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McDonough, M.H., Patterson, M.C., Zimmer, C., Hewson, J., Jones, S., Won, S., McDonough, R., Agha, A., & Matsune, A. (in press). Social tie benefits framework for older adult group physical activity. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2024.2376404

Paglione, V., Morrison, L., McDonough, M.H., Downie, A., & Kenny, S.J. (in press). Bringing dance to older adults: Program experts’ perspectives on the role of community dance classes to support the aging population. Canadian Journal on Aging. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980824000084 

Paglione, V., Kenny, S.J., Bridel, W., McDonough, M.H., & Araujo, M., (in press). “I guess you just have to deal with it”: Pre-professional ballet dancers’ experiences of pain, injury, and social support. Research in Dance Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2023.2276957

Montiel, C., Bedrossian, N., Kramer, A., Myre, A., Piché, A., McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., Petrella, A., Gauvin, L., Doré, I. (in press). Barriers and facilitators of supportive care access and use in men with cancer: A qualitative study. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01467-1 

P.R.E. Crocker, C.M. Sabiston, & M.H. McDonough (Eds.). (2025). Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 5^th Edition. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

Mack, D.E., Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., Wilson, P.M., & Paskevich, D. (2025). Motivation and behavioural change. In P.R.E. Crocker, C.M. Sabiston, & M.H. McDonough (Eds.), Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 5^th Edition, pp. 44-65. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

Holt, N.L., & McDonough, M.H. (Eds.). (2024). Positive youth development through sport, 3^rd ed. Routledge.

Holt, N.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2024). Introduction: The growth of positive youth development through sport. In N. L. Holt & M. H. McDonough (Eds.), Positive youth development through sport, 3^rd ed, pp. 1-8. Routledge.

Youngblood, J., McDonough, M.H., Condliffe, E., Legg, D., & Emery, C.A. (2024). “We’re a lot closer, we talk more”: Family experiences and relationships following child’s participation in an adapted physical activity camp. Disability & Rehabilitation, 46(12), 2567-2576. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2226407 

Ester, M., McDonough, M. H., Bansal, M., Dreger, J., Daun, J. T., McNeely, M. L., Luu, T., Culos-Reed, S. N. (2024). Perspectives on ease of use and value of a self-monitoring application to support physical activity maintenance among individuals living with and beyond cancer. Current Oncology, 31(3), 1572-1587. https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31030120 

Montiel, C., Bedrossian, N., Kramer, A., Myre, A., Piché, A., McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., Petrella, A., Gauvin, L., Doré, I. (2024). “In my mind, it was just temporary”: A qualitative study of the impact of cancer on men and their strategies to cope. American Journal of Men’s Health, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883231215153 

Youngblood, J., McDonough, M.H., Condliffe, E., Legg, D., & Emery, C.A. (2024). “We’re stronger as a family”: Family experiences and relationships in an adapted physical activity camp. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 71, 102570. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102570 

Ester, M., Wagoner, C.W., Dreger, J., Chen, G., McDonough, M.H., McNeely, M., & Culos-Reed, S.N. (2023). Effectiveness of a self-monitoring app to support physical activity maintenance among rural Canadians with cancer after an exercise oncology program: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial. JMIR Cancer, 9, e53602. http://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.47187 

Morrison, L., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., Toohey, A., Din, C., & Kenny, S.J. (2023). Social supports and barriers for older adults not participating in group physical activity. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 45(5), 279-292. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2022-0156 

Beselt, L.J., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., & Din, C. (2023). Social support and social barriers for participating in group physical activity among older adults living alone. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health, 15(6), 819-834. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2023.2230216

Duchek, D., McDonough, M.H., Bridel, W., McNeely, M., Culos-Reed, S.N. (2023). Understanding in-person and online exercise oncology program delivery: Participant perspectives. Current Oncology. 30, 7366-7383. http://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30080534 

Eisele, M., Pohl, A.J., McDonough, M.H., McNeely, M.S., Ester, M., Daun, J., Twomey, R., Culos-Reed, N. (2023). The online delivery of exercise oncology classes supported with health coaching: A parallel pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 9, 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01316-z

Beselt, L.J., McDonough, M.H., Walsh, C.A., & Kenny, S.J. (2023). Experiences with social support among older adult women participating in gay square dancing. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 67, 102443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102443

Paglione, V., Kenny, S.J., McDonough, M.H., Din, C., & White, K. (in press). Movement, music, and connection: Older adults’ experiences of community dance. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging. www.doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2191097

Murray, R.M., Smith-Turchyn, J., Vani, M.F., McDonough, M.H., Fong, A.J., Santa Mina, D., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K.P., Trinh, L., Jones, J.M., Bender, J.L., Culos-Reed, S.N., Tomasone, J.R., Sabiston, C.M. (2023). Matched and moving: Using ecological momentary assessment to explore daily social support and exercise among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31, 258.

