John C. Spence

20.1k total citations · 5 hit papers
344 papers, 13.8k citations indexed

About

John C. Spence is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Physiology and Applied Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, John C. Spence has authored 344 papers receiving a total of 13.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 168 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 139 papers in Physiology and 85 papers in Applied Psychology. Recurrent topics in John C. Spence's work include Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (148 papers), Physical Activity and Health (128 papers) and Behavioral Health and Interventions (81 papers). John C. Spence is often cited by papers focused on Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (148 papers), Physical Activity and Health (128 papers) and Behavioral Health and Interventions (81 papers). John C. Spence collaborates with scholars based in Canada, Australia and United States. John C. Spence's co-authors include Valerie Carson, Mark S. Tremblay, Ryan E. Rhodes, W. Kerry Mummery, Rebecca E. Lee, Kerry R. McGannon, Nicoleta Cutumisu, Guy Faulkner, Nicholas L. Holt and Ronald C. Plotnikoff and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

In The Last Decade

John C. Spence

326 papers receiving 13.0k 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.

  1. How many steps/day are enough? for adults
    2011 769 citations John C. Spence et al. profile →
  2. Impact of the COVID-19 virus outbreak on movement and play behaviours of Canadian children and youth: a national survey
    2020 762 citations Guy Faulkner, Ryan E. Rhodes et al. profile →
  3. Toward a comprehensive model of physical activity
    2002 513 citations John C. Spence et al. Psychology of sport and exercise profile →
  4. Systematic review of the relationships between physical activity and health indicators in the early years (0-4 years)
    2017 511 citations Eun‐Young Lee, Jodie A. Stearns et al. BMC Public Health profile →
  5. Systematic review of physical activity and health in the early years (aged 0–4 years)
    2012 493 citations Ian Janssen, John C. Spence et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
John C. Spence Canada 56 6.1k 4.1k 2.7k 2.4k 2.3k 344 13.8k
Russell Jago United Kingdom 60 7.3k 1.2× 4.3k 1.0× 3.3k 1.2× 2.6k 1.1× 1.4k 0.6× 335 12.4k
Greet Cardon Belgium 67 7.7k 1.3× 4.7k 1.1× 3.4k 1.3× 3.0k 1.3× 3.1k 1.4× 439 16.2k
Dianne S. Ward United States 66 9.5k 1.5× 3.9k 1.0× 3.1k 1.2× 3.7k 1.6× 1.3k 0.6× 327 14.7k
Pedro Curi Hallal Brazil 60 8.9k 1.5× 7.6k 1.8× 1.9k 0.7× 4.6k 1.9× 2.2k 1.0× 444 18.4k
Louise C. Mâsse Canada 46 6.5k 1.1× 5.8k 1.4× 1.7k 0.6× 2.8k 1.2× 1.0k 0.4× 213 15.1k
Esther van Sluijs United Kingdom 61 9.1k 1.5× 6.1k 1.5× 3.7k 1.4× 2.8k 1.2× 2.4k 1.1× 258 13.6k
Anna Timperio Australia 74 9.7k 1.6× 4.9k 1.2× 2.4k 0.9× 2.6k 1.1× 6.6k 3.0× 311 18.1k
Marsha Dowda United States 60 8.9k 1.5× 5.7k 1.4× 5.4k 2.0× 2.6k 1.1× 1.1k 0.5× 246 14.1k
Wendell C. Taylor United States 44 6.6k 1.1× 4.7k 1.2× 2.9k 1.1× 2.2k 0.9× 1.2k 0.6× 124 11.4k
Guy Faulkner Canada 65 7.2k 1.2× 8.0k 2.0× 2.0k 0.8× 3.5k 1.5× 3.4k 1.5× 499 20.8k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of John C. Spence

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Marek, Lukáš, Sandra Mandic, John C. Spence, et al.. (2025). Access to Healthy Built and Natural Environments and Physical Activity and Screen Time in New Zealand Adolescents: A Geospatial Cross‐Sectional Study. GeoHealth. 9(1). e2024GH001101–e2024GH001101.
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Ismond, Kathleen P., Justin A. Ezekowitz, Gail E. Wright, et al.. (2024). eMPower: An online Mind-body wellness Program for adults living with chronic health conditions: A three-armed randomized controlled trial protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 145. 107642–107642.
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Spence, John C., et al.. (2024). Progress in physical activity research, policy, and surveillance in Canada: The global observatory for physical activity – GoPA!. BMC Public Health. 24(1). 2866–2866. 1 indexed citations
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Lee, Eun‐Young, Mikyung Lee, Heejun Lim, et al.. (2024). Exploring the Interplay Between Climate Change, 24-Hour Movement Behavior, and Health: A Systematic Review. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 21(12). 1227–1245. 5 indexed citations
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Stearns, Jodie A., John C. Spence, Ellina Lytvyak, et al.. (2023). An Umbrella Review of the Best and Most Up-to-Date Evidence on the Built Environment and Physical Activity in Older Adults ≥60 Years. Public health reviews. 44. 1605474–1605474. 10 indexed citations
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Lindeman, Cliff, et al.. (2023). Predicting family physician physical activity electronic medical record inputs. Preventive Medicine. 175. 107702–107702.
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Conway, Jennifer, Simon Urschel, Lori J. West, et al.. (2023). Evaluating a Telemedicine Video Game–Linked High-Intensity Interval Training Exercise Programme in Paediatric Heart Transplant Recipients. PubMed. 2(4). 198–205. 2 indexed citations
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Fagan, Matthew, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Ananya Banerjee, et al.. (2023). Assessing Support for Policy Actions With Co-Benefits for Climate Change and Physical Activity in Canada. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 21(3). 256–265. 7 indexed citations
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Lindeman, Cliff, C Allyson Jones, Doug Klein, et al.. (2021). Measurement of obesity in primary care practice: chronic conditions matter. Family Practice. 39(5). 974–977. 3 indexed citations
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McCurdy, Ashley, et al.. (2020). The physical activity sector within the treatment of mental illness: A scoping review of the perceptions of healthcare professionals. Mental health and physical activity. 19. 100349–100349. 8 indexed citations
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Latimer‐Cheung, Amy E., Tanya R. Berry, Norm O’Reilly, et al.. (2019). Make Room for Play: An Evaluation of a Campaign Promoting Active Play. Journal of Health Communication. 24(1). 38–46. 3 indexed citations
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Rhodes, Ryan E., Jodie A. Stearns, Tanya R. Berry, et al.. (2018). Predicting parental support and parental perceptions of child and youth movement behaviors. Psychology of sport and exercise. 41. 80–90. 31 indexed citations
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Marsh, Samantha, Michelle Holdsworth, Wilma Waterlander, et al.. (2016). Smartphone Apps for Measuring Human Health and Climate Change Co-Benefits: A Comparison and Quality Rating of Available Apps. JMIR mhealth and uhealth. 4(4). e135–e135. 41 indexed citations
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Gray, Casey, Joel D. Barnes, Christine Cameron, et al.. (2014). Results from Canada’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11(s1). S26–S32. 5 indexed citations
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Gray, Casey, Joel D. Barnes, Christine Cameron, et al.. (2014). Results from Canada’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11(s1). S26–S32. 32 indexed citations
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Berry, Tanya R., et al.. (2011). Attentional Bias for Exercise-Related Images. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 82(2). 302–309. 17 indexed citations
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Burgess, Jennifer, John C. Spence, & T. Cameron Wild. (2008). Reducing overestimated intentions and expectations for physical activity: The effect of a corrective entreaty. Psychology and Health. 25(3). 383–400. 3 indexed citations

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