration of exercise mental toughness: Perceptions of exercise leaders and regular exercises. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.