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Most Cited Psychology of Sport and Exercise Articles
The most cited articles published since 2011, extracted from Scopus.
Perceived coach-autonomy support, basic need satisfaction and the well- and ill-being of elite youth soccer players: A longitudinal investigationJames W. Adie | Joan L. Duda | Nikos Ntoumanis
Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 51-59
Objectives: Drawing from the basic needs theory [BNT; Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2002). An overview of self-determination theory. In E. L. Deci, & R. M. Ryan (Eds.), Handbook of self-determination research (pp. 3-33). Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Press], the major purpose of the present study was to test a hypothesized sequence of temporal relationships between perceptions of coach-autonomy support, basic need satisfaction and indices of well- and ill-being. A subsidiary aim was to ascertain the assumed mediational role of basic need satisfaction in explicating the perceived autonomy support and well-/ill-being relationships over time. Design: A field-based longitudinal design was employed. Methods: Participants (N=54 males) from an elite youth soccer academy in the UK completed a multi-section questionnaire tapping the targeted variables on six occasions across two competitive seasons. Results: Multi-level regression analyses revealed that perceptions of coach-autonomy support positively predicted within-person changes and between-person mean differences in basic need satisfaction and well-being over time. Satisfaction scores for the needs for competence and relatedness were found to predict within-person changes in subjective vitality. These same needs partially mediated the coach-autonomy support-subjective vitality link over the two seasons. Conclusions: The findings partially support the tenets of BNT, and are discussed in terms of their practical application to participants involved in an elite youth sport setting. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
A grounded theory of psychological resilience in Olympic championsDavid Fletcher | Mustafa Sarkar
Volume 13, Issue 5, September 2012, Pages 669-678
Objective: Although it is well-established that the ability to manage stress is a prerequisite of sporting excellence, the construct of psychological resilience has yet to be systematically examined in athletic performers. The study reported here sought to explore and explain the relationship between psychological resilience and optimal sport performance. Design and method: Twelve Olympic champions (8 men and 4 women) from a range of sports were interviewed regarding their experiences of withstanding pressure during their sporting careers. A grounded theory approach was employed throughout the data collection and analysis, and interview transcripts were analyzed using open, axial and selective coding. Methodological rigor was established by incorporating various verification strategies into the research process, and the resultant grounded theory was also judged using the quality criteria of fit, work, relevance, and modifiability. Results and conclusions: Results indicate that numerous psychological factors (relating to a positive personality, motivation, confidence, focus, and perceived social support) protect the world's best athletes from the potential negative effect of stressors by influencing their challenge appraisal and meta-cognitions. These processes promote facilitative responses that precede optimal sport performance. The emergent theory provides sport psychologists, coaches and national sport organizations with an understanding of the role of resilience in athletes' lives and the attainment of optimal sport performance. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Environment and physical activity dynamics: The role of residential self-selectionJanne Boone-Heinonen | Penny Gordon-Larsen | David K. Guilkey | David R. Jacobs | Barry M. Popkin
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 54-60
Objectives: Within the socio-ecologic framework, diet and physical activity are influenced by individual, inter-personal, organizational, community, and public policy factors. A basic principle underlying this framework is that environments can influence an individual's behavior. However, in the vast majority of cross-sectional and even the few longitudinal studies of this relationship, the question of whether individuals select their area of residence based on physical activity-related amenities is ignored.In this paper, we address a critical methodological issue: self-selection of residential location, which is generally not accounted for, and can significantly compromise research on the relationship between environmental factors and physical activity behaviors. Method: We define and discuss the problem of residential self-selection in the study of neighborhood influences on health and health behavior, review methods used to control for residential self-selection in the literature, and present our strategy for addressing this potentially important source of bias. Conclusion: Existing research has built our understanding of residential self-selection bias, but important gaps remain. Our strategy uses data from a longitudinal cohort study linked to contemporaneous environmental measures to create a multi-equation model system to simultaneously estimate residential choice, environmental influences on physical activity, and downstream health outcomes such as obesity and clinical cardiovascular disease risk factor measures. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
Spontaneous and experimentally induced action planning and coping planning for physical activity: A meta-analysisNatasha Carraro | Patrick Gaudreau
Volume 14, Issue 2, March 2013, Pages 228-248
Objectives: The main objective of this review was to provide summary effects for spontaneous and experimentally induced action planning (AP) and coping planning (CP) for physical activity (PA). These summary effects were then used to test key theoretical postulates using meta-analytic path analysis, and examine possible boundary conditions via moderation analyses. Design: This review employed a quantitative research synthesis design. Method: Using the method of Lipsey and Wilson (2001), fixed- and random-effects meta-analysis was performed on over 150 effect sizes from 23 correlational and 21 experimental studies. The method of Viswesvaran and Ones (1995) was used to test two mediation models using the correlational meta-analytic data. Group comparisons and meta-regression were used to test moderation. Results: Among the correlational studies, findings indicated a medium-to-large summary effect of spontaneous AP (φ = .41) and CP (φ = .38) on PA. Among the experimental studies, results revealed a small-to-medium summary effect (φ = .24) when comparing all experimental conditions versus all controls and a medium-to-large summary effect (φ = .37) when comparing purely planning conditions versus neutral controls. Support was found for AP and CP as partial mediators in the relation between intention and PA. Numerous significant moderators emerged. Conclusion: This review offers the first meta-analytic estimates of both spontaneous and experimentally induced AP and CP for PA, while supporting the role of both spontaneous AP and CP as mediators in both a multiple and sequential mediation model. Relevant moderators will serve to inform future research in this area. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Passion for coaching and the quality of the coach-athlete relationship: The mediating role of coaching behaviorsMarc André K Lafrenière | Sophia Jowett | Robert J. Vallerand | Noémie Carbonneau
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2011, Pages 144-152
Objectives: Using the Dualistic Model of Passion [Vallerand et al. (2003). Les passions de l'âme: on obsessive and harmonious passion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 85, 756-767], this study examined the role of coaches' passion for coaching in athletes' perceptions of the quality of the coach-athlete relationship. Moreover, we hypothesized that coaches' harmonious and obsessive passion toward coaching should shape the manner they interact with their athletes that should, in turn, influence how athletes perceive relationship quality. Method: Participants were 103 coach-athlete dyads engaged in one of several sports (e.g., gymnastics, volleyball, soccer). They completed self-administered questionnaires independently. Results: Results from structural equation modeling revealed that harmonious passion for coaching positively predicted autonomy-supportive behaviors toward their athletes, while obsessive passion for coaching positively predicted controlling behaviors. Moreover, autonomy-supportive behaviors predicted high quality coach-athlete relationships as perceived by athletes that, in turn, positively predicted athletes' general happiness. Conclusions: This study provides insights into the psychological factors that allow coaches to instigate high quality relationships with their athletes and the impact of the relationship on athletes' general happiness. Future research directions are discussed in light of the Dualistic Model of Passion and the coach-athlete relationship. © 2010.
