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Mireille Joussemet

Mageau, G. A., Joussemet, M., Robichaud, J., Larose, M., & Grenier, F. (2022). How-to parenting program: A randomized controlled trial evaluating its impact on parenting. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 79, 101383. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2021.101383

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Joussemet, M., & Grolnick, W. S. (2022). Parental consideration of children’s experiences: A critical review of parenting constructs. Journal of Family Theory & Review, Advance online publication doi: 10.1111/jftr.12467

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Tessier, J., Joussemet, M., Kurdi, V., & Mageau, G. A. (2021). Adolescents “walking the talk”: How value importance and enactment relate to well-being and risk-taking. Motivation and Emotion doi: 10.1007/s11031-021-09870-w

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Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A., Andreadakis, E., & Laurin, J. C. (2020). Toddler temperament, parent stress, and autonomy support. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 3029-3043. doi: 10.1007/s10826-020-01793-3

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Andreadakis, E., Joussemet, M., & Mageau, G. A. (2019). How to support toddlers’ autonomy: Socialization practices reported by parents. Early Education and Development, 30(3), 297-314. doi: 10.1080/10409289.2018.1548811

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Armour, J-A., Joussemet, M., Kurdi, V., Tessier, J., & Boivin, M. (2018). How toddlers' irritability and fearfulness relate to parenting: A longitudinal study conducted among Quebec families. Infant and Child Development, 27(2), e2062. doi: 10.1002/icd.2062

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Mageau, G. A., Lessard, J., Carpentier, J., Robichaud, J., Joussemet, M., & Koestner, R. (2018). Effectiveness and acceptability beliefs regarding logical consequences and mild punishments. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 54, 12-22. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2017.11.001

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Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A., Larose, M.-P., Briand, M., & Vitaro, F. (2018). How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk: a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the French How-to Parenting Program on children's mental health compared to a wait-list control group. BMC Pediatrics, 18(1), 257. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1227-3

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Laurin, J. C., & Joussemet, M. (2017). Parental autonomy-supportive practices and toddlers’ rule internalization: A prospective observational study. Motivation and Emotion doi: 10.1007/s11031-017-9627-5

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Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C., Joussemet, M., Taylor, G., & Lacourse, E. (2017). Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the perception of basic psychological need satisfaction among special education students. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 65(1), 33-44. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1346236

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Côté-Lecaldare, M., Joussemet, M., & Dufour, S. (2016). How to support toddlers' autonomy: A qualitative study with childcare educators. Early Education and Development, (27)6, 822-840. doi: 10.1080/10409289.2016.1148482

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Pelletier, J. E., & Joussemet, M. (2016). The benefits of supporting the autonomy of individuals with mild intellectual disabilities: An experimental study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(5), 830-846. doi: 10.1111/jar.12274

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Laurin, J. C., Joussemet, M., Tremblay, R. E., & Boivin, M (2015). Early forms of controlling parenting and the development of childhood anxiety. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(11), 3279-3292. doi: 10.1007/s10826-015-0131-9

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Mageau, G. A., Ranger, F., Joussemet, M., Koestner, R., Moreau, E., & Forest, J. (2015). Validation of the Perceived Parental Autonomy Support Scale (P-PASS). Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 47, 251-262. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0039325

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Jungert, T., Landry, R., Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A., Gingras, I., & Koestner, R. (2015). Autonomous and controlled motivation for parenting: Associations with parent and child outcomes. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1932-1942. doi: 10.1007/s10826-014-9993-5

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Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A., & Koestner, R. (2014). Promoting optimal parenting and children's mental health: A preliminary evaluation of the how-to parenting program. Journal of Child and Family Studie, 23, 949-964. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9751-0

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Savard, A.,, Joussemet, M., Pelletier, J.E., & Mageau, G. A. (2013). The benefits of autonomy support among teenagers in social rehabilitation. Motivation and Emotion, 37(4), 688-700. doi: 10.1007/s11031-013-9351-8

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Lekes, N., Joussemet, M., Koestner, R., Taylor, G., Hope, N. H., & Gingras, I. (2011). Transmitting intrinsic values from mothers to adolescents: The moderating role of a supportive family environment. Child Development Research doi: doi:10.1155/2011/167146

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Landry, R., Whipple, N., Mageau, G. A., Joussemet, M., Koestner, R., DiDio, L., Gingras, I., Bernier, A., & Haga, S. M. (2008). Trust in organismic development, autonomy support, and adaptation among mothers and their children. Motivation and Emotion, 32, 173-188. doi: 10.1007/s11031-008-9092-2

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Savard, A., Laurin, J. C., & Joussemet, M. (2008). L’application de la théorie de l’auto-détermination dans le contexte de la réadaptation sociale en Centre Jeunesse. Revue Défi Jeunesse, 14(2), 12-20.

Landry, R., Whipple, N., Mageau, G. A., Joussemet, M., Gingras, I., Didio, L., & Koestner, R. (2008). Trust in organismic development, autonomy support, and adaptation among mothers and their children: A self-determination theory approach to parenting. Motivation & Emotion, 32, 173-188.

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Joussemet, M., Landry, R., & Koestner, R. (2008). A self-determination theory perspective on parenting. Canadian Psychology, 49, 194-200. doi: 10.1037/a0012754

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Joussemet, M., Landry, R., & Koestner, R. (2008). A self-determination theory perspective on parenting. Canadian Psychology, 49, 194-200. doi: 10.1037/a0012754

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Joussemet, M., Vitaro, F., Barker, E. D., Coté, S., Nagin, D., Zoccolillo, M., & Tremblay, R. E. (2008). Controlling parenting and physical aggression during elementary school. Child Development, 79, 411-425.

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Joussemet, M., Koestner, R., Lekes, N., & Landry, R. (2005). A longitudinal study of the relationship of maternal autonomy support to children’s adjustment and achievement in school. Journal of Personality, 73, 1215-1235.

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Joussemet, M., Koestner, R., Lekes, N., & Houlfort, N. (2004). Introducing uninteresting tasks to children: A comparison of the effects of rewards and autonomy support. Journal of Personality, 72, 140-166.

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Houlfort, N., Koestner, R., Joussemet, M., Nantel-Vivier, A., & Lekes, N. (2002). The impact of performance-contingent rewards on perceived autonomy and competence. Motivation and Emotion, 26, 279-295.

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Joussemet, M., & Koestner, R. (1999). Effect of expected rewards on children’s creativity. Creativity Research Journal, 12, 231-239.

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Armour, J., Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A., & Varin, R. (). Perceived parenting and borderline personality features during adolescence. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, Advance Online doi: 10.1007/s10578-021-01295-3

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