Morrison, L., McDonough, M.H., Zimmer, C., Din, C., Hewson, J., Toohey, A., Crocker, P.R.E., & Bennett, E.V. (2023). Instructor social support in the group physical activity context: Older participants’ perspectives. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31(5), 765-775. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-0140

Paglione, V., Magrath, J., McDonough, M.H., Din, C., Kenny, S.J. (in press). “Promoting wellness, having fun, and creating community”: A dance instructor’s pedagogical practices and perspectives on the influence of community dance classes for older adults. Research in Dance Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2022.2159359

Magrath, J., Din, C., Paglione, V., Kenny, S.J., McDonough, M.H. (in press). Instructor strategies to support older adults' physical literacy in community dance classes. Research in Dance Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2022.2115994

Craig, B.-P., McDonough, M.H., Culos-Reed, S.N., & Bridel, W. (2023). Social support behaviours and barriers in group online exercise classes for adults living with cancer: A qualitative study. Current Oncology, 30(4), 3735-3754. https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30040284  

Wong, J.B., McCallum, K.S., Frelich, L., Bridel, W., McDonough, M.H., McCormack, G.R., Fox, K., Brunton, L., Yardley, L., Emery, C.A., Hagel, B. (2023). The feasibility and impact of a painted designs intervention on school children’s physical activity. Leisure/Losir, 47(2), 181-207. https://doi.org/10.1080/14927713.2022.2085156

Patterson, M., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., Culos-Reed, S.N., & Bennet, E. (2022). Social support and body image in group exercise programs for women. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 44(5), 335–343. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2021-0237

Morrison, L., McDonough, M.H., Won, S., Matsune, A., Hewson, J. (2022). Older adults’ physical and social activities during COVID-19: Changes in participation and perspectives on program delivery. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2094658

Wong, J.B., McCallum, K.S., Frelich, L., Bridel, W., McDonough, M.H., McCormack, G.R., Fox, K., Brunton, L., Yardley, L., Emery, C.A., Hagel, B. (2022). The feasibility and impact of a painted designs intervention on school children’s physical activity. Leisure/Losir. https://doi.org/10.1080/14927713.2022.2085156

Zimmer, C., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., Toohey, A., Din, C., Crocker, P.R.E., & Bennett, E.V. (2023). Social support among older adults in group physical activity programs. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35(4), 658-679. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2022.2055223

Wong, J.B., McDonough, M.H., Bridel, W., Culos-Reed, S.N. (2022). The role of peers and the recreational environment in adolescent emotional safety. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2022.2048058.

Majed, E., Ruiz, Y., Amireault, S., Reed, J.B., Syder, F.J., McDonough, M.H., & Blankenship, B. (2022). Examining positive youth development interventions with a physical activity component to address bullying among pre- and early adolescents: A critical review of the literature. Journal of Early Adolescence, 42(3), 389-413. https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211036748

Zimmer, C., & McDonough, M.H. (2022). Social support and physical activity in older adults: Identifying predictors using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 30(1), 136-147. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2020-0393

Brunet, J., Price, J., Wurz, A., McDonough, M.H., Nantel, J. (2021). Boxing with Parkinson’s disease: Findings from a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1891465

Befus, K., McDonough, M.H., Räisänen, A.M., Owoeye, O.B.A., Pasanen, K., Emery, C.A. (2022). Player adherence to SHRed Injuries Basketball neuromuscular training warm-up program: Can exercise fidelity be objectively measured? Translational Sports Medicine, 4(6), 817-825. https://doi.org/10.1002/tsm2.285

Smith-Turchyn, J., McCowan, M.E., O’Loughlin, E., Fong, A.J., McDonough, M.H., Santa Mina, D., Arbour, K., Trinh, L., Jones, J., Bender, J., Culos-Reed, N., Tomasone, J., Vani, M., Sabiston, C.M. (2021). Connecting breast cancer survivors for exercise: Protocol for a two-arm randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine, & Rehabilitation, 13(1), 128. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-021-00341-w

