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The Lochbaum Lab

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The Lochbaum Lab is an active sport psychology research lab led by Dr. Marc Lochbaum. Undergraduate researchers contribute to the lab’s work. Explore the publications and research activities below, or contact Dr. Lochbaum about research and collaboration.

Dr. Lochbaum’s Curriculum Vitae

TrUE-Supported Publications

(undergraduate co-authors bolded)

Lochbaum, M.; Sisneros, C. Situational and Dispositional Achievement Goals and Measures of Sport Performance: A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis. Sports 2024, 12, 299. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12110299

Lochbaum, M.; Lisinskiene, A.; Sisneros, C.; Cooper, S.; Paulauskas, R.; Majauskiene, D. The Importance of Sports Participation on Lithuanian Adolescents' Social and Emotional Health. Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 2024, 103, 68-79. https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2024-0013

Lochbaum, M.; Sisneros, C. A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis of the Motivational Climate and Hedonic Well-Being Constructs: The Importance of the Athlete Level. Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14, 976-1001. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14040064

Lochbaum, M.; Sisneros, C.; Cooper, S.; Terry, P.C. Pre-Event Self-Efficacy and Sports Performance: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Sports 2023, 11, 222. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11110222

Prosoli, R.; Jelić, M.; Barić, R.; Sisneros, C.; Lochbaum, M. Croatian Combat Athletes’ Attribution Patterns for Their Successes and Failures. Youth 2023, 3, 381-391. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth3010025

Lochbaum M, Cooper S, Limp S. The Athletic Identity Measurement Scale: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis from 1993 to 2021. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2022; 12(9):1391-1414. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12090097

Terry, P.C.; Parsons-Smith, R.L.; Skurvydas, A.; Lisinskienė, A.; Majauskienė, D.; Valančienė, D.; Cooper, S.; Lochbaum, M. Physical Activity and Healthy Habits Influence Mood Profile Clusters in a Lithuanian Population. Sustainability 2022, 14, 10006. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141610006

Lochbaum, M., Sherburn, M., Sisneros, C., Cooper, S., Lane, A. M., & Terry, P. C. (2022). Revisiting the self-confidence and sport performance relationship: A systematic review with meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(11), 6381. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19116381

Terry, P.C.; Skurvydas, A.; Lisinskiene, A.; Majauskiene, D.; Valanciene, D.; Cooper, S.; Lochbaum, M. (2022). Validation of a Lithuanian-Language Version of the Brunel Mood Scale: The BRUMS-LTU. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 4867. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084867

Cooper S, Lochbaum M. (2022). A Systematic Review of the Sport Psychology Mixed Martial Arts Literature: Replication and Extension. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 12(2):77-90. doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe12020007

Lochbaum M, Stoner E, Hefner T, Cooper S, Lane AM, Terry PC (2022) Sport psychology and performance meta-analyses: A systematic review of the literature. PLoS ONE 17(2): e0263408. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263408

Prosoli, R., Banai, B., Barić, R., Lochbaum, M., & Cooper, S., & Jelić, M. (2021). Causal attributions for success and failure among athletes: Validation of the Croatian version of the revised Causal Dimension Scale (CDS-II). Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports, 25(4):244-252. doi.org/10.15561/26649837.2021.0406

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Featured Publication (2024)

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Featured Publication (2022)

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Lochbaum Lab Alumni Publications

Lochbaum, M.; Sisneros, C. A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis of the Motivational Climate and Hedonic Well-Being Constructs: The Importance of the Athlete Level. Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14, 976-1001. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14040064

Lochbaum, M., Sisneros, C., & Kazak, Z. (2023). The 3 × 2 Achievement Goals in the Education, Sport, and Occupation Literatures: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 13(7), 1130–1157. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13070085

Project Background

The project developed during the COVID-19 pandemic and used archival data, meta-analyses, cross-sectional research, and questionnaire development to support undergraduate research experiences.

The project referred to the university strategic plan in effect at the time: “Texas Tech University's Strategic Plan, A Foundation for the Next Century | A Pathway to 2025, focuses on three primary, comprehensive areas of focus as the university nears completion of its first century of service. This plan will provide a framework for the university moving forward and support our efforts to solidify Texas Tech's position as a premier public research university.”

  • Educate and empower a diverse student body
  • Enable innovative research and creative activities
  • Transform lives and communities through strategic outreach and engaged scholarship
  • The SPARK undergraduate research program was designed to align with these priorities.

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