Institute for Positive Psychology and Education


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FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

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Intensive meditation training influences emotional responses to suffering
Rosenberg, Erika, Zanesco, Anthony, King, Brandon, Aichele, Stephen, Jacobs, Tonya, Bridwell, David, MacLean, Katherine, Shaver, Philip, Ferrer, Emilio, Sahdra, Baljinder, Lavy, Shiri, Wallace, Alan and Saron, Clifford. (2015). Intensive meditation training influences emotional responses to suffering. Emotion. 15(6), pp. 775 - 790. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000080

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Increasing girls' physical activity during a short-term organized youth sport basketball program : A randomized controlled trial
Guagliano, Justin, Lonsdale, Chris, Kolt, Gregory, Rosenkranz, Richard and George, Emma. (2015). Increasing girls' physical activity during a short-term organized youth sport basketball program : A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 18(4), pp. 412 - 417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2015.01.014

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Decision-making conflict and the neural efficiency hypothesis of intelligence : A functional near-infrared spectroscopy investigation
Di Domenico, Stefano, Rodrigo, Achala, Ayaz, Hasan, Fournier, Marc and Ruocco, Anthony. (2015). Decision-making conflict and the neural efficiency hypothesis of intelligence : A functional near-infrared spectroscopy investigation. NeuroImage. 109, pp. 307 - 317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2015.01.039

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Synergistic effects of social support and self-efficacy on dietary motivation predicting fruit and vegetable intake
Fernandez, Benjamin Reyes, Warner, Lisa Marie, Knoll, Nina, Montenegro Montenegro, Esteban and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Synergistic effects of social support and self-efficacy on dietary motivation predicting fruit and vegetable intake. Appetite. 87, pp. 330 - 335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2014.12.223

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Challenges of teaching Chinese in Australian schools : Lesson from beginning teacher-researchers
Chen, Zhu. (2015). Challenges of teaching Chinese in Australian schools : Lesson from beginning teacher-researchers. Journal of Language Teaching and Research. 6(5), pp. 933-942. https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.0605.04

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Reducing reality shock: The effects of classroom management skills training on beginning teachers
Dicke, Theresa, Elling, Jill, Schmeck, Annett and Leutner, Detlev. (2015). Reducing reality shock: The effects of classroom management skills training on beginning teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education. 48(1), pp. 1 - 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2015.01.013

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Cognitive load in algebra : Element interactivity in solving equations
Ngu, Bing, Chung, Siu and Yeung, See. (2015). Cognitive load in algebra : Element interactivity in solving equations. Educational Psychology : An international journal of experimental educational psychology. 35(3), pp. 271 - 293. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2013.878019

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A randomized controlled trial of a correspondence-based intervention for carers of relatives with psychosis
Deane, Frank P., Marshall, Sarah, Crowe, Trevor P., White, Angela and Kavanagh, David. (2015). A randomized controlled trial of a correspondence-based intervention for carers of relatives with psychosis. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy: an international journal of theory and practice. 22(1), pp. 142 - 152. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.1880

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Early Adolescents' Development of Academic Self-Concept and Intrinsic Task Value: The Role of Contextual Feedback
Gniewosz, Burkhard, Eccles, Jacquelynne and Noack, Peter. (2015). Early Adolescents' Development of Academic Self-Concept and Intrinsic Task Value: The Role of Contextual Feedback. Journal of Research on Adolescence. 25(3), pp. 459 - 473. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12140

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Are Aboriginal people more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced cancer?
Gibberd, Alison, Supramaniam, Raja, Dillon, Anthony, Armstrong, Bruce K. and O'Connell, Diane L.. (2015). Are Aboriginal people more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced cancer? Medical Journal of Australi. 202(4), pp. 195 - 200. https://doi.org/10.5694/mja14.00701

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Exploring doctoral examiner judgements through the lenses of Habermas and epistemic cognition
Clement, Neville, Lovat, Terence, Holbrook, Allyson, Kiley, Margaret, Bourke, Sid, Paltridge, Brian, Starfield, Sue, Fairbairn, Hedy and McInerney, Dennis M.. (2015). Exploring doctoral examiner judgements through the lenses of Habermas and epistemic cognition. In In J. Huisman and M. Tight (Ed.). Theory and method in higher education research pp. 213 - 233 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2056-375220150000001010

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Mindfulness improves work engagement, wellbeing and performance in a university setting
Atkins, Paul William Bamkin, Hassed, Craig and Fogliati, Vincent J.. (2015). Mindfulness improves work engagement, wellbeing and performance in a university setting. In In R. J. Burke, K. M. Page and Cary L. Cooper (Ed.). Flourishing in Life, Work, and Careers: Individual Wellbeing and Career Experiences pp. 193 - 209 Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.

