Kevin S. Spink

4.6k total citations
116 papers, 3.2k citations indexed

About

Kevin S. Spink is a scholar working on Applied Psychology, Social Psychology and Developmental and Educational Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Kevin S. Spink has authored 116 papers receiving a total of 3.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Applied Psychology, 62 papers in Social Psychology and 40 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Recurrent topics in Kevin S. Spink's work include Behavioral Health and Interventions (64 papers), Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (55 papers) and Sport Psychology and Performance (36 papers). Kevin S. Spink is often cited by papers focused on Behavioral Health and Interventions (64 papers), Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (55 papers) and Sport Psychology and Performance (36 papers). Kevin S. Spink collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and Australia. Kevin S. Spink's co-authors include Albert V. Carron, Mark W. Bruner, Kathleen Wilson, Karen Chad, Lawrence R. Brawley, Patrick Odnokon, Shaelyn M. Strachan, Shawn N. Fraser, Kristal D. Anderson and Nazeem Muhajarine and has published in prestigious journals such as Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Journal of Adolescent Health and Journal of Sports Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Kevin S. Spink

112 papers receiving 2.8k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Kevin S. Spink Canada 32 1.5k 1.1k 1.0k 671 472 116 3.2k
James A. Dimmock Australia 34 1.6k 1.1× 1.2k 1.1× 903 0.9× 322 0.5× 405 0.9× 150 3.8k
Ben Jackson Australia 32 1.5k 1.0× 858 0.8× 856 0.9× 422 0.6× 423 0.9× 186 3.3k
Diane E. Mack Canada 29 2.0k 1.4× 997 0.9× 1.4k 1.4× 486 0.7× 281 0.6× 78 4.0k
Peter R. Giacobbi United States 30 973 0.7× 856 0.8× 560 0.6× 487 0.7× 563 1.2× 86 3.1k
Mark W. Bruner Canada 30 1.5k 1.0× 1.3k 1.2× 374 0.4× 345 0.5× 367 0.8× 103 2.8k
Wendy M. Rodgers Canada 42 2.4k 1.7× 1.4k 1.3× 2.1k 2.1× 1.2k 1.8× 561 1.2× 148 5.7k
David K. Ingledew United Kingdom 27 1.4k 0.9× 900 0.8× 1.2k 1.2× 1.1k 1.6× 968 2.1× 47 3.6k
Yngvar Ommundsen Norway 41 2.0k 1.4× 1.5k 1.4× 769 0.8× 779 1.2× 1.2k 2.6× 122 4.2k
Mark Eys Canada 35 2.2k 1.5× 1.8k 1.7× 613 0.6× 313 0.5× 133 0.3× 138 3.8k
Eleanor Quested Australia 28 1.8k 1.2× 1.0k 0.9× 925 0.9× 350 0.5× 189 0.4× 92 2.9k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Kevin S. Spink

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kevin S. Spink

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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McLaren, Colin D. & Kevin S. Spink. (2021). Testing boundary conditions in the communication–cohesion relationship in team sport: The case for psychological safety.. Group Dynamics Theory Research and Practice. 26(1). 12–23. 11 indexed citations
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Crozier, Alyson, Kevin S. Spink, & Guy Faulkner. (2018). An exploratory experimental study examining the short‐term effects of a public service announcement on parents’ perceptions of the descriptive norm for children’s outdoor play: A cautionary tale. Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 30(2). 246–251. 2 indexed citations
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McLaren, Colin D., et al.. (2016). Psychological climate and social support among male and female team athletes: Does perceiving the team environment matter?. 48(1). 118–118. 2 indexed citations
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Martin, Luc J., et al.. (2015). Conceptualizing affective and emotional responses to inclusion and exclusion: The case of subgroups in sport teams. 47(1). 75–75. 1 indexed citations
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McLaren, Colin D., Kevin S. Spink, & Kathleen Wilson. (2015). Exploring the relationship between psychological climate and athlete satisfaction across sex and competitive sport levels. 47(1). 105–105.
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Crozier, Alyson & Kevin S. Spink. (2014). "I'll be back:" Norms for prosocial behaviour and intention to return in sport camp groups. 46(1). 111–111. 1 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S., et al.. (2012). Social Influence and Adolescent Health-Related Physical Activity in Structured and Unstructured Settings: Role of Channel and Type. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 44(1). 94–103. 13 indexed citations
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Reeder, Bruce, et al.. (2010). The Relationship of Chronic Disease and Demographic Variables to Physical Activity in a Sample of Women Aged 65 to 79 Years. Women & Health. 50(5). 459–474. 7 indexed citations
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Strachan, Shaelyn M., Lawrence R. Brawley, Kevin S. Spink, & Mary E. Jung. (2009). Strength of Exercise Identity and Identity-Exercise Consistency. Journal of Health Psychology. 14(8). 1196–1206. 53 indexed citations
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Bruner, Mark W., Krista J. Munroe‐Chandler, & Kevin S. Spink. (2008). Entry into Elite Sport: A Preliminary Investigation into the Transition Experiences of Rookie Athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 20(2). 236–252. 131 indexed citations
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Wilson, Kathleen & Kevin S. Spink. (2006). Exploring Older Adults' Social Influences for Physical Activity. Activities Adaptation & Aging. 30(3). 47–60. 15 indexed citations
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Humbert, M. Louise, Karen Chad, Kevin S. Spink, et al.. (2006). Factors That Influence Physical Activity Participation Among High- and Low-SES Youth. Qualitative Health Research. 16(4). 467–483. 229 indexed citations
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Burke, Shauna M., Albert V. Carron, Paul A. Estabrooks, et al.. (2005). Cohesion as Shared Beliefs in Exercise Classes. Small Group Research. 36(3). 267–288. 18 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S., et al.. (2005). Using a Multilevel Approach to Examine the Relationship between Task Cohesion and Team Task Satisfaction in Elite Ice Hockey Players. Small Group Research. 36(5). 539–554. 42 indexed citations
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Ginis, Kathleen A. Martin, et al.. (2004). Team Building in an Exercise Class for the Elderly. Activities Adaptation & Aging. 28(3). 35–47. 16 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S.. (1998). Mediational effects of social cohesion on the leadership behavior-intention to return relationship in sport.. Group Dynamics Theory Research and Practice. 2(2). 92–100.
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Prapavessis, Harry, et al.. (1996). Team building in sport.. International journal of sport psychology. 27(3). 269–285. 47 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S.. (1990). Psychological characteristics of male gymnasts: Differences between competitive levels. Journal of Sports Sciences. 8(2). 149–157. 6 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S.. (1990). Collective efficacy in the sport setting.. 21(4). 380–395. 38 indexed citations
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Spink, Kevin S.. (1986). Coaching for sporting excellence : enhancing the natural potential of children in sport. 1 indexed citations

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