Zimmer, C., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., Toohey, A., Din, C., Crocker, P.R.E., & Bennett, E.V. (2021). Experiences with social participation in group physical activity programs for older adults. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 43(4), 335-344. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0335

Ester, M., McNeely, M., McDonough, M.H., & Culos-Reed, S.N. (2021). A survey of technology literacy and use in cancer survivors from the Alberta Cancer Exercise program. Digital Health, 7. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076211033426  

Ester, M., Eisele, M., Wurz, A., McDonough, M. H., McNeely, M., & Culos-Reed, S. N. (2021). Current evidence and directions for future research in eHealth physical activity interventions for adults affected by cancer: Systematic review. JMIR Cancer, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.2196/28852  

McDonough, M.H., Beselt, L.J., Kronlund, L.J., Albinati, N.K., Daun, J.T., Trudeau, M.S., Wong, J.B., Culos-Reed, S.N., Bridel., W. (2021). Social support and physical activity for cancer survivors: A qualitative review and meta-study. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 15(5), 713-728. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-020-00963-y

Tamminen, K.A., Bundon, A., Smith, B., McDonough, M.H., Poucher, Z., & Atkinson, M. (2021). Considerations for making informed choices about engaging in open qualitative research. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health, 13(5), 864-886. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2021.1901138

Ester, M., McNeely, M., McDonough, M.H., Dreger, J., & Culos-Reed, S.N. (2021). Protocol: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a mobile application to support physical activity maintenance after an exercise oncology program. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 107, 106474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106474

Krüger, R.L., Clark, C.M., Dyck, A.M., Anderson, T.J., Clement, F., Hanly, P.J., Hanson, H.M., Hill, M.D., Hogan, D.B., Holroyd-Leduc, J., Longman, S., McDonough., M.H., Pike, G.B., Rawling, J.M., Tolulope, S., Poulin, M.J. (2021). The Brain in Motion II study: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an aerobic exercise intervention for older adults at increased risk of dementia. Trials, 22, 394. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05336-z

Shepherd, H.A., Evans, T., Gupta, S., McDonough, M.H., Doyle-Baker, P., Belton, K.L., Karmali, S., Pawer, S., Hadly, G., Pike, I., Adams, S.A., Babul, S., Emery, C.A., Yeates, K.O., Kopala Sibley, D.C., Schneider, K.J., Cowie, S., Fuselli, P., Black, A.M. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on high school student-athlete experiences with physical activity, mental health, and social connection. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7), 3515. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073515

Beselt, L.J., Patterson, M.C., McDonough, M.H., Hewson, J., MacKay, S. (2021). A meta-study of qualitative research on social support related to physical activity among older adults. Kinesiology Review, 10(1), 51-65. doi: https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2020-0005.

Mack, D.E., Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., Wilson, P.M., & Paskevich, D. (2021). Motivation and behavioural change. In P.R.E. Crocker, C.M. Sabiston, & M.H. McDonough (Eds.), Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 4^th Edition. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

P.R.E. Crocker, C.M. Sabiston, & M.H. McDonough (Eds.). (2021). Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 4^th Edition. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

McDonough, M.H., & Culos-Reed, N. (2020). Physical activity and recovery from breast cancer. In Tenenbaum, G., & Eklund, R.C. (Eds.), Handbook of Sport Psychology Volume 2, 4^th Edition. (pp. 891-910). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Riciputi, S., McDonough, M.H., Snyder, F., McDavid, M.L. (2020). Staff support predicts engagement in a physical activity-based positive youth development program for youth from low-income families. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9, 45-57. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000169

Kokts-Porietis, R., Stone, C.R., Friedenreich, C.M., Froese, A., McDonough, M.H., & McNeil, J. (2020). Reply to a letter to the editor referencing “Breast cancer survivors’ perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology.” Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, 1543. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05282-2

McDavid, M.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2020). Observed staff engagement predicts positive relationships and well-being in a physical activity-based program for low-income youth. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 49, 101705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101705

McDavid, M.L., McDonough, M.H., Wong, J.B., Harper, W.A., Snyder, F.J., Ruiz, Y., Blankenship, B.B. (2019). Associations between a summer physical activity-based positive youth development program and academic outcomes. Journal of Adolescence, 77, 147-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2019.10.012

McDonough, M.H., Beselt, L.J., Daun, J.T., Shank, J., Culos-Reed, S.N., Kronlund, L.J., Bridel., W. (2019). The role of social support in physical activity for cancer survivors: A systematic review. Psycho-Oncology, 28, 1945-1958. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5171