Informational constraints shape emergent functional behaviours during performance of interceptive actions in team sportsB. Travassos | D. Araújo | K. Davids | L. Vilar | P. Esteves | C. Vanda
Volume 13, Issue 2, March 2012, Pages 216-223
Objectives: This study aimed to explain how defenders intercept the trajectory of a passing ball by understanding how they coupled their actions to critical information sources in a competitive performance setting in team sports. Design: Time series data on movement displacements of fifteen senior male futsal performers were recorded and digitized during nine competitive futsal games. Method: Performance was recorded by a digital camera and digitized with TACTO software. The spatial-temporal dynamics of performers during ten intercepted and ten non-intercepted passes were compared. Time to ball interception was calculated by the difference between the time of each defender to an interception point in ball trajectory and the time of the ball's arrival at the same interception point. Initial distances between defenders and ball and velocity data of defenders and ball over time were also recorded. Results: Time to ball interception revealed positive values when passes were not intercepted, and negative to zero values when passes were intercepted. At the moment of pass initiation defenders' distances to the ball constrained their possibilities for successful interception. Analysis of defenders' adaptations to the environment revealed that continuous changes in the defenders' velocities constrained their success of the interception. Conclusions: Intercepted passes seemed to be influenced by the continuous regulation of a defender's velocity relative to the ball's trajectory. Time to ball interception is a variable that captured the emergent functional behaviours of players attempting to intercept the trajectory of a pass in the team sport of futsal. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
A research agenda to examine the efficacy and relevance of the Transtheoretical Model for physical activity behaviorClaudio R. Nigg | Karly S. Geller | Rob W. Motl | Caroline C. Horwath | Kristin K. Wertin | Rodney K. Dishman
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 7-12
Regular physical activity (PA) decreases the risk of several chronic diseases including some cancers, type II diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease; however, the majority of US adults are not meeting the recommended levels to experience these benefits. To address this public health concern, the underlying mechanisms for behavior change need to be understood, translated and disseminated into appropriately tailored interventions. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) provides a framework for both the conceptualization and the measurement of behavior change, as well as facilitating promotion strategies that are individualized and easily adapted. The purpose of this manuscript is to present the constructs of the TTM as they relate to PA behavior change. We begin with a brief synopsis of recent examinations of the TTM constructs and their application. Subsequent to its introduction, we specifically present the TTM within the PA context and discuss its application and usefulness to researchers and practitioners. Criticisms of the TTM are also noted and presented as opportunities for future research to enhance the valid application of the TTM. We offer general study design recommendations to appropriately test the hypothesized relationships within the model. With further examinations using appropriate study design and statistical analyses, we believe the TTM has the potential to advance the public health impact of future PA promotion interventions. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Antecedents of burnout among elite dancers: A longitudinal test of basic needs theoryEleanor Quested | Joan L. Duda
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2011, Pages 159-167
Objectives: Little is known regarding the social-psychological predictors of burnout in the dance domain. Drawing from basic needs theory, a sub-theory in the self-determination theory framework (Deci & Ryan, 2000), this study examined whether changes in vocational dancers' autonomy, competence and relatedness satisfaction mediated the relationships between changes in the dancers' perceived autonomy support and burnout over a school year. Method: Dancers (N= 219) enrolled in vocational dance training, completed a questionnaire package tapping the variables of interest at three time points over a 36-week period. Results: SEM indicated that the observed decreases in the dancers' perceptions of autonomy support positively predicted observed changes in reported basic need satisfaction that occurred over the school year. In turn, increases in the dancers' global burnout were negatively predicted by changes in satisfaction of the three needs. The three basic needs fully mediated the 'autonomy support-global burnout' relationship. When the sub-dimensions of burnout were examined independently, there were inconsistencies in the salience of each basic need. The increases in emotional and physical exhaustion experienced by the dancers over the school year were unrelated to changes in autonomy, competence and relatedness satisfaction. Changes in competence need satisfaction negatively predicted reduced accomplishment. Increases in the dancers' dance devaluation were negatively predicted by changes in satisfaction of the three needs. Conclusions: Overall, the tenets of self-determination theory are supported. Findings point to the relevance of promoting and sustaining autonomy supportive training environments if burnout is to be avoided in elite dance settings. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
A path analysis of stress appraisals, emotions, coping, and performance satisfaction among athletesAdam R. Nicholls | Remco C J Polman | Andrew R. Levy
Volume 13, Issue 3, May 2012, Pages 263-270
Objectives: In this study we examined athletes' stress appraisals, emotions, coping, and performance satisfaction ratings using a path analysis model. This is the first study to explore all of these constructs in a single study and provides a more holistic examination of the overall stressful experience that athletes encounter. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Participants were 557 athletes, aged between 18 and 64 years (M age = 22.28 years, SD = 5.72), who completed a pre-competition measure of stress appraisals and emotions. Participants also completed a coping questionnaire and a subjective performance measure after competing, with regards to how they coped during competition and how satisfied they were with their performance. Results: Path analysis revealed that appraisals of uncontrollable-by-self, stressfulness, and centrality were positively associated with the relational meaning threat appraisals. Threat appraisals were associated with unpleasant emotions, prior to competition, and pre-ceded distraction- and disengagement-oriented coping. The pre-competition appraisals of controllable-by-self, centrality, controllable-by-others, and stressfulness were associated with challenge relational meanings, which in turn were linked to task-oriented coping during competition. Task-oriented coping was positively related to superior subjective performance. Conclusions: Our findings support the notion that stress appraisals, emotions, and coping are highly related constructs that are also associated with performance satisfaction. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Psychometric properties and concurrent validity of two exercise addiction measures: A population wide studyKata Mónok | Krisztina Berczik | Róbert Urbán | Attila Szabo | Mark D. Griffiths | Judit Farkas | Anna Magi | Andrea Eisinger | Tamás Kurimay | Gyöngyi Kökönyei | Bernadette Kun | Borbála Paksi | Zsolt Demetrovics
