Institute for Positive Psychology and Education


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FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

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The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect in mathematics: A cross-cultural comparison of U.S. and Saudi Arabian TIMSS responses
Marsh, Herbert, Abduljabbar, Adel, Parker, Philip D., Morin, Alexandre, Abdelfattah, F and Nagengast, Benjamin. (2014). The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect in mathematics: A cross-cultural comparison of U.S. and Saudi Arabian TIMSS responses. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 45(5), pp. 777 - 804. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022022113519858

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Sources of self-efficacy for physical activity
Warner, Lisa, Schuz, Benjamin, Wolff, Julia, Parschau, Linda, Wurm, Susanne and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2014). Sources of self-efficacy for physical activity. Health Psychology. 33(11), pp. 1298 - 1308. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000085

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Predicting career aspirations and university majors from academic ability and self-concept : A longitudinal applications of the internal-external frame of reference model
Parker, Philip, Nagy, Gabriel, Trautwein, Ulrich and Lüdtke, Oliver. (2014). Predicting career aspirations and university majors from academic ability and self-concept : A longitudinal applications of the internal-external frame of reference model. In In Schoon, Ingrid and Eccles, Jacquelynne S. (Ed.). Gender differences in aspirations and attainment : A life course perspective pp. 224-246 Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139128933.015

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Binge drinking trajectories across adolescence: For early maturing youth, extra-curricular activities are protective
Modecki, Kathryn Lynn, Barber, Bonnie L. and Eccles, Jacquelynne. (2014). Binge drinking trajectories across adolescence: For early maturing youth, extra-curricular activities are protective. Journal of Adolescent Health. 54(1), pp. 61 - 66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.07.032

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The science of attracting foster carers
Randle, Melanie, Miller, Leonie, Dolnicar, Sara and Ciarrochi, Joseph. (2014). The science of attracting foster carers. Child and Family Social Work. 19(1), pp. 65 - 75. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2012.00881.x

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Differentiating functions of the lateral and medial prefrontal cortex in motor response inhibition
Rodrigo, Achala H., Di Domenico, Stefano, Ayaz, Hasan, Gulrajani, Sean, Lam, Jaeger and Ruocco, Anthony C.. (2014). Differentiating functions of the lateral and medial prefrontal cortex in motor response inhibition. NeuroImage. 85, pp. 423 - 431. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.01.059

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Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve type 2 diabetes
del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Alfonso-Rosa, Rosa M., del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, Sañudo, Borja and Rogers, Michael E.. (2014). Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve type 2 diabetes. Maturitas. 77(1), pp. 52 - 58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.09.005

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Increasing rates of surgical treatment and preventing comorbidities may increase breast cancer survival for Aboriginal women
Supramaniam, Rajah, Gibberd, Alison, Dillon, Anthony, Goldsbury, David Eamon and O'Connell, Dianne L. (2014). Increasing rates of surgical treatment and preventing comorbidities may increase breast cancer survival for Aboriginal women. BMC Cancer. 14(163), pp. 1 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-14-163

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Mathematics and science achievements predicted by self-concept and subject value among 8th grade Saudi students : Invariance across gender
Abu-Hilal, Maher, Abdelfattah, Faisal, Shumrani, Saleh, Dodeen, Hamzah, Abduljabber, Adel and Marsh, Herbert. (2014). Mathematics and science achievements predicted by self-concept and subject value among 8th grade Saudi students : Invariance across gender. International Perspectives in Psychology : Research, Practice, Consultation. 3(4), pp. 268 - 283. https://doi.org/10.1037/ipp0000022

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Statistical power of latent growth curve models to detect quadratic growth
Diallo, Thierno M. O., Morin, Alexandre J. S. and Parker, Philip D.. (2014). Statistical power of latent growth curve models to detect quadratic growth. Behavior Research Methods. 46(2), pp. 357-371. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-013-0395-1

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The beliefs that underlie autonomy-supportive and controlling teaching: A multinational investigation
Reeve, Johnmarshall, Vansteenkiste, Maarten, Assor, Avi, Ahmad, Ikhlas, Cheon, Sung Hyeon, Jang, Hyungshi, Kaplan, Haya, Moss, Jennifer D., Olaussen, Bodil Stokke and Wang, C. K. John. (2014). The beliefs that underlie autonomy-supportive and controlling teaching: A multinational investigation. Motivation and Emotion. 38(1), pp. 93 - 110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-013-9367-0

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Validation d'une echelle courte et multidimensionnelle de locus de controle specifique au travail (MLCST)
Paquet, Y, Lavigne, Genevieve and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2014). Validation d'une echelle courte et multidimensionnelle de locus de controle specifique au travail (MLCST). Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. 46(1), pp. 60 - 65.