Lohmann, J., McDonough, M., Breithecker, J., Rogler, C., Brandl-Bredenbeck, H.-P.  & Gieß-Stüber, P. (2019). Associations among instructor behaviors, psychological need satisfaction, motivation, and participation in group exercise classes. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 50, 197-219. https://doi.org/10.7352/IJSP.2019.50.197

Kokts-Porietis, R., Stone, C.R., Friedenreich, C.M., Froese, A., McDonough, M.H., & McNeil, J. (2019). Breast cancer survivors’ perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology. Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer, 27, 2885-2892. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4581-7

McDavid, M.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2019). Staff perspectives on building social relationships with participants in a physical activity-based youth development program. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 11, 478-493. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2018.1454977

McDonough, M.H., Patterson, M.C., Ullrich-French, S., Sabiston, C.M. (2019). The difference is more than floating: Factors affecting breast cancer survivors’ decisions to join and maintain participation in dragon boat teams and support groups. Disability & Rehabilitation, 41, 1788-1796. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2018.1449259

Culos-Reed, S.N., Dew, M., Shank, J., Langelier, D., McDonough, M.H. (2019). Qualitative examination of a community-based physical activity and yoga program for men living with prostate cancer: Survivor perspectives. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 8, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1177/2164956119837487

Starnes, H.A., McDonough M.H., Wilson, J.S., Mroczek, D.K., Laden, F., Troped, P.J. (2019). Factorial invariance of the abbreviated neighborhood environment walkability scale among senior women in the Nurses’ Health Study cohort. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 23, 135-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2018.1554577

Riciputi, S., Boyer, P., McDonough, M.H., & Snyder, F. (2019). Formative evaluation of a pilot afterschool physical activity-based positive youth development program. Health Promotion Practice, 20, 269-281. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839918759956

Franks, M.M., Richards, E.A., McDonough, M.H., Christ, S.L., & Marshall, M.E. (2018). Walking for our health: Couple-focused physical activity interventions to promote physical activity in older adults. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 56, 280-288. https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2018.1522266

Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., James, P., Klenosky, D.B., Laden, F., Mattson, M., & Troped, P.J. (2018). Neighborhood walkability and physical activity among older women: Tests of mediation by perceptions and moderation by depressive symptoms. Preventive Medicine, 116, 60-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.08.008

McDonough, M.H., Ullrich-French, S., & McDavid, M.L. (2018). Helping kids connect: Participant and staff perspectives on facilitating social relationships in physical activity-based positive youth development programs for youth from low-income families. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 7, 13-29. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000109

Richards, E.A., Franks, M.M., McDonough, M.H., & Porter, K. (2018). “Let’s move:” A systematic review of couple-focused interventions to promote physical activity. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 56, 51-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2017.1415160

Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., Stapleton, S., Altincekic, C., Troped, P.J. (2017). A systematic review of agreement between perceived and objective neighborhood environment measures and associations with physical activity outcomes. Environment and Behavior, 49, 904-932. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916516670982

Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., Klenosky, D., Mattson, M., & Troped, P.J. (2017). The observed and perceived neighborhood environment and physical activity among urban-dwelling adults: The moderating role of depressive symptoms. Social Science & Medicine, 190, 57-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.07.026

Richards, E.A., McDonough, M.H., Fu, R. (2017). Longitudinal examination of social and environmental influences on motivational processes in physical activity. Applied Nursing Research, 37, 36-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2017.07.007

McDavid, M.L., McDonough, M.H., Blankenship, B.T., & LeBreton, J. M. (2017). A test of basic psychological needs theory in a physical activity-based program for underserved youth. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 39, 29-42. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2016-0038

Sheehy, T. L., McDonough, M.H., & Zauber, S.E. (2017). Social comparisons, social support, and self-perceptions in a group exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 29, 285-303. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2016.1266711

Fong, A.J., Scarapicchia, T.M.F., McDonough, M.H., Wrosch, C., & Sabiston, C.M. (2017). Changes in social support predict emotional well-being in breast cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 26, 664-671. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4064

Troped, P.J., Tamura, K., McDonough, M.H., Starnes, H.A., James, P., Ben-Joseph, E., Cromley, E., Puett, R., Melly, S., & Laden, F. (2017). Direct and indirect associations between the built environment and leisure and utilitarian walking in older women. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 51, 282-291. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-016-9852-2

