Professor Duncan Cramer
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Books published or in press | Papers published or in press in refereed journals
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2008). Quantitative data analysis with SPSS 14, 15 & 16: A guide for social scientists. Hove: Psychology Press.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2008). Introduction to SPSS in psychology: For version 16 and earlier (4th ed.). Harlow: Pearson.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2008). Introduction to research methods in psychology (2nd ed.). Harlow: Pearson. 439 pp. ISBN 978-0-13-205163-7.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2008). Introduction to statistics in psychology (4th ed.). Harlow: Pearson. 527 pp. ISBN 978-0-13-205161-3.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2005). Introduction to SPSS in psychology: For SPSS 10, 11, 12 and 13 (3rd ed.). Harlow: Pearson.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2005). Introduction to research methods in psychology. Harlow: Pearson.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2005). Quantitative data analysis with SPSS 12 and 13: A guide for social scientists. Hove: Routledge.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2005). Introduction to statistics in psychology (3rd ed.). Harlow: Pearson.
Cramer, D. & Howitt, D. L. (2004). The Sage Dictionary of statistics: A practical resource for students in the social sciences. London: Sage.
Cramer, D. (2003). Advanced quantitative data analysis. Open University Press series on Understanding social research. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2003). A guide to computing statistics with SPSS Release 11 for Windows (revised ed.). Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Dutch translation due July 2004.
Translated by Κ. Καρανικολός (due May 2004) into Greek as στατιστική με το SPSS 11 για Windows. ΑΘΗΝΑ: ΚΛΕΙΔΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2003). An introduction to statistics in psychology: A complete guide for students (revised 2nd ed.). Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Goodwin, R. & Cramer, D. (2002). (Eds.). Inappropriate relationships: The unconventional, the disapproved and the forbidden. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2001). Quantitative data analysis with SPSS Release 10 for Windows: A guide for social scientists. London: Routledge.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2001). A guide to computing statistics with SPSS Release 10 for Windows. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Translated by Κ. Καρανικολός (2002) into Greek as στατιστική με το SPSS 10 για Windows. ΑΘΗΝΑ: ΚΛΕΙΔΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2000). First steps in research and statistics: A practical workbook for psychology students. London: Routledge.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2000). An introduction to statistics in psychology: A complete guide for students: Instructor’s Manual (2nd ed.). Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (2000). An introduction to statistics in psychology: A complete guide for students (2nd ed.). Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (1999). A guide to computing statistics with SPSS Release 8 for Windows. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (1999). Quantitative data analysis with SPSS Release 8 for Windows: A guide for social scientists. London: Routledge.
Cramer, D. (1998). Close relationships: The study of love and friendship. London: Arnold.
Cramer, D. (1998). Fundamental statistics for social research: Step-by-step calculations and computer techniques using SPSS for Windows. London: Routledge.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (1997). An introduction to statistics in psychology: A complete guide for students: Instructor’s Manual. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (1997). A guide to computing statistics with SPSS for Windows. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Howitt, D. & Cramer, D. (1997). An introduction to statistics in psychology: A complete guide for students. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (1997). Quantitative data analysis with SPSS for Windows: A guide for social scientists. London: Routledge.
Cramer, D. (1997). Basic statistics for social research: Step-by-step calculations and computer techniques using Minitab. London: Routledge.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (1996). Quantitative data analysis with Minitab: A guide for social scientists. London: Routledge.
Cramer, D. (1994). Introducing statistics for social research: Step-by-step calculations and computer techniques using SPSS. London: Routledge.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (1994). Quantitative data analysis for social scientists (rev. ed.). London: Routledge.
Translated by A. F. de Barros (with technical assistance by L. D. de Lima) into Portuguese as Analise de dados em ciencias sociais: Introducao as tecnicas utilizando o SPSS. Oeiras: Celta Editora. First edition (1992) Second edition (1993)
Cramer, D. (1992). Personality and psychotherapy: Theory, practice, and research. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (1990). Quantitative data analysis for social scientists. London: Routledge.
Papers published or in press in refereed journals
Jowett, S. & Cramer, D. (2009). The role of romantic relationships on athletes' performance and well-being. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 3 (1), 58-72.
Cramer, D. (2009). Self-esteem, demand for approval and the facilitativeness of a romantic relationship. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 37 (2), 169-178.
Cramer, D., & Jowett, S. (in press). Perceived empathy, accurate empathy and relationship satisfaction in heterosexual couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Cramer, D. (2006). How a supportive partner may increase relationship satisfaction. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 34 (1), 117-131.
Cramer, D. (2005). Effect of four aspects of rational statements on expected satisfaction with a close relationship. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 33 (2), 227-238.
Cramer, D. (2005). Effect of the destructive disagreement belief on satisfaction with one's closest friend. Journal of Psychology, 139 (1), 57-66.
Cramer, D. (2004). Effect of the destructive disagreement belief on relationship satisfaction with a romantic partner or closest friend. Psychology and Psychotherapy, 77 (1), 121-133.
Cramer, D. (2004). Satisfaction with a romantic relationship, depression, support and conflict. Psychology and Psychotherapy, 77 (4), 449-461.
