Nikos Ntoumanis
@nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
Professor of Motivation Science; Danish Centre for Motivation & Behaviour Science (DRIVEN) at IOB, SDU; #BehaviouralScience https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/driven. Publications:
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At DRIVEN we are passionate about behavioural science. Take a look at our website to find out more about us, our research, and consultancy services:
www.sdu.dk/en/forskning...
If you want to join us, we will be advertising for new post-docs and research assistants in the summer.
www.sdu.dk/en/forskning...
If you want to join us, we will be advertising for new post-docs and research assistants in the summer.
A couple of very interesting readings in the latest issue of Behaviour Research Methods on
1. Latent class analysis: gaps between guidelines and research practice; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
2. Missing data in microrandomized trials; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
1. Latent class analysis: gaps between guidelines and research practice; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
2. Missing data in microrandomized trials; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
January 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A couple of very interesting readings in the latest issue of Behaviour Research Methods on
1. Latent class analysis: gaps between guidelines and research practice; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
2. Missing data in microrandomized trials; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
1. Latent class analysis: gaps between guidelines and research practice; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
2. Missing data in microrandomized trials; doi.org/10.3758/s134...
Open data mandates losing support among researchers, despite increased awareness of them, suggests a study of 4,700 researchers across 151 countries, www.timeshighereducation.com/news/open-da...
Open data mandates losing support among researchers
Early enthusiasm for compulsory datasets has given way to ‘more qualified views’ on compliance, finds long-running survey
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Open data mandates losing support among researchers, despite increased awareness of them, suggests a study of 4,700 researchers across 151 countries, www.timeshighereducation.com/news/open-da...
What types of team goal conflict exist, and does goal conflict can sometimes improve performance? These questions are discussed in this meta-analysis; psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
APA PsycNet
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January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
What types of team goal conflict exist, and does goal conflict can sometimes improve performance? These questions are discussed in this meta-analysis; psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
A meta-analytic investigation of the antecedents and outcomes of teachers' autonomy satisfaction; doi.org/10.1111/aphw...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
A meta-analytic investigation of the antecedents and outcomes of teachers' autonomy satisfaction; doi.org/10.1111/aphw...
This is a very interesting new review; doi.org/10.1111/obr....
Health Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity Exposed to Physical Activity Interventions: An Umbrella Review Covering Over 1200 Trials
Childhood and adolescent obesity poses health risks. Standardizing outcome measurements in physical activity interventions enhances evidence comparability. This study summarizes health outcomes repor...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:29 AM
This is a very interesting new review; doi.org/10.1111/obr....
Rethinking the intention–behaviour gap through a conceptual and methodological lens; This review aims to critically evaluate dominant models of the gap and proposes a dynamic, multidimensional reconceptualization of intention–behaviour processes. bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
January 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Rethinking the intention–behaviour gap through a conceptual and methodological lens; This review aims to critically evaluate dominant models of the gap and proposes a dynamic, multidimensional reconceptualization of intention–behaviour processes. bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
This paper challenges the revised World Health Organisation guideline that ‘every move counts toward better health' and advocates for greater use of time series data from accelerometers to describe daily patterns of PA bout duration; doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Every move counts: but some more than others - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Background Physical activity (PA) plays an essential role in reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases and improving health and well-being. However, current PA guidelines do not adequately reflec...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
This paper challenges the revised World Health Organisation guideline that ‘every move counts toward better health' and advocates for greater use of time series data from accelerometers to describe daily patterns of PA bout duration; doi.org/10.1186/s129...
This umbrella review aimed to explore current research on food systems initiatives and their relationship with human health and sustainability outcomes, doi.org/10.1111/obr....
Initiatives for Advancing Planetary Health Through Sustainable Food Systems: An Umbrella Review
Introduction Interventions in the food system to improve sustainability are emerging research areas reflecting complex relations between consumption, production, and environmental impact. This umbre...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This umbrella review aimed to explore current research on food systems initiatives and their relationship with human health and sustainability outcomes, doi.org/10.1111/obr....
I am delighted to share the news of our new grant
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I am delighted to share the news of our new grant
Τhis review illustrates how social psychology can help create bridges between research and climate actions,
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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The Bridge Between Research and Action: Social Psychology's Role in Advancing Climate Solutions
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December 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Τhis review illustrates how social psychology can help create bridges between research and climate actions,
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Application of Psychological Theories to Predict and Change Sedentary Behavior Among Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature ;
Application of Psychological Theories to Predict and Change Sedentary Behavior Among Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature - International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Background Sedentary behavior (SB) is a critical health indicator independent and interactive with physical inactivity. While the application of psychological theories to understand and intervene in…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Application of Psychological Theories to Predict and Change Sedentary Behavior Among Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature ;
Missing data in microrandomized trials: Challenges and opportunities; link.springer.com/article/10.3...
Missing data in microrandomized trials: Challenges and opportunities - Behavior Research Methods
The vision of leveraging digital technologies to deliver real-time psychological interventions in everyday settings is realized via just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI) – an intervention design...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Missing data in microrandomized trials: Challenges and opportunities; link.springer.com/article/10.3...
