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Jeffrey J Martin is a Full Professor in the College of Education at Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) with 32 years of service. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research focuses on psychosocial aspects of disability sport, physical activity adherence, body image, and self-efficacy in athletes. He has secured over $8 million in federal/foundation grants and published >250 articles.
Dr. Martin specializes in disability sport psychology, examining how social support, identity, and motivational climates influence athletic performance and well-being. He integrates Social Cognitive Theory and Self-Determination Theory to develop interventions promoting physical activity in underserved populations.
His recent articles (2021-2025) emphasize methodological rigor in adapted physical activity research, online psychological training for para-athletes, and critical analyses of sport psychology's theoretical foundations. Trends include longitudinal designs, psychometric validation, and socio-cultural examinations of disability identity.
Scientific Awards:
- Distinguished Alumni Award (2016)
- WSU Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellow (2012)
- Multiple Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Paper of the Year awards (2006, 2007)
He advises undergraduate/graduate students and mentors through KHS/COE committees. Notable grants include the Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative ($3M+) and Generations with Promise, targeting nutrition/physical activity in urban schools.
Dr. Martin founded the journal Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (APA Division 47) and edited Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (2017-2023). A former elite marathoner for Canada, he maintains editorial roles across major sport psychology journals.
