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John Callaghan

Associate Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences
Email callagha@usc.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. Sociopsychology of Sport, Administration of Physical Education; Higher Education, University of Southern California, 1971
  • M.A. University of Southern California, 1966
  • Diploma Education, University of London Institute of Education, 1/1964
  • Diploma Physical Education, Loughborough College, England, 1/1953
  • Diploma History and Physical Education, St. Mary’s College, University of London Institute of Education, 1/1952

  • Tenure Track Appointments

    • Associate Professor, University of Southern California, 01/01/1982 –
    • Director, University of Southern California, 01/01/1977 – 01/01/1982
    • Principal Lecturer, St. Mary’s College, University of London Institute of Education, 01/01/1973 – 01/01/1977
    • Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 01/01/1971 – 01/01/1973
    • Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, St. Mary’s College, University of London Institute of Education, 01/01/1960 – 01/01/1965

  • Summary Statement of Research Interests

    Professor Callaghan studies psychology of sport, motivation in elite athletes, aggression in players and spectators, and the relationship between anxiety level and performance.
    The Olympic Movement and International Sport are further areas of interest.

  • Journal Article

    • Voight, M. R., Callaghan, J. L. (2006). A structural model on the determinants and reactions to athlete dissatisfaction. International Journal of Sport Sciences/Multi-Science Publishers. Vol. 1, pp. 37-51.
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