Reposted by Nikos Ntoumanis
This seems bad on like 15 different fronts
new paper by Sean Westwood:
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This seems bad on like 15 different fronts
NEW PAPER in Nature Human Behaviour
I am thrilled to share our new meta-analysis on when and how people adjust their goals—and what follows. We also propose a conceptual model regarding the organisation of antecedent and outcome variables of goal adjustment processes
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I am thrilled to share our new meta-analysis on when and how people adjust their goals—and what follows. We also propose a conceptual model regarding the organisation of antecedent and outcome variables of goal adjustment processes
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW PAPER in Nature Human Behaviour
I am thrilled to share our new meta-analysis on when and how people adjust their goals—and what follows. We also propose a conceptual model regarding the organisation of antecedent and outcome variables of goal adjustment processes
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I am thrilled to share our new meta-analysis on when and how people adjust their goals—and what follows. We also propose a conceptual model regarding the organisation of antecedent and outcome variables of goal adjustment processes
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Nikos Ntoumanis
The event is scheduled to take place in Aarhus in January 2026. Please, follow the link below for more info and registration 👇
👍 @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
👉 event.au.dk/events/measu...
#doping #antidoping
👍 @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
👉 event.au.dk/events/measu...
#doping #antidoping
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The event is scheduled to take place in Aarhus in January 2026. Please, follow the link below for more info and registration 👇
👍 @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
👉 event.au.dk/events/measu...
#doping #antidoping
👍 @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
👉 event.au.dk/events/measu...
#doping #antidoping
NEW paper: Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW paper: Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
NEW paper: This is one of the first applications of the Behaviour Change Technique Ontology to inform the development of a fidelity checklist.
bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW paper: This is one of the first applications of the Behaviour Change Technique Ontology to inform the development of a fidelity checklist.
bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
If you are interested in intensive longitudinal studies, this special issue covers a range of topics; sample size planning and predicting attrition, optimal sampling designs, insights from participants’ experiences, assessment of data quality, psychometrics, etc. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you are interested in intensive longitudinal studies, this special issue covers a range of topics; sample size planning and predicting attrition, optimal sampling designs, insights from participants’ experiences, assessment of data quality, psychometrics, etc. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
Reposted by Nikos Ntoumanis
Through his 2021 PCC Research Grant, Prof. Nikos Ntoumanis conducted a review and meta-analysis of 200+ studies of psychosocial predictors and correlates of doping intention, use, and inadvertent doping in sport and exercise. 🚫💊 🧪
The results were published last year: bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsp...
The results were published last year: bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsp...
October 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Through his 2021 PCC Research Grant, Prof. Nikos Ntoumanis conducted a review and meta-analysis of 200+ studies of psychosocial predictors and correlates of doping intention, use, and inadvertent doping in sport and exercise. 🚫💊 🧪
The results were published last year: bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsp...
The results were published last year: bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsp...
How to design your academic website; what content to include, and ways to build and launch your site. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
How to design your academic website - Nature Human Behaviour
An academic website serves as both a public-facing window on the world wide web and an important internal laboratory resource. In this ‘How to’ piece, I outline how to build your academic website, inc...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
How to design your academic website; what content to include, and ways to build and launch your site. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
A very interesting bibliometric analysis of 25 years of self-determination theory research. I am also very pleased to see my contribution to the dissemination of this theory in this analysis.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A very interesting bibliometric analysis of 25 years of self-determination theory research. I am also very pleased to see my contribution to the dissemination of this theory in this analysis.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/
ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities - PubMed
Participating in physical activity and meeting physical activity guidelines are far more challenging for persons with disabilities than for the general population. This American College of Sports Medi...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Considerations and Recommendations for Prescribing Exercise and Designing Physical Activity Programs for People with Disabilities
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/
Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks of Harnessing Identity-Targeted Interventions in Health Contexts
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Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks of Harnessing Identity‐Targeted Interventions in Health Contexts
Persistent health disparities within the U.S. indicate that members of minoritized groups experience disproportionately worse physical and mental health outcomes than their majority counterparts. One...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks of Harnessing Identity-Targeted Interventions in Health Contexts
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Opportunity for Early Career Researchers!
Are you an early career researcher interested in pursuing an MSCA-type post-doc?
The GAIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program could be your chance. It follows the same criteria as MSCA, but all fellowships are hosted at my uni and focus on climate science.
Are you an early career researcher interested in pursuing an MSCA-type post-doc?
The GAIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program could be your chance. It follows the same criteria as MSCA, but all fellowships are hosted at my uni and focus on climate science.
October 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Opportunity for Early Career Researchers!
Are you an early career researcher interested in pursuing an MSCA-type post-doc?
The GAIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program could be your chance. It follows the same criteria as MSCA, but all fellowships are hosted at my uni and focus on climate science.
Are you an early career researcher interested in pursuing an MSCA-type post-doc?
The GAIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program could be your chance. It follows the same criteria as MSCA, but all fellowships are hosted at my uni and focus on climate science.
As many of us in academia already know and feel, flexible working patterns can be a double edge sword www.timeshighereducation.com/news/benefit...
Benefits of working in academia ‘can add to workload stress’
Flexibility of hours and drive to do meaningful research among the things workers prize most highly, but could also be driving them to quit
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
As many of us in academia already know and feel, flexible working patterns can be a double edge sword www.timeshighereducation.com/news/benefit...