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Faculty

Deborah H. John

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Office phone number: (603) 535-3113
e-mail: dhjohn@plymouth.edu

Administrative contact: Jamie Stalnaker
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2293

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Profile
Dr. Deborah John joined the PSU faculty in Fall 2004. She earned her Ph.D. from Oregon State University in Exercise and Sport Science, concentrating in Sport and Exercise Psychology, with an integrated minor in Women Studies and Health Behaviors.

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Degrees and Education

• Ph.D., Oregon State University, Exercise and Sport Science
• M.S., University of West Florida, Exercise and Sport Science
• B.S., University of New Orleans, Health and Physical Education

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Research Interests
Her research interests have included investigations into the psychological influence of women's physical activity behaviors, an exploration of the lived experiences of midlife women, specifically the interactions of women's physical self-conceptions, perceptions of personal control, and exercise involvement during the menopause transitional period, as well as a multi-method/multi-stage project to gain greater understanding of the concept of objectified body consciousness, viewing one's body as something separate from one's self, in the physical domain. Since joining the PSU faculty, Dr. John and student researchers have been involved in projects investigating the relationships among physical activity behaviors, functional and health fitness, and various psychological factors with undergraduate students and middle-to-older adults. Dr. John also has a developing research interest in active living rural communities.

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Publications

• Cardinal, B.J., Levy, S.S., & John, D.H. (2002). Counseling patients for physical activity. American Journal of Medicine & Sports, 4, 364-371.
• John, D. & Ebbeck V. (In revision). Objectified body consciousness: generality and gender-differentiated associations with self-concept and physical activity behavior. Sex Roles (Submitted June, 2006; revision requested October, 2006).
• John, D. (In review). Raising body consciousness: Evaluating the effectiveness of a curriculum. Gender and Education. (Submitted June, 2006)

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Associations, Boards and Committees

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
• Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP)
• North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
• Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)

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Academic Distinctions

• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• The Honor Society of Phi Epsilon Kappa