Mack, D.E., Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., Wilson, P.M., & Paskevich, D. (2016). Motivation and behavioural change. In P.R.E. Crocker (Ed.), Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 3^rd Edition (pp. 52-82). Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

Riciputi, S., McDonough, M.H., & Ullrich-French, S. (2016). Participant perceptions of character concepts in a physical activity-based positive youth development program. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 38(5), 481-492. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2016-0061

Orstad, S.L., McDonough, M.H., Klenosky, D., Mattson, M., & Troped, P.J. (2016). Correlates of trail use for recreation and transportation on five Massachusetts trails. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 13, 845-853. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2015-0457

McDonough, M.H., Jose, P.E., & Stuart, J. (2016). Bi-directional effects of peer relationships and adolescent substance use: A longitudinal study. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 45, 1652-1663. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-015-0355-4

Castonguay, A.L., Crocker, P.R.E., Hadd, V., McDonough, M.H., & Sabiston, C.M. (2015).  Linking physical self-worth to posttraumatic growth in a sample of physically active breast cancer survivors. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 20, 53-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/jabr.12042

Smith, A.L., Troped, P.J., McDonough, M.H., DeFreese, J.D. (2015). Youth perceptions of how neighborhood physical environment and peers affect physical activity: A focus group study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 12:80. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-015-0246-9

Reynolds, A.J., & McDonough, M.H. (2015). Moderated and mediated effects of coach autonomy support, coach involvement, and psychological need satisfaction on motivation in youth soccer. Sport Psychologist, 29, 51-61. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2014-0023

McDavid, M.L., McDonough, M.H., Smith, A.L. (2015). An empirical evaluation of two theoretically-based hypotheses on the directional association between self-worth and hope. Journal of Adolescence, 41, 25-30. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2015.02.007  

Dorsch, T.E., Smith, A.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2015). Early socialization of parents through organized youth sport. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4, 3-18. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000021

Dorsch, T.E., Smith, A.L., Wilson, S.R., & McDonough, M.H. (2015). Parent goals and verbal sideline behavior in organized youth sport. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4, 19-35. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000025  

Starnes, H.A., McDonough, M.H., Tamura, K., James, P., Laden, F., & Troped, P.J. (2014). Factorial validity of an abbreviated neighborhood environment walkability scale for seniors in the nurses’ health study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11:126. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-014-0126-8

Weisenbach, B.B., & McDonough, M.H. (2014). Breast cancer survivors’ decisions to join a dragon boating team. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36, 564-573. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2014-0037

McDavid, M.L., Cox, A.E., & McDonough, M.H. (2014). Need fulfillment and motivation in physical education predict trajectories of change in leisure-time physical activity in early adolescence. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15, 471-480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.04.006

McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., & Wrosch, C. (2014). Predicting changes in posttraumatic growth and subjective well-being among breast cancer survivors: The role of social support and stress. Psycho-Oncology, 23, 114-120. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3380

Richards, E.A., McDonough, M.H., Edwards, N.E., Lyle, R.M., & Troped, P.J. (2013). Development and psychometric testing of the dogs and walking survey (DAWGS). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84, 492-502. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2013.839935

Richards, E.A., McDonough, M.H., Edwards, N.E., Lyle, R.M., & Troped, P.J. (2013). Psychosocial and environmental factors associated with dog walking. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 51, 198-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2013.802546

McDonough, M.H., Ullrich-French, S., Anderson-Butcher, D., Amorose, A.J., & Riley, A. (2013). Social responsibility among low-income youth in physical activity-based positive youth development programs: Scale development and associations with social relationships. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 25, 431-447. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2012.751563

McDonough, M.H., Hadd, V., Crocker, P.R.E., Tamminen, K.A., & Holt, N.L. (2013). Stress and coping among adolescents across a competitive swim season. Sport Psychologist, 27, 143-155. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.27.2.143

Ullrich-French, S., & McDonough, M. H. (2013). Correlates of long-term participation in a physical activity-based positive youth development program for low-income youth: Sustained involvement and psychosocial outcomes. Journal of Adolescence, 36, 279-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2012.11.006

Ullrich-French, S., McDonough, M.H., & Smith, A.L. (2012). Social connection and psychological outcomes in a physical activity based youth development setting. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83, 431-441. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2012.10599878

Poliseo, J., & McDonough, M.H. (2012). Coping effectiveness in competitive sport: Linking goodness of fit and coping outcomes. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 1, 106-119. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026382

Mack, D.E., Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., Wilson, P.M., & Paskevich, D. (2011). Motivation and behavioural change. In P.R.E. Crocker (Ed.), Sport and exercise psychology: A Canadian perspective, 2^nd Edition (pp. 79-110). Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., & Ullrich-French, S. (2011). The development of social relationships, social support, and posttraumatic growth in a dragon boating team for breast cancer survivors. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 33, 627-648. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.33.5.627

Niefer, C.B., McDonough, M.H., & Kowalski, K.C. (2010). Coping with social physique anxiety among adolescent female athletes. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 41, 369-386.

