Steriani Elavsky
Ph.D., 2006, Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Contact Information
268B Recreation Building
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-7851
Fax: 814-865-1275
elavsky@psu.edu
Aging and Psychology Laboratory
Research Interests
Physical activity, psychological function, women’s health, and aging; biopsychosocial mechanisms of physical activity effects on health and quality of life; biopsychosocial determinants of physical activity behavior across the lifespan; menopause.
Selected Publications
Elavsky, S., (in press). Longitudinal examination of the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model in middle-aged women. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology.
Vallance, J.K., Murray, T.C., Johnson, S.T., Elavsky, S. (2010). Quality of life and psychosocial health in postmenopausal women achieving public health guidelines for physical activity. Menopause, 17(1), 64-71.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A Randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33 (2), 132-142.
Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L., Jerome, G.J., & Diener, E. (2005). Physical activity enhances long-term quality of life in older adults: Efficacy, esteem, and affective influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 30(2), 138-145.