Cramer, D. (2004). Emotional support, conflict, depression and relationship satisfaction in a romantic partner. Journal of Psychology, 138 (6), 532-542.
Cramer, D. (2003). The rise in divorce: the weakening of commitment. The International Scope Review,5 (10), 1-26
Cramer, D. (2003). A cautionary tale of two statistics: Partial correlation and standardised partial regression. Journal of Psychology, 137 (5), 507-511.
Cramer, D. (2003). Acceptance and need for approval as moderators of self-esteem and satisfaction with romantic relationships in a romantic relationship or closest friendship. Journal of Psychology, 137 (5), 495-505.
Cramer, D. (2003). Facilitativeness, conflict, demand for approval, self-esteem and satisfaction with romantic relationships. Journal of Psychology, 137 (1), 85-98.
Cramer, D. (2002). Linking conflict management behaviours and relational satisfaction: The intervening role of conflict outcome satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 19 (3), 431-438.
Cramer, D. (2001). Relationship satisfaction and conflict over minor and major issues in romantic relationships. Journal of Psychology, 135 (6), 75-81.
Cramer, D. (2001). Destructive disagreement belief, disagreement, negative conflict and relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships. Genetic, Social and General Psychology Monographs, 127 (3), 301-327.
Cramer, D. (2001). Consensus change, conflict and relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships. Journal of Psychology, 135 (3), 313-320.
Kapci, E. G. & Cramer, D. (2000). The mediation component of the hopelessness depression in relation to negative life events. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 13 (4), 413-423.
Cramer, D. (2000). Social desirability, adequacy of social support and mental health. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 10 (6), 465-474.
Goulding, A., Bromham, B., Hannabuss, S., & Cramer, D. (2000). Professional characters: the personality of the future information workforce. Education for Information, 18, 7-31.
Cramer, D. (2000). Relationship satisfaction and conflict style in romantic relationships. Journal of Psychology, 134 (3), 337-341.
Goodwin, R. & Cramer, D. (2000). Marriage and social support in a British-Asian community. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 10 (1), 49-62.
Goulding, A., Bromham, B., Hannabuss, S., & Cramer, D. (1999). Supply and demand: the workforce needs of library and information services and personal qualities of new professionals. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 31 (4), 212-223.
Cramer, D. & Donachie, M. (1999). Psychological health and change in closeness in platonic and romantic relationships. Journal of Social Psychology, 139 (6), 762-767.
Kapci, E. G. & Cramer, D. (1999). Judgement of control revisited: Are the depressed realistic or pessimistic? Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 12 (1), 95-105.
Bean, P., Bryman, A., Cramer, D. & Nemitz, T. (1998). Drug prevention and the DARE programme in Britain. International Review of Law, Computers and Technology, 12 (3), 487-500.
Kapci, E. G. & Cramer, D. (1998). The accuracy of dysphoric and nondepressed groups’ predictions of life events. Journal of Psychology, 132 (6), 659-670.
Goodwin, R. & Cramer, D. (1998). Attitudes towards marital counselling and the Family Law Act (1996) in a British Asian community. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 11 (4), 417-425.
Cramer, D., Henderson, S. & Scott, R. (1997). Mental health and desired social support: A four-wave panel study. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 14 (6), 761-775.
Radley, A. R., Cramer, D. & Kennedy, M. (1997). Specialist counsellors in primary care: The experience and preferences of General Practitioners. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 10 (2), 165-173.
Cramer, D. (1996). Job satisfaction and organizational continuance commitment: A two-wave panel study. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 17 (4), 389-400.
Cramer, D., Henderson, S. & Scott, R. (1996). Mental health and adequacy of social support: A four-wave panel study. British Journal of Social Psychology, 35 (2), 285-295.
Cramer, D. & Buckland, N. (1995). Effect of rational and irrational statements and demand characteristics on task anxiety. Journal of Psychology, 129 (3), 269-275.
Cramer, D. (1995). Life and job satisfaction: A two-wave panel study. Journal of Psychology, 129 (3), 261-267.
Bulkeley, R. & Cramer, D. (1994). Social skills training with young adolescents: Group and individual approaches in a school setting. Journal of Adolescence, 17 (6), 521-531.
Cramer, D. (1994). Self-esteem and Rogers' core conditions in close friends: A latent variable path analysis of panel data. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 7 (3), 327-337.
Cramer, D. (1994). Psychological distress and Neuroticism: A two-wave panel study. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 67 (4), 333-342.
Cramer, D. (1993). Tenure, commitment and satisfaction of college graduates in an engineering firm. Journal of Social Psychology, 133 (6), 791-796.
Cramer, D. (1993). Are inappropriate feelings qualitatively or quantitatively different?: A response to Ellis and DiGiuseppe. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 17 (5), 479-481.
Cramer, D. (1993). Personality, socio-economic status and age disparity in marriage. Personality and Individual Differences, 15 (6), 725-727.
Cramer, D. & Kupshik, G. (1993). Effect of rational and irrational statements on intensity and "inappropriateness" of emotional distress and irrational beliefs in psychotherapy patients. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 32 (3), 319-325.
