Selected Recent Publications (2005-Present)

Listed below are the references for selected, representative, publications of the research conducted by members of the EPL. Where available, a pdf copy of the paper is available for downloading (require Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Morris, K.S., Hu, L., Doerksen, S.E., Wójcicki, T.R., White, S.M., & McAuley, E. (in press). Declines in efficacy for gait and balance in older women: The role of demographic factors and health conditions. In Exercise and Women's Health Research. In Columbus, F. (Ed.) Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publication.

Kramer, AF, Erickson, KI, McAuley, E. (in press). Effects of physical activity on cognition and brain. In D.T. Stuss, G. Winocur, & I.H. Robertson (Eds), Cognitive Neurorehabilitation: Evidence and Applications (2nd Edition). United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Doerksen, S.E., Umstatdd, M., McAuley, E. (in press). Social cognitive determinants of moderate and vigorous physical activity in college freshmen. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Erickson, KI, Suever, BL, Prakash, RS, Colcombe, SJ, McAuley, E, Kramer, AF (in press).  Greater intake of vitamins B6 and B12 spares gray matter in healthy elderly: A voxel-based morphometry study.  Brain Research.

Gordon, B.A., Rykhlevskaia, I.R., Brumback, C.R., Lee, Y., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Kramer, A.F., Colcombe, S., Gratton, G., Fabiani, M. (in press). Neuroanatomical correlates of aging, cardiopulmonary fitness level, and education. Psychophysiology.

Grant, RW, Mariani, RA, Vieira, VJ, Fleshner, M, Smith, TP, Keylock, KT, Lowder, TW, McAuley, E., Hu, L, Chapman-Novakofski, K, Woods, JW. (in press) Cardiovascular exercise intervention improves the primary antibody response to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) in previously sedentary older adults.  Brain Behavior, and Immunity.

Doerksen, S.E., Motl, R.W., & McAuley. (in press). Environmental correlates of physical activity in multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (in press). Exercise and self-esteem in menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial involving walking and yoga. American Journal of Health Promotion.

Keylock, K, Lowder, T., Leifheit, ., Cook, M., Mariani, R., Ross, K., Kim, K., Chapman-Novakofski, K., McAuley, E., & Woods, J. (in press). Higher antibody, but not cell-mediated, responses to vaccination in high physically fit elderly. Journal of Applied Physiology.

Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L.,Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Kramer, A.F. (in press). Correlates of functional fitness in older adults. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

Marquez, D. X., Bustamante, E. E., McAuley, E., & Roberts, D. (In press). Active or sedentary? Objectively measured physical activity of Latinos and implications for intervention. Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

McAuley, E., Morris, K.S., Doerksen, S.E.., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., White, S.M.., Wójcicki, T.R., Rosengren, K. (in press). Physical activity change effects on functional limitations in older women: Mediating roles of functional performance and self-efficacy. Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Snook, E. (in press). Physical activity, social support, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Possible roles of self-efficacy and functional limitations. Rehabilitation Psychology.

Motl, R.W., Snook, E., McAuley, E., Scott, J., & Gliotonni, R. (in press).Are physical activity and symptoms correlates of functional limitations and disability in multiple sclerosis? Rehabilitation Psychology.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Snook, E.M., & Scott, J.A. (in press). Validity of physical activity measures in ambulatory individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation.

Motl, R.W., Snook, E.M., McAuley, E, Scott, J.A, Hinkle, M.L. (in press). Demographic correlates of physical activity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation.

Morris, K.M., McAuley, E., & Motl, R.W. (in press). Self-efficacy and environmental correlates of physical activity among older women and women with multiple sclerosis. Health Education Research.

Rogers, LQ; Courneya, KS; Verhulst, S; Markwell, SJ; McAuley, E. (in press) Factors associated with exercise counseling and program preferences among breast cancer survivors. Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

Rogers L.Q., McAuley E., Courneya K.S., Humphries M.C. & Gutin B. (in press) Racial differences in physical activity associations among primary care patients. Ethnicity & Disease.

Rogers L.Q., McAuley E., Courneya K.S., & Verhulst, S. (in press). Sources of exercise self-efficacy among breast cancer survivors: A population-based study. American Journal of Health Behavior.

Themanson, J.R., McAuley, E., Buck, S.M., Doerksen, E.E., Morris, K.S., Pontifex, M., & Hillman, C.H. (in press). Self-efficacy effects on neuroelectric and behavioral indices of action monitoring in older adults. Neurobiology of Aging.

Morris, K.S., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W. (2008). Neighborhood satisfaction, functional limitations, and self-efficacy influences on physical activity in older women. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5:13.

Thorpe M.P., Mojtahedi M.C., Chapman-Novakofski K.M., McAuley E., & Evans E.M.(in press). A positive association of dietary protein with lumbar spine bone mineral density is suppressed by a negative association of protein sulfur. Journal of Nutrition.