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Action control bridges the planning-behaviour gap: a longitudinal study on physical exercise in young adults
Fernandez, Benjamin Reyes, Fleig, Lena, Godinho, Cristina A., Montenegro Montenegro, Esteban, Knoll, Nina and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Action control bridges the planning-behaviour gap: a longitudinal study on physical exercise in young adults. Psychology and Health. 30(8), pp. 911 - 923. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2015.1006222

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Achievement, motivation, and educational choices : A longitudinal study of expectancy and value using a multiplicative perspective
Guo, Jiesi, Parker, Philip D., Marsh, Herbert W. and Morin, Alexandre J. S.. (2015). Achievement, motivation, and educational choices : A longitudinal study of expectancy and value using a multiplicative perspective. Developmental Psychology. 51(8), pp. 1163-1176. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039440

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Able, ready, and willing: Examining the additive and interactive effects of intelligence, conscientiousness, And autonomous motivation on undergraduate academic performance
Di Domenico, Katrina, Bottorff, Joan and Cole, Donald. (2015). Able, ready, and willing: Examining the additive and interactive effects of intelligence, conscientiousness, And autonomous motivation on undergraduate academic performance. Learning and Individual Differences: journal of psychology and education. 25(11), pp. 1529 - 1539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2015.03.016

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Self-beliefs and self-regulation in health behavior change
Schwarzer, Ralf Karl and Luszczynska, Aleksandra. (2015). Self-beliefs and self-regulation in health behavior change. In In F. Guay, H. Marsh and D. M. Mclnerney & R. G. Craven (Ed.). Self-concept, motivation, and identity: Underpinning success with research and practice pp. 201 - 223 Information Age Publishing, Inc..

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Resource loss, self-efficacy, and family support predict posttraumatic stress symptoms : A 3-year study of earthquake survivors
Warner, Lisa, Gutierrez-Dona, Benicio, Angulo, Maricela Villegas and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Resource loss, self-efficacy, and family support predict posttraumatic stress symptoms : A 3-year study of earthquake survivors. Anxiety, Stress and Coping. 28(3), pp. 239 - 253. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2014.955018

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Self-compassion protects against the negative effects of low self-esteem : A longitudinal study in a large adolescent sample
Marshall, Sarah, Parker, Philip D., Ciarrochi, Joseph, Sahdra, Baljinder, Jackson, Chris and Heaven, Patrick. (2015). Self-compassion protects against the negative effects of low self-esteem : A longitudinal study in a large adolescent sample. Personality and Individual Differences. 74, pp. 116 - 121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.09.013

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Resilience in youth sport: A qualitative investigation of gymnastics coach and athlete perceptions
White, Rhiannon L. and Bennie, Andrew. (2015). Resilience in youth sport: A qualitative investigation of gymnastics coach and athlete perceptions. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 10(2-3), pp. 379 - 393. https://doi.org/10.1260/1747-9541.10.2-3.379

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Cross-behavior associations and multiple health behavior change: A longitudinal study on physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake
Fleig, Lena, Kuper, Carina, Lippke, Sonia, Schwarzer, Ralf and Wiedemann, Amelie. (2015). Cross-behavior associations and multiple health behavior change: A longitudinal study on physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake. Health Psychology, Journal of. 20(5), pp. 525 - 534. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315574951

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Trajectories of change in students’ self-concepts of ability and values in math and college major choice
Musu-Gillette, Lauren E., Wigfield, Allan, Harring, Jeffrey R. and Eccles, Jacquelynne. (2015). Trajectories of change in students’ self-concepts of ability and values in math and college major choice. Educational Research and Evaluation: an international journal on theory and practice. 21(4), pp. 343 - 370. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803611.2015.1057161

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Inclusion of children with special needs in early childhood education : What teacher characteristics matter
Lee, Frances Lai Mui, Yeung, Alexander, Tracey, Danielle and Barker, Katrina. (2015). Inclusion of children with special needs in early childhood education : What teacher characteristics matter. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 35(2), pp. 79 - 88. https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121414566014

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The importance of autonomy support and the mediating role of work motivation for well-being: Testing self-determination theory in a Chinese work organization
Nie, Youyan, Chua, Bee Leng, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Ryan, Richard M. and Chan, Wai Yen. (2015). The importance of autonomy support and the mediating role of work motivation for well-being: Testing self-determination theory in a Chinese work organization. International Journal of Psychology. 50(4), pp. 245 - 255. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12110

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Comparing a motivational and a self-regulatory intervention to adopt an oral self-care regimen : A two-sequential randomized crossover trial
Lhakhang, Pempa, Gholami, Maryam, Knoll, Nina and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Comparing a motivational and a self-regulatory intervention to adopt an oral self-care regimen : A two-sequential randomized crossover trial. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 20(4), pp. 381 - 392. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2014.951368

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The relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement in high ability students: Evidence from the Wollongong Youth Study
Vialle, Wilma, Heaven, Patrick C. L. and Ciarrochi, Joseph. (2015). The relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement in high ability students: Evidence from the Wollongong Youth Study. The Australasian Journal of Gifted Education. 24(2), pp. 17 - 23.

