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Major Awards
753
Publications
377,236
Citations
201
h-index
469
i10-index
501
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
2016
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
Examining the associations of self-control with physical fitness, cardiometabolic health, and well-being in young people aged 9–13 years
Frontiers in Cognition(2026)
0
citations
#2
Acute Effects of Adding Self-Control Tasks to the Daily Mile on Subsequent Cognition and Enjoyment in Children
Healthcare(2026)
0
citations
#3
Chronological age and biological maturity are separately positively associated with inhibitory control and working memory in boys and girls
Frontiers in Cognition(2025)
0
citations
#4
0
citations
#5
Barriers, Facilitators, and Factors Influencing the Perceived Feasibility of Family-based Physical Activity: the Role of Socioeconomic Status
Advanced Exercise and Health Science(2025)
1
citations
#6
Outdoor physical activity is more beneficial than indoor physical activity for cognition in young people.
Physiology and Behavior(2025)
5
citations
#7
Associations of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Cognitive Function, Self-Control, and Resilience in Young People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Advanced Exercise and Health Science(2024)
4
citations
#8
Effect of an acute bout of exercise on executive function and sleep in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
Mental Health and Physical Activity(2024)
2
citations
#9
Effects of a games-based physical education lesson on cognitive function in adolescents
Frontiers in Psychology(2023)
17
citations
#10
Effect of adiposity and physical fitness on cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescents: A 2-year longitudinal study
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living(2022)
1
citations
Recent Publications
View all worksExamining the associations of self-control with physical fitness, cardiometabolic health, and well-being in young people aged 9–13 years
Frontiers in Cognition2026
0citations
Chronological age and biological maturity are separately positively associated with inhibitory control and working memory in boys and girls
Frontiers in Cognition2025
0citations
Barriers, Facilitators, and Factors Influencing the Perceived Feasibility of Family-based Physical Activity: the Role of Socioeconomic Status
Advanced Exercise and Health Science2025
1citations
Outdoor physical activity is more beneficial than indoor physical activity for cognition in young people.
Physiology and Behavior2025
5citations
Associations of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Cognitive Function, Self-Control, and Resilience in Young People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Advanced Exercise and Health Science2024
4citations
Open AccessEffect of an acute bout of exercise on executive function and sleep in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
Mental Health and Physical Activity2024
2citations
Open AccessEffects of a games-based physical education lesson on cognitive function in adolescents
Frontiers in Psychology2023
17citations
Open AccessEffect of adiposity and physical fitness on cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescents: A 2-year longitudinal study
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2022
1citations
Open AccessCareer History
Professor
Australian Catholic University - North Sydney Campus
North Sydney, AU
Distinguished Professor
Ewha Womans University
Seoul, KR
Professor Emeritus
University of Rochester
Rochester, US
Education
University of Rochester
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
External Profiles
Positions & Roles
member of the House of Commons of Canada
Top Publications
Student Motivation and Associated Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis From Self-Determination Theory
Perspectives on Psychological Science2021637 citations
A classification system for teachers’ motivational behaviors recommended in self-determination theory interventions.
Journal of Educational Psychology2023352 citations
Building a science of motivated persons: Self-determination theory’s empirical approach to human experience and the regulation of behavior.
Motivation Science2021278 citations
Leader autonomy support in the workplace: A meta-analytic review
Motivation and Emotion2018276 citations
We know this much is (meta-analytically) true: A meta-review of meta-analytic findings evaluating self-determination theory.
Psychological Bulletin2022228 citations
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