Volume 13, Issue 6, November 2012, Pages 739-746
Objectives: The existence of exercise addiction has been examined in numerous studies. However, none of the measures developed for exercise addiction assessment have been validated on representative samples. Furthermore, estimates of exercise addiction prevalence in the general population are not available. The objective of the present study was to validate the Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI; Terry, Szabo, & Griffiths, 2004), and the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS; Hausenblas & Downs, 2002b), and to estimate the prevalence of exercise addiction in general population. Design: Exercise addiction was assessed within the framework of the National Survey on Addiction Problems in Hungary (NSAPH), a national representative study for the population aged 18-64 years (N = 2710). Method: 474 people in the sample (57% males; mean age 33.2 years) who reported to exercise at least once a week were asked to complete the two questionnaires (EAI, EDS). Results: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) indicated good fit both in the case of EAI (CFI = 0.971; TLI = 0.952; RMSEA = 0.052) and EDS (CFI = 0.938; TLI = 0.922; RMSEA = 0.049); and confirmed the factor structure of the two scales. The correlation between the two measures was high (r = 0.79). Results showed that 6.2% (EDS) and 10.1% (EAI) of the population were characterized as nondependent-symptomatic exercisers, while the proportion of the at-risk exercisers were 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Conclusions: Both EAI and EDS proved to be a reliable assessment tool for exercise addiction, a phenomenon that is present in the 0.3-0.5% of the adult general population. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Defining and characterizing team resilience in elite sportPaul B C Morgan | David Fletcher | Mustafa Sarkar
Volume 14, Issue 4, July 2013, Pages 549-559
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to develop a definition of team resilience and to identify the resilient characteristics of elite sport teams. Design and method: Focus groups consisting of a total of 31 participants were conducted with five elite teams from a range of sports. An interpretive thematic analysis using inductive and deductive reasoning was employed to analyze the data. Results and conclusions: Team resilience was defined as a dynamic, psychosocial process which protects a group of individuals from the potential negative effect of the stressors they collectively encounter. It comprises of processes whereby team members use their individual and combined resources to positively adapt when experiencing adversity. Findings revealed four main resilient characteristics of elite sport teams: group structure, mastery approaches, social capital, and collective efficacy. This study extends resilience research in sport psychology by providing greater conceptual clarity of resilience at a team level. The implications of the findings for those conducting research in this area and for those consulting with elite sport teams are discussed. © 2013.
The relationship between psychosocial developmental and the sports climate experienced by underserved youthDaniel Gould | Ryan Flett | Larry Lauer
Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 80-87
Objectives: This study was designed to assess developmental outcomes underserved youth report from their sports participation; identify perceptions of the sports climate their coaches create; and, measure the relationships between participants reported gains and perceptions of the psychosocial sports climate. Method: Participants were 239 urban youth sports participants from an underserved community who completed the Youth Experiences Scale (YES-2), Sport Motivational Climate Scale, Caring Climate Scale and measures of the importance their coaches placed on life skills. Results: Multivariate analyses revealed a number of significant relationships between YES-2 outcomes and motivation and caring climate predictor variables, which clearly show that the more coaches create caring, mastery-oriented environments, the more likely positive developmental gains result. Conclusion: These findings are consistent with the previous motivational (Smith, Smoll, & Cumming, 2007) and caring climate (Fry & Gano-Overway, 2010) research and shows that coaching actions and climates have an important influence on personal and social development of young people. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
The influence of sex stereotypes and gender roles on participation and performance in sport and exercise: Review and future directionsAïna Chalabaev | Philippe Sarrazin | Paul Fontayne | Julie Boiché | Corentin Clément-Guillotin
Volume 14, Issue 2, March 2013, Pages 136-144
The role of sex stereotypes and gender roles in the sex differences observed in sport and exercise has been extensively investigated in sport psychology, past studies showing that stereotypes are internalized into the self during the socialization process. Although this research has provided clear evidence of the psychosocial roots of sex differences in athletics, focusing exclusively on an internalization explanation may not allow a complete understanding of the influence of stereotypes in this domain. This article presents two approaches that have been developed in mainstream psychology and discusses their relevance in sport psychology: (1) the situational approach, which considers that the mere presence of stereotypes in the environment is sufficient to affect individuals (e.g., stereotype threat theory); (2) the content of stereotypes approach (e.g., stereotype content model), which suggests that stereotypes about a particular group may be ambivalent, and that this ambivalence may serve to legitimize the status quo. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Motivational and sportspersonship profiles of elite athletes in relation to doping behaviorVassilis Barkoukis | Lambros Lazuras | Haralambos Tsorbatzoudis | Angelos Rodafinos
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2011, Pages 205-212
Objectives: The study investigated the motivational, achievement goals, and sportspersonship profiles of elite-level athletes, in relation to doping behavior. Method: Elite athletes (N=1075) representing nine Olympic sports participated in the study. The mean age of the athletes was 22.9 years (SD=6.39). Participants completed a questionnaire including measures of motivational regulations, 2 × 2 achievement goals, sportspersonship orientations and social desirability. Results: A cluster analysis revealed three meaningful segments with respect to self-determination (Intrinsically and Extrinsically Motivated and Amotivated athletes). Athletes in the Intrinsically Motivated group reported significantly lower scores on past doping use and intentions to future use compared to other groups. With respect to achievement goals, three meaningful segments emerged (Mastery and Approach Oriented and High Achievers), with athletes in the Mastery Oriented group showing significantly lower scores on past doping use and intentions to future use compared to other groups. Regarding sportspersonship orientations, two meaningful segments (Low and High Sportspersonship) emerged, which did not differ on past doping use and intentions to future use. Conclusions: The findings of the present study provide valuable information on the motivational and sportspersonship orientations of athletes who have used or intend to use doping substances. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Physical activity interventions in the school setting: A systematic reviewYolanda Demetriou | Oliver Höner
