Bo Shen

3.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
97 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Bo Shen is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Safety Research and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Bo Shen has authored 97 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 52 papers in Social Psychology, 33 papers in Safety Research and 33 papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Bo Shen's work include Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (49 papers), Youth Development and Social Support (33 papers) and Physical Education and Pedagogy (31 papers). Bo Shen is often cited by papers focused on Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (49 papers), Youth Development and Social Support (33 papers) and Physical Education and Pedagogy (31 papers). Bo Shen collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Moldova. Bo Shen's co-authors include Jeffrey J. Martin, Nate McCaughtry, Mariane Fahlman, Alex C. Garn, Ang Chen, Noel Kulik, Haichun Sun, Weidong Li, Paul Rukavina and Erin E. Centeio and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Frontiers in Psychology and Preventive Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Bo Shen

94 papers receiving 2.1k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The relationship between teacher burnout and student motivation

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Peers

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Weiyun Chen United States

Ben Dyson United States

Haralambos Tsorbatzoudis Greece

Christophe Maïano Canada

Jenny McMahon Australia

Michael A. Hemphill United States

John J. M. Dwyer Canada

Manuel Ato Spain

Edmond P. Bowers United States

Peter W. Dowrick United States

Weiyun Chen United States

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Countries citing papers authored by Bo Shen

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Fields of papers citing papers by Bo Shen

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Bo Shen

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Bo Shen. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Bo Shen based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Bo Shen. Bo Shen is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Bo, Jin, et al.. (2025). The Association of Social Ability With the Outcomes of a Motor Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders—Preliminary Findings. Journal of Motor Learning and Development. 13(1). 270–282.

Shen, Bo, et al.. (2024). The Role of Cost in Predicting Learning Outcomes in Physical Education: An Expectancy–Value–Cost Model. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 43(4). 687–695. 2 indexed citations

Shen, Bo, et al.. (2024). Costly involved? An examination of latent motivational profiles in physical education. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 23(8). 1400–1417. 1 indexed citations

Shen, Bo, et al.. (2024). Web-based physical activity programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their parents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 1–14. 1 indexed citations

Shen, Bo, et al.. (2023). How does change in leisure-time physical activity influence the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms in college students?. Journal of American College Health. 73(3). 1205–1212. 5 indexed citations

Bo, Jin, et al.. (2023). Transfer and Retention Effects of a Motor Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 41(1). 88–106. 5 indexed citations

Jiang, Yumei, Chen Ding, & Bo Shen. (2023). Latent Profile Analysis of Mental Health among Chinese University Students: Evidence for the Dual-Factor Model. Healthcare. 11(20). 2719–2719. 11 indexed citations

Li, Huanyu, et al.. (2022). Effect of Physical Exercise on Life Satisfaction of Chinese Primary Students: The Chain Mediating Role of Self-Confidence and Resilience. Scholar Works (Boise State University). 1 indexed citations

Shen, Bo, et al.. (2021). FMS Effects of a Motor Program for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 128(4). 1421–1442. 9 indexed citations

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Bo, Jin, et al.. (2018). Brief Report: Does Social Functioning Moderate the Motor Outcomes of a Physical Activity Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders—A Pilot Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 49(1). 415–421. 24 indexed citations

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Centeio, Erin E., Nate McCaughtry, E. Whitney G. Moore, et al.. (2018). Building healthy communities: A comprehensive school health program to prevent obesity in elementary schools. Preventive Medicine. 111. 210–215. 25 indexed citations

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Shen, Bo, Erin E. Centeio, Alex C. Garn, et al.. (2016). Parental social support, perceived competence and enjoyment in school physical activity. Journal of sport and health science. 7(3). 346–352. 66 indexed citations

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Wang, Shuai, Guangwei Zhao, Wang Wang, et al.. (2015). Pathogenicity of Five Strains of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> from Different Animals to Chickens. Korean Journal of Parasitology. 53(2). 155–162. 9 indexed citations

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Garn, Alex C., Nate McCaughtry, Noel Kulik, et al.. (2014). Successful After-School Physical Activity Clubs in Urban High Schools: Perspectives of Adult Leaders and Student Participants. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 33(1). 112–133. 13 indexed citations

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Li, Weidong, Bo Shen, Paul Rukavina, & Haichun Sun. (2011). Effect of perceived sport competence on intentions to exercise among adolescents: mediating or moderating?. Journal of sport behavior. 34(2). 160–174. 11 indexed citations

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Shen, Bo. (2010). How Can Perceived Autonomy Support Influence Enrollment in Elective Physical Education? A Prospective Study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 81(4). 456–465. 15 indexed citations

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Fahlman, Mariane, Nate McCaughtry, Jeffrey J. Martin, & Bo Shen. (2009). Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Nutrition Behaviors: Targeted Interventions Needed. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 42(1). 10–16. 63 indexed citations

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Shen, Bo, Nate McCaughtry, & Jeffrey J. Martin. (2008). The Influence of Domain Specificity on Motivation in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 79(3). 333–343. 14 indexed citations

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Shen, Bo, et al.. (2006). Does “Sneaky Fox” Facilitate Learning? Examining the Effects of Seductive Details in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 77(4). 498–506. 10 indexed citations

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McCaughtry, Nate, et al.. (2006). Teachers' Perspectives on the Challenges of Teaching Physical Education in Urban Schools. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 77(4). 486–497. 66 indexed citations

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