Institute for Positive Psychology and Education


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FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

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Final Report: Evaluation capacity building amongst members of a clubhouse for people with mental illness
Marshall, Sarah Louise. (2008). Final Report: Evaluation capacity building amongst members of a clubhouse for people with mental illness Australia: University of Wollongong.

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The elusive importance effect: More failure for the Jamesian perspective on the importance of importance in shaping self-esteem
Marsh, Herbert Warren. (2008). The elusive importance effect: More failure for the Jamesian perspective on the importance of importance in shaping self-esteem. Journal of Personality. 76(5), pp. 1081 - 1122. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2008.00514.x

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Validating young children's self-concept responses: Methodological ways and means to understand their responses
Marsh, Herbert Warren, Debus, Raymond and Bornholt, Laurel J.. (2008). Validating young children's self-concept responses: Methodological ways and means to understand their responses. In In D.M. Teti (Ed.). Handbook of research methods in developmental science pp. 138 - 160 John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470756676.ch8

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Executive dysfunction and its association with personality and behaviour changes in the development of Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome and mild to moderate learning disabilities
Ball, Sarah L., Holland, Anthony J., Treppner, Peter, Watson, Peter C. and Huppert, Felicia A.. (2008). Executive dysfunction and its association with personality and behaviour changes in the development of Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome and mild to moderate learning disabilities. British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 47, pp. 1 - 29. https://doi.org/10.1348/014466507X230967

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Living well: A self-determination theory perspective on eudaimonia
Ryan, Richard Michael, Huta, Veronika and Deci, Edward L.. (2008). Living well: A self-determination theory perspective on eudaimonia. Journal of Happiness Studies. 9(1), pp. 139 - 170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-006-9023-4

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Health action process approach: A research agenda at the Freie Universitat Berlin to examine and promote health behavior change
Schwarzer, Karl Ralf, Lippke, Sonia and Ziegelmann, Jochen P.. (2008). Health action process approach: A research agenda at the Freie Universitat Berlin to examine and promote health behavior change. Zeitschrift fur Gesundheitspsychologie. 16, pp. 157 - 160. https://doi.org/10.1026/0943-8149.16.3.157

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Domain-specific school motivation
Magson, Natasha R., Craven, Rhonda G., Nelson, Genevieve F. and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2008). Domain-specific school motivation Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education.

Creative work

Self-nominated peer crowds, school achievement, and psychological adjustment in adolescents: Longitudinal analysis
Heaven, Patrick, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Vialle, Wilma J.. (2008). Self-nominated peer crowds, school achievement, and psychological adjustment in adolescents: Longitudinal analysis. Personality and Individual Differences. 44(4), pp. 977 - 988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.10.031

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The development of a multi-dimensional measure of cyber bullying
Griezel, Lucy, Craven, Rhonda G. and Yeung, Alexander S.. (2008). The development of a multi-dimensional measure of cyber bullying. Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education. pp. 1 - 13

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Too good to last: The short but inspiring career of an autonomy-supportive english teacher
Ryan, Richard Michael. (2008). Too good to last: The short but inspiring career of an autonomy-supportive english teacher. In In F. Pajares and T.C. Urdan (Ed.). The ones we remember: Scholars reflect on teachers who made a difference pp. 149 - 159 Information Age Publishing, Inc..

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Creative organizational climate of schools, general self-efficacy, creativity self-efficacy, and cultural efficacy of teachers
Yi, Xinfa, Cai, Shushan, Scheithauer, Herbert, Schwarzer, Karl Ralf, Luo, Liang, Huang, Silin and Chen, Guang. (2008). Creative organizational climate of schools, general self-efficacy, creativity self-efficacy, and cultural efficacy of teachers. Hong Kong Educational Research Journal. 23(2), pp. 227 - 251.

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Confidence and cognitive test performance
Stankov, Lazar and Lee, Jihyun. (2008). Confidence and cognitive test performance. Journal of Educational Psychology. 100(4), pp. 961 - 976. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0012546

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Thinking rugby: Using sport psychology to improve rugby performance
Hodge, Ken, Lonsdale, Christopher Sean and McKenzie, Alex. (2008). Thinking rugby: Using sport psychology to improve rugby performance. In In J. Dosil (Ed.). The sport psychologist's handbook: A guide for sport-specific performance enhancement pp. 183 - 209 John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470713174.ch9