Doerksen, S.E., Motl, R.W., & McAuley. (2007). Environmental correlates of physical activity in multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4, 49.

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (207). Lack of perceived sleep improvement following 4-month structured exercise programs. Menopause – The Journal of the American Menopause Socieyty,14, 535-40.

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (2007). Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33, 132-142.

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (2007). Exercise and self-esteem in menopausal women: A randomized controlled trial involving walking and yoga. American Journal of Health Promotion, 22, 83-92.

Erickson, KI, Colcombe, SJ, Elavsky, S, McAuley, E, Korol, DL, Scalf, PE, Kramer, AF. (2007). Interactive effects of fitness and hormone treatment on brain health in postmenopausal women.  Neurobiology of Aging, 28,179-185.

Hu, L., Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Konopack, J.F. (2007). Influence of Self-Efficacy on the Functional Relationship Between Ratings of Perceived Exertion and Exercise Intensity. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 27(5), 303-309. Download

Hu, L., Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Konopack, J.F. (2007). Effects of self-efficacy on physical activity enjoyment in college-aged women. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 14,  92-96.

McAuley, E., Morris, K.S., Doerksen, S.E.., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., White, S.M.., Wójcicki, T.R., Rosengren, K. (2007). Physical activity change effects on functional limitations in older women: Mediating roles of functional performance and self-efficacy. Journal of the American Geriatric Society, 55, 1967-1973.

McAuley, E. & Morris, K.S. (2007). Advances in physical activity and mental health: Quality of life. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 1, 389-396.

McAuley, E., Motl, R.W, Morris, K.S., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., & Konopack, J.F. (2007). Enhancing physical activity adherence and well-being in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis, 13, 652-659.

McAuley, E., Morris, K.S., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., Konopack, J.F., & Elavsky, E. (2007). Long-term follow-up of physical activity behavior in older adults. Health Psychology, 26, 375-380.

Motl, R.W., Zhu, W., Park, Y., McAuley, E., Scott, J.E., Snook, E.M. (2007). Reliability of scores from physical activity monitors in adults with Multiple Sclerosis. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 24, 245-253.

Rogers L.Q., McAuley E., Courneya K.S., Humphries M.C. & Gutin B. (2007). Racial differences in physical activity associations among primary care patients. Ethnicity & Disease, 17, 629-635.

Rosengren, K.S., Rajendran, K., Contakos, J., Chuang, L., Peterson, M., Doyle, R., & McAuley. E. (2007). Changing control strategies during standard assessment using computerized dynamic posturography with older women. Gait & Posture, 25, 215-221.

Umstattd, M.R., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., & Rosengren, K.S. (2007). Pessimism and physical functioning in older women: Influence of self-efficacy. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30, 107-114.

Vieira, V.J., Valentine, R.J., McAuley,E., Evans, E.,& Woods, J.A. (2007). Independent relationship between heart rate recovery and CRP in older adults. Journal of the American Geriatric Society, 55, 747-751.

Hu, L., Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Konopack, J.F. (2007). Effects of self-efficacy on physical activity enjoyment in college-aged women. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 14, 92-96. Download

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (2007). Lack of perceived sleep improvement following 4-month structured exercise programs. Menopause - The journal of the American Menopause Society, 14 (3), 535-540.Download

Erickson, K.I., Colcombe, S.L., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Korol, D.L., Scalf P.E., & Kramer, A.F. (2007). Interactive effects of fitness and hormone treatment on brain health in postmenopausal women. Neurobiology of Aging, 28(2), 179-185. Download

Marquez, D.X & McAuley, E. (2007). Social cognitive correlates of leisure time physical activity among Latinos. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29 (3), 281-289.Download

McAuley, E., Morris, K.S., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., Konopack, J.F., & Elavsky, E. (2007). Long-term follow-Up of physical activity behavior in older adults. Health Psychology, 28 (3), 375-380. Download

Rosengren, K.S., Rajendran, K., Contakos, J., Chuang, L., Peterson, M., Doyle, R., & McAuley. E. (2007). Changing control strategies during standard assessment using computerized dynamic posturography with older women. Gait & Posture. 25(2), 215-221. Download

Evans, E.M., Ross, K.M., Heinrichs, K.L., McAuley, E. & Rosengren, K.S. (2006). Ultrasound of the calcaneus and bone mineral density differs in older Black and White women but is not impacted by current physical activity. Osteoporosis International, 30, 837-843.

Mojtahedi MC, Plawecki KL, Chapman-Novakofski, KM, McAuley E, Evans EM. (2006).Older black women differ in calcium intake source compared to age and socioeconomic matched white women. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 106, 1102-1107.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., E. Snook, & R. Giatonni. (2006). Symptoms, self-efficacy, and physical activity among individuals with multiple sclerosis. Research in Nursing and Health, 29, 599-606.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., E. Snook, & Scott, J.A. (2006) Validity of physical activity measures in ambulatory individuals with multiple sclerosis. Disability Rehabilitation, 28, 151-156.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Birnbaum, A.S., Lyttle, L.A. (2006). Naturally occurring changes in time spent watching television are inversely related to frequency of physical activity during early adolescence. Journal of Adolescence, 29, 19-32.

