Dr Masato Kawabata
Honorary Associate Professor
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Book Chapter
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Cliff (2016). What is flow?: reconsideration of the state of optimal functioning beyond flow theory. Routledge international handbook of sport psychology. (pp. 369-377) edited by Robert J. Schinke, Kerry R. McGannon and Brett Smith. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.4324/9781315777054
Journal Articles
Kawabata, Masato, Gan, Su Ren and Shen-Hsing, Annabel Chen (2024). Effects of Square Stepping Exercise on cognitive, physical, psychological, and group functioning in sedentary older adults: A center-based hybrid trial. BMC Geriatrics, 24 (1) 374. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-04904-7
Tan, Zhi Sen, Sim, Rachelle Yahn Yee, Kawabata, Masato, Low, Dorrain Yanwen, Wang, Yulan and Burns, Stephen F. (2024). Timing of caffeine ingestion does not improve three-point shooting accuracy in college basketball players. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 34 (3), 154-163. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0217
Gan, Su Ren, Low, Kimmy, Okura, Tomohiro and Kawabata, Masato (2022). Short-Term Effects of Square Stepping Exercise on Cognitive and Social Functions in Sedentary Older Adults: A Home-Based Online Trial. ACPES Journal of Physical Education, Sport, and Health (AJPESH), 2 (2), 70-77. doi: 10.15294/ajpesh.v2i2.62184
Lye, Chiew Min and Kawabata, Masato (2022). Perception of boredom in physical education lessons: what factors are associated with students’ boredom experiences?. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 41 (4), 710-719. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2021-0090
Komar, John, Chow, Jia Yi, Kawabata, Masato and Choo, Corliss Zhi Yi (2022). Information and communication technology as an enabler for implementing nonlinear pedagogy in physical education: effects on students’ exploration and motivation. Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2 (1), 44-49. doi: 10.1016/j.ajsep.2022.02.001
Kawabata, Masato, Burns, Stephen Francis, Choo, Hui-Cheng and Lee, Kerry (2022). Weekday breakfast habits and mood at the start of the school morning. Nutrition and Health, 30 (1), 2601060221105413-156. doi: 10.1177/02601060221105413
Kawabata, Masato and Chatzisarantis, Nikos L. D. (2022). Does time fly when you engage more? Effort intensity moderates the relationship between affect and time perception. Current Psychology, 42 (24), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s12144-022-03191-y
Li, Jia-Qi, Kwong, Wai-Hang, Chan, Yuk-Lam and Kawabata, Masato (2022). Comparison of in vivo intradiscal pressure between sitting and standing in human lumbar spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Life, 12 (3) 457, 457. doi: 10.3390/life12030457
Teo, Cheryl Jia Hui, Burns, Stephen Francis and Kawabata, Masato (2022). Developing nutrition knowledge and attitude measures for athletes with the knowledge–attitude–behavior model. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 94 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1942771
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2022). Progressing the construct of enjoyment: conceptualizing enjoyment as a proactive process. Discover Psychology, 2 (1) 2. doi: 10.1007/s44202-021-00015-1
Tan, Zhi Sen, Sim, Alexiaa, Kawabata, Masato and Burns, Stephen F. (2022). A systematic review of the effects of caffeine on basketball performance outcomes. Biology, 11 (1) 17, 444. doi: 10.3390/biology11010017
Jamaluddin, Nur Syahida Binte and Kawabata, Masato (2021). Physical activity levels in physical education lessons at Singapore primary school. ACPES Journal of Physical Education, Sport, and Health (AJPESH), 1 (2), 118-123. doi: 10.15294/ajpesh.v1i2.52585
Kawabata, Masato and Imanaka, Kuniyasu (2021). Exploring the dimensions of movement-specific reinvestment from personal characteristics perspectives. Frontiers in Psychology, 12 716945, 716945. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.716945
Ashley, Bernadette Bree and Kawabata, Masato (2021). Students’ perceptions of fitness testing in physical education across primary, secondary, and pre-university school levels: a motivational profiles perspective. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 28 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2021.1953458
