Institute for Positive Psychology and Education


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FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

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Young second language learners' competence and affective self-concept
Tracey, Danielle, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Arens, A. Katrin and Ng, Christina. (2014). Young second language learners' competence and affective self-concept. Asian EFL Journal. 16(4), pp. 76 - 95.

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Physical activity among adults with obesity: Testing the Health Action Process approach
Parschau, Linda, Barz, Milena, Richert, Jana, Knoll, Nina, Lippke, Sonia and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2014). Physical activity among adults with obesity: Testing the Health Action Process approach. Rehabilitation Psychology. 59(1), pp. 42 - 49. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035290

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Socioeconomic status, income inequality, and health complaints: A basic psychological needs perspective
Di Domenico, Stefano I. and Fournier, Marc A.. (2014). Socioeconomic status, income inequality, and health complaints: A basic psychological needs perspective. Social Indicators Research. 119(3), pp. 1679 - 1697. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-013-0572-8

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Memory suppression can help people "unlearn" behavioral responses-but only for nonemotional memories
Sakaki, Michiko, Kuhbandner, Christof, Mather, Mara and Pekrun, Reinhard. (2014). Memory suppression can help people "unlearn" behavioral responses-but only for nonemotional memories. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. 21(1), pp. 136 - 141. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-013-0480-6

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Confidence: The best non-cognitive predictor of academic achievement?
Stankov, Lazar, Morony, Suzanne and Lee, Yim. (2014). Confidence: The best non-cognitive predictor of academic achievement? Educational Psychology. 34(1), pp. 9 - 28. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2013.814194

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Directionality of the associations between psychological empowerment and behavioural involvement : A longitudinal autoregressive cross-lagged analysis
Boudrias, Jean-Sébastien, Morin, Alexandre J. S. and Lajoie, Denis. (2014). Directionality of the associations between psychological empowerment and behavioural involvement : A longitudinal autoregressive cross-lagged analysis. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. 87(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12056

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Two dimensions of psychological country-level differences: Conservatism/Liberalism and Harshness/Softness
Stankov, Lazar, Lee, Jihyun and van de Vijver, Fons J. R.. (2014). Two dimensions of psychological country-level differences: Conservatism/Liberalism and Harshness/Softness. Learning and Individual Differences: journal of psychology and education. 30, pp. 22 - 33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2013.12.001

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Impact of physical activity on psychological distress: A prospective analysis of an Australian national sample
Perales, Francisco, del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús and del Pozo-Cruz, Borja. (2014). Impact of physical activity on psychological distress: A prospective analysis of an Australian national sample. American Journal of Public Health. 104(12), pp. e91 - e97. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302169

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Why is support for Jamesian actual-ideal discrepancy model so elusive? A latent-variable approach
Scalas, L. Francesca, Marsh, Herbert W., Morin, Alexandre J. S. and Nagengast, Benjamin. (2014). Why is support for Jamesian actual-ideal discrepancy model so elusive? A latent-variable approach. Personality and Individual Differences. 69, pp. 62 - 68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.05.010

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Juxtaposing math self-efficacy and self-concept as predictors of long-term achievement outcomes
Parker, Philip David, Marsh, Herbert W., Ciarrochi, Joseph, Marshall, Sarah and Abduljabbar, Adel Salah. (2014). Juxtaposing math self-efficacy and self-concept as predictors of long-term achievement outcomes. Educational Psychology. 34(1), pp. 29-48. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2013.797339

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Sportspersonship
Vallerand, Robert J. and Verner-Filion, Jeremie. (2014). Sportspersonship. In In R.G. Eklund and G. Tenenbaum (Ed.). Encyclopedia of sport and exercise psychology pp. 707 - 709 Sage Publications Ltd..

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The power of anticipated feedback: Effects on students' achievement goals and achievement emotions
Pekrun, Reinhard, Cusack, Aisling, Murayama, Kou, Elliot, Andrew J. and Thomas, Kevin. (2014). The power of anticipated feedback: Effects on students' achievement goals and achievement emotions. Learning and Instruction. 29(February), pp. 115 - 124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2013.09.002

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From risk perception to change of health behavior [Von der Risikowahrnehmung zur anderung des Gesundheitsverhaltens]
Schwarzer, R. and Fleig, L.. (2014). From risk perception to change of health behavior [Von der Risikowahrnehmung zur anderung des Gesundheitsverhaltens]. Zentralblatt fuer Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie. 64(5), pp. 338 - 341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40664-014-0055-z

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Security enhancement, self-esteem threat, and mental depletion affect provision of a safe haven and secure base to a romantic partner
Mikulincer, Mario, Shaver, Phillip, Bar-On, Naama and Sahdra, Baljinder. (2014). Security enhancement, self-esteem threat, and mental depletion affect provision of a safe haven and secure base to a romantic partner. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 31(5), pp. 630 - 650. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407514525887

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Self-determined motivation in sport and exercise groups
Standage, Martyn and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2014). Self-determined motivation in sport and exercise groups. In In Beauchamp, Mark R. and Eys, Mark A. (Ed.). Group dynamics in exercise and sport psychology pp. 559-596 Routledge.

