Education:
- B.A., Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
- M.S., SIUC
- Ph.D., University of Virginia
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Areas of Expertise:
- Social influences in sport and
physical activity.
- Motivation in sport and physical activity.
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Research Interests:
- Sport commitment.
- Influence of parents, coaches, teammates, and
best friends on individuals' motivation in sport.
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Courses Taught:
- 420-121 Sociology & Psychology of Physical
Activity.
- 420-154 Psychological Skills for Sport Participants.
- 420-186 Seminar: Social Influences in Physical
Activity and Sport.
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Recent Publications:
- Weiss, W. M., & Weiss, M. R. (2003).
Attraction- and Entrapment-based Commitment
Among Competitive Female Gymnasts. Journal
of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25, 229-247.
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Professional
Affiliations:
- North American Society for the Psychology
of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA).
- Alliance for the Advancement of Applied
Sport Psychology (AAASP).
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