Volume 13, Issue 2, March 2012, Pages 186-196
Objectives: To review the effectiveness of school-based interventions with a physical activity component by measuring changes in psychological determinants, physical activity, and health outcomes. Design: Systematic Review. Method: We conducted a literature search of school-based controlled studies that involved a physical activity intervention targeting school students. Study design, methodological quality, and effectiveness of interventions on three target levels, 'health and fitness' (BMI and motor performance), 'physical activity', and 'psychological determinants' (knowledge of physical activity effects, self-concept, and attitudes towards physical activity), were analysed. Furthermore, we examined the influence of specific factors (e.g., age and gender) and mediator effects. Results: The literature search identified 129 studies. The majority of the studies examining motor performance, physical activity, and knowledge of physical activity achieved significant results (69.7%, 56.8% and 87.5%, respectively). Significant effects on self-concept and attitudes were also found but to a smaller extent (in 30% and 43.8% of the studies, respectively). Only a few studies examining BMI (2.7%), physical activity (6.8%), and attitudes towards physical activity (12.5%) revealed negative effects, with better results observed for the control group. Intervention effects were influenced by the students' age, intervention type, and frequency of the interventions. Self-efficacy was found to mediate the relationship between the program and the students' physical activity. Conclusions: Numerous school-based physical activity interventions achieved positive effects on three target levels. Further research is needed to clarify the mediator effects of psychological variables on physical activity and health and to increase our knowledge about the mechanisms that underlie behavioural change. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
On the nature and function of scoring protocols used in exercise motivation research: An empirical study of the behavioral regulation in exercise questionnairePhilip M. Wilson | Catherine M. Sabiston | Diane E. Mack | Chris M. Blanchard
Volume 13, Issue 5, September 2012, Pages 614-622
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different scoring protocols used with instruments designed to assess motivation in line with Organismic Integration Theory (OIT; Deci & Ryan, 2002). Design: This study used non-probability based sampling within a cross-sectional (survey) design. Methods: Participants across four samples (N's ranged from 236 to 1200) completed either (a) the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ), (b) the BREQ-2, or (c) the BREQ-2R in conjunction with a self-report assessment of physical activity behavior. Results: Participants endorsed more self-determined than controlled motives for physical activity. Identified regulation was the dominant correlate of more frequent physical activity behavior. The link between external regulation and physical activity was consistently weak. Multiple regression analyses revealed identified regulation was the strongest predictor of physical activity compared with other motives. Regression models using omnibus scoring protocols accounted for less variance in physical activity behavior in contrast to an item-aggregation scoring protocol. Conclusions: Identified regulation may be a key source of physical activity motivation in adults. The scoring protocol used with OIT-based instruments represents an important consideration for advancing physical activity research. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Competition stress and emotions in sport performers: The role of further appraisalsRich Neil | Sheldon Hanton | Stephen D. Mellalieu | David Fletcher
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2011, Pages 460-470
Objective: This study examined the appraisals, emotional reactions, further appraisals and behavioural responses of athletes to the performance and organizational stressors they encountered within the competition environment. Design and method: Twelve sport performers (6 elite, 6 non-elite) were interviewed with regard to the experiences that they had identified in a previous study (i.e., Mellalieu, Neil, Hanton, & Fletcher, 2009). Results and conclusions: The present findings provide insight into the transaction of athletes with their environment via their appraisals and illuminate the relationship between these initial appraisals, emotions, further appraisals, and subsequent behavior. Specifically, in some situations it was found that the appraisals and the negative emotions experienced were interpreted as debilitative for upcoming performance and, consequently, affected the athletes' behavior due to a lack of control over these thoughts and symptoms. In contrast, examples were cited where stressors gave rise to negative appraisals and emotions, but through a further appraisal of their experience, the athletes were able to interpret the thoughts and feelings as facilitative for upcoming performance through an increase in focus and/or effort. Implications of these findings for researchers and practitioners are discussed. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Exploring motivation for physical activity across the adult lifespanJennifer Brunet | Catherine M. Sabiston
Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2011, Pages 99-105
Purpose: This study examined mean differences in, and relationships among, motivational regulations and physical activity in three different age groups (young adults: 18-24, adults: 25-44, and middle-age adults: 45-64 years) using self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Data from 547 participants who completed a self-report questionnaire were analyzed. Results: Based on multivariate analysis of covariance, motivational regulations and physical activity levels differed across age groups. Regression analyses were conducted while controlling for body mass index, gender, education level and ethnicity. Autonomous motivation (consisting of intrinsic motivation and identified regulation) was a positive correlate of physical activity behavior in each age group. Introjected regulation was a significant positive correlate of physical activity behavior, and external regulation was a significant negative correlate of physical activity behavior for young adults. These correlates were not significant in the models predicting physical activity behavior for adults and middle-age adults. Conclusions: Findings highlight the importance of considering age when studying physical activity motivation since the strength of the associations between the motivational regulations and physical activity behavior varied across age groups. Identifying factors that influence intrinsic motivation and identified regulation for physical activity within each age segment is necessary to develop interventions to increase physical activity behavior across the lifespan. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Motivational climate interventions in physical education: A meta-analysisRock Braithwaite | Christopher M. Spray | Victoria E. Warburton