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Attribution-based treatment interventions in some achievement settings
Perry, Raymond P., Chipperfield, Judith G., Hladkyj, Steve, Pekrun, Reinhard and Hamm, Jeremy M.. (2014). Attribution-based treatment interventions in some achievement settings. Advances in Motivation and Achievement. 18, pp. 1 - 35. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0749-742320140000018000

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Negative affect improves the quality of memories: Trading capacity for precision in sensory and working memory
Spachtholz, Philipp, Kuhbandner, Christof and Pekrun, Reinhard. (2014). Negative affect improves the quality of memories: Trading capacity for precision in sensory and working memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology. 143(4), pp. 1450 - 1456. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000012

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Integration of personality constructs: The role of traits and motivation in the willingness to exert effort in academic and social life domains
Vasalampi, K., Parker, Philip, Tolvanen, A., Ludtke, Oliver, Salmela-Aro, K. and Trautwein, Ulrich. (2014). Integration of personality constructs: The role of traits and motivation in the willingness to exert effort in academic and social life domains. Journal of Research in Personality. 48, pp. 98 - 106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2013.11.004

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Original and revised reinforcement sensitivity theory in the prediction of executive functioning : A test of relationships between dual systems
Jackson, Christopher, Loxton, N, Harnett, P, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Gullo, M. (2014). Original and revised reinforcement sensitivity theory in the prediction of executive functioning : A test of relationships between dual systems. Personality and Individual Differences. 56, pp. 83 - 88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2013.08.024

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Enhancing reading skills and reading self-concept of children with reading difficulties : Adopting a dual approach intervention
Hornery, Samantha, Seaton, Marjorie, Tracey, Danielle, Craven, Rhonda and Yeung, See. (2014). Enhancing reading skills and reading self-concept of children with reading difficulties : Adopting a dual approach intervention. Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology. 14(Special Issue), pp. 131 - 143.

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Big-fish-little-pond social comparison and local dominance effects : Integrating new statistical models, methodology, design, theory and substantive implications
Marsh, Herbert, Kuyper, Hans, Morin, Alexandre, Parker, Philip D. and Seaton, Marjorie. (2014). Big-fish-little-pond social comparison and local dominance effects : Integrating new statistical models, methodology, design, theory and substantive implications. Learning and Instruction. 33, pp. 50 - 60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2014.04.002

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Physical activity and physical self-concept in youth: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Babic, Mark J., Morgan, Philip J., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Lonsdale, Chris, White, Rhiannon Lee and Lubans, David. (2014). Physical activity and physical self-concept in youth: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine: reviews of applied medicine and science in sport and exercise. 44(11), pp. 1589 - 1601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0229-z

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A problem-solving task specialized for functional neuroimaging: Validation of the Scarborough adaptation of the Tower of London (S-TOL) using near-infrared spectroscopy
Ruocco, Anthony C., Rodrigo, Achala H., Lam, Jaeger, Di Domenico, Stefano, Graves, Bryanna and Ayaz, Hasan. (2014). A problem-solving task specialized for functional neuroimaging: Validation of the Scarborough adaptation of the Tower of London (S-TOL) using near-infrared spectroscopy. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 8, pp. 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00185

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The impact of professional development and indigenous education officers on Australian teachers' indigenous teaching and learning
Craven, Rhonda, Yeung, Alexander S and Han, FeiFei. (2014). The impact of professional development and indigenous education officers on Australian teachers' indigenous teaching and learning. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 39(8), pp. 85 - 108. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2014v39n8.6

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Comparing sport motivation scales: A response to Pelletier et al
Lonsdale, Chris, Hodge, Ken, Hargreaves, Elaine A. and Ng, Johan. (2014). Comparing sport motivation scales: A response to Pelletier et al. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 15(5), pp. 446 - 452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.03.006

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Character building or subversive consequences of employment during high school: Causal effects based on propensity score models for categorical treatments
Nagengast, Benjamin, Marsh, Herbert W., Chiorri, Carlo and Hau, Kit-Tai. (2014). Character building or subversive consequences of employment during high school: Causal effects based on propensity score models for categorical treatments. Journal of Educational Psychology. 106(2), pp. 584 - 603. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035615

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Prevalence and sport-related predictors of disturbed eating attitudes and behaviors : Moderating effects of sex and age
Lanfranchi, Marie-Christine, Maiano, Christophe, Morin, Alexandre and Therme, Pierre. (2014). Prevalence and sport-related predictors of disturbed eating attitudes and behaviors : Moderating effects of sex and age. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 24(4), pp. 622 - 633. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12044

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Planning and preparatory actions facilitate physical activity maintenance
Barz, M., Parschau, Linda, Warner, Lisa M., Lange, Daniela, Fleig, Lena, Knoll, Nina and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2014). Planning and preparatory actions facilitate physical activity maintenance. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 15(5), pp. 516 - 520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.05.002

