Haichun Sun

2.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
50 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Haichun Sun is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and Developmental and Educational Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Haichun Sun has authored 50 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Social Psychology, 25 papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and 14 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Recurrent topics in Haichun Sun's work include Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (30 papers), Physical Education and Pedagogy (23 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (13 papers). Haichun Sun is often cited by papers focused on Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (30 papers), Physical Education and Pedagogy (23 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (13 papers). Haichun Sun collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Ghana. Haichun Sun's co-authors include Ang Chen, Bo Shen, Catherine D. Ennis, Xihe Zhu, Ping Xiang, Xu Wen, Mohammad Ayyub, Zan Gao, Nan Zeng and Weidong Li and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Haichun Sun

46 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Effects of Physical Activity on Motor Skills and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Haichun Sun United States	22	705	608	524	289	250	50	1.6k
Anthony Watt Australia	24	946 1.3×	831 1.4×	487 0.9×	209 0.7×	261 1.0×	82	1.7k
Kevin Morgan United Kingdom	21	1.0k 1.5×	716 1.2×	793 1.5×	240 0.8×	198 0.8×	52	1.6k
Sami Yli‐Piipari United States	21	578 0.8×	658 1.1×	408 0.8×	112 0.4×	285 1.1×	69	1.3k
Paul W. Darst United States	20	723 1.0×	647 1.1×	646 1.2×	255 0.9×	295 1.2×	54	1.6k
Xihe Zhu United States	25	583 0.8×	475 0.8×	521 1.0×	245 0.8×	351 1.4×	116	1.7k
Javier Sevil‐Serrano Spain	22	438 0.6×	712 1.2×	299 0.6×	184 0.6×	276 1.1×	95	1.3k
Xiangli Gu United States	21	576 0.8×	377 0.6×	310 0.6×	189 0.7×	361 1.4×	70	1.2k
Marianna Alesi Italy	24	639 0.9×	358 0.6×	197 0.4×	238 0.8×	254 1.0×	96	1.5k
Lennart Raudsepp Estonia	22	593 0.8×	597 1.0×	236 0.5×	186 0.6×	430 1.7×	64	1.6k
Antonio Granero‐Gallegos Spain	19	403 0.6×	987 1.6×	429 0.8×	184 0.6×	85 0.3×	183	1.5k

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20 of 20 papers shown

Sun, Haichun, et al.. (2024). Physical activity on the mental health of children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic-induced school closures—A systematic review. PLoS ONE. 19(6). e0299158–e0299158. 4 indexed citations

Dai, Jun, Han Chen, & Haichun Sun. (2024). Psychometric property and measurement invariance of perceived benefits and barriers of physical activity in Chinese adolescents. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness. 22(4). 322–328.

Sun, Haichun, et al.. (2024). Relationship between personality portraits of university students and interpersonal conflict resolution strategies: a latent profile analysis. Scientific Reports. 14(1). 31967–31967. 2 indexed citations

Sun, Haichun, Haiyong Ding, & Ang Chen. (2019). Nothing but Being There Matters: Expectancy-Value Motivation Between U.S. and Chinese Middle School Students. 42(2). 2. 5 indexed citations

Chen, Senlin, Haichun Sun, Xihe Zhu, Ang Chen, & Catherine D. Ennis. (2019). Learners’ motivational response to the Science, PE, & Me! curriculum: A situational interest perspective. Journal of sport and health science. 10(2). 243–251. 10 indexed citations

Zhu, Xihe, Justin A. Haegele, & Haichun Sun. (2019). Health-related fitness knowledge growth in middle school years: Individual- and school-level correlates. Journal of sport and health science. 9(6). 664–669. 4 indexed citations

Chen, Han, Jun Dai, & Haichun Sun. (2017). Validation of a Chinese version of the physical activity enjoyment scale: Factorial validity, measurement equivalence, and predictive validity. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 17(4). 367–380. 11 indexed citations

Chen, Han & Haichun Sun. (2017). Effects of Active Videogame and Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids Physical Education on Children's Health-Related Fitness and Enjoyment. Games for Health Journal. 6(5). 312–318. 31 indexed citations

Chen, Han & Haichun Sun. (2017). The Effects of Active Videogame Feedback and Practicing Experience on Children's Physical Activity Intensity and Enjoyment. Games for Health Journal. 6(4). 200–204. 7 indexed citations

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Gao, Yong, Haichun Sun, Jian Zhang, et al.. (2016). Metabolic Equivalents of Selected Sedentary and Physical Activities in Chinese Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 13(s1). S48–S52. 5 indexed citations

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Chen, Han, Haichun Sun, & Jun Dai. (2016). Peer Support and Adolescents’ Physical Activity: The Mediating Roles of Self-Efficacy and Enjoyment. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 42(5). 569–577. 54 indexed citations

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Sun, Haichun, et al.. (2016). Correlates of long-term physical activity adherence in women. Journal of sport and health science. 6(4). 434–442. 14 indexed citations

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Kilpatrick, Marcus W., et al.. (2013). Sports Game Play: A Comparison of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activities in Adolescents. Journal of School Health. 83(11). 818–823. 7 indexed citations

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Sun, Haichun. (2012). Exergaming Impact on Physical Activity and Interest in Elementary School Children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 83(2). 212–220. 96 indexed citations

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Sun, Haichun, Ang Chen, Xihe Zhu, & Catherine D. Ennis. (2012). Curriculum Matters. The Elementary School Journal. 113(2). 215–229. 44 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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Sun, Haichun & Ang Chen. (2010). A Pedagogical Understanding of the Self-Determination Theory in Physical Education. Quest. 62(4). 364–384. 49 indexed citations

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Zhu, Xihe, et al.. (2009). Situational interest, cognitive engagement, and achievement in physical education. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 34(3). 221–229. 70 indexed citations

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Garn, Alex C. & Haichun Sun. (2009). Approach-Avoidance Motivational Profiles in Early Adolescents to the PACER Fitness Test. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 28(4). 400–421. 38 indexed citations

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Sun, Haichun, Ang Chen, Catherine D. Ennis, Robert J. Martin, & Bo Shen. (2008). An Examination of the Multidimensionality of Situational Interest in Elementary School Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 79(1). 62–70. 30 indexed citations

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