Volume 12, Issue 6, November 2011, Pages 628-638
Objective: The purpose of this study was to synthesize findings from motivational climate interventions employing Ames (1992a, 1992b) and Epstein's (1988, 1989) TARGET framework within school-based physical education contexts. Design: The present study employed a quantitative research synthesis design. Meta-analysis uses empirical studies to summarize past research by drawing overall conclusions from separate investigations. This research design highlights important and unsolved issues related to motivational climate interventions within physical education. Methods: Standard meta-analytic procedures incorporating inclusion and exclusion criteria, literature search, coding procedures, and statistical methods were used to identify and synthesize 22 studies with 24 independent samples. Cohen's (1988) criteria for effect sizes were used to interpret and evaluate results. Results: There was an overall small positive treatment effect (g= 0.103) for groups exposed to mastery motivational climates. Outcome analyses identified the most consistent and largest overall treatment effects for behavioral outcomes (g= 0.39-0.49) followed by affective outcomes (g= -0.27 to 0.59) and cognitive outcomes (g= -0.25 to 0.32). Moderator analyses were directed by study heterogeneity and identified several trends in intervention features and study features with the most substantial trend for participant features as elementary students had the largest overall treatment effect (g= 0.41). Conclusions: Outcome and moderator analyses identified several trends in methodological features, participant features, and study features that should be addressed in future physical education motivational climate interventions. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
The Basic Needs Satisfaction in Sport Scale (BNSSS): Instrument development and initial validity evidenceJohan Y Y Ng | Chris Lonsdale | Ken Hodge
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2011, Pages 257-264
Objectives: Employing a self-determination theory framework, the purpose of this project was to develop a measure of basic needs satisfaction in sport (autonomy, competence, and relatedness). Method: Two studies were conducted to examine various aspects of reliability and validity. Hong Kong athletes (n=273; mean age. =20.75. yrs) participated in Study 1. Reliability and factorial validity was examined using alpha coefficients and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), respectively. New Zealand athletes (n=371; mean age. =18.97. yrs) participated in Study 2. Factorial validity was revisited; nomological validity was assessed using correlations between theoretically related constructs (motivation, flow, athlete burnout). Results: In Study 1, good fit to the hypothesized three-factor model was found (CFI = 98, RMSEA = 06). Alpha coefficients ranged from .80 to .87. In Study 2, construct coverage of BNSSS was reviewed, Experts suggested that the autonomy subscale did not adequately cover the internal perceived locus of causality (IPLOC) and volition aspects of autonomy; thus we added six new items intended to tap these constructs. Model fit of the hypothesized five-factor model was examined using CFA (CFI = 97, RMSEA = 06). Alpha coefficients were: Competence = 77, Autonomy-Choice = 82, Autonomy-IPLOC = 76, Autonomy-Volition = 61, Relatedness = 77. Significant correlations (p<05) with scores representing theoretically related constructs were in the hypothesized direction. Conclusion: Initial supportive evidence of reliability and construct validity of BNSSS scores was found. However, scale development is an ongoing process and future research is needed to further examine the validity of the BNSSS scores. © 2010.
The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC): Dimensionality and age-related measurement invariance with Australian cricketersDaniel F. Gucciardi | Ben Jackson | Tristan J. Coulter | Clifford J. Mallett
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2011, Pages 423-433
Objective: This study explored the dimensionality and measurement invariance of the 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC; Connor & Davidson, 2003) across samples of adult (n = 321; aged 20-36) and adolescent (n = 199; aged 12-18) Australian cricketers. Design: Cross-sectional, self-report survey. Methods: An online, multi-section questionnaire. Results: Confirmatory factor and item level analyses supported the psychometric superiority of a revised 10-item, unidimensional model of resilience over the original 25-item, five-factor measurement model. Positive and moderate correlations with hardiness as well as negative and moderate correlations with burnout components were evidenced thereby providing support for the convergent validity of the unidimensional model. Measurement invariance analyses of the unidimensional model across the two age-group samples supported configural (i.e., same factor structure across groups), metric (i.e., same pattern of factor loadings across the groups), and partial scalar invariance (i.e., mostly the same intercepts across the groups). Conclusion: Evidence for a psychometrically sound measure of resilient qualities of the individual provides an important foundation upon which researchers can identify the antecedents to and outcomes of resilience in sport contexts. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Peer influence on young athletes' need satisfaction, intrinsic motivation and persistence in sport: A 12-month prospective studyHelen Jõesaar | Vello Hein | Martin S. Hagger
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2011, Pages 500-508
Objective: Previous studies have shown that peer-created motivational climate greatly influences youth athletes' motivation and other adaptive outcomes. The purpose of this study was to test a motivational model of persistence in sport that incorporates perceived peer motivational climate from achievement goal theory [Nicholls, J.G. (1989). The competitive ethos and democratic education. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press] and basic psychological needs and intrinsic motivation from self-determination theory [Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behaviour. New York: Plenum]. Design: This study used a prospective design assessing youth team-sport athletes' persistence behaviour in sport over the course of one year. Method: A sample of 424 Estonian team-sport athletes (Mage = 13.19; SD = 1.56) completed the Peer Motivational Climate in Youth Sport Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale, and the Sport Motivation Scale. Results: A structural equation model demonstrated that youth athletes' task-involving peer motivational climate indirectly influenced their intrinsic motivation and persistence in sport via their perceived need satisfaction of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Task-oriented peer motivational climate was the only significant distal predictor of intrinsic motivation and sport persistence among the athletes. Conclusion: The findings underline the importance of peer-created motivational climate on youth sport persistence. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
The developmental activities engaged in by elite youth soccer players who progressed to professional status compared to those who did notPaul R. Ford | A. Mark Williams
Volume 13, Issue 3, May 2012, Pages 349-352
