Scientific Publications

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Total Publications: 26
2026 Chapter

Physical activity and sedentary behavior

Mullen, S. P., Cohen, J., & Palac, D. In S. R. Waldstein, M. F. Muldoon, D. H. Novack, H., Ochitill, & & S. Cole (Eds.)
NY: Springer
2025 Journal

Emerging and young student loan debt payers: Financial behaviors and characteristics

Sinha, G. R., Mullen, S., Larrison, C. R., & Sun, & S.
Journal of Student Financial Aid 53, (3), 1-4
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2025 Journal

Exploring the role of positive affect and mental engagement in enhancing gains from multi-modal cognitive training in middle-aged adults

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)
Research in Human Development
2025 Journal

Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of two technology-assisted vocal interventions for older adults living in a residential facility

Johnson, A. M., Pukin, F., Krishna, V., Phansikar, M., & Mullen, & S. P.
Journal of Voice 39, (1), 283.e19-283.e26
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2025 Journal

Physical Activity Misinformation on Social Media: Systematic Review

Thomas, D. D., Xu, L., Yu, B., Alanis, O., Adamek, J., Canton, I., Luo, Y., & Mullen, & S. P.
JMIR Infodemiology
2025 Conference

Toward designing accessible and meaningful software for cancer survivors

Zhou, K. Z., Iftakher, R., Mullen, S. P., Adler, R. F., & Kletenik, & D.
ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW)
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2024 Journal

Anxiety, student loan repayment behaviors, and financial knowledge

Sinha, G. R., Larrison, C. R., Chen, Z., Mowbray, O., & Mullen, & S. P.
Mental Health and Well-Being 1, (1)
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2024 Journal

Effects of exercise breaks on executive function in a simulated classroom setting

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.
Advanced Science 11, (1), 2406631
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2024 Journal

Imaging body-mind crosstalk in young adults

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., MĂĽller, N. G., Kamijo, K., Ishihara, T., Schinke, R., Cheval, B., McMorris, T., ... Nie, & J.
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology 24, (3), 100498
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2024 Journal

Linking 24-hour movement behavior guidelines to academic engagement and social-emotional functioning among youth with chronic pain

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.
Mental Health and Physical Activity 27, (100614)
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2024 Journal

Meeting 24-hour movement behavior guidelines is linked to academic engagement, psychological functioning, and cognitive difficulties in youth with internalizing problems

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.
Journal of Affective Disorders
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2024 Journal

Path analysis of effects of first-generation status on physical activity and 4-year college degree completion

Mullen, S. P., Luo, Y., Adamek, J., Phansikar, M., Mackenzie, M., Robers, B., & Larrison, & C. R.
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
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2024 Journal

Sex differences in interacting genetic and functional connectivity biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease

Williamson, J. N., James, S. A., Mullen, S. P., Sutton, B. P., Wszalek, T., Mulyana, B., Mukli, P., Yabluchanskiy, A., Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Consortium, & Yang, & Y.
GeroScience 46, (12), 6071–6084
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2024 Journal

The benefits of acute exercise for children’s cognition are associated with trait anxiety

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.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 56, (10), 1916–1925
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2023 Journal

Feasibility and impact of a remote flow-based, moderate-intensity yoga intervention on executive functioning among working adults: A randomized controlled trial

Phansikar, M., Gothe, N., Hernandez, R., Lara-Cinisomo, S., & Mullen, & S. P.
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
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2023 Journal

Macular pigment optical density and skin carotenoids in a childhood sample

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.
Journal of Nutrition
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2022 Journal

Cognitive and psychosocial effects of an acute sun salutation intervention among adults with stress

Phansikar, M., & Mullen, & S. P.
Mental Health and Physical Activity
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2022 Journal

Enhancing children’s cognitive function and achievement through carotenoid consumption: The Integrated Childhood Ocular Nutrition Study (iCONS) protocol

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.
Contemporary Clinical Trials
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2021 Journal

Memories of school recess predict physical activity enjoyment and social-emotional well-being in adults

Massey, W. V., Szarabajko, A., Thalken, J., Perez, D., & Mullen, & S. P.
Psychology of Sport & Exercise
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2021 Journal

Sympathetic nervous system and exercise affects cognition in youth (SNEACY): Study protocol for a randomized crossover trial

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.
Trials
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2020 Journal

Acute effects of aerobic exercise and relaxation training in breast cancer survivors: A feasibility trial

Cohen, J., Rogers, W. A., Petruzzello, S., Trinh, L., & Mullen, & S. P.
Psycho-Oncology
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2019 Journal

A systematic review and meta-analysis of adherence to physical activity interventions among three chronic conditions: cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes

Bullard, T., Ruopeng, A., Trinh, L., Mackenzie, M., Mullen, & S. P.
BMC Public Health 19, (636)
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2019 Journal

Active commute in relation to cognition and academic achievement in children and adolescents: A systematic review and future recommendations

Phansikar, M., Ashrafi, S. A., Khan, N. A., Massey, W. V., & Mullen, & S. P.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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2019 Journal

Editorial: Innovative applications of technology for the assessment and promotion of physical activity.

Mullen, S. P., Conroy, & D. E.
Psychology of Sport & Exercise 41, 144-145
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2019 Journal

Effects of traditional vs ipad-enhanced aerobic exercise on wayfinding efficacy and cognition: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Palac, D., Bullard, T., Cohen, J. D., Nguyen, L. T., Mudar, R. A., & Mullen, & S. P.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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2019 Journal

Exploring active travel and leisure-time physical activity relationships with cognition among older adults

Phansikar, M., & Mullen, & S. P.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
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