Selected Recent Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Selected Recent Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Rush, C.L., Hooker, S.A., Ross, K.M., Frers, A.K., Peters, J.C., & Masters, K.S. (In press). Meaning in life is mediated by self-efficacy in the prediction of physical activity. Journal of Health Psychology.
Masters, K.S., Ross, K.M., Hooker, S.A., & Wooldridge, J.L. (2018). A psychometric approach to theory-based behavior change intervention development: Example from the Colorado Meaning-Activity Project. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 52, 463-473.
Hooker, S.A., & Masters, K.S. (2018). Daily meaning salience predicts daily physical activity in previously sedentary exercise initiates. Health Psychology, 37, 344-354.
Caldwell, A.E., Masters, K.S., Peters, J.C., Bryan, A.D., Grigsby, J. Hooker, S.A., Wyatt, H.R., & Hill, J.O. (2018). Harnessing centered identity transformation to reduce executive function burden for maintenance of health behavior change: The Maintain IT Model. Health Psychology Review, 12, 231-253. DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2018.1437551
Brown, C., S., Masters, K.S., & Huebschmann, A. (2018). Identifying motives of midlife black triathlete women using survey transformation to guide qualitative inquiry. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 33, 1-20.
Pittman Wagers, T., Stevens, C.J., Ross, K.V., Leon, K.K., & Masters, K.S. (2018). Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD): Female survivors’ experiences of stress and support. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention.
Hooker, S.A., Masters, K.S., & Park, C.L., (2018). A meaningful life is a healthy life: A conceptual model linking meaning and meaning salience to health. Review of General Psychology, 22,11-24.
Hooker, S.A., Wooldridge, J.S., Ross, K.M. & Masters, K.S. (2018). Do monetary incentives increase fitness center utilization: It depends. American Journal of Health Promotion, 32, 606-612.
Hooker, S.A., Ross, K., Masters, K.S., Park, C. Hale, A.E., Allen, L.A., & Bekelman, D.B. (2017). Denver Spirited Heart: Mixed methods pilot study of a psychospiritual intervention for heart failure patients. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 32, 226-235.
Park, C.L., Masters, K.S., Salsman, J.M., Wachholtz, A., Clements, A.D., Salmoirago-Blotcher, E., Trevino, K., & Wischenka, D. (2017). Advancing our Understanding of Religion and Spirituality in the Context of Behavioral Medicine. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 40, 39-51
Steffen, P.R., Masters, K.S. & Baldwin, S. (2017). What mediates the relationships between church attendance and aspects of well-being? Journal of Religion and Health, 56, 158- 170.
Hooker, S.A., Ross, K., Ranby, K.W., Masters, K.S., Peters, J.C., & Hill, J.O. (2016). Identifying Groups at Risk for 1-Year Membership Termination from a Fitness Center at Enrollment. Preventive Medicine Reports, 4, 563-568.
Hooker, S.A., & Masters, K.S. (2016). Purpose in life is associated with physical activity measured by accelerometer. Journal of Health Psychology, 21, 962-971. DOI: 10.1177/1359105314542822
Masters, K.S., Beacham, A.O., & Clement, L.R. (2015). Use of a standardized patient protocol to assess clinical competency: the University of Colorado Denver Comprehensive Clinical Competency Examination. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 9, 170-174.
Masters, K.S. (2014). Cardiovascular reactivity to stress: A potentially important link between religion and cardiovascular health. Spiritual Care, 78-86. (German language publication).
Jordan, K., Masters, K.S., Hooker, S.A., Ruiz J.M., & Smith, T.W. (2014). An interpersonal approach to individual differences in religiousness and spirituality as influences on health and well-being. Journal of Personality, 82, 418-431.
DeBerard, M.S., & Masters, K.S. (2014). Psychosocial correlates of the Short-Form 36 Multidimensional Health Survey in university students. Psychology, 5, 941-949.
Hooker, S.A., Masters, K.S., & Carey, K.B. (2014). Multidimensional assessment of religiousness/spirituality and health behaviors in college students. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 24, 228-240. Doi: 10.1080/10508619.2013.808870
Masters, K.S., & Hooker, S.A. (2013). Religiousness/Spirituality, cardiovascular disease and cancer: review with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and methodological innovation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81, 206-216.
Nash, J.M., McKay, K., Vogel, M.E., & Masters, K.S. (2012). Functional roles and foundational characteristics of psychologists in integrated primary care. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 19, 93-104.
Masters, K.S. (2012). If God is in Control of My Health, What Should I Do? The Importance of Religious, Ethnic, and Social Culture: A Comment on Umezawa et al. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 44, 3-4.
Masters, K.S., & Knestel, A. (2011). Religious orientation and cardiovascular reactivity among middle aged adults: is being pro-religious really that good for you? Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 34, 449-461.
O’Dell, K., Masters, K.S., Spielmans, G.I., & Maisto, S.A. (2011) Does Type-D Personality predict outcomes among patients with cardiovascular disease? A meta-analytic review. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 71, 199-206.
Deaner, R.O., Masters, K.S., Ogles, B.M., & LaCaille, R.A. (2011). Marathon performance as a predictor of competitiveness and training in men and women. Journal of Sport Behavior, 34, 325-342.
Beacham, A.O., Kinman, C., Harris, J.G., & Masters, K.S. (2011). The patient-centered medical home: Unprecedented workforce growth potential for professional psychology. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43, 17-23. doi:10.1037/a0025320
Masters, K.S., Spielmans, G.I., LaCaille, R.A., Goodson, J.T., Larsen, B.T., Heath, E.M., & Knestel, A. (2011). Effects of home exercise on immediate and delayed affect and mood among rural individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 5, 1-16.
Masters, K.S., & Knestel, A. (2011). Religious orientation among a random sample of community dwelling adults: Relations with health status and health relevant behaviors. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 21, 63-76.
Kapuscinski, A.N., & Masters, K.S. (2010). The current status of measures of spirituality: A critical review of scale development. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 2, 191-205. .
Hyland, M.E., Wheeler, P., Kamble S., & Masters, K.S. (2010). A sense of ‘special connection,’ self-transcendent values and a common factor for religious and non- religious spirituality. Archive for the Psychology of Religion, 32, 293-326.
Masters, K.S. (2010). The role of religion in therapy: time for psychologists to have a little faith? Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 17, 393-400.
Gillum R.F, & Masters, K.S. (2010). Religiousness and blood donation: Findings from a National Survey. Journal of Health Psychology, 15, 163-172