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Overview

Cindy H.P. Sit is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong in China. Their research spans multiple disciplines focused on physical activity, health, and developmental psychology, with an emphasis on diverse populations including children and adolescents.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the fields of Medicine and Psychology. Their research includes subfields such as Psychiatry and Mental Health, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Sociology and Political Science, and Physiology.

The main research topics covered in their work include:

  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care

Notable recent papers published by Cindy H.P. Sit are:

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Brings a Sedentary Lifestyle in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study, 2020, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • The impact of exercise interventions concerning executive functions of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Physical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents, 2023, JAMA Pediatrics
  • The Effects of Exercise Interventions on Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, 2021, Sports Medicine
  • Associations between meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and health in the early years: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2021, Journal of Sports Sciences

Frequent co-authors in Cindy H.P. Sit's research include:

  • Stephen Heung-Sang Wong
  • Raymond Kim Wai Sum
  • Yajun Huang
  • Xiao Liang
  • Yijian Yang

The scientist regularly publishes in academic venues such as:

  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
  • Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Best Publications

  • Work–life balance: a longitudinal evaluation of a new measure across Australia and New Zealand workers

    Paula Brough;Carolyn Timms;Michael Patrick O'Driscoll;Thomas Kalliath

  • Role resources and work-family enrichment : the role of work engagement

    Oi-Ling Siu;Jia-fang Lu;Paula Brough;Chang-qin Lu

  • Flexible work arrangements, work engagement, turnover intentions and psychological health

    Carolyn Timms;Paula Brough;Michael Patrick O'Driscoll;Thomas Kalliath

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Brings a Sedentary Lifestyle in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study.

    Chen Zheng;Wendy Y J Huang;Sinead Sheridan;Cindy Hui Ping Sit

  • Using association rules mining to explore pattern of Chinese medicinal formulae (prescription) in treating and preventing breast cancer recurrence and metastasis

    Yanhua He;Xiao Zheng;Cindy Sit;Wings T Y Loo

  • Objectively-measured neighborhood environments and leisure-time physical activity in Chinese urban elders.

    Ester Cerin;Ka-yiu Lee;Anthony Barnett;Cindy H.P. Sit

  • The relationship of social support with well-being outcomes via work–family conflict: Moderating effects of gender, dependants and nationality

    Suzie Drummond;Michael P. O’Driscoll;Paula Brough;Thomas Kalliath

  • Physical activity levels of children in special schools.

    Cindy H.P. Sit;Alison McManus;Thomas L. McKenzie;John Lian

  • Validation of the Job Demands-Resources model in cross-national samples: Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictions of psychological strain and work engagement

    Paula Brough;Carolyn Timms;Oi-Ling Siu;Thomas Kalliath

  • Reliable and valid NEWS for Chinese seniors: measuring perceived neighborhood attributes related to walking

    Ester Cerin;Cindy H.P. Sit;Man-chin Cheung;Sai-yin Ho

  • Physical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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  • Walking for Recreation and Perceptions of the Neighborhood Environment in Older Chinese Urban Dwellers

    Ester Cerin;Cindy H.P. Sit;Anthony Barnett;Man-Chin C Cheung

  • Reducing errors benefits the field-based learning of a fundamental movement skill in children

    C. M. Capio;J. M. Poolton;C. H. P. Sit;M. Holmstrom

  • The impact of exercise interventions concerning executive functions of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Xiao Liang;Ru Li;Stephen H. S. Wong;Raymond K. W. Sum

  • The Effects of Exercise Interventions on Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Xiao Liang;Ru Li;Stephen H S Wong;Raymond K W Sum

  • Motor Skill Interventions in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Jane J. Yu;Angus F. Burnett;Cindy H. Sit

  • Motives for and barriers to physical activity participation in middle-aged Chinese women.

    Cindy H.P. Sit;John H. Kerr;Irene T.F. Wong

  • Motivational orientations in youth sport participation: Using Achievement Goal Theory and Reversal Theory

    Cindy H.P. Sit;Koenraad J. Lindner

  • Ageing in an ultra-dense metropolis: perceived neighbourhood characteristics and utilitarian walking in Hong Kong elders.

    Ester Cerin;Cindy H P Sit;Anthony Barnett;Janice M Johnston

  • Reduction of Errors during Practice Facilitates Fundamental Movement Skill Learning in Children with Intellectual Disabilities.

    Catherine Mamaid Capio;Catherine Mamaid Capio;J. M. Poolton;C. H. P. Sit;C. H. P. Sit;K. F. Eguia

  • Fundamental movement skills training to promote physical activity in children with and without disability: A pilot study

    Catherine Mamaid Capio;Cindy H. P. Sit;Kathlynne F. Eguia;Bruce Abernethy

  • Situational state balances and participation motivation in youth sport : A reversal theory perspective

    Cindy H. P. Sit;Koenraad J. Lindner

  • Fundamental movement skills and physical activity among children with and without cerebral palsy.

    Catherine M. Capio;Cindy H.P. Sit;Cindy H.P. Sit;Bruce Abernethy;Bruce Abernethy;Rich S.W. Masters

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas L. McKenzie
Thomas L. McKenzie San Diego State University
Bruce Abernethy
Bruce Abernethy University of Queensland
Thomas Kalliath
Thomas Kalliath Australian National University
Oi Ling Siu
Oi Ling Siu Lingnan University
Michael P. O'Driscoll
Michael P. O'Driscoll University of Waikato
Paula Brough
Paula Brough Griffith University
Yu Huang
Yu Huang University of California, Los Angeles
Rich S. W. Masters
Rich S. W. Masters University of Waikato
Chien Yu Pan
Chien Yu Pan National Kaohsiung Normal University
Jelle Van Cauwenberg
Jelle Van Cauwenberg Ghent University

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