Author

John K. Gotwals

Observed names: Gotwals, John K, J. K. Gotwals, John Gotwals, John J Gotwals, John. K. Gotwals

Observed institutions: University of Lethbridge, York St John University, University of Alberta, Purdue University West Lafayette, University of York, Lakehead University, University of Sheffield

ORCID: 0000-0002-3183-4089

Observed ORCID: 0000-0002-3183-4089

OpenAlex ID: A5043754993

Are perfectionistic strivings in sport adaptive? A systematic review of confirmatory, contradictory, and mixed evidence.

2012 · John K. Gotwals, Joachim Stoeber, et al. · Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne · 228

An examination of the domain specificity of perfectionism among intercollegiate student-athletes

2004 · John G.H. Dunn, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Personality and Individual Differences · 163

Establishing construct validity evidence for the Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale

2005 · John G.H. Dunn, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Psychology of sport and exercise · 144

A Multi-Method Multi-Analytic Approach to Establishing Internal Construct Validity Evidence: The Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale 2

2009 · John K. Gotwals, John G. H. Dunn · Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science · 142

An Examination of Perfectionism and Self-Esteem in Intercollegiate Athletes

2003 · John K. Gotwals, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Journal of sport behavior · 102

Establishing validity evidence for the Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-2 in intercollegiate sport

2010 · John K. Gotwals, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Psychology of sport and exercise · 74

Examining the relationship between perfectionism and trait anger in competitive sport

2006 · John G. H. Dunn, John K. Gotwals, et al. · International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology · 74

Perfectionism and Burnout Within Intercollegiate Sport: A Person-Oriented Approach

2011 · John K. Gotwals · The Sport Psychologist · 67

A qualitative study of perfectionism among self-identified perfectionists in sport and the performing arts.

2015 · Andrew P. Hill, Chad S. G. Witcher, et al. · Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology · 65

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Comparing a domain-specific and global measure of perfectionism in competitive female figure skaters.

2011 · John G.H. Dunn, Janelle M. Craft, et al. · Journal of sport behavior · 49

Perfectionism, pre-competitive worry, and optimism in high-performance youth athletes

2019 · John G.H. Dunn, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology · 27

Perfectionism, coping, and burnout among intercollegiate varsity athletes: A person-oriented investigation of group differences and mediation

2017 · Christine E. Pacewicz, John K. Gotwals, et al. · Psychology of sport and exercise · 26

Intercollegiate perfectionistic athletes' perspectives on achievement: Contributions to the understanding and assessment of perfectionism in sport

2014 · John K. Gotwals, Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere · International journal of sport psychology · 26

A multi-sample investigation of the higher-order latent dimensionality of the Sport-Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-2

2016 · John G.H. Dunn, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Psychology of sport and exercise · 24

Evaluation Strategies, Self Esteem, and Athletic Performance.

2002 · John J Gotwals, Heidi A. Wayment · Current research in social psychology · 22

The 2 × 2 Model of Perfectionism and School‐ and Community‐based Sport Participation

2014 · Sarah H. Mallinson, Andrew P. Hill, et al. · Psychology in the Schools · 21

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Perceived parental pressure and perceived coach pressure in adolescent and adult sport

2021 · John G.H. Dunn, John G.H. Dunn, et al. · Psychology of sport and exercise · 20

Intercollegiate perfectionistic athletes’ perspectives on success and failure in sport

2020 · John K. Gotwals, Katherine A. Tamminen · Journal of Applied Sport Psychology · 19

Ethic of care and the competitive Ultimate Frisbee playing experiences of young women

2015 · Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, Bethan C. Kingsley, et al. · Leisure Studies · 10

The tripartite model of perfectionism: Evidence from research in sport and dance.

2016 · John K. Gotwals · 8

A meta-analysis of multidimensional perfectionism and impostor phenomenon

2025 · Andrew P. Hill, John K. Gotwals · Journal of Research in Personality · 7

‘Be kind to yourself – because you’re doing fine’: using self-determination theory to explore the health-related experiences of primiparous women participating in a co-active life coaching intervention

2018 · J. Harvey, E. S. Pearson, et al. · Coaching An International Journal of Theory Research and Practice · 6

Re-envisioning the Tripartite Model of Perfectionism in Sport and Dance

2023 · John K. Gotwals, Michael R. Lizmore · Routledge eBooks · 4

Processing power on the IBM personal computer

1983 · John K. Gotwals · 4

The model of excellencism and perfectionism with athletes: A look at measurement and associations with well-being and performance satisfaction as indicators of thriving.

2025 · Benjamin J. I. Schellenberg, John K. Gotwals, et al. · Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology · 3

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Works count: 40

Citation count: 1,341

H-index: 18

I10-index: 19