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How to overcome health-compromising behaviors: The health action process approach
Schwarzer, Ralf and Luszczynska, A.. (2008). How to overcome health-compromising behaviors: The health action process approach. European Psychologist. 13(2), pp. 141 - 151. https://doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040.13.2.141

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An elucidation and comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian upper primary students' self-concepts
Craven, Rhonda G., Yeung, Alexander S. and Ali, Jinnat. (2008). An elucidation and comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian upper primary students' self-concepts. Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education. pp. 1 - 15

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Utility of a daily notebook evaluation in anorexia nervosa treatment
Monthuy-Blanc, J., Ninot, G., Morin, Alexandre, Pauzé, Robert, Guillaume, Sébastien, Rouvière, Nolven and Campredon, Sophie. (2008). Utility of a daily notebook evaluation in anorexia nervosa treatment. Journal de Therapie Comportementale et Cognitive. 18(4), pp. 148 - 156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcc.2008.10.005

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Special issue on self-determination theory: A Canadian contribution
Vallerand, Robert J., Pelletier, Luc G. and Koestner, Richard. (2008). Special issue on self-determination theory: A Canadian contribution. Canadian Psychology. 49(3), pp. 181 - 181. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0012803

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The mental wealth of nations
Beddington, John, Cooper, Cary L., Field, John, Goswami, Usha, Huppert, Felicia A., Jenkins, Rachel, Jones, Hannah S., Kirkwood, Tom B. L., Sahakian, Barbara J. and Thomas, Sandy M.. (2008). The mental wealth of nations. Nature. 455(7216), pp. 1057 - 1060. https://doi.org/10.1038/4551057a

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Reflections on self-determination theory
Vallerand, Robert J., Pelletier, Luc G. and Koestner, Richard. (2008). Reflections on self-determination theory. Canadian Psychology. 49(3), pp. 257 - 262. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0012804

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Models of health behaviour change: Intention as mediator or stage as moderator?
Schwarzer, Karl Ralf. (2008). Models of health behaviour change: Intention as mediator or stage as moderator? Psychology and Health. 23(3), pp. 259 - 263. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870440801889476

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Some burning issues in research on health behavior change: Response
Schwarzer, Karl Ralf. (2008). Some burning issues in research on health behavior change: Response. Applied Psychology. 57(1), pp. 84 - 93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.2007.00324.x

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Cognitive function and psychological well-being: Findings from a population-based cohort
Llewellyn, David J., Lang, Iain A., Langa, Kenneth M. and Huppert, Felicia A.. (2008). Cognitive function and psychological well-being: Findings from a population-based cohort. Age and Ageing. 37(6), pp. 685 - 689. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afn194

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Extending intelligence: Conclusions and future directions
Roberts, Richard D., Stankov, Lazar, Schulze, Ralf and Kyllonen, Patrick C.. (2008). Extending intelligence: Conclusions and future directions. In In P.C. Kyllonen, R.D. Roberts and L. Stankov (Ed.). Extending intelligence: Enhancement and new constructs pp. 433 - 452 Lawrence Erlbaum Associates inc..

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Personal capacity building for the human services: The roles of curriculum and individual differences in predicting self-concept in college/university students
Parker, Philip D. and Martin, Andrew J.. (2008). Personal capacity building for the human services: The roles of curriculum and individual differences in predicting self-concept in college/university students. Learning and Individual Differences: journal of psychology and education. 18(4), pp. 486 - 491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2008.01.001

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Le modele hierarchique: Une analyse integrative des determinants et consequences de la motivation intrinseque et extrinseque
Vallerand, Robert J. and Miquelon, Paule. (2008). Le modele hierarchique: Une analyse integrative des determinants et consequences de la motivation intrinseque et extrinseque. In In R.V. Joule and P. Huguet (Ed.). Bilans et perspectives en psychologie sociale pp. 163 - 203 Presses Universitaires De Grenoble.

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A CBT Practitioners Guide to ACT - How to bridge the gap between cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy
Ciarrochi, Joseph and Bailey, Anne. (2008). A CBT Practitioners Guide to ACT - How to bridge the gap between cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy New Harbinger Publications.

