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Diane L. Gill publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Diane L. Gill sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 189 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Diane L. Gill D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Diane L. Gill sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Diane L. Gill is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the United States. Their body of research spans primarily within the fields of psychology and medicine, with a particular focus on sport psychology and related subfields.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Psychology
  • Medicine

Within these broader disciplines, Diane L. Gill has concentrated on the following subfields:

  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Their research predominantly addresses topics such as:

  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Sports injuries and prevention

Diane L. Gill has published extensively, with several papers contributing to the understanding of psychological factors affecting athletic performance and well-being. Some recent papers include:

  • "Seeking Positive Strengths in Buffering Athletes' Life Stress-Burnout Relationship: The Moderating Roles of Athletic Mental Energy," 2020, published in Frontiers in Psychology
  • "Effects of mental toughness on athletic performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis," 2023, published in International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • "Effects of visualized PETTLEP imagery on the basketball 3-point shot: A comparison of internal and external perspectives," 2020, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  • "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Outdoor Education Programs on Adolescents' Self-Efficacy," 2021, published in Perceptual and Motor Skills
  • "Effect of brief mindfulness and relaxation inductions on anxiety, affect and brain activation in athletes," 2023, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise

The scientist frequently collaborates with coauthors including:

  • Frank Jing-Horng Lu
  • Erin J. Reifsteck
  • Yi-Hsiang Chiu
  • Ya-Wen Hsu
  • Bin-Bin Fang

Diane L. Gill's work is also published regularly in several academic venues, highlighting their engagement with journals focused on sports and psychological sciences. Common publication venues include:

  • Kinesiology Review
  • International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  • Perceptual and Motor Skills
  • PeerJ

Best Publications

  • Participation motivation in youth sports.

    Diane L. Gill;John B. Gross;Sharon Huddleston

  • Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise.

    Diane L. Gill;Lavon Williams

  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Diane L. Gill

  • Development of the Sport Orientation Questionnaire

    Diane L. Gill;Thomas E. Deeter

  • Psychological dynamics of sport.

    Diane L. Gill

  • The relationships among competitive orientation, sport-confidence, self- efficacy, anxiety and performance.

    Jeffrey J. Martin;Diane L. Gill

  • Physical Activity and Quality of life.

    Diane L Gill;Cara C Hammond;Erin J Reifsteck;Christine M Jehu

  • Reliability and Validity of the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale in a Competitive Sport Setting

    Edward McAuley;Diane Gill

  • The role of perceived competence in the motivation of physical activity.

    Diane L. Gill

  • An Examination of Personal/Situational Variables, Stress Appraisal, and Burnout in Collegiate Teacher-Coaches

    Betty C. Kelley;Diane L. Gill

  • Gender differences in competitive orientation and sport participation.

    Diane L. Gill

  • Tai Chi Chuan, health-related quality of life and self-esteem: A randomized trial with breast cancer survivors

    Karen M. Mustian;Jeffrey A. Katula;Diane L. Gill;Joseph A. Roscoe

  • Competitive orientations and motives of adult sport and exercise participants.

    Diane L. Gill;Lavon Williams;Deborah A. Dowd;Christina M. Beaudoin

  • Competitiveness among females and males in physical activity classes.

    Diane L. Gill

  • Gender and sport behavior.

    Diane L. Gill

  • Interaction of athletes' resilience and coaches' social support on the stress-burnout relationship: A conjunctive moderation perspective

    Frank J.H. Lu;Wei Ping Lee;Yu Kai Chang;Chien Chih Chou

  • The relationship of competitiveness and achievement orientation to participation in sport and nonsport activities.

    Diane L. Gill;David A. Dzewaltowski;Thomas E. Deeter

  • Psychosocial Factors Related to Eating Disorders among High School and College Female Cheerleaders

    Justine J. Reel;Diane L. Gill

  • Competitive orientations among intercollegiate athletes: Is winning the only thing?

    Diane L. Gill

  • A Cross-Cultural Extension of Goal Perspective Theory to Korean Youth Sport

    Byoung Jun Kim;Diane L. Gill

Frequent Co-Authors

Jeffrey J. Martin
Jeffrey J. Martin Wayne State University
Yu Kai Chang
Yu Kai Chang National Taiwan Normal University
David A. Dzewaltowski
David A. Dzewaltowski University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jennifer L. Etnier
Jennifer L. Etnier University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Maria Kavussanu
Maria Kavussanu University of Birmingham
Jane E. Myers
Jane E. Myers University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Alan L. Smith
Alan L. Smith Michigan State University
Maureen R. Weiss
Maureen R. Weiss University of Minnesota
Edward McAuley
Edward McAuley University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kent M. Eskridge
Kent M. Eskridge University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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