Articles about Psychosocial Aspects of Martial Arts Training
Updated Citation List
A number of folks have emailed to find out about new research in the area of psychosocial aspects of martial arts training. I haven't really kept up with this literature since writing the review, but here are some new citations I found covering 1999 through April 2007. I make no claim that this listing is complete or completely relevant.      -BB

Journals:
Bjoerkqvist, K. and Varhama, L. 2001. Attitudes toward violent conflict resolution among male and female karateka in comparison with practitioners of other sports. Perceptual and Motor Skills 92: 586-588.

Fasko Jr., D. and Gureninger, R.W. 2001. T'ai Chi Chu'uan and physical and psychosocial health: A Review. Clinical Kinesiology 55:4-12.

Focht, B.C., Bouchard, L.J. and Murphey, M. 2000. Influence of martial arts training on the perceptions of experimentally induced pressure pain and selected psychological responses. J. of Sport Behavior. 23: 232-244.

Hughes, P.P., Sherrill, C., Myers, B., Rowe, N. and Marshall, D. (2003) Self-defense and martial arts evaluation for college women: preliminary validation of Perceptions of Dangerous Situations Scale. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport 74 (2): 153-164.

Husted, C., Pham, L., Hekking, A. and Niederman, R. 1999. Improving quality of life for people with chronic conditions: The example to t'ai chi and multiple sclerosis. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine 5: 70-74.

Lamarre, B.W. and Nosanchuk, T.A. 1999. Judo--the gentle way: A replication of studies on martial arts and aggression. Perceptual and Motor Skills 88: 992-996.

Litwiniuk, A., Sadowski, J., Wilczewski, A. and Saczuk, J. 2007. Motoric and Personality Variables of Karate Competitors. Research Yearbook. 13 (1): 135.

Miguel-Tobal, F., Navlet-Salvatierra, M.R. and Martin-Diaz, M.D. 2001. Niveles de ansiedad en distintas modalidades deportivas. Ansiedad y Estres 7: 57-68.

Reynes, E. and Lorant, J. 2004. Competitive martial arts and aggressiveness: a 2-yr. longitudinal study among young boys. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 98 (1): 103-115.

Reynes, E. and Lorant, J. 2002. Effect of traditional judo training on aggressiveness among young boys. Perceptual and Motor Skills 94: 21-25.

Reynes, E. and Lorant, J. 2001. Do competitive martial arts attract aggressive children? Perceptual and Motor Skills 93: 383-386.

Salvador, A., Suay, F., Martinez-Sanchis, S., Simon, V.M. and Brain, P.F. 1999. Correlating testosterone and fighting in male participants in judo contests. Physiology and Behavior 68: 205-209.

Smith, J., Twemlow, S.W. and Hoover, D.W. 1999. Bullies, victims and bystanders: A method of in-school intervention and possible parental contributions. Child Psychiatry and Human Development 30: 29-37.

Toskovic, N.N. 2001. Alterations in Selected Measures of Mood with a Single Bout of Dynamic Taekwondo Exercise in College-age Students. Perceptual and Motor Skills 92: 1031-1038.

Wann, D.L. and Wilson, A.M. 1999. Relationship Between Aesthetic Motivation and Preferences for Aggressive and Nonaggressive Sports. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 89: 931-934.

Williams, A.M. and Elliot, D. 1999. Anxiety, expertise and visual search strategy in karate. J. Sport and Exercise Psychology. 21: 362-375.

Dissertations
Adler, U.B. 2003. Karate and mental health: Can the practice of a martial art reduce aggressive tendencies? PACE UNIVERSITY. ISBN 978-0-496-28350-7

Anderson, C.J. The effects of martial arts tarining with latency age children. 1999. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering. 60(4-B): 1838.

Clemens, J.G. 2004. Tae Kwon Do as a treatment for adult depression: A program design. ANTIOCH NEW ENGLAND GRADUATE SCHOOL. ISBN 978-0-496-08302-2

Cox, D.S. 1999. An analysis of two forms of self defense training and their impact on women's sense of personal safety.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering.  60(3-B): 1297.

Hannon, G. 1999. The relationship between self-actualization and Aikido.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering. 59(12-B): 6509.

Hiner, B.G. 2001. Ego defense mechanisms, aggression, and anxiety among karate practitioners.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering. 61(11-B): 6136.

McKenzie, T.H. 2000. Tai Chi, balance, functional mobility, fear of falling, and health perception among older women. THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM.  ISBN 978-0-599-82663-2

Mendenhall, M. 2006. An investigation of the impact of Buddhist martial arts as a rehabilitation intervention program to remedy emotional problems, curb aggressive tendencies, develop self-awareness, and cultivate a strong moral foundation with incarcerated juvenile delinquents
SAYBROOK GRADUATE SCHOOL AND RESEARCH CENTER, ISBN 978-0-542-72646-0

Payne, C.A. 2000. General self-efficacy, fear of powerlessness, and physical aggression.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: Humanities and Social Sciences. 61(3-A): 897.

Rush, B.A. 2000. Zen and the therapeutic relationship.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering. 60 (12-B): 6382.

Sedlacek, D.L 2001.. Gender role adherence, martial arts training, self defense myths, and expectancies regarding attack: implications for sexual assault prevention.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: Humanities and Social Sciences. 61(10-A): 3909.

Vaselakos, W.D. 1999. The effects of women's self-protection training on the belief of perceived control.  Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The sciences and Engineering. 60 (2-B): 0852.