Themanson, J.R., Hillman, C.H., McAuley, E., Buck, S.M., Doerksen, S.E., Morris,K.S., & Pontifex, M.B. (In press). Self-Efficacy Effects on Neuroelectric and Behavioral Indices of Action Monitoring in Older Adults. Neurobiology of Aging.Download.

Colcombe, S.J., Erickson, K.I., Scalf, P.E., Kim, J.S., Wadhwa, R., McAuley, E., Elavsky, E., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L., Kramer, A.F. (2006).Aerobic exercise increases brain volume in aging humans. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 61A, 1166-1170.Download

Marquez, D.X & McAuley, E. (2006). Gender and acculturation influences on physical activity in Latino adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 31, 138-144. Download

Marquez, D.X., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Jerome, G.J., & Kramer, A.F. (2006). Validation of Geriatric Depression Scale-5 scores among sedentary older adults. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 66, 667-675. Download

McAuley, E., Konopack, J.F., Morris, K.S., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., Doerksen, S.E., & Rosengren, K. (2006). Physical activity and functional limitations in older women: Influence of self-efficacy. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. 61(5), 270-277. Download

McAuley, E., Konopack, J.F., Motl, R.W., Morris, K.S., Doerksen, S.E., & Rosengren, K.S. (2006). Physical activity and quality of life in older adults: Influence of health status and self-efficacy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31, 99-103. Download

Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L, & McAuley, E. (2006). Does self-efficacy influence leg muscle pain during cycling exercise? The Journal of Pain, 7, 301-307. Download

Motl, R.W., Snook, E.M., McAuley, E, Scott, J.A, Douglas, M.L. (2006). Correlates of physical activity among individuals with multiple sclerosis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 32(2), 154-161. Download

Motl, R.W., Snook, E.M., Hinkle, M.L., & McAuley, E. (2006). Effect of acute leg cycling on the soleus H-reflex and Modified Ashworth Scale scores in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Neuroscience Letters. 406(3), 289-292. Download

Elavsky, S. & McAuley E. (2005). Physical activity, symptoms, esteem, and life satisfaction during menopause. Maturitas: European Journal of Menopause,52, 374-385. Download

Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Motl, R. W., Konopack, J. F., Marquez, D. X., Jerome, G. J., & Diener, E. (2005). Physical activity enhances long-term quality of life in older adults: Esteem and affective influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 30, 138-145. Download

Erickson, K.I., Colcombe, S.J., Raz, N., Korol, D.L., Scalf, P., Webb, A., Cohen, N.J., McAuley, E., & Kramer, A.F. (2005). Selective sparing of brain tissue in postmenopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy. Neurobiology of Aging, 26, 1205-1213. Download

Hu. L., McAuley, E., & Elavsky, E. (2005). Does the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale assess self-efficacy or self-esteem? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 27, 152-170. Download

Kramer, A.F. Colcombe, S.J., McAuley, E., Scalf, P., & Erickson, K. (2005). Fitness, aging and neurocognitive function. Neurobiology of Aging, 26, Supp1, 124-127. Download

McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., & Marquez, D.X. (2005). Physical activity, self-efficacy and self-esteem: Longitudinal relationships in older adults. Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B, P268-P275. Download

McAuley, E., Konopack, J., Motl, R., Rosengren, K., & Morris, K. (2005). Measuring disability and function in older women: Psychometric properties of the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 60A, 901-909. Download

McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X. (2005). Physical activity related well-being in older adults: Social cognitive influences. Psychology and Aging, 20, 295-302. Download

Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., & Marquez, D.X. (2005). Depressive symptoms among older adults: Long-term reduction after a physical activity intervention. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 28, , 385-394. Download

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K John, McAuley, E., Chaumeton, N. Eckstrom, E.,& Wilson, N. L. (2005). Tai Chi and fall reductions in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 60A, M187-M194.

Li, F., Fisher, J., Harmer, P, & McAuley, E. (2005). Falls efficacy as a mediator of fear of falling in an exercise intervention for older adults. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B, P34-P40.

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., & Snook, E.M. (2005). Multiple sclerosis and physical activity: A meta-analysis. Multiple Sclerosis, 11, 459-463. Download

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Snook, E.M., & Scott, J.A. (2005). Accuracy of two electronic pedometers for measuring steps taken under controlled conditions among ambulatory individuals with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis, 11, 343-345. Download

Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., & DiStefano, C. (2005). Is social desirability associated with self-reported physical activity? Preventive Medicine, 40, 735-739. Download

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