Publications

Publications - Behavioral Science Lab

Dr. Barkley's research training is in pediatric exercise physiology and behavioral medicine. His current research focuses on factors that affect a child's motivation to participate in physical activity. This includes examining the effects of variety, peer influence and adiposity on the decision to participate in physical or sedentary activities. He also has an interest in biostatistics and research design.

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1. Frank, M., A. Flynn, G. Farnell and J.E. Barkley (2018) The differences in physical activity levels in preschool children during Free Play recess and Structured Play recess. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness 16(1): 37-42
2. Kobak, M.S., A. Lepp, M.J. Rebold, H. Faulkner, S. Martin, and J.E. Barkley (2018) The presence of an internet-connected mobile tablet computer reduces physical activity and increases sedentary behavior in children. Pediatric Exercise Science 30(1): 150-156.
3. Carnes A.J., E. Glickman, and J.E. Barkley (2017) Sex Differences in the Effect of peer influence on submaximal running in recreational runners. Journal of Sport Behavior, 40(4): 347-361.
4. Barkley, J.E., A. Lepp, and E. Glickman (2017) “Pokémon Go!” may promote walking, discourage sedentary behavior in college students. Games for Health Journal 6(3): 165-170.
5. Sanders, G.J, J. Juvancic-Heltzel, M.L. Williamson, J.N. Roemmich, D.M. Feda, and J.E. Barkley (2016) The effect of increasing autonomy through choice on young children’s physical activity behavior.  Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 13: 428-432.
6. Barkley, J.E., and A. Lepp (2016) Cellular telephone use during free-living walking significantly reduces average walking speed.  BMC Research Notes 9:195.
7. Carnes, A., J.L. Petersen, and J.E. Barkley (2016) The Effect of Peer Influence on Exercise Behavior and Enjoyment in Recreational Runners.  Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30(2): 497-503.
8. Rebold, M.J., A. Lepp, M.S. Kobak, J. McDaniel, and J.E. Barkley (2016) The Effect of Parental Involvement on Children’s Physical Activity. Journal of Pediatrics 170: 206-210.
9. Barkley, J.E., and A. Lepp (2016) Mobile phone use among college students is a sedentary leisure behavior which may interfere with exercise. Computers and Human Behavior. 56: 29-33. (Impact factor: 2.7)
10. Barkley, J.E., A. Lepp, and S. Salehi-Esfahani (2016) College students’ mobile telephone use is positively associated with sedentary behavior. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.  10(6): 437-441.