Kawabata, Masato, Gan, Su Ren, Goh, Gint, Omar, Siti Aisha Binte, Oh, Ivan T. F., Wee, Wan Qi and Okura, Tomohiro (2021). Acute effects of Square Stepping Exercise on cognitive and social functions in sedentary young adults: a home-based online trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 13 (1) 82, 82. doi: 10.1186/s13102-021-00309-w
Kawabata, Masato, Lee, Kerry, Choo, Hui Cheng and Burns, Stephen F. (2021). Breakfast and exercise improve academic and cognitive performance in adolescents. Nutrients, 13 (4) 1278, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/nu13041278
Kawabata, Masato, Pavey, Toby G. and Coulter, Tristan J. (2021). Evolving the validity of a mental toughness measure: Refined versions of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire-48. Stress and Health, 37 (2), 378-391. doi: 10.1002/smi.3004
Rodrigues, F., Macedo, R., Mallett, C. J., Kawabata, M. and Monteiro, D. (2020). Examining the Coach Motivation Questionnaire in Fitness Professionals (CMQ-FP): factor structure, invariance, and predictive analysis. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 93 (2), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1846674
Kawabata, Masato and Chua, Khai Leng (2020). A multiple mediation analysis of the association between asynchronous use of music and running performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (2), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1809153
Kong, Pui W., Chua, Yao H., Kawabata, Masato, Burns, Stephen F. and Cai, Congcong (2018). Effect of Post-Exercise Massage on Passive Muscle Stiffness Measured Using Myotonometry - A Double-Blind Study. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 17 (4), 599-606.
Kawabata, Masato (2018). Facilitating flow experience in physical education settings. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 38, 28-38. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.05.006
Kawabata, Masato, Chua, Khai Leng and Chatzisarantis, Nikos L. D. (2018). A school-based intervention program in promoting leisure-time physical activity: trial protocol. BMC Public Health, 18 (433) 433, 433. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5320-1
Chia, Shannon Jingyi, Chow, Jia Yi, Kawabata, Masato, Dicks, Matt and Lee, Marcus (2017). An exploratory analysis of variations in quiet eye duration within and between levels of expertise. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 15 (3), 221-235. doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2015.1114503
Kawabata, M., Yamazaki, F., Guo, D. W. and Chatzisarantis, N. L.D. (2016). Advancement of the Subjective Vitality Scale: examination of alternative measurement models for Japanese and Singaporeans. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 27 (12), 1793-1800. doi: 10.1111/sms.12760
Kawabata, Masato and Evans, Rachel (2016). How to Classify Who Experienced Flow from Who Did Not Based on the Flow State Scale-2 Scores: A Pilot Study of Latent Class Factor Analysis. The Sport Psychologist, 30 (3), 267-275. doi: 10.1123/tsp.2014-0053
Chatzisarantis, Nikos L.D., Bing, Qi, Xin, Cui, Kawabata, Masato, Koch, Severine, Rooney, Rosanna and Hagger, Martin S. (2016). Comparing effectiveness of additive, interactive and quadratic models in detecting combined effects of achievement goals on academic attainment. Learning and Individual Differences, 50, 203-209. doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2016.08.015
Li, Chunxiao, Kawabata, Masato and Zhang, Liancheng (2016). Validity and reliability of the Sport Motivation Scale-II for Chinese athletes. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16 (1), 51-64. doi: 10.1080/1612197x.2016.1153130
Evans, Rachel, Kawabata, Masato and Thomas, Shirley (2015). Prediction of fruit and vegetable intake: The importance of contextualizing motivation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 20 (3), 534-548. doi: 10.1111/bjhp.12123
Chatzisarantis, Nikos L.D., Kamarova, Sviatlana, Kawabata, Massato, Wang, John and Hagger, Martin S. (2015). Developing and evaluating utility of school-based intervention programs in promoting leisure-time physical activity: An application of the theory of planned behavior. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 46 (2), 95-116. doi: 10.7352/IJSP2015.46.095