Sabiston, C.M., Rusticus, S., Brunet, J., McDonough, M.H., Hadd, V., Hubley, A., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2010). Invariance test of the multidimensional body self-relations questionnaire: Do women with breast cancer interpret this measure differently? Quality of Life Research, 19, 1171-1180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-010-9680-y

Hadd, V., Sabiston, C., McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2010). Sources of stress for physically active breast cancer survivors: Examining associations with treatment characteristics and self-esteem. Journal of Women’s Health, 19, 1345-1353. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2009.1440

Brunet, J., McDonough, M. H., Hadd, V., Crocker, P. R. E., & Sabiston, C. M. (2010). The posttraumatic growth inventory: An examination of the factor structure and invariance among breast cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 19, 830-838. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1640

McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., Sedgwick, W.A., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2010). Changes in intrinsic motivation and physical activity among overweight women in a 12-week dragon boat exercise intervention study. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 19, 33-46. https://doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.19.1.33

Dorsch, T.E., Smith, A.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2009). Parents’ perceptions of child-to-parent socialization in organized youth sport. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 31, 444-468. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.31.4.444

Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., Sedgwick, W.A., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2009). Muscle gains and emotional strains: Conflicting experiences of change among overweight women participating in an exercise intervention program. Qualitative Health Research, 19, 466-480. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732309332782

McDonough, M.H., Sabiston, C.M., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2008). An interpretative phenomenological examination of psychosocial changes among breast cancer survivors in their first season of dragon boating. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 20, 425-440. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200802241857

Smith, A.L., & McDonough, M.H. (2008). Peers. In A.L. Smith & S.J.H. Biddle (Eds.), Youth physical activity and sedentary behavior: Challenges and solutions (pp. 295-320). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2007). Testing self-determined motivation as a mediator of the relationship between psychological needs and affective and behavioral outcomes. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, 645-663. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.29.5.645

Paskevich, D.M., Dorsch, K.D., McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2007). Motivation in sport. In P.R.E. Crocker (Ed.), Introduction to sport psychology: A Canadian perspective (pp. 72-101). Toronto, ON: Pearson Education Canada.

Sabiston, C.M., McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2007). Psycho-social experiences of breast cancer survivors involved in a dragon boat program: Exploring links to positive psychological growth. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, 419-438.

Crocker, P.R.E., Sabiston, C.M., Kowalski, K.C, McDonough, M.H., & Kowalski, N. (2006). Longitudinal assessment of the relationship between physical self-concept and health related behaviour and emotion in adolescent girls. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 18, 185-200. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200600830257

McDonough, M.H., & Crocker, P.R.E. (2005). Sport participation motivation in young adolescent girls: The role of friendship quality and self-concept. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76, 456-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2005.10599319

Farrell, R.J., Crocker, P.R.E., McDonough, M.H., & Sedgwick, W.A. (2004). The driving force: Motivation in Special Olympians. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 21, 153-166.

Crocker, P.R.E., Hoar, S.D., McDonough, M.H., Kowalski, K.C., & Niefer, C.B. (2004). Emotional experience in youth sport. In M.R. Weiss (Ed.), Developmental sport and exercise psychology: A lifespan perspective (pp. 197-221). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.

Crocker, P.R.E., Kowalski, K.C., Hoar, S.D. & McDonough, M.H. (2004). Emotion in sport across adulthood. In M.R. Weiss (Ed.), Developmental sport and exercise psychology: A lifespan perspective (pp. 333-355). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.

Crocker, P., Sabiston, C., Forrestor, S., Kowalski, N., Kowalski, K., & McDonough, M. (2003). Predicting change in physical activity, dietary restraint, and physique anxiety in adolescent girls: Examining covariance in physical self-perceptions. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 94, 332-337. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03403555