Publications

Recent Publications

Lin, X., Luo, Y., Makhembetova, K., Thomas, D. D., Taggart, A., Phansikar, M., Lussier, M., Kramer, A. F., McAuley, E., & Mullen, S. (accepted with minor revisions). Exploring the role of positive affect and mental engagement in enhancing gains from multi-modal cognitive training in middle-aged adults. Research in Human Development.

Thomas, D. D., Xu, L., Yu, B., Alanis, O., Adamek, J., Canton, I., Luo, Y., & Mullen, S. P. (in press). A systematic review of research on physical activity-related misinformation on social media. JMIR Infodemiology.

Mullen, S. P. (2025, August 15). Stuck in the middle: Masking. The Psychologist. British Psychological Society. https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/stuck-middle-masking

Zhou, K. Z., Iftakher, R., Mullen, S. P., Adler, R. F., & Kletenik, D. (2025). Toward designing accessible and meaningful software for cancer survivors. ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW).

Johnson, A. M., Pukin, F., Krishna, V., Phansikar, M., & Mullen, S. P. (2025). Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of two technology-assisted vocal interventions for older adults living in a residential facility. Journal of Voice, 283.e19-283.e26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.07.019 

Sinha, G. R., Mullen, S., Larrison, C. R., & Sun, S. (2025). Emerging and young student loan debt payers: Financial behaviors and characteristics. Journal of Student Financial Aid, 53(3), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.55504/0884-9153.1825

Williamson, J. N., James, S. A., Mullen, S. P., et al. (2024). Sex differences in interacting genetic and functional connectivity biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease. GeroScience, 46(12), 6071–6084. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-024-01151-x

Yu, Q., Zhang, Z., Ludyga, S., Erickson, K. I., Cheval, B., Hou, M., Pindus, D., Hillman, C. H., Kramer, A. F., Gerber, M., Falck, R. S., Liu-Ambrose, T., Kuang, J., Mullen, S. P., Chen, Z., Kamijo, K., Morris, T., Gao, Y., Ishihara, T., Raichlen, D., Maltagliati, S., Heath, M., Wheeler, M. J., Dunstan, D. W., Hallgren, M., Owen, N., Teychenne, M., Werneck, A. O., Alexander, G. E., Herold, F., & Zou, L. (2024). Effects of exercise breaks on executive function in a simulated classroom setting. Advanced Science, 11(1), 2406631. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202406631

Chen, Y., Hou, M., Herold, F., Wang, K., Werneck, A. O., Van Damme, T., Mullen, S. P., Yeung, A. S., Delli Paoli, A. G., Hossain, M. M., Kramer, A. F., Owen, N., Zou, L., & Chen, Z. (2024). Linking 24-hour movement behavior guidelines to academic engagement and social-emotional functioning among youth with chronic pain. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 27, 100614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100614

Ligeza, T. S., Raine, L. B., Watrous, J. N. H., McDonald, K. M., De Lisio, M., Mullen, S. P., Kramer, A. F., & Hillman, C. H. (2024). The benefits of acute exercise for children’s cognition are associated with trait anxiety. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 56(10), 1916–1925. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003492

Yu, Q., Kong, Z., Zou, L., Herold, F., Ludyga, S., Zhang, Z., Hou, M., Kramer, A. F., Erickson, K. I., Taubert, M., Hillman, C. H., Mullen, S. P., Gerber, M., Müller, N. G., Kamijo, K., Ishihara, T., Schinke, R., Cheval, B., McMorris, T., … Nie, J. (2024). Imaging body-mind crosstalk in young adults. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 24(3), 100498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100498

Sinha, G. R., Larrison, C. R., Chen, Z., Mowbray, O., & Mullen, S. P. (2024). Anxiety, student loan repayment behaviors, and financial knowledge. Mental Health and Well-Being, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.20935/MHealthWellB6250

Mullen, S. P., Luo, Y., Adamek, J., Phansikar, M., Mackenzie, M., Robers, B., & Larrison, C. R. (2024). Path analysis of effects of first-generation status on physical activity and 4-Year college degree completion. Journal of Evidence-based Social Work, 21(1), 104-116. https://doi.org /10.1080/26408066.2023.2265922

