Fuzhong Li, Ph.D.

Education and Training

Professional Experience

Current ORI Projects

Selected Publications



 


Education and Training

1984 - Shanghai Institute of Physical Education, Shanghai, China, B. A. in Physical Education

1990 - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR., M. S. in Movement Studies

1996 - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR., Ph. D. in Exercise Science


Professional experience

1988-1990 Graduate Teaching Fellow, Dept. of Physical Education and Human Movement Studies, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

1990-1995 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

1993-1994 Consultant, Kerr microcomputer laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

1994-1995 Research Assistant, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

1995-1996 Research Analyst, Oregon Social Learning Center, Eugene, OR

1996-present Courtesy appointment, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

1996-present Research Analyst, Oregon Research Institute

1998-2000 Associate Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute

2000-present Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute

2004-present, Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute
 


Current ORI Projects

Dissemination of a Community Tai Chi Program for Falls (CDC Tai Chi)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9/1/05 - 8/31/08

Tai Chi Training for People with Parkinson's Disease (Parkinson's STTR)
STTR with Deschutes Research, Inc. from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 4/1/06 - 3/31/07

Environmental Predictors of Elderly Obesity (Obesity)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 9/6/05 - 8/31/09

Simplified Tai Chi for Reducing Fibromyalgia Pain (Fibro Efficacy)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 8/1/06 - 7/31/08


Selected Publications

In Press

Li, F. (in press). Tai Chi as an alternative mode of activity. In E. O. Acevedo (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Li, F. (in press). Physical activity and the built environment across the lifespan. In A. L. Meyer, & T. P. Gullotta (eds.), Physical activity as intervention: Application to depression, obesity, drug use, and beyond. New London, CT: Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc.

2009

Li, F., Harmer, P., Cardinal, B.J., & Vongjaturapat, N. (2009). Built environment and changes in blood pressure in middle aged and older adults. Preventive Medicine, 48, 237-241.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Cardinal, B.J., Bosworth, M., Johnson-Shelton, D. Moore J. M., Acock, A., & Vongjaturapat, N. (2009). Built environment and 1-year change in weight and waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults: Portland Neighborhood Environment and Health Study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 169, 401-408.

Full Text Li, F., Harmer, P., Cardinal, B.J., Bosworth, M., & Johnson-Shelton, D. (2009). Obesity and the built environment: Does the density of neighborhood fast-food outlets matter? American Journal of Health Promotion, 23(3), 203-209.

Li, F, Harmer, P., & Cardinal, B. J. (2009). Li et al. respond to “Can neighborhood-level policy interventions make a difference?” American Journal of Epidemiology, 169:413-414.

2008

Li F, Harmer PA, Cardinal BJ, Bosworth M, Acock A, Johnson-Shelton D, Moore JM. (2008). Built environment, adiposity, and physical activity in adults aged 50-75. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35(1):38-46.

Harmer, P., & Li, F. (2008). Tai Chi and falls prevention in older people. In Y, Hong (ed.), Tai Chi Chuan: State of the art in international research (p.124-134). Basel, Switzerland: S. Kanger AG

Li, F., Harmer, P., Glasgow, R., Mack, K.A., Sleet, D., Fisher, K. J., Kohn, M.A., Millet, L.M., Mead, J., Xu, J., Lin, M.L., Yang, T., Sutton, B., & Tompkins, Y. (2008). Translation of an effective Tai Chi intervention into a community-based falls prevention program. American Journal of Public Health, 98(7), 1195-1198.  

Li, F., Harmer, P., Mack, K.A., Sleet, D., Fisher, K. J., Kohn, M.A., Millet, L.M., Xu, J., Yang, T., Sutton, B., & Tompkins, Y. (2008). Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance – Development of a community based falls prevention program. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 5, 445-455. 

2007

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K. J., Xu, J., Fitzgerald, M., & Vongjaturapat, N. (2007). Tai Chi- based exercise for older adults with Parkinson’s Disease: A pilot program evaluation. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 15, 139-151.

2006

Li, F., & Harmer, P. (2006). Structural equation modeling and its applications in exercise science research. To appear in T. M. Wood & W. Zhu (Eds.), Measurement issues and practice in physical activity (pp. 147-167). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

2005

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Harmer, P. (2005). Improving physical function and blood pressure in older adults through cobblestone-mat walking: A randomized trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Li, F., Fisher, K., J. Brownson, B.C., & Bosworth, M. (2005). Multilevel modeling of environment characteristics related to neighborhood walking activity in older adults. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 59:558-564.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Brownson, R. (2005). A multilevel analysis of change in neighborhood walking activity in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 145-159.

Li, F., Harmer, P., & Fisher, K. J. (2005). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US older adults: Estimates from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53, 1-3.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K. J., McAuley, E., Chaumeton, N. Eckstrom, E., & Wilson, N. L. (2005). Tai Chi and fall reductions in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Science, 60A:66-74.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Harmer, P. & McAuley, E. (2005). Falls self-efficacy as a mediator of fear of falling in an exercise intervention for older adults. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B, 34-40.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Bauman, A., Ory, M. G., Chodzko-Zaiko, W., Harmer, P., & Bosworth, M. (2005). Neighborhood influences on physical activity in older adults: A multilevel perspective. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13, 32-58.

