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Steve Amireault

Contact Information
Email: samireau@purdue.edu
Office: LAMB 311A Map
Phone: 765-496-0568
Fax: 765-496-1239
Homepage: Homepage
Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology

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Education


PhD Universite Laval Kinesiology 2013

Research Interests


Sport and Exercise Psychology

Teaching Interests


- Validation of physical activity measurement instruments
- Association between physical activity and health
- Identification of factors influencing the adoption and maintenance of an active lifestyle
- Development and evaluation of physical activity behavior change interventions

Grants


2021 - The office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships - Purdue University
2019 - Indiana Clinical and Translational Institute Community Health Partnerships/Trailblazer Award

Selected Publications


Teas , E., Friedman, E., Amireault, S. (2022). Purpose In Life And Personal Growth: The Unique And Joint Contribution Of Physical Activity And Basic Psychological Needs. Applied Psychology: Health And Well-Being. Epub Ahead Of Print. Https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12347 [IF = 3.569; Q1 In Applied Psychology]

Huffman , M. K., Christ, S., Ferraro, K. F., Klenosky, D., Marceau, K., Amireault, S. (2022). Measuring Physical Activity Regulatory Styles And Identity Among Adults 55 Years Or Older. Journal Of Aging And Health. Epub Ahead Of Print. Https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211063349. [IF = 3.213; Q1 In Gerontology, Q1 In Life-span And Life-course Studies, Q1 In Health (social Sciences), Q1 In Sociology And Political Science]

Amireault, S., Brunet, J., Kurthg , J. D., Fong, A. J., Sabiston, C. M. (2021) Association Between Fruit And Vegetable Intake And Physical Activity Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Longitudinal Study. Current Oncology. 28(6), 5025-5034. Https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol28060422 [IF = 3.677; Q2 In Oncology]

Huffman , M. K., Christ, S., Ferraro, K. F., Klenosky, D., Marceau, K., Amireault, S. (2021). Questions To Measure Enjoyment Of And Satisfaction With Physical Activity: Are They Appropriate For Use In An Older Population? Innovation In Aging. 5(4), 1-11. Https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab041 [IF = Not Available Yet; New Journal (inaugurating Issue In 2017)]

Majed , E. Z., Ruiz, Y., Amireault, S., Reed, J. B., Snyder, F. J., McDonough, M. H., Blankenship, B. (2021). Examining Positive Youth Development Interventions With A Physical Activity Component To Address Bullying Among Pre- And Early Adolescents: A Critical Review Of The Literature. The Journal Of Early Adolescence. Epub Ahead Of Print. Https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211036748 [IF = 2.771; Q2 In Developmental And Educational Psychology, Q1 In Life-span And Lifecourse Studies, Q1 In Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Q1 In Sociology And Political Science]

Huffman , M. K., Amireault, S. (2021). What Keeps Them Going, And What Gets Them Back? Older Adults Beliefs About Physical Activity Maintenance. The Gerontologist. 61(3), 392402. Https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa087 [IF = 5.271; Q1 In Medicine (miscellaneous), Q1 In Gerontology]

Huffman, M. K., Reed, J. B., Carpenter, T. K. & Amireault, S. (2020). Maintenance Motives For Physical Activity Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review And Meta- Analysis. Health Psychology Review, 120. Https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2020.1858926

Huffman, M. K. & Amireault, S. (2020). What Keeps Them Going, And What Gets Them Back? Older Adults Beliefs About Physical Activity Maintenance. The Gerontologist. Https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa08

Huffman, M. K., Reed, J. B., Carpenter, T. K., & Amireault, S. (2020). Maintenance Motives For Physical Activity Among Older Adults: A Protocol For A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. BMJ Open, 10(2):e032605. Doi/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032605

Amireault, S., Baier, J. M., & Spencer, J. R. (2019). Physical Activity Preferences Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Aging And Physical Activity, 27(1), 128 139. Doi.org/10.1123/japa.2017-0234


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