Objectives: We examined differences in the development pathways of elite youth soccer players in England who progressed to professional status in adulthood compared to those who did not. Design: Comparative research design. Method: Participants were elite youth soccer players (n= 32, 15 years of age). They completed the Participation History Questionnaire (PHQ; Ford, Low, McRobert, & Williams, 2010) under supervision. Results: The participation history profiles of professional players followed the early engagement pathway in which they engaged in significantly more soccer play and practice compared to elite youth players who did not become professional, supporting previous work (e.g., Ford, Ward, Hodges, & Williams, 2009). The two groups of players engaged in four other sports, suggesting greater diversification than previously reported for soccer players, but less than that found in studies of team sport athletes in Australia and North America. Conclusions: Professional soccer players in England follow an early engagement pathway during childhood and early adolescence. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Does the level of physical exercise affect physiological and psychological responses to psychosocial stress in women?Sandra Klaperski | Bernadette von Dawans | Markus Heinrichs | Reinhard Fuchs
Volume 14, Issue 2, March 2013, Pages 266-274
Objectives: To test the Cross-Stressor Adaptation hypothesis for females by examining whether physically exercising young women show reduced physiological and psychological stress responses to a psychosocial stressor. Design: Forty-seven healthy young women with different levels of physical exercise (17 not or rarely exercising, 15 moderately exercising, 15 vigorously exercising) underwent the Trier Social Stress Test for Groups (TSST-G); physiological and psychological stress responses during and after stress induction were compared. Method: ANOVAs with repeated measures were used to compare stress reactivity and recovery between the three exercise groups. Heart rate and salivary free cortisol were used as indicators of physiological stress response, state anxiety, mood, and calmness as indicators of psychological stress response. For physiological stress reactivity, the areas under the curve with respect to the ground (AUCG) were compared. Results: In all three exercise groups, experimentally induced stress led to a significant rise in heart rate, cortisol, and state anxiety; mood and calmness significantly decreased. As hypothesized, the pattern of the physiological stress response differed for the three exercise groups, with lowered reactivity in the more active groups. However, the psychological stress response partly went in the opposite direction: Exercising participants reported a higher mood decrease, suggesting a dissociation of the physiological and psychological stress responses. Conclusions: The findings suggest that the Cross-Stressor Adaptation hypothesis is also valid for young women; however, only with regard to physiological stress response. The unexpected findings for psychological stress response need to be further explored in experimental studies. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Passion and burnout in elite junior soccer players: The mediating role of self-determined motivationThomas Curran | Paul R. Appleton | Andrew P. Hill | Howard K. Hall
Volume 12, Issue 6, November 2011, Pages 655-661
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between forms of passion (harmonious and obsessive; Vallerand et al., 2003) and athlete burnout, and whether these relationships are mediated by self-determined motivation. The proposed model posited that because harmonious passion originates from an authentic self, it will be positively associated with self-determined regulation. Conversely, because obsessive passion originates from ego-invested structures within the self, it will be negatively associated with self-determined regulation. In turn, consistent with research examining the relationship between motivation regulation and athlete burnout, self-determined regulation was expected to be negatively associated with athlete burnout. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Method: This model was tested in 149 (M age. = 16.2, s= 2.0, range. = 12-21) male junior athletes who attended soccer academies in the UK. Participants completed the Passion Scale (Vallerand et al., 2003), the Sport Motivation Scale (Pelletier et al., 1995), and the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (Raedeke & Smith, 2001). Results: Harmonious passion was negatively related to a latent athlete burnout factor, whereas obsessive passion was unrelated to a latent athlete burnout factor. The relationship between harmonious passion and burnout was fully mediated by self-determined regulation. Conclusions: The results suggest that harmonious passion may offer some protection from burnout for athletes due to higher levels of self-determined motivation. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.


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Corrosion resistance of PANi-coated steel in simulated PEMFC anodic environment
Version of Record online: 25 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/maco.200704062
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Materials and Corrosion
Volume 59, Issue 1, pages 21–24, January 2008
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Huang, N., Liang, C. and Yi, B. (2008), Corrosion resistance of PANi-coated steel in simulated PEMFC anodic environment. Materials and Corrosion, 59: 21–24. doi: 10.1002/maco.200704062
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Dravid's gem sets up a grand finale
Pakistan 393 and 95 for 1 (Umar 29*, Younis 0*) need 327 runs to
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Rahul Dravid made a determined 135, his second century of the match and the 20th of his career, and Dinesh Karthik hit a pugnacious 93 as India moved into a position of strength in the second Test at Kolkata, leaving Pakistan 422 to win. But Pakistan started strongly, as their openers added 93 quick runs. Shahid Afridi played some flamoyant strokes as he raced to a run-a-ball half-century, and though he was out just before the close, he had shown his side what was possible.
There wasn't much in the pitch to indicate a result. It had grown slower, but it hadn't deteriorated otherwise, and the only Pakistani bowler to make an impression was Mohammad Sami, who bowled with fire in the first two sessions, and was met with the ice of Dravid and Karthik. He did pick up the wicket of Sourav Ganguly, though, predictably enough with a short ball.
Ganguly, a man whose batting has declined alarmingly in recent times, unleashed yet another bad shot from his varied repertoire of poor strokes in the eighth over of the morning. He tried to pull a short ball from Sami from outside off stump, top-edged it, and was caught by the bowler running towards midwicket.
A short while later, VVS Laxman went on the back foot to defend a short ball from Sami and was struck on the helmet. He retired hurt with a swollen left eyebrow, but later returned after Dravid was out and played an aggressive cameo, unselfishly losing his wicket in the quest of quick runs.
Dravid had begun fluently, needing no time to get settled in, but slowed considerably after Laxman's retirement, and went through a nervous period in the 90s. He also seemed tired after crossing hundred, batting as solidly as ever but no longer stroking the ball so fluently or placing it as precisely. The young man at the other end, however, did both those things.