Gao, Y., Yu, Q., Schuch, F. B., Herold, F., Hossain, M. M., Ludyga, S., Gerber, M., Mullen, S. P., Yeung, A. S., Kramer, A. F., Taylor, A., Schinke, R., Cheval, B., Delli Paoli, A. G., Ng, J. L., Van Damme, T., Block, M., Cunha, P. M., Olds, T., Haegele, J. A., & Zou, L. (2024). Meeting 24-h movement behavior guidelines is linked to academic engagement, psychological functioning, and cognitive difficulties in youth with internalizing problems. Journal of Affective Disorders, 349, 176-186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.017

Cannavale, C. N., Keye, S. A., Rosok, L., Martell, S., Holthaus, T. A., Raine, L. B., Mullen, S. P., Holscher, H. D., Hillman, C. H., Kramer, A. F., Cohen, N. J., Hammond, B. R., Renzi-Hammond, L., & Khan, N. A. (2023). Macular pigment optical density and skin carotenoids in a childhood sample. Journal of Nutrition, 153(10), 3144-3151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.06.006

Phansikar, M., Gothe, N., Hernandez, R., Lara-Cinisomo, S. & Mullen, S. P. (2023). Feasibility and impact of a remote flow-based, moderate-intensity yoga intervention on executive functioning among working adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 46, 720-731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-022-00385-4

Cannavale, C. N., Keye, S. A., Rosok, L., Martell, S., Holthaus, T. A., Rejser, G., Raine, L. B., Mullen, S. P., Cohen, N. J., Hillman, C. H., Hammond, B. R., Renzi-Hammond, L., Khan, N. A. (2022). Enhancing children’s cognitive function and achievement through carotenoid consumption: The Integrated Childhood Ocular Nutrition Study (iCONS) protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 122, 106964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2022.106964

Phansikar, M., & Mullen, S. P. (2022). Cognitive and psychosocial effects of an acute sun salutation intervention among adults with stress. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 22, 100431. doi: 10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100431 | read here

Raine, L. B., McDonald, K., Shigeta, T. T., Hsieh, S-S., Hunt, J., Chiarlitti, N. A., Lim, M., Gebhardt, K., Collins, N., De Lisio, M., Mullen, S. P., Kramer, A. F., & Hillman, C. (2021). Sympathetic nervous system and exercise affects cognition in youth (SNEACY): study protocol for a randomized crossover trial. Trials, 22(154), 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05096-w | read here

Massey, W. V., Szarabajko, A., Thalken, J., Perez, D., & Mullen, S. P. (2021). Memories of school recess predict physical activity enjoyment and social-emotional well-being in adults. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 55, 101948. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.101948 | read here

Cohen, J., Rogers, W. A., Petruzzello, S., Trinh, L., & Mullen, S. P. (2020). Acute effects of aerobic exercise and relaxation training in breast cancer survivors: A feasibility trial. Psycho-Oncology, 30(2), 252-259. doi: 10.1002/pon.5561 | read here

Phansikar, M., & Mullen, S. P. (2019). Exploring active travel and leisure-time physical activity relationships with cognition among older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 28(4), 580-587. doi: 10.1123/japa.2019-0125 | read here

Phansikar, M., Ashrafi, S. A., Khan, N. A., Massey, W. V., & Mullen, S. P. (2019). Active commute in relation to cognition and academic achievement in children and adolescents: a systematic review and future recommendations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(24), 5103. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16245103 | read here

Palac, D., Bullard, T., Cohen, J. D., Nguyen, L. T., Mudar, R. A., & Mullen, S. P. (2019). Effects of traditional vs. ipad-enhanced aerobic exercise on wayfinding efficacy and cognition: a pilot randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(18), 3495. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16183495 | read here

Bullard, T., Ruopeng, A., Trinh, L., Mackenzie, M., & Mullen, S. P. (2019). A systematic review and meta-analysis of adherence to physical activity interventions among three chronic conditions: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. BMC Public Health, 19 (636). doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-6877-z | read here

Mullen, S. P., & Conroy, D. E. (2019). Editorial: Innovative applications of technology for the assessment and promotion of physical activity. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 41, 144-145. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.004 | read here