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A successful creative process: The role of passion and emotions
St-Louis, Ariane C. and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2015). A successful creative process: The role of passion and emotions. Creativity Research Journal. 27(2), pp. 175 - 187. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2015.1030314

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Introduction to mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications
Reb, Jochen and Atkins, Paul William Bamkin. (2015). Introduction to mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications. In In J. Reb and P.W.B. Atkins (Ed.). Mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications pp. 1 - 16 Cambridge University Press.

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Maximizing the benefit of technology for language learning
Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Chen, Zhu and Li, Bingyi. (2015). Maximizing the benefit of technology for language learning. In In C. Koh (Ed.). Motivation, leadership and curriculum design: Engaging the Net Generation and 21st century learners pp. 185 - 199 Springer Science+Business Media Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-230-2_15

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Students' emotions for achievement and technology use in synchronous hybrid graduate programmes: A control-value approach
Butz, Nikolaus T., Stupnisky, Robert H. and Pekrun, Reinhard. (2015). Students' emotions for achievement and technology use in synchronous hybrid graduate programmes: A control-value approach. Research in Learning Technology. 23(1), pp. 1 - 16. https://doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v23.26097

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High-frequency heart rate variability linked to affiliation with a new group
Sahdra, Baljinder, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Parker, Philip D.. (2015). High-frequency heart rate variability linked to affiliation with a new group. PLoS One (online). 10(6), pp. 1 - 14. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129583

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How self-determined choice facilitates performance : A key role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Murayama, Kou, Matsumoto, Madoka, Izuma, Keise, Sugiura, Ayaka, Ryan, Richard, Deci, Edward and Matsumoto, Kenji. (2015). How self-determined choice facilitates performance : A key role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. Cerebral Cortex. 25(5), pp. 1241 - 1251. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bht317

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Show them the money? The role of pay, managerial need support, and justice in a self-determination theory model of intrinsic work motivation
Olafsen, Anja, Halvari, Hallgeir, Forest, Jacques and Deci, Edward. (2015). Show them the money? The role of pay, managerial need support, and justice in a self-determination theory model of intrinsic work motivation. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. 56(4), pp. 447 - 457. https://doi.org/10.1111/sjop.12211

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The "why", "what", and "how" of healthy self-regulation: Mindfulness and well-being from a self-determination theory perspective
Schultz, Patricia P. and Ryan, Richard Michael. (2015). The "why", "what", and "how" of healthy self-regulation: Mindfulness and well-being from a self-determination theory perspective. In In B. D. Ostafin, M. D. Robinson and B. P. Meier (Ed.). Handbook of mindfulness and self-regulation pp. 81 - 94 Springer.

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Did the Buddha have a self?
Ryan, Richard and Rigby, C Scott. (2015). Did the Buddha have a self? In In K. W. Brown, J. D. Creswell and R. M. Ryan (Ed.). Handbook of mindfulness: Theory, research, and practice pp. 245 - 265 Guilford Press.

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Validity and reliability of field-based measures for assessing movement skill competency in lifelong physical activities: A systematic review
Hulteen, Ryan M., Lander, Natalie J., Morgan, Philip J., Barnett, Lisa M., Robertson, Samuel J. and Lubans, David R.. (2015). Validity and reliability of field-based measures for assessing movement skill competency in lifelong physical activities: A systematic review. Sports Medicine. 45(10), pp. 1443 - 1454. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0357-0

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Validating measures of psychological flexibility in a population with acquired brain injury
Whiting, Diane L., Deane, Frank P., Ciarrochi, Joseph, McLeod, Hamish J. and Simpson, Grahame. (2015). Validating measures of psychological flexibility in a population with acquired brain injury. Psychological Assessment. 27(2), pp. 415 - 423. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000050

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Self-efficacy, planning and action control in an oral self-care intervention
Zhou, Guangyu, Sun, Caiyun, Knoll, Nina, Hamilton, Kyra and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Self-efficacy, planning and action control in an oral self-care intervention. Health Education Research. 30(4), pp. 671 - 681. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyv032

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Do teachers’ perceptions of children’s math and reading related ability and effort predict children’s self-concept of ability in math and reading?
Upadyaya, Katja and Eccles, Jacquelynne. (2015). Do teachers’ perceptions of children’s math and reading related ability and effort predict children’s self-concept of ability in math and reading? Educational Psychology : An international journal of experimental educational psychology. 35(1), pp. 110 - 127. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2014.915927

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Teachers' commitment and psychological well-being : Implications of self-beliefs for teaching in Hong Kong
McInerney, Dennis M., Ganotice, Fraide A., King, Ronnel B., Morin, Alexandre J. S. and Marsh, Herbert W.. (2015). Teachers' commitment and psychological well-being : Implications of self-beliefs for teaching in Hong Kong. Educational Psychology. 35(8), pp. 926-945. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2014.895801

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Directionality of the associations of high school expectancy-value, aspirations, and attainment : A longitudinal study
Guo, Jiesi, Marsh, Herbert W., Morin, Alexandre J. S., Parker, Philip D. and Kaur, Gurvinder. (2015). Directionality of the associations of high school expectancy-value, aspirations, and attainment : A longitudinal study. American Educational Research Journal. 52(2), pp. 371-402. https://doi.org/10.3102/0002831214565786

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