Karthik, who had made centuries in the semi-final and final of the 2003-04 Ranji Trophy, showed all the makings of a specialist batsman, and his driving and cutting was excellent. He was enterprising both in strokeplay and in running between wickets, and ran many quick singles with Dravid. He had expressed his admiration after the Mohali Test for Kamran Akmal's second-innings century, and here, he almost emulated him.
The important wicket of Dravid fell to Danish Kaneria shortly before tea. In the quest of quick runs, Dravid holed out to mid-off, and left the field to a standing ovation. Not long after that Karthik was bowled round his legs trying to sweep Kaneria, who was bowling a negative line outside leg from round the wicket.
Irfan Pathan then played some lusty strokes, making 38 off 30 balls before the Indians declared, on 407 for 9. Surely Pakistan had no chance of winning. Well, no-one told Afridi that.
Afridi is predictable in a sense that both scares bowlers and gives them the thrill of opportunity. He played a couple of iffy shots, but there were some thumpaceous boundaries as well. You could call it Sehwag-esque, except that Afridi has been doing it from before Sehwag. Collis King-esque? Trumper-esque? Well, he eventually threw his wicket away, hoicking Anil Kumble to Ganguly at fine leg, so let's call it Afridi-esque.
His assault meant that along with a draw and an Indian victory, a Pakistan win had also become possible. Unlikely, but possible. After all that has happened in this series, count nothing out.
Ganguly c and b Sami 12 (154 for 4) Trying to pull a short ball outside off, top-edging towards midwicket
Dravid c Kamal b Kaneria 135 (322 for 5) Holed out at mid-off trying to force the pace
Karthik b Kaneria 93 (331 for 6) Bowled round his legs trying to sweep a delivery that landed in the rough well outside leg stump.
Laxman st Akmal b Kaneria 24 (377 for 7) Gave Kaneria the charge, stumped
Harbhajan b Razzaq 0 (378 for 8) Wild swing down the wrong line
Balaji c Akmal b Razzaq 0 (378 for 9) Wild swing to ball angled across him, got a slight edge
Afridi c Ganguly b Kumble 59 (93 for 1) Hoick to fine leg
Amit Varma is contributing editor of Cricinfo. He writes the independent blogs, India Uncut and The Middle Stage.


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Think back, way back! Let your mind wander to that era when variety shows were a dime a dozen, horror hosts cracked bad puns and Filmation was in its prime. That, my friends, is the amalgamation of good times that helped form Slack Pack's The Ghouligans! Super Show!. It helps bring back memories, but does this DVD create any of its own?
Coming it at just over 40 minutes, The Ghouligans! Super Show! introduces us to a motley crew of classic horror icons with a slight twist. The Wolf Man, the Count, Gillman, the Creature (affectingly named "Boris"), the Mummy and Void the Zombie all chip in for a laugh or two.
Being a mish-mash of all things '60s and '70s television had to offer, The Ghouligans! Super Show! shares the same strengths and weaknesses of the things that inspired its creation. The jokes are corny and the comedic timing is sometimes off, but at the same time you just can't pull yourself away to see what happens next.
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Last year, to accommodate new judge and hopeful ratings booster Howard Stern, the show moved taping from Los Angeles to Newark, N.J. — closer to Stern, who broadcasts his daily Sirius satellite radio show out of NYC.
Now, according to reports, Stern would like to cut his commute even shorter, as he was unhappy with the "stress" of the traveling from his radio studio downtown to New Jersey. In its announcement, NBC cited "creative reasons" for the move, in addition to a "recent extension and enhancement of the New York Production Tax Credit," and gave a shout out to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Sheldon's Panthers improved to 13-6 with a 52-42 win at Ballard Friday night.
Reed Worsley scored 19 to lead the Panthers and Corey Baney added 14. The Panthers are to play Hume today in the Golden Valley-Vernon County Conference Tournament at Northeast Vernon County High School.
The Lady Panthers completed the sweep in the girls' game with a 41-15 victory, winning every quarter in the game for just the second time this season. Alesha Laning led the offensive effort for head coach Leon Lowe's Lady Panthers as she put up 19 points. Laning was joined in double figures by Destiny Shelton with 11.
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Pros: McAvoy has been this close to a nomination twice before for "The Last King of Scotland" and "Atonement." Playing alongside Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer in the historical drama may allow him to finally break through.
Cons: "Station" is clearly Plummer's showcase and the film's campaign will be focused squarely on landing the legend his first Oscar nomination. McAvoy may just have to wait.
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Let the Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs be your Holiday Headquarters.
Give yourself the perfect gift this Holiday! Relax in our soothing mineral hot springs then head on out to enjoy a fabulous meal at one of the wonderful restaurants in Ouray County. Whether you prefer to stay close, or to take a quick scenic drive to Ridgway, there are menu options to please any palate! Let us take care of you, and help create a holiday escape not soon forgotten!
The following list outlines the dining choices on these two remarkable days:
Christmas Eve Dining Options:
On Christmas Eve in Ouray, there will be plenty of dining options throughout the day and into the evening.
Adobe Inn - 651 Liddell Drive Ridgway, Colorado 970-626-5939
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Serving some of the finest Mexican food and spirits for over 24 years, The Adobe Inn takes diners in with its Southwestern atmosphere and keeps them happy with fabulous food and service. Entrees include Rellenos, Flautas, Chimichangas, Burritos and Enchiladas served six ways.
Backstreet Bistro - 636 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-0550
Open 7am - 2pm.
Warm, fresh coffee, homemade bagels and pastries, and sandwiches as well as a full breakfast menu with pancakes, bacon, sausages, eggs, omelets, and skillets. A very yummy way to treat yourself!
The Buen Tiempo - 515 Main Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-4544
Open 5:30pm - close.
