Institute for Positive Psychology and Education


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FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

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Longitudinal associations between employees' beliefs about the quality of the change management process, affective commitment to change and psychological empowerment
Morin, Alexandre J. S., Meyer, John P., Bélanger, Émilie, Boudrias, Jean-Sébastien, Gagné, Marylène and Parker, Philip D.. (2015). Longitudinal associations between employees' beliefs about the quality of the change management process, affective commitment to change and psychological empowerment. Human Relations. 69(3), pp. 839-867. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726715602046

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Heavy work investment: The role of passion
Houlfort, Nathalie, Vallerand, Robert J. and Laframboise, Andréanne. (2015). Heavy work investment: The role of passion. In In I. Harpaz and R. Snir (Ed.). Heavy work investment: Its nature, sources, outcomes, and future directions pp. 47 - 67 Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/97802033890987

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Long-term dynamics in physical activity behaviour across the transition to parenthood
Perales, Francisco, del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús and del Pozo-Cruz, Borja. (2015). Long-term dynamics in physical activity behaviour across the transition to parenthood. International Journal of Public Health. 60(3), pp. 301 - 308. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-015-0653-3

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Effects of whole-body vibration therapy in patients with fibromyalgia: A systematic literature review
Collado-Mateo, Daniel, Adsuar, Jose C., Olivares, Pedro R., del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Parraca, Jose A., del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús and Gusi, Narcis. (2015). Effects of whole-body vibration therapy in patients with fibromyalgia: A systematic literature review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015, pp. 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/719082

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Body-related sport and exercise motives and disturbed eating attitudes and behaviours in adolescents
Maiano, Christophe, Morin, Alexandre, Lanfranchi, Marie-Christine and Therme, Pierre. (2015). Body-related sport and exercise motives and disturbed eating attitudes and behaviours in adolescents. European Eating Disorders Review. 23(4), pp. 277 - 286. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2361

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Constructing a coherent problem model to facilitate algebra problem solving in a chemistry context
Ngu, Bing Hiong, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing and Phan, Huy P.. (2015). Constructing a coherent problem model to facilitate algebra problem solving in a chemistry context. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 46(3), pp. 388 - 403. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2014.979899

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Children's movement skills when playing active video games
Hulteen, Ryan, Johnson, M., Ridgers, Nicola D., Mellecker, Robin and Barnett, Lisa M.. (2015). Children's movement skills when playing active video games. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 121(3), pp. 767 - 790. https://doi.org/10.2466/25.10.PMS.121c24x5

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Motivation: A philosophical and psychological synthesis
Splitter, Laurance J. and McInerney, Dennis M.. (2015). Motivation: A philosophical and psychological synthesis. In In F. Guay, H. Marsh and D. M. Mclnerney (Ed.). Self-concept, motivation, and identity: Underpinning success with research and practice pp. 273 - 297 Information Age Publishing.

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Schools, peers, and prejudice in adolescence
Benner, Aprile D., Crosnoe, Robert and Eccles, Jacquelynne. (2015). Schools, peers, and prejudice in adolescence. Journal of Research on Adolescence. 25(1), pp. 173 - 188. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12106

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The Achievement Emotions Questionnaire : Validation for pre-adolescent students
Peixoto, Francisco, Mata, Lourdes, Monteiro, Vera, Sanches, Cristina and Pekrun, Reinhard. (2015). The Achievement Emotions Questionnaire : Validation for pre-adolescent students. European Journal of Developmental Psychology. 12(4), pp. 472 - 481. https://doi.org/10.1080/17405629.2015.1040757

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Physical self-concept changes in a selective sport high school : A longitudinal cohort-sequence analysis of the big-fish-little-pond effect
Marsh, Herbert W., Morin, Alexandre J. S. and Parker, Philip D.. (2015). Physical self-concept changes in a selective sport high school : A longitudinal cohort-sequence analysis of the big-fish-little-pond effect. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 37(2), pp. 150-163. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2014-0224

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A classroom-based intervention to help teachers decrease students' amotivation
Cheon, Sung Hyeon and Reeve, Johnmarshall. (2015). A classroom-based intervention to help teachers decrease students' amotivation. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 40, pp. 99 - 111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2014.06.004

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The role of action control and action planning on fruit and vegetable consumption
Zhou, Guangyu, Gan, Yiqun, Miao, Miao, Hamilton, Kyra, Knoll, Nina and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). The role of action control and action planning on fruit and vegetable consumption. Appetite. 91, pp. 64 - 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2015.03.022

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Mindfulness, work climate, and psychological need satisfaction in employee well-being
Schultz, Patricia, Ryan, Richard, Niemiec, Christopher, Legate, Nicole and Williams, Geoffrey. (2015). Mindfulness, work climate, and psychological need satisfaction in employee well-being. Mindfulness. 6(5), pp. 971 - 985. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-014-0338-7