Cramer, D. (1993). Dimensions of romantic love in British female adolescents. Journal of Social Psychology, 133 (3), 411-413.
Cramer, D. (1993). Living alone, marital status, gender and health. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 3 (1), 1-15.
Cramer, D. (1993). Therapeutic relationship and outcome seen by clients in first and third session of individual therapy. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 6 (1), 13-15.
Cramer, D. (1993). Perceived and desired facilitativeness of one's closest friend, need for approval and self-esteem. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 66 (1), 97-104.
Cramer, D. (1993). Personality and marital dissolution. Personality and Individual Differences, 14 (4), 605-607.
Cramer, D. (1992). Nature of romantic love in female adolescents. Journal of Psychology, 126 (6), 679-682.
Cramer, D. & Takens, R. J. (1992). Therapeutic relationship and progress in the first six sessions of individual psychotherapy: A panel study. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 5 (1), 25-36.
Sabucedo, J. M. & Cramer, D. (1991). Sociological and psychological predictors of voting. Journal of Social Psychology, 131 (5), 647-654.
Littlewood, J. L., Cramer, D., Hoekstra, J. & Humphreys, G. B. (1991). Gender differences in parental coping following their child's death. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 19 (2), 139-148.
Cramer, D. (1991). Neuroticism, psychological distress and conjugal bereavement. Personality and Individual Differences, 12 (11), 1147-1149.
Cramer, D. & Fong, J. (1991). Effect of rational and irrational beliefs on intensity and "inappropriateness" of feelings: A test of rational-emotive theory. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 15 (4), 319-329.
Littlewood, J. L., Cramer, D., Hoekstra, J. & Humphreys, G. B. (1991). Parental coping with their child's death. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 4 (2/3), 135-141.
Cramer, D. (1991). Social support and psychological distress in women and men. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 64 (2), 147-158.
Cramer, D. (1991). Type A behaviour pattern, extraversion, neuroticism and psychological distress. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 64 (1), 73-83.
Bulkeley, R. M. & Cramer, D. (1990). Social skills training with young adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 19 (5), 451-463.
Cramer, D. (1990). Psychological adjustment, close relationships and personality: A comment on McLennan and Omodei. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 63 (4), 341-343.
Cramer, D. (1990). Towards assessing the therapeutic value of Rogers' core conditions. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 3 (1), 57-66.
Cramer, D. (1990). Helpful actions of close friends to personal problems and distress. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 18 (3), 281-293.
Cramer, D. (1990). Op weg naar evaluatie van de therapeutische effectiviteit van de Rogeriaanse Basiscondities. Vereniging voor Rogerian Therapie Periodiek, 28 (3), 31-42.
Cramer, D. (1990). Self-esteem and close relationships: A statistical refinement. British Journal of Social Psychology, 29 (2), 189-191.
Cramer, D. (1990). Disclosure of personal problems, self-esteem, and the facilitativeness of friends and lovers. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 18 (2), 186-196.
Billig, M. & Cramer, D. (1990). Authoritarianism and demographic variables as predictors of racial attitudes in Britain. New Community: A Journal of Research and Policy on Ethnic Relations, 16 (2), 199-211.
Cramer, D. (1989). Self-esteem and the facilitativeness of parents and close friends. Person-Centered Review, 4 (1), 61-76.
Cramer, D. (1988). Self-esteem and facilitative close relationships: A cross-lagged panel correlation analysis. British Journal of Social Psychology, 27 (2), 115-126.
Cramer, D. (1987). Lovestyles revisited. Social Behavior and Personality, 15 (2), 215-219.
Cramer, D. (1987). Self-esteem, advice-giving and the facilitative nature of close personal relationships. Person-Centered Review, 2 (1), 99-110.
Cramer, D. & Goodwin, D. (1986). Change in self-acceptance as a function of feedback, irrational beliefs and self-acceptance. British Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 4 (1), 61-72.
Cramer, D. (1986). The RET theory of irrational beliefs and inappropriate feelings: A rejoinder. British Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 3 (2), 87-89.
Cramer, D. (1986). An item factor analysis of the revised Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 14 (3), 314-325.
Cramer, D. (1986). An item factor analysis of the original Relationship Inventory. Journal of Personal and Social Relationships, 3 (1), 121-127.
Cramer, D. (1985). Irrational beliefs and strength versus inappropriateness of feelings. British Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 3 (2), 81-83.
Cramer, D. (1985). An item factor analysis of the Irrational Beliefs Test. British Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 3 (1), 70-76.
Cramer, D. (1985). Psychological adjustment and the facilitative nature of close personal relationships. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 58 (2), 165-168.
Murphy, P.M., Cramer, D. & Lillie, F.J. (1984). The relationship between curative factors perceived by patients in their psychotherapy and treatment outcome. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 57 (2), 187-192.
Cramer, D. (1977). Reaction time as a function of arousal. Irish Journal of Psychology, 3 (3), 206-214.
Cramer, D. (1975). A critical note on two studies of minority influence. European Journal of Social Psychology, 5 (2), 104-107.