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Frank Lu
PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer
2,965 Points

Contributions by role

Author 945
Preprint Author 70
Reviewer 150
Editor 1,800

Contributions by subject area

Kinesiology
Psychiatry and Psychology
Mental Health
Sports Medicine
Healthcare Services
Public Health
Geriatrics
Neuroscience
Anthropology
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Cardiology
Global Health
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Ophthalmology
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Science and Medical Education
Epidemiology
Neurology

Frank JH Lu

PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer

Summary

Frank J.H. Lu PhD. is Professor of the Graduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University. Professor Lu completed his doctoral degree in 1998 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). He is the former president of the Society for Sport and Exercise Psychology of Taiwan (SSEPT) from 2005 to 2007, and an active member in the international sport psychology bodies, such as Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP), North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC) and Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP). Frank enjoys teaching and instructing graduate students in sport and exercise psychology. His major research interest in sport psychology is student athletes’ life stress, PST interventions, and psychological well-being. As to exercise psychology he focuses on physical self and quality of life.

Kinesiology Psychiatry & Psychology Public Health

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

Chinese Culture University

Work details

Professor

Chinese Culture University
Graduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science

Websites

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PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 7
  • Preprints 1
  • Edited 12
March 24, 2023
Influence of mental energy on volleyball competition performance: a field test
Shiow-Fang Shieh, Frank J.H. Lu, Diane L. Gill, Chih-Hsuan Yu, Shu-Ping Tseng, Meisam Savardelavar
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15109 PubMed 36992946
May 11, 2022
Combinations of action observation and motor imagery on golf putting’s performance
Chi-Hsian Lin, Frank J.H. Lu, Diane L. Gill, Ken Shih-Kuei Huang, Shu-Ching Wu, Yi-Hsiang Chiu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13432 PubMed 35578670
April 14, 2022
Pre-competition mental energy and performance relationships among physically disabled table tennis players
Wen-Chuan Chuang, Frank J.H. Lu, Diane L. Gill, Bin-Bin Fang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13294 PubMed 35441058
June 6, 2019
Interaction of mindfulness disposition and instructional self-talk on motor performance: a laboratory exploration
Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Frank J.H. Lu, Diane L. Gill, Tzu-Wen Lin, Chiu-Chen Chang, Shu-Ching Wu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7034 PubMed 31205824
January 15, 2018
Prediction of life stress on athletes’ burnout: the dual role of perceived stress
Theresa Chyi, Frank Jing-Horng Lu, Erica T.W. Wang, Ya-Wen Hsu, Ko-Hsin Chang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4213 PubMed 29362691
December 19, 2017
Examining the stress-burnout relationship: the mediating role of negative thoughts
Ko-Hsin Chang, Frank J.H. Lu, Theresa Chyi, Ya-Wen Hsu, Shi-Wei Chan, Erica T.W. Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4181 PubMed 29302397
December 15, 2016
Psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS): measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes and construct validity
Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Frank Jing-Horng Lu, Ju-Han Lin, Chiao-Lin Nien, Ya-Wen Hsu, Hong-Yu Liu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2790 PubMed 27994983
October 18, 2016 - Version: 2
Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS): measurement invariance between athletes and non-athletes and construct validity
Yi-Hsiang Chiu, Frank Jing-Horng Lu, Ju-Han Lin, Chiao-Lin Nien, Ya-Wen Hsu, Hong-Yu Liu
https://doi.org/10.7287/peerj.preprints.2268v2

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September 8, 2025
The farther, the better? The effect of attentional focus distance on motor performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Le Zang, Wei Guo, Biye Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20012
July 8, 2025
The effect of yoga and aerobic exercise on children’s physical activity in rural India: a randomized controlled trial
Tarun Reddy Katapally, Jamin Patel, Sheriff Tolulope Ibrahim, Sonal Kasture, Anuradha Khadilkar, Jasmin Bhawra
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19604 PubMed 40656946
June 30, 2025
Effects of high-impact jumping versus resistance exercise on bone mineral content in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Tingting Miao, Xun Li, Wenhua Zhang, Fengying Yang, Xiaoqiang Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19616 PubMed 40611942
May 23, 2025
Effect of hypoxia conditioning on physical fitness in middle-aged and older adults—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fanji Qiu, Jinfeng Li, Liaoyan Gan
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19348 PubMed 40421371
December 21, 2023
Influence of parental involvement and parenting styles in children’s active lifestyle: a systematic review
Marta Vega-Díaz, Higinio González-García, Carmen de Labra
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16668 PubMed 38144179
December 11, 2023
Empirical study on visual attention characteristics of basketball players of different levels during free-throw shooting
Chunzhou Zhao, Sunnan Li, Xuetong Zhao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16607 PubMed 38099305
November 22, 2023
Basic psychological need satisfaction and aggressive behavior: the role of negative affect and its gender difference
Fen Dou, Qinglin Wang, Minghui Wang, Entao Zhang, Guoxiang Zhao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16372 PubMed 38025685
September 18, 2023
The mediating roles of coping styles and academic burnout in the relationship between stressors and depressive symptoms among Chinese postgraduates
Hong Shi, Hanfang Zhao, Minfu He, Zheng Ren, Shixun Wang, Li Cui, Jieyu Zhao, Wenjun Li, Yachen Wei, Wenjing Zhang, Ziqiang Chen, Hongjian Liu, Xiumin Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16064 PubMed 37744225
May 30, 2023
Relationships between locomotive and non-locomotive MVPA and ‘ikigai’ in older Japanese adults
Soma Tsujishita, Masaki Nagamatsu, Aiko Imai, Kiyoshi Sanada
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15413 PubMed 37273540
May 12, 2023
Psychological stress responses to a live performance by professional flamenco dancers
Rosa de las Heras-Fernández, Guillermo Mendoza, Manuel Jimenez
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15282 PubMed 37197580
April 11, 2022
Effects of exergaming on executive function of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Jiahui Jiang, Wei Guo, Biye Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13194 PubMed 35433124
March 4, 2022
Analyzing the relationship between self-efficacy and impulsivity in amateur soccer referees
José López-Aguilar, Rafael Burgueño, Alfonso Castillo-Rodriguez, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13058 PubMed 35265401