Serving great Mexican food and the best margaritas this side of Santa Fe, The staffs at the Buen Tiempo are sure to bring a smile to your face as well as your stomach! Entrees include such items as Carne Adovada, Camarones (spicy grilled shrimp), Carne Asada, Chile Rellenos, Spinach Enchiladas with Blue Corn Tortillas, Vegetarian Quesadilla and Huevos Rancheros.
Beaumont Grille - 505 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-7000
Open 11am - 9pm.
Located in the Beaumont Hotel, the Beaumont Grille offers a casual menu in a warm and inviting Bistro. The European setting offers a secluded cozy feel and is easily accessed right off of Main Street or through the hotel lobby.
Cimarron Cafe - 153 Hwy 550 970-626-4426
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Featuring only the freshest ingredients, hand-made sauces and hand– crafted ingredients, this comfortable and casual family restaurant has a large, varied menu, a well stocked bar and a great wine list.
O'Brien's Pub - 726 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-4386
Open 11am - 10pm.
Offering homemade Irish-American cuisine and a full bar, including Guinness on tap. The menu includes Irish Eggrolls, Scottish Eggs, Guinness Stew, Fish & Chips and other Irish specialties.
Ouray Brewery - 607 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-7388
Open 11am - 9pm
This brewery features an interesting menu -- a combination of bar food and gluten and vegetarian options as well as a few specialties of the chef. They carry 3-5 different brews at any one time and serve tasting flights.
Thai Paradise - 146 North Cora Street Ridgway, CO 81432 (970) 626-2742
Open 5pm - 9pm
Get your Thai on in Ridgway, Colorado! All of the dishes are full of flavor, very unique with just the right heat.
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Celebrate Christmas with a soothing soak in the hot springs, and a cup of Exotic Earth Coffee in our lobby, followed by a stroll through a Winter Wonderland, followed by enjoying a meal at one of these great dining options!
The Beaumont Ballroom - 505 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427
Open 1pm - 4pm
The Beaumont will be serving a scrumptious four course dinner in the Grand Ballroom. Seating will be limited so reservations are recommended.
Four Corners Cafe at Chipeta Resort - 304 South Lena Street Ridgway, CO 81432
Open 7am - 11am
Delicious, Southwestern inspired healthy fare in a fine dining experience. Fresh, local, and organic is the theme for a Christmas breakfast to remember.
Ouray Brewery - 607 Main Street Ouray, CO 81427 (970) 325-7388
Open 11am - 9pm.
This brewery features an interesting menu -- a combination of bar food and gluten and vegetarian options as well as a few specialties of the chef. They carry 3-5 different brews at any one time and serve tasting flights.
The Outlaw Restaurant - 520 Main Street Ouray, Co 81427 (970) 325-4366
Open 5pm - close.
Enjoy their Special Holiday Menu on Christmas Day or order from their complete menu of aged steaks, prime rib, crab, lobster, vegetarian options and kids menu.
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The notorious travel magazine Travel + Leisure released the World's Best Islands awards and it comes as no surprise that Bali in Indonesia ranked second. What are you waiting for? Many Property Agencies in Bali are expert in Bali real estate market and offer amazing villas, houses and lands for rent or buy on this paradise island. Not only Bali real estate is a dynamic and potential market for investment opportunities, the island of Bali is a sunny destination and offers a rich cultural tradition. You may find the perfect home on the island of Bali in Indonesia.
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Bali is an amazing island it manages to deliver maybe some of the best tourism in the region, with great results and a really good experience all around. What makes Bali special is its great look as well as the astounding locations and the uniqueness of the region.
Most of the Bali tourism can be found in the south of the island, as that's where you can find most of those places that are important to see. In fact, the most important tourist locations are the town of Kuta, as well as Ubud, Nusa Dua, Pecatu and Seminyak, among many other interesting locations in the region.
Some of the main activities to do here include scuba and snorkeling, but you will also like to engage in other types of activities as well. These include bike tours or the cool waterbom Bali which offers insane fun for your family especially if you are fond of water based attractions.
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Bali also delivers quite some interesting cultural tours, and there are definitely some astounding cultural places here, especially the temples and museums that add up to deliver a really exciting way to explore the local region.
If you want you can also check out the Mayong village as this is offering a great tracking experience overall and the entire outcome will be more than extraordinary at all times!
Aside from that, Bali is also renowned for the local spas, with some of the best in the region being found right here on the island. Good examples in this regard are the Karsa Spa, Ubud Traditional Spa and many others which offer great opportunities and experiences all around.
Menjangan Island is another nice place to visit while in Bali, mainly because it has the opportunity to show you a place that's really exciting and fun. From walks to snorkeling and an amazing underwater world, this place does have it all, and that surely tells a lot about the entire experience.
Nature tours can be amazing as well in Bali as you can see the wildlife in all of its glory. Tours like the Ubud friendly driver or the Authentic Bali Tour Driver can allow you to be one with the region and really immerse yourself into this magnificent place.
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A tractor-trailer hauling butter caught fire Thursday night on Route 222 in Warwick Township, Lancaster County.
The northbound lanes were closed for about five hours as crews cleaned up. No one was injured.
Northern Lancaster County Regional Police continue to investigate the crash, but said a mechanical issue with the truck appears to have caused the fire.
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A tooth from a skull found in an Indianapolis's White River is being tested for a match to missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer.
Authorities cautioned they have no information tying the remains to the 20-year-old sophomore, who vanished in June 2011 from Bloomington after a night out with friends, and that other bodies have been found in the region that were not hers.
The discovery of the skull July 8 by a fisherman means more anxious waiting by Spierer's loved ones while forensic scientists conduct tests.
"It could take as long as eight weeks," Spierer's mother says in an open letter. "That's 80,640 minutes of agony. We are waiting to find out if a skull found in the White River might be Lauren's. It's chilling to say the words."
While identifying the skull could take two months, authorities were hoping for a faster ID by comparing a tooth to Spierer's dental records, the Marion County, Ind., Coroner's Office says.
Lauren Spierer: Missing Woman's Family Anxiously Awaits Tests on Skull
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