Shane N. Sweet, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University
Regular Researcher, CRIR-Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, CISSS de Laval
Phone: 514 398-4184 (09903)
Fax: 514 398-4186
Email: [email protected]
Education
- B.A., Honours Psychology, University of Ottawa, 2004
- Ph.D. Experimental psychology, University of Ottawa, 2011
- Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, 2011Postdoctoral fellow, CIRRIS-IRDPQ, 2012-2013
- Postdoctoral fellow, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, 2011-2013
Research Interests
Physical activity, social participation, quality of life in adults.
Research laboratory
Theories and Interventions in Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory (TIE Lab)
Recent publications
Sweet, S.N., Brawley, L.R., Hatchell, A., Gainfort, H.L. & Latimer-Cheung, A.E. (2014). Can persuasive messages encourage individuals to create action plans for physical activity? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 36(4), 413-423.
Sweet, S.N, Martin Ginis, K.A., Estabrooks, P.A. & Latimer-Cheung, A.E. (2014). Operationalizing the RE-AIM framework to evaluate the impact of multi-sector partnerships. Implementation Science, 9, 74.
Sweet, S.N., Latimer-Cheung, A.E., Bourne, C. & Martin Ginis, K.A. (2014). Assessing the research use and needs of organizations promoting healthy living for adults with disabilities. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 4(1), 86-94.
Sweet, S.N., Noreau, L., Leblond, J. & Dumont, F.S. (2014). Understanding quality of life in adults with spinal cord injury via SCI-related needs and secondary complications Topics of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 20(4), 321-328.
Sylvester, B.D., Standage, M., Ark, T.K., Sweet, S.N., Crocker, P.R., Zumbo, B.D., et al. (2014). Is variety a spice of (an active) life?: Perceived variety, exercise behavior, and the mediatingrole of autonomous motivation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 36(5),516-527.
Sylvester, B.D., Standage, M., Dowd, A.J., Martin, L.J., Sweet, S.N. & Beauchamp, M.R. (2014). Perceived variety, psychological needs satisfaction and exercise-related well-being. Psychology & Health, 29(9), 1044-1061.
Guérin, E., Fortier, M.S. & Sweet, S.N. (2013). An experience sampling study of physical activity and positive affect: Investigating the role of situational motivation and perceived intensity acrosstime. Health Psychology Research, 1(2), (e21) 100-110.
Sweet, S.N., Perrier, M-J., Podzyhun, C. & Latimer-Cheung, A.E. (2013). Identifying physical activity information needs and preferred methods of delivery of people with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35(24), 2056-2063.
Sweet, S.N., Martin Ginis, K.A., Tomasone, J.R. & the SHAPE-SCI Research Group (2013). Investigating intermediary variables in the physical activity and quality of life relationship in persons with spinal cord injury. Health Psychology, 38(2), 877-885.
Tulloch, H., Sweet, S.N., Fortier, M., Capstick, G., Kenny, G.P. & Sigal, R.J.(2013). Exercise facilitators and barriers from adoption to maintenance in the diabetes aerobic and resistance exercise trial. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 37(6), 367-374.
Research orientation
Axis 2
Research topic
Thème 1 - The person, their entourage and the community
Research Site
CRIR – Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital of the CISSS de Laval
University Affiliation