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Developmental investigation of the domain-specific nature of the life satisfaction construct across the post-school transition
Chen, Xidan, Morin, Alexandre J. S., Parker, Philip D. and Marsh, Herbert W.. (2015). Developmental investigation of the domain-specific nature of the life satisfaction construct across the post-school transition. Developmental Psychology. 51(8), pp. 1074-1085. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039477

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The role of passion for work and need satisfaction in psychological adjustment to retirement
Houlfort, Nathalie, Fernet, Claude, Vallerand, Robert J., Laframboise, Andreanne, Guay, Frederic and Koestner, Richard. (2015). The role of passion for work and need satisfaction in psychological adjustment to retirement. Journal of Vocational Behavior. 88, pp. 84 - 94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2015.02.005

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Promoting action control and coping planning to improve hand hygiene
Fernandez, Benjamin R., Lippke, Sonia, Knoll, Nina, Moya, Emanuel Blanca and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Promoting action control and coping planning to improve hand hygiene. BMC Public Health. 15(1), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2295-z

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Learning to teach in a research-oriented school-based language teaching programme
Chen, Zhu and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2015). Learning to teach in a research-oriented school-based language teaching programme. Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. 12(2), pp. 183 - 199.

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Academic self-concepts in ability streams: considering domain specificity and same-stream peers
Liem, Gregory Arief, McInerney, Dennis and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2015). Academic self-concepts in ability streams: considering domain specificity and same-stream peers. The journal of experimental education. 83(1), pp. 83 - 109. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2013.876227

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Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures
Chen, Beiwen, Vansteenkiste, Maarten, Beyers, Wim, Boone, Liesbet, Deci, Edward, Van der Kaap-Deeder, Jolene, Duriez, Bart, Lens, Willy, Matos, Lennia, Mouratidis, Athanasios, Ryan, Richard, Sheldon, Kennon, Soenens, Bart, Van Petegem, Stijn and Verstuyf, Joke. (2015). Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures. Motivation and Emotion. 39(2), pp. 216 - 236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-014-9450-1

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The thriving adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to help teens manage emotions, achieve goals, and build connection
Hayes, Louise L. and Ciarrochi, Joseph. (2015). The thriving adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to help teens manage emotions, achieve goals, and build connection Context Press.

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Mothers improve their daughters vegetable intake : A randomized controlled trial
Gholami, Maryan, Wiedemann, Amelie, Knoll, Nina and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2015). Mothers improve their daughters vegetable intake : A randomized controlled trial. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 20(1), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2014.902485

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Components of sleep quality as mediators of the relation between mindfulness and subjective vitality among older adults
Visser, Preston, Hirsch, Jameson, Brown, Kirk, Ryan, Richard and Moynihan, Jan. (2015). Components of sleep quality as mediators of the relation between mindfulness and subjective vitality among older adults. Mindfulness. 6(4), pp. 723 - 731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-014-0311-5

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Positive affect catalyzes academic engagement: Cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental evidence
King, Ronnel B., McInerney, Dennis M., Ganotice, Fraide A. and Villarosa, Jonalyn B.. (2015). Positive affect catalyzes academic engagement: Cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental evidence. Learning and Individual Differences. 39(April), pp. 64 - 72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2015.03.005

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Hope and emotional well-being: A six-year study to distinguish antecedents, correlates, and consequences
Ciarrochi, Joseph, Parker, Philip, Kashdan, Todd B., Heaven, Patrick C. L. and Barkus, Emma. (2015). Hope and emotional well-being: A six-year study to distinguish antecedents, correlates, and consequences. The Journal of Positive Psychology. 10(6), pp. 520 - 532. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2015.1015154

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Psychometric properties of the short form of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire in a French adolescent sample
Maïano, Christophe, Morin, Alexandre J.S. and Mascret, Nicolas. (2015). Psychometric properties of the short form of the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire in a French adolescent sample. Body Image. 12, pp. 89-97. https://doi.org/2-s2.0-84922463417

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Green space and child weight status : Does outcome measurement matter? Evidence from an Australian longitudinal study
Sanders, Taren, Feng, Xiaoqi, Fahey, Paul, Lonsdale, Chris and Astell-Burt, Thomas. (2015). Green space and child weight status : Does outcome measurement matter? Evidence from an Australian longitudinal study. Journal of Obesity. 2015, pp. 1 - 8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/194838

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Prostate cancer mortality outcomes and patterns of primary treatment for Aboriginal men in New South Wales, Australia
Rodger, Jennifer, Supramaniam, Rajah, Gibberd, Alison, Smith, David, Armstrong, Bruce, Dillon, Anthony and O'Connell, Dianne. (2015). Prostate cancer mortality outcomes and patterns of primary treatment for Aboriginal men in New South Wales, Australia. BJU International. 115(S5), pp. 16 - 23. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12899