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Mindfulness, interest-taking, and self-regulation: A self-determination theory perspective on the role of awareness in optimal functioning
Rigby, C. Scott, Schultz, Patricia P. and Ryan, Richard M.. (2014). Mindfulness, interest-taking, and self-regulation: A self-determination theory perspective on the role of awareness in optimal functioning. In In A. Le, C. T. Ngnoumen and E. J. Langer (Ed.). The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Mindfulness pp. 216 - 235 John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118294895.ch12

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Reliability and validity of lumbar and abdominal trunk muscle endurance tests in office workers with nonspecific subacute low back pain
del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Hernandez-Mocholi, Miguel H., del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, Parraca, Jose A., Adsuar, Jose C. and Gusi, Narcis. (2014). Reliability and validity of lumbar and abdominal trunk muscle endurance tests in office workers with nonspecific subacute low back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 27(4), pp. 399 - 408. https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-140460

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Enhancing emotional literacy: A critical case study of multiple stakeholders' perspectives and effects of a whole-school approach
Nemec, Michelle A.. (2014). Enhancing emotional literacy: A critical case study of multiple stakeholders' perspectives and effects of a whole-school approach [Thesis]. https://doi.org/10.4226/66/5a9cb92fb0b83

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Asian students in Australia : Sources of the academic self
Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, McInerney, Dennis and Ali, Jinnat. (2014). Asian students in Australia : Sources of the academic self. Educational Psychology : An international journal of experimental educational psychology. 34(5), pp. 598 - 618. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2014.915928

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Material Culture
Norman, Alex. (2014). Material Culture. In In G. D. Chryssides and B. E. Zeller (Ed.). The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements pp. 33 - 36 Bloomsbury Academic. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781472594518.ch-003

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Measuring social capital : The development of the Social Capital and Cohesion Scale and the associations between social capital and mental health
Magson, Natasha R., Craven, Rhonda G. and Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian. (2014). Measuring social capital : The development of the Social Capital and Cohesion Scale and the associations between social capital and mental health. Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology. 14(Special Issue), pp. 202 - 216.

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Students' classroom engagement produces longitudinal changes in classroom motivation
Reeve, Johnmarshall and Lee, Woogul. (2014). Students' classroom engagement produces longitudinal changes in classroom motivation. Journal of Educational Psychology. 106(2), pp. 527 - 540. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034934

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Validation and comparison of 15-D and EQ-5D-5L instruments in a Spanish Parkinson's disease population sample
García-Gordillo, Miguel Ángel, del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Adsuar, José Carmelo, Sánchez-Martínez, Fernando Ignacio and Abellán-Perpiñán, Jose María. (2014). Validation and comparison of 15-D and EQ-5D-5L instruments in a Spanish Parkinson's disease population sample. Quality of Life Research. 23(4), pp. 1315 - 1326. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-013-0569-4

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Relationship between passion and motivation for gaming in players of massively multiplayer online role-playing games
Fuster, Hector, Chamarro, Andres, Carbonell, Xavier and Vallerand, Robert J.. (2014). Relationship between passion and motivation for gaming in players of massively multiplayer online role-playing games. CyberPsychology, Behavior and Social Networking. 17(5), pp. 292 - 297. https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2013.0349

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Boredom and academic achievement: Testing a model of reciprocal causation
Pekrun, Reinhard, Hall, Nathan C., Goetz, Thomas and Perry, Raymond P.. (2014). Boredom and academic achievement: Testing a model of reciprocal causation. Journal of Educational Psychology. 106(3), pp. 696 - 710. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0036006

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The effects of autonomous and controlled regulation of performance-approach goals on well-being : A process model
Gillet, Nicolas, Lafreniere, M, Vallerand, Robert J., Huart, Isabelle and Fouquereau, Evelyne. (2014). The effects of autonomous and controlled regulation of performance-approach goals on well-being : A process model. British Journal of Social Psychology. 53(1), pp. 154 - 174. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12018

