2026 Robert C. Eklund: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	56	4162	3841	2325	2097	147	14656

Research.com Recognitions

2004 - IEEE Fellow For leadership in the development and manufacturing of sub-micron CMOS technologies.

Overview

Robert C. Eklund is affiliated with Florida State University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Psychology, with a significant emphasis on Social Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Applied Psychology. Their work also intersects with Gender Studies and Information Systems.

The scientist's research interests cover several topics related to sports and psychology, including:

Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Behavioral Health and Interventions
Sport Psychology and Performance
Flow Experience in Various Fields
Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
Sports, Gender, and Society

Eklund has contributed to various journals and publication venues, including:

International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
The Sport Psychologist
Studia Psychologica
Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology

Some of their recent papers include:

"Fear of failure in sport, exercise, and physical activity: a scoping review" (2021), published in International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
"Flow and outdoor adventure recreation: Using flow measures to re-examine motives for participation" (2023), published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise
"Efficacy Beliefs Are Related to Task Cohesion: Communication Is a Mediator" (2020), published in The Sport Psychologist
"Short Versions of Turkish Flow Scales: Reliability and Validity Study" (2020), published in Studia Psychologica
"A thematic analysis of social identity and injury in CrossFit®" (2021), published in Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology

Eklund frequently collaborates with other researchers in their field. Notable co-authors include Calum A. Arthur, Sarah Stephen, Christine M. Habeeb, Pete Coffee, and Simon Taylor.

In 2004, Eklund received the IEEE Fellow award for leadership in the development and manufacturing of sub-micron CMOS technologies.

Best Publications

Assessing Flow in Physical Activity: The Flow State Scale–2 and Dispositional Flow Scale–2

Susan Amanda Jackson;Robert C. Eklund

1222
Citations
Long and short measures of flow: the construct validity of the FSS-2, DFS-2, and new brief counterparts.

Susan A. Jackson;Andrew J. Martin;Robert C. Eklund

633
Citations
Handbook of sport psychology, 3rd ed.

Gershon Tenenbaum;Robert C. Eklund

566
Citations
The Flow Scales Manual

S.A. Jackson;R. Eklund;Greg Leatherman

528
Citations
Children's physical activity and physical self-perceptions

Peter R.E. Crocker;Robert C. Eklund;Kent C. Kowalski

501
Citations
Social Physique Anxiety, Reasons for Exercise, and Attitudes Toward Exercise Settings

Sally Crawford;Robert C. Eklund

453
Citations
Handbook of Sport Psychology

Gershon Tenenbaum;Robert C Eklund

431
Citations
Handbook of Sport Psychology: Tenenbaum/Handbook

Gershon Tenenbaum;Robert C. Eklund

402
Citations
Coping Strategies Used by U.S. Olympic Wrestlers

Daniel Gould;Robert C. Eklund;Susan A. Jackson

382
Citations
A Longitudinal Investigation of Competitive Athletes' Return to Sport Following Serious Injury

Leslie Podlog;Robert C. Eklund

382
Citations
1988 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Excellence: I. Mental Preparation, Precompetitive Cognition, and Affect

Daniel Gould;Robert C. Eklund;Susan A. Jackson

323
Citations
Motivation and burnout among top amateur rugby players.

Scott L. Cresswell;Robert C. Eklund

292
Citations
Active Women, Social Physique Anxiety, and Exercise

Robert C. Eklund;Sally Crawford

286
Citations
The Nature of Player Burnout in Rugby: Key Characteristics and Attributions

Scott L. Cresswell;Robert C. Eklund

272
Citations
The psychosocial aspects of a return to sport following serious injury: A review of the literature from a self-determination perspective

Leslie Podlog;Robert C. Eklund

272
Citations
Athlete Burnout: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study

Scott L. Cresswell;Robert C. Eklund

260
Citations
Changes in athlete burnout and motivation over a 12-week league tournament.

Scott L Cresswell;Robert C Eklund

257
Citations
Expected and Unexpected Stressors in Major International Competition: Appraisal, Coping, and Performance

Jeremy R. Dugdale;Robert C. Eklund;Sandy Gordon

251
Citations
Stress and Burnout among Collegiate Tennis Coaches

Betty C. Kelley;Robert C. Eklund;Michelle Ritter-Taylor

245
Citations
Conceptual Considerations for Social Support Research in Sport and Exercise Settings: The Case of Sport Injury

Theresa Bianco;Robert C. Eklund

242
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Gershon Tenenbaum Reichman University

Leslie Podlog University of Montreal

Daniel Gould Michigan State University

J. Robert Grove University of Western Australia

Jeffrey J. Martin Wayne State University

Philip M. Wilson Brock University

Andrew J. Martin University of New South Wales

Alexandre J. S. Morin Concordia University

James A. Dimmock University of Western Australia

Peter R.E. Crocker University of British Columbia

External Links

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