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Levesque-Côté, J., Fernet, C., Morin, A. J. S., & Austin, S. (2020). On the motivational nature of authentic leadership practices: a latent profile analysis based on self-determination theory. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 42(2), 178-194. doi: 10.1108/LODJ-12-2019-0522

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Philippe, F. L., Lopes, M., Houlfort, N., & Fernet, C. (2019). Work-related episodic memories can increase or decrease motivation and psychological health at work. Work & Stress, 1-20. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2019.1577311

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Huyghebaert, T., Gillet, N., Fernet, C., Lahiani, F.-J., Chevalier, S., & Fouquereau, E. (2018). Investigating the longitudinal effects of surface acting on managers' functioning through psychological needs. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 23, 207-222. doi: 10.1037/ocp0000080

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Huyghebaert, T., Gillet, N., Fernet, C., Lahiani, F.-J., & Fouquereau, E. (2018). Leveraging psychosocial safety climate to prevent ill-being: The mediating role of psychological need thwarting. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 107, 111-125. doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2018.03.010

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Trépanier, S.-G., Forest, J., Fernet, C., & Austin, S. (2015). On the psychological and motivational processes linking job characteristics to employee functioning: Insights from self-determination theory. Work and Stress, 29, 286-305. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2015.1074957

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Fernet, C., Austin, S., Gagné, M., & Forest, J. (2015). Extending the scope of the motivational effect of transformational leadership on employee functioning: The role of employees’ perceived job characteristics and motivation. Work and Stress, 29, 11-31. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2014.1003998

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Fernet, C., Trépanier, S.-G., Austin, S., Gagné, M., & Forest, J. (2015). Transformational leadership and optimal functioning at work: On the mediating role of employees’ perceived job characteristics and motivation. Work and Stress, 29, 11-31. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2014.1003998

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Houlfort, N., Fernet, C., Vallerand, R. J., Laframboise, A., Guay, F., & Koestner, R. (2015). The role of passion for work and need satisfaction in psychological adjustment to retirement. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 88, 84-94. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2015.02.005

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Trépanier, S., Fernet, C., & Austin, S. (2014). A longitudinal investigation of workplace bullying, basic need satisfaction, and employee functioning. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 20, 105-116. doi: 1076-8998/15

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Trépanier, S.-G., Fernet, C., Austin, S., Forest, J., & Vallerand, R. J. (2014). Linking job demands and resources to burnout and work engagement: Does passion for work underlie these differential relationships?. Motivation and Emotion, 38, 353-366. doi: 10.1007/s11031-013-9384-z

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Trépanier, S. G., Fernet, C., & Austin, S. (2013). Workplace psychological harassment among Canadian nurses: A descriptive study. Journal of Health Psychology, 18, 383-396. doi: 10.1177/1359105312443401

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Trépanier, S. G., Fernet, C., & Austin, S. (2013). The moderating role of autonomous motivation in the job demands-strain relation: A two sample study. Motivation and Emotion, 37, 93-105. doi: 10.1007/s11031-012-9290-9

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Fernet, C., Austin, S., Trépanier, S. G., & Dussault, M. (2013). How do job characteristics contribute to burnout? Exploring the distinct mediating roles of perceived autonomy, competence, and relatedness. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 22, 123-137. doi: 10.1080/1359432X.2011.632161

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Fernet, C. (2013). The role of work motivation in psychological health. Canadian Psychology, 54, 72-74. doi: 10.1037/a0031058

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Austin, S., Guay, F., Senecal, C., Fernet, C., & Nouwen, A. (2013). Longitudinal testing of a dietary self-care motivational model in adolescents with diabetes. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 75, 153-159. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.04.013

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Austin, Stéphanie, Guay, Frédéric, Senécal, Caroline, Fernet, C., & Nouwen, Arie (2013). Longitudinal testing of a dietary self-care motivational model in adolescents with diabetes. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 75, 153-159. doi:

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Trepanier, S, Fernet, C., & Austin, S. (2012). Social and motivational antecedents of perceptions of transformational leadership: A self-determination theory perspective. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 44, 272-277. doi: 10.1037/a0028699

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Fernet, C., Guay, F., Senecal, C., & Austin, S. (2012). Predicting intraindividual changes in teacher burnout: The role of perceived school environment and motivational factors. Teaching and Teacher Education, 28, 514-525.

Fernet, C., Austin, S., & Vallerand, R. J. (2012). The effects of work motivation on employee exhaustion and commitment: An extension of the JD-R model. Work & Stress, 26, 213-219. doi: 10.1080/02678373.2012.713202

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Fernet, C. (2011). Development and validation of the Work Role Motivation Scale for School Principals (WRMS-SP). Educational Administration Quarterly, 47, 307-331.

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Fernet, C., Gagné, M., & Austin, S. (2010). When does quality of relationships with coworkers predict burnout over time? The moderating role of work motivation. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 31, 1163-1180.

Fernet, C., Senecal, C., Guay, F., March, H., & Dowson, M. (2008). The Work Tasks Motivation Scale for Teachers (WTMST). Journal of Career Assessment, 16, 256-279.

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Guay, F., Delisle, M. N., Fernet, C., Julien, E., & Senecal, C. (2008). Does task-related identified regulation moderate the sociometer effect? A study of performance feedback, perceived inclusion, and state self-esteem. Social Behavior and Personality, 36, 239-254.

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Fernet, C., Guay, F., & Senecal, C. (2004). Adjusting to job demands: The role of work, self-determination and job control in predicting burnout. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 65, 39-56.

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