Melinda A. Solmon

4.1k total citations
95 papers, 3.0k citations indexed

About

Melinda A. Solmon is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and Developmental and Educational Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Melinda A. Solmon has authored 95 papers receiving a total of 3.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 57 papers in Social Psychology, 54 papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and 24 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Recurrent topics in Melinda A. Solmon's work include Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (56 papers), Physical Education and Pedagogy (51 papers) and Education, Achievement, and Giftedness (18 papers). Melinda A. Solmon is often cited by papers focused on Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (56 papers), Physical Education and Pedagogy (51 papers) and Education, Achievement, and Giftedness (18 papers). Melinda A. Solmon collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Greece. Melinda A. Solmon's co-authors include Amelia M. Lee, Laura Azzarito, Xiangli Gu, Tao Zhang, Louis Harrison, Ping Xiang, Maria Kosma, Ron E. McBride, Amelia Lee and Alex C. Garn and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Educational Psychology, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and Appetite.

In The Last Decade

Melinda A. Solmon

92 papers receiving 2.7k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Melinda A. Solmon United States 33 1.6k 1.4k 930 735 473 95 3.0k
Μάριος Γούδας Greece 30 2.1k 1.4× 1.0k 0.8× 1.3k 1.4× 390 0.5× 713 1.5× 104 3.3k
Ang Chen United States 31 1.5k 1.0× 1.4k 1.0× 915 1.0× 616 0.8× 352 0.7× 103 2.7k
Ping Xiang United States 27 1.3k 0.8× 837 0.6× 838 0.9× 320 0.4× 401 0.8× 88 2.3k
Alex C. Garn United States 27 1.2k 0.7× 789 0.6× 665 0.7× 381 0.5× 313 0.7× 98 2.3k
Nate McCaughtry United States 29 1.1k 0.7× 1.1k 0.8× 551 0.6× 757 1.0× 441 0.9× 96 2.7k
Javier Fernández‐Río Spain 31 1.7k 1.1× 1.3k 0.9× 936 1.0× 553 0.8× 385 0.8× 277 3.5k
Juan Antônio Moreno Murcia Spain 37 3.4k 2.2× 1.1k 0.8× 1.6k 1.7× 358 0.5× 585 1.2× 325 4.6k
Αθανάσιος Παπαϊωάννου Greece 33 2.6k 1.7× 877 0.6× 1.4k 1.5× 315 0.4× 597 1.3× 115 3.5k
David González‐Cutre Spain 31 2.1k 1.3× 566 0.4× 1.0k 1.1× 221 0.3× 391 0.8× 112 2.9k
Darren C. Treasure United States 27 2.2k 1.4× 583 0.4× 1.1k 1.2× 224 0.3× 532 1.1× 35 2.7k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chen, Senlin & Melinda A. Solmon. (2024). Fostering Motivation in Physical Education to Promote Learning and Achievement. Kinesiology Review. 13(2). 207–217. 2 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A.. (2021). Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy: The Application of the Academic Discipline of Kinesiology. Kinesiology Review. 10(3). 331–338. 8 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A.. (2015). Optimizing the Role of Physical Education in Promoting Physical Activity: A Social-Ecological Approach. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 86(4). 329–337. 44 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A.. (2014). Physical Education, Sports, and Gender in Schools. Advances in child development and behavior. 47. 117–150. 36 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A., et al.. (2013). Changes in self-efficacy and affect during a 15-week marathon training program.. International journal of sport psychology. 44(1). 55–68. 1 indexed citations
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Gu, Xiangli, et al.. (2012). Using expectancy-value model to examine students' physical activity engagement and cardiovascular fitness in physical education.. International journal of sport psychology. 43(5). 385–402. 15 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A., et al.. (2012). Student motivation in physical education and engagement in physical activity.. Journal of sport behavior. 35(3). 267. 67 indexed citations
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Garn, Alex C., et al.. (2012). What Are the Benefits of a Commercial Exergaming Platform for College Students? Examining Physical Activity, Enjoyment, and Future Intentions. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 9(2). 311–318. 48 indexed citations
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Azzarito, Laura & Melinda A. Solmon. (2009). An Investigation of Students’ Embodied Discourses in Physical Education: A Gender Project. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 28(2). 173–191. 64 indexed citations
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Graber, Kim C., et al.. (2008). The Landscape of Elementary School Physical Education. The Elementary School Journal. 108(3). 151–159. 32 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A., et al.. (2007). Understanding Classroom Teachers' Perceptions of Integrating Physical Activity: A Collective Efficacy Perspective. Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 21(3). 316–328. 68 indexed citations
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Li, Weidong, Amelia M. Lee, & Melinda A. Solmon. (2006). Gender Differences in Beliefs About the Influence of Ability and Effort in Sport and Physical Activity. Sex Roles. 54(1-2). 147–156. 20 indexed citations
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Li, Weidong, Louis Harrison, & Melinda A. Solmon. (2004). College Students' Implicit Theories of Ability in Sports: Race and Gender Differences. Journal of sport behavior. 27(3). 291. 22 indexed citations
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Blankenship, Bonnie Tjeerdsma & Melinda A. Solmon. (2004). Physical education, physical activity, and public health: learning from the past, building for the future.. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 23(4). 269–404. 8 indexed citations
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Blankenship, Bonnie Tjeerdsma & Melinda A. Solmon. (2004). A Note from the Editors. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 23(4). 269–270.
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Xiang, Ping, Ron E. McBride, & Melinda A. Solmon. (2003). Motivational Climates in Ten Teachers' Elementary Physical Education Classes: An Achievement Goal Theory Approach. The Elementary School Journal. 104(1). 71–91. 26 indexed citations
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Xiang, Ping, Ron E. McBride, Jianmin Guan, & Melinda A. Solmon. (2003). Children's Motivation in Elementary Physical Education: An Expectancy-Value Model of Achievement Choice. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 74(1). 25–35. 130 indexed citations
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Belcher, Don, Amelia M. Lee, Melinda A. Solmon, & Louis Harrison. (2003). The Influence of Gender-Related Beliefs and Conceptions of Ability on Women Learning the Hockey Wrist Shot. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 74(2). 183–192. 20 indexed citations
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Lee, Amelia M., et al.. (2001). The Effects of Augmented Feedback on Students' Perceptions and Performance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 72(3). 232–242. 39 indexed citations
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Solmon, Melinda A., et al.. (1995). Value Orientations of Preservice Teachers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 66(3). 219–230. 32 indexed citations

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