Koh, Koon Teck, Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2014). The coaching behavior scale for sport: factor structure examination for Singaporean youth athletes. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 9 (6), 1311-1324. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.9.6.1311
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2013). Examining discriminant validity issues of the sport motivation Scale-6. Journal of Sport Sciences, 31 (2), 173-180. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.723132
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2012). Interpreting the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 scores: A pilot study of latent class factor analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30 (11), 1183-1188. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2012.695083
Chatzisarantis, Nikos L. D., Hagger, Martin S., Kamarova, Sviatlana and Kawabata, Masato (2012). When effects of the universal psychological need for autonomy on health behaviour extend to a large proportion of individuals: A field experiment : Need for autonomy and physical activity. British Journal of Health Psychology, 17 (4), 785-797. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8287.2012.02073.x
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2011). Flow experience in physical activity: examination of the internal structure of flow from a process-related perspective. Motivation and Emotion, 35 (4), 393-402. doi: 10.1007/s11031-011-9221-1
Kawabata, M., Mallett, C. J. and Jackson, S. A. (2008). The Flow State Scale-2 and Dispositional Flow Scale-2: Examination of factorial validity and reliability for Japanese adults. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9 (4), 465-485. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.05.005
Mallett, C., Kawabata, M., Newcombe, P., Otero-Forero, A. and Jackson, S. (2007). Sport motivation scale-6 (SMS-6): A revised six-factor sport motivation scale. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8 (5), 600-614. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2006.12.005
Mallett, C., Kawabata, M. and Newcombe, P. (2007). Progressing measurement in sport motivation with the SMS-6: A response to Pelletier, Vallerand, and Sarrazin. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8 (5), 622-631. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.05.001
Conference Papers
Aris, Mohamed, Mallett, Clifford J. and Kawabata, Masato (2010). Examination of Singapore PE Teacher-Coaches’ perceived motivational profile and motivational climate: A case study using self-determination theory [Abstract]. Youth in Physical Education and Sport, Singapore, 25-28 May, 2010. Nanyang, Singapore: National Institute of Education.
Kawabata, Masato, Aris, Mohamed and Mallett, Clifford J. (2010). Examination of the Sport Motivation Scale-6 with Singaporean secondary students. 4th International Self Determination Theory Conference, Ghent, Belgium, 13-16 May 2010. Belgium: Universiteit Gent.
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2008). Optimal experience in physical activity: Examination of flow as an attentional process for Japanese adults [Abstract]. 4th European Conference on Positive Psychology, University of Rijeka, Croatia, 1-4 July, 2008. Croatia: University of Rijeka.
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2008). Examination of the relationship between self-determination and flow theories for further understanding of optimal human functioning. 4th European Conference on Positive Psychology, Rijeka, Croatia, 1-4 July 2008. Croatia: University of Rijeka.
Kawabata, Masato and Mallett, Clifford J. (2008). Facilitating flow experience in physical activity: Evidence-based practice [Abstract; CD-ROM]. AIESEP2008 World Congress: North meets South; East meets West, Sapporo, Japan, 21-24 January 2008. St Lucia: The University of Queensland.
Kawabata, Masato, Jackson, Susan A. and Mallett, Cliff J. (2005). Development and preliminary validation of the Japanese versions of the Flow State Scale-2 and Dispositional Flow Scale-2. ISSP 11th World Congress of Sport Psychology: Promoting Health and Performance for Life, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 15-19 August 2005. Sydney, NSW, Australia: International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP).
Thesis
Kawabata, Masato (2008). Optimal experience in physical activity : examining the multidimensionality of flow across cultures. PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/132290