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Quest for the best non-cognitive predictor of academic achievement
Stankov, Lazar and Lee, Jihyun. (2014). Quest for the best non-cognitive predictor of academic achievement. Educational Psychology : An international journal of experimental educational psychology. 34(1), pp. 1 - 8. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2013.858908

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Positive exercise experience facilitates behavior change via self-efficacy
Parschau, Lisa, Fleig, Lena, Warner, Lisa, Pomp, Sarah, Barz, M., Knoll, N., Schwarzer, Ralf and Lippke, S.. (2014). Positive exercise experience facilitates behavior change via self-efficacy. Health Education & Behavior. 41(4), pp. 414 - 422. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198114529132

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Native Language Self-Concept and Reading Self-Concept : Same or Different?
Arens, A, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing and Hasselhorn, Marcus. (2014). Native Language Self-Concept and Reading Self-Concept : Same or Different? Journal of Experimental Education. 82(2), pp. 229 - 252. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2013.813362

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Occupational well-being and motivation of those in the helping professions [Reference]
Parker, Philip D., Martin, Andrew J. and Dicke, Theresa. (2014). Occupational well-being and motivation of those in the helping professions [Reference] Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_4219

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Social Physique Anxiety and Disturbed Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in Adolescents : Moderating Effects of Sport,Sport-Related Characteristics, and Gender
Lanfranchi, Marie-Christine, Maiano, Christophe, Morin, Alexandre and Therme, Pierre. (2014). Social Physique Anxiety and Disturbed Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in Adolescents : Moderating Effects of Sport,Sport-Related Characteristics, and Gender. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 41(5), pp. 775 - 788. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-014-9406-6

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Whither metacognition
Stankov, Lazar and Kleitman, S.. (2014). Whither metacognition. Learning and Individual Differences. 29, pp. 120 - 122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2013.06.001

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Health motives and health behaviour self-regulation in older adults
Schüz, Benjamin, Wurm, Susanne, Warner, Lisa M., Wolff, Julia K. and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2014). Health motives and health behaviour self-regulation in older adults. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 37(3), pp. 491 - 500. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-013-9504-y

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Symptoms of wellness: Happiness and eudaimonia from a self-determination theory perspective
DeHann, Cody R. and Ryan, Richard M.. (2014). Symptoms of wellness: Happiness and eudaimonia from a self-determination theory perspective. In In K. M. Sheldon and R. E. Lucas (Ed.). Stability of happiness: Theories and evidence on whether happiness can change pp. 37 - 55 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-411478-4.00003-5

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Racial/ethnic socialization and identity development in black families: The role of parent and youth reports
Peck, Stephen C., Brodish, Amanda B., Malanchuk, Oksana, Banerjee, Meeta and Eccles, Jacquelynne. (2014). Racial/ethnic socialization and identity development in black families: The role of parent and youth reports. Developmental Psychology. 50(7), pp. 1897 - 1909. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0036800

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From intentions via planning and behavior to physical exercise habits
Fleig, L, Pomp, S, Parschau, L, Barz, M, Lange, D, Schwarzer, Ralf and Lippke, S. (2013). From intentions via planning and behavior to physical exercise habits. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.03.006

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Why item parcels are (almost) never appropriate : Two wrongs do not make a right-camouflaging misspecification with item parcels in CFA models
Marsh, Herbert, Ludtke, Oliver, Nagengast, Benjamin, Morin, Alexandre and Von Davier, Mattias. (2013). Why item parcels are (almost) never appropriate : Two wrongs do not make a right-camouflaging misspecification with item parcels in CFA models. Psychological Methods. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032773

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Proactive coping moderates the dietary intention-planning-behavior path
Zhou, G, Gan, Y, Knoll, N and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2013). Proactive coping moderates the dietary intention-planning-behavior path. Appetite. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2013.06.097

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Motivational cognitions and behaviors for metropolitan aboriginal and non-aboriginal Australian students
Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian, Craven, Rhonda G., Parker, Philip D., Kaur, Gurvinder and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2013). Motivational cognitions and behaviors for metropolitan aboriginal and non-aboriginal Australian students. In In G. A. D. Liem and A. B. I. Bernado (Ed.). Advancing Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Educational Psychology pp. 295 - 316 Information Age Publishing.

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On the role of harmonious and obsessive romantic passion in conflict behavior
Carbonneau, Noemie and Vallerand, Robert. (2013). On the role of harmonious and obsessive romantic passion in conflict behavior. Motivation and Emotion. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-013-9354-5

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