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Cognitive ability, personality, and academic performance in adolescence
Leeson, Peter, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Heaven, Patrick Charles Lionel. (2008). Cognitive ability, personality, and academic performance in adolescence. Personality and Individual Differences. 45(7), pp. 630 - 635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2008.07.006

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Beyond behavioural intentions: Planning mediates between intentions and physical activity
Scholz, Urte, Schuz, Benjamin, Ziegelmann, Jochen P., Lippke, Sonia and Schwarzer, Karl Ralf. (2008). Beyond behavioural intentions: Planning mediates between intentions and physical activity. British Journal of Health Psychology. 13(3), pp. 479 - 494. https://doi.org/10.1348/135910707X216062

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Adolescent peer relations instrument: Assessment of its reliability and construct validity when used with upper primary students
Finger, Linda, Yeung, Alexander S., Craven, Rhonda, Parada, Roberto and Newey, Katrina. (2008). Adolescent peer relations instrument: Assessment of its reliability and construct validity when used with upper primary students. Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education. pp. 1 - 9

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One fish fits all? The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect and individual differences in learning
Seaton, Marjorie, Marsh, Herbert Warren and Craven, Rhonda Gai. (2008). One fish fits all? The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect and individual differences in learning. Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE). Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education. pp. 1 - 19

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Parental styles, conscientiousness, and academic performance in high school: A three-wave longitudinal study
Heaven, Patrick and Ciarrochi, Joseph. (2008). Parental styles, conscientiousness, and academic performance in high school: A three-wave longitudinal study. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 34(4), pp. 451 - 461. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167207311909

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Representations of relatedness with parents and friends and autonomous academic motivation during the late adolescence-early adulthood period: Reciprocal or unidirectional effects?
Guay, Frederic, Marsh, Herbert Warren, Senecal, Caroline and Dowson, Martin. (2008). Representations of relatedness with parents and friends and autonomous academic motivation during the late adolescence-early adulthood period: Reciprocal or unidirectional effects? British Journal of Educational Psychology. 78(4), pp. 621 - 637. https://doi.org/10.1348/000709908X280971

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The link between emotion identification skills and socio-emotional functioning in early adolescence: A 1-year longitudinal study
Ciarrochi, Joseph, Heaven, Patrick Charles Lionel and Supavadeeprasit, Sunila. (2008). The link between emotion identification skills and socio-emotional functioning in early adolescence: A 1-year longitudinal study. Journal of Adolescence. 31(5), pp. 565 - 582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2007.10.004

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The Big-Fish-Little-Pond-Effect stands up to critical scrutiny: Implications for theory, methodology, and future research
Marsh, Herbert Warren, Seaton, Marjorie, Trautwein, Ulrich, Ludtke, Oliver, Hau, K. T., O'Mara, Alison J. and Craven, Rhonda Gai. (2008). The Big-Fish-Little-Pond-Effect stands up to critical scrutiny: Implications for theory, methodology, and future research. Educational Psychology Review. 20(3), pp. 319 - 350. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-008-9075-6

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Opening the blind eye: Causal modelling of perceived discrimination and academic disengagement for Indigenous students
Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian, Covic, Tanya, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Craven, Rhonda G. and O'Rourke, Virginia. (2008). Opening the blind eye: Causal modelling of perceived discrimination and academic disengagement for Indigenous students. Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education. pp. 1 - 16

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Aggression and non-aggression amongst six types of drivers
Vallieres, Evelyne, McDuff, Pierre, Vallerand, Robert J. and Bergeron, Jacques. (2008). Aggression and non-aggression amongst six types of drivers. In In L. Dorn, G. Matthews and I. Glendon (Ed.). Driver behaviour and training pp. 117 - 128 Ashgate Publishing Limited.

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The Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ): Instrument development and initial validity evidence
Lonsdale, Christopher Sean, Hodge, Ken and Rose, Elaine A.. (2008). The Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ): Instrument development and initial validity evidence. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30(3), pp. 323 - 355. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.30.3.323

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Perceived teacher self-efficacy as a predictor of job stress and burnout: Mediation analyses
Schwarzer, Karl Ralf and Hallum, Suhair. (2008). Perceived teacher self-efficacy as a predictor of job stress and burnout: Mediation analyses. Applied Psychology - An International Review. 57(S1), pp. 152 - 171. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-0597.2008.00359.x

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A stronger latent-variable methodology to actual-ideal discrepancy
Scalas, L. Francesca and Marsh, Herbert Warren. (2008). A stronger latent-variable methodology to actual-ideal discrepancy. European Journal of Personality. 22(7), pp. 629 - 654. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.694

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Parental styles, conscientiousness, and academic performance in high school: A three-wave longitudinal study
Heaven, Patrick and Ciarrochi, Joseph. (2008). Parental styles, conscientiousness, and academic performance in high school: A three-wave longitudinal study. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 34(4), pp. 451 - 461. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167207311909

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