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Dropout intentions in PhD studies : A comprehensive model based on interpersonal relationships and motivational resources
Litalien, David and Guay, Frédéric. (2015). Dropout intentions in PhD studies : A comprehensive model based on interpersonal relationships and motivational resources. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 41, pp. 218-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2015.03.004

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Beyond single behaviour theory: Adding cross-behaviour cognitions to the health action process approach
Fleig, Lena, Ngo, Joy, Roman, Blanca, Ntzani, Evangelia, Satta, Paolo, Warner, Lisa, Schwarzer, Karl and Brandi, Maria. (2015). Beyond single behaviour theory: Adding cross-behaviour cognitions to the health action process approach. British Journal of Health Psychology. 20(4), pp. 824 - 841. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12144

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Interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention for weight management in a community population (HealthTrack study): Study design and baseline sample characteristics
Tapsell, Linda C., Lonergan, Maureen, Martin, Allison, Batterham, Marijka J., Neale, Elizabeth P., Ciarrochi, Joseph, Deane, Frank, Peoples, Gregory, Steel, David, Russell, Joanna, Thorne, Rebecca, Probst, Yasmine, McMahon, Anne, Battocchio, Kate, Charlton, Karen, Ndanuko, Rhoda, Wibisono, Cinthya, Fuller, Stacey and Sattler, Krystal. (2015). Interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention for weight management in a community population (HealthTrack study): Study design and baseline sample characteristics. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 45(Part B), pp. 394 - 403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2015.10.008

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Mindfulness, identity and work: Mindfulness training creates a more flexible sense of self
Atkins, Paul William and Styles, Robert. (2015). Mindfulness, identity and work: Mindfulness training creates a more flexible sense of self. In In J. Reb and P.W.B. Atkins (Ed.). Mindfulness in organizations: Foundations, research, and applications pp. 133 - 162 Cambridge University Press.

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Application of exploratory structural equation modeling to evaluate the Academic Motivation Scale
Guay, Frédéric, Morin, Alexandre J. S., Litalien, David, Valois, Pierre and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2015). Application of exploratory structural equation modeling to evaluate the Academic Motivation Scale. Journal of Experimental Education. 83(1), pp. 51-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2013.876231

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Social cognitive theory
Luszczynska, Aleksandra and Schwarzer, Ralf Karl. (2015). Social cognitive theory. In In M. Conner and P. Norman (Ed.). Predicting and changing health behaviour: Research and practice with social cognition models (3rd edition) pp. 225 - 251 McGraw Hill.

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Teaching this class drives me nuts! - Examining the person and context specificity of teacher emotions
Frenzel, Anne C., Becker-Kurz, Betty, Pekrun, Reinhard and Goetz, Thomas. (2015). Teaching this class drives me nuts! - Examining the person and context specificity of teacher emotions. PLoS ONE. 10(6), pp. 1 - 15. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129630

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Individual differences in cognitive biases: Evidence against one-factor theory of rationality
Teovanovic, Predrag, Knezevic, Goran and Stankov, Lazar. (2015). Individual differences in cognitive biases: Evidence against one-factor theory of rationality. Intelligence. 50, pp. 75 - 86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.02.008

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Testing the multidimensionality of the inventory of school motivation in a Dutch student sample
Korpershoek, Hanke, Xu, Kun, Mok, Magdalena Mo Ching, McInerney, Dennis M. and van der Werf, Greetje. (2015). Testing the multidimensionality of the inventory of school motivation in a Dutch student sample. Journal of Applied Measurement. 16(1), pp. 41 - 59.

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Bayesian structural equation modeling with cross-loadings and residual covariances: Comments on Stromeyer et al.
Asparouhov, Tihomir, Muthen, Bengt and Morin, Alexandre J. S.. (2015). Bayesian structural equation modeling with cross-loadings and residual covariances: Comments on Stromeyer et al. Journal of Management. 41(6), pp. 1561 - 1576. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206315591075

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Exploring commitment and turnover intentions among teachers: What we can learn from Hong Kong teachers
McInerney, Dennis M., Ganotice Jr, Fraide A., King, Ronnel B., Marsh, Herbert W. and Morin, Alexandre J. S.. (2015). Exploring commitment and turnover intentions among teachers: What we can learn from Hong Kong teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education. 52, pp. 11-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2015.08.004

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Measurement tools for adherence to non-pharmacologic self-management treatment for chronic musculoskeletal conditions : A systematic review.
Hall, Amanda, Kamper, Steven, Hernon, Marian, Hughes, Katie, Kelly, Grainne, Lonsdale, Christopher, Hurley, Deirdre and Ostelo, Raymond. (2015). Measurement tools for adherence to non-pharmacologic self-management treatment for chronic musculoskeletal conditions : A systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 96(3), pp. 552 - 562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.405

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