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A Comparison of Two Coaching Approaches to Enhance Implementation of a Recovery-Oriented Service Model
Deane, Frank, Andresen, Retta, Crowe, Trevor, Oades, Lindsay, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Williams, Virginia. (2014). A Comparison of Two Coaching Approaches to Enhance Implementation of a Recovery-Oriented Service Model. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 41(5), pp. 660 - 667. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-013-0514-4

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When are mastery goals more adaptive? It depends on experiences of autonomy support and autonomy
Benita, Moti, Roth, Guy and Deci, Edward L.. (2014). When are mastery goals more adaptive? It depends on experiences of autonomy support and autonomy. Journal of Educational Psychology. 106(1), pp. 258 - 267. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034007

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Volunteers supporting children with reading difficulties in schools: motives and rewards
Tracey, Danielle, Hornery, Samantha, Seaton, Marjorie, Craven, Rhonda G. and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2014). Volunteers supporting children with reading difficulties in schools: motives and rewards. School Community Journal. 24(1), pp. 49 - 68.

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Motivation matters : Profiling Indigenous and non-Indigenous students' motivational goals
Magson, Natasha, Craven, Rhonda, Nelson, Genevieve, Yeung, See, Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian and McInerney, Dennis. (2014). Motivation matters : Profiling Indigenous and non-Indigenous students' motivational goals. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education. 43(2), pp. 96 - 112.

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Importance models of the physical self: Improved methodology supports a normative-cultural importance model but not the individual importance model
Scalas, L. Francesca, Morin, Alexandre, Marsh, Herbert and Nagengast, Benjamin. (2014). Importance models of the physical self: Improved methodology supports a normative-cultural importance model but not the individual importance model. European Journal of Social Psychology. 44(2), pp. 154 - 174. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.2001

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Relationship between functional capacity and body mass index with plasma coenzyme Q10 and oxidative damage in community-dwelling elderly-people
del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, Rodríguez-Bies, Elizabeth, Navas-Enamorado, Ignacio, del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Navas, Plácido and López-Lluch, Guillermo. (2014). Relationship between functional capacity and body mass index with plasma coenzyme Q10 and oxidative damage in community-dwelling elderly-people. Experimental Gerontology. 52, pp. 46 - 54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2014.01.026

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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults From a French Community Sample
Caci, Herve, Morin, Alexandre and Tran, Antoine. (2014). Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults From a French Community Sample. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 202(4), pp. 324 - 332. https://doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0000000000000126

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Using control-value theory to understand achievement emotions in medical education
Artino, Anthony R. and Pekrun, Reinhard. (2014). Using control-value theory to understand achievement emotions in medical education. Academic Medicine. 89(12), pp. 1696 - 1696. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000000536

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Intrinsic motivations and open-ended development in animals, humans, and robots: An overview
Baldassarre, G. T., Stafford, T., Mirolli, M., Redgrave, P., Ryan, Richard Michael and Barto, A.. (2014). Intrinsic motivations and open-ended development in animals, humans, and robots: An overview. Frontiers in Psychology. 5, pp. 6 - 10.

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Predicting performance and performance satisfaction : Mindfulness and beliefs about the ability to deal with social barriers in sport
Blecharz, Jan, Luszczynska, Aleksandra, Scholz, Urte, Schwarzer, Ralf, Siekanska, Malgorzata and Cieslak, Roman. (2014). Predicting performance and performance satisfaction : Mindfulness and beliefs about the ability to deal with social barriers in sport. Anxiety, Stress and Coping. 27(3), pp. 270 - 287. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2013.839989

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Self-determined motivation and physical activity in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Owen, Katherine B., Smith, Jordan, Lubans, David, Ng, Johan and Lonsdale, Chris. (2014). Self-determined motivation and physical activity in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine. 67, pp. 270 - 279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.033

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Teachers' self-concept and valuing of learning: Relations with teaching approaches and beliefs about students
Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Craven, Rhonda G. and Kaur, Gurvinder. (2014). Teachers' self-concept and valuing of learning: Relations with teaching approaches and beliefs about students. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education. 42(3), pp. 305 - 320. https://doi.org/10.1080/1359866X.2014.905670

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Motivation in sport and exercise groups: A self-determination theory perspective
Standage, Martyn and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2014). Motivation in sport and exercise groups: A self-determination theory perspective. In In M.R. Beauchamp and M.A. Eys (Ed.). Group dynamics in exercise and sport psychology pp. 558 - 596 Routledge.

Book chapter

Examining the genetic contribution to ADHD
Dillon, Anthony William Oswald and Craven, Rhonda G.. (2014). Examining the genetic contribution to ADHD. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 16(1), pp. 20 - 28. https://doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.16.1.20

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Reliability of spirometric tests during the different menstrual cycle phases in healthy women
Timon, Rafael, Ramirez-Balas, Almudena, Adsuar, Jose C., del Pozo-Cruz, Borja and Maynar, Marcos. (2014). Reliability of spirometric tests during the different menstrual cycle phases in healthy women. Iranian Journal of Public Health. 43(7), pp. 1009 - 1010.

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