2004

Li, F., Harmer, P., Fisher, K. J., Irbe, D., Tearse, R. G., & Weimer, C. (2004). Tai Chi and self- rated quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 52, 892-900.

Li, F., Fisher, K. J., & Harmer, P. (2004). Tai Chi: improving functional balance and predicting subsequent falls in older adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36:2046-52.

Li, F., & Fisher, K. J. (2004). A multilevel path analysis of the relationship between neighborhood physical activity and self-rated health status in older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1, 398-412.

2003

Li, F., Fisher, J. K., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., & Wilson, N. (2003). Fear of falling in the elderly persons: Association with falls, functional ability, and quality-of-life. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 58B, P283-P290.

Li, F., Fisher, J. K., Harmer, P., & Shirai, M. (2003). A Simpler 8-For Easy Tai Chi for elderly persons. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 217-229.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Wilson, N., & Fisher, K. J. (2003). Health benefits of cobblestone-mat walking: Preliminary findings. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 488-502.

2002

Li, F., McAuley, E., Fisher, K. J., Harmer, P., Chaumeton, N. R., & Wilson, N. (2002). Self-efficacy as a mediator between fear of falling and functional balance, physical functioning in elderly persons. Journal of Aging and Health, 14, 452-466.

Li, F., Fisher, J., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., & McAuley, E. (2002). Delineating the impact of Tai Chi training on physical function among the elderly. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23, 92-97.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., & Chaumeton, N. R. (2002). Tai Chi as a means to enhance self-esteem: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 21, 70-89.

Li, F., Barrera, M. Jr., Hops, H., Fisher, F., & Harmer, P. (2002). The longitudinal inference of peers on the development of alcohol use in late adolescence: A growth mixture analysis. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25, 293-315.

2001

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., McAuley, E., Chaumeton, N. R., & Harmer, P. (2001). Enhancing the psychological well-being of elderly individuals through Tai Chi exercise: A latent growth curve analysis. Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 8, 53-83.

Li, F., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., Fisher, J., Duncan, T. E., & Duncan, S. C. (2001). Tai Chi, self-efficacy, and perceived physical function in the elderly. Prevention Science, 2, 229-239.

Li, F., McAuley, E., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., & Chaumeton, N. R. (2001). Tai Chi influences on self-efficacy and exercise behavior in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 9,161-171.

Li, F., Harmer, P., McAuley, E., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Chaumeton, N. R., & Fisher, J. (2001). An evaluation of the effects of Tai Chi exercise on physical function among older persons: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 2, 89-101.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., & Acock, A. (2001). Latent growth modeling of longitudinal data: A finite growth mixture modeling approach. Structural Equation Modeling, 4, 493-530.

Li, F., Duncan, T., & Hops, H. (2001). Examining developmental trajectories in adolescent alcohol use using piecewise growth mixture modeling analysis. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 62, 199-201.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., & Hops, H. (2001). Piecewise growth mixture modeling of adolescent alcohol use data. Structural Equation Modeling, 8, 175-202.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Fang-Jonsson, F., Acock, A., & Hops, H. (2001). Interaction models in latent growth curves. In G. A. Marcoulides and R. E. Schumacker (Eds.), Advanced structural equation modeling: New developments and techniques (pp. 173-201). Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum.

2000

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., & Acock, A. (2000). Modeling interaction effects in latent growth curve models. Structural Equation Modeling, 7, 497-533.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., McAuley, E., Harmer, P., & Smolkowski, K. (2000). A didactic example of latent curve analysis applicable to the study of aging. Journal of Aging and Health, 12, 388-425.

1999

Li, F. (1999). The Exercise Motivation Scale: Its multifaceted structure and construct validity. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 11, 97-115.

1998

Li, F., & Harmer, P. (1998). Modeling interaction effects: A two-stage least squares example. In R. E. Schumacker and G. A. Marcoulides (Eds.), Interaction and nonlinear effects in structural equation modeling (pp. 153-166). New Jersey, Mahwah: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Acock, A., & Boles, S. (1998). Approaches to testing interaction effects using structural equation modeling methodology. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 33, 1-39.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Harmer, P., & Acock, A. (1998). Testing the TEOSQ measurement model with incomplete data: An application of maximum likelihood-based estimation procedures. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2, 1-19.

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Harmer, P., Acock, A., & Stoolmiller, M. (1998). Analyzing measurement models of latent variables through multilevel confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical linear modeling approaches. Structural Equation Modeling, 5, 294-306.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Acock, A., & Yamamoto, T. (1998). Confirmatory factor analysis for the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire with cross-validation. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 69, 276-283.

Li, F., Maddalozzo, G. F., Harmer, P., & Duncan, T. E. (1998). Analysis of longitudinal data of repeated observations using generalized estimating equation methodology. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2, 93-113.

1997

Li, F., Duncan, T. E., Duncan, S. C., Harmer, P., & Acock, A. (1997). Latent variable modeling of multilevel intrinsic motivation data. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 1, 223-244.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Acock, A. C., Vongjaturapat, N., & Boonverabut, S. (1997). Testing the cross-cultural validity of TEOSQ and its factor covariance and mean structures across gender. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 28, 271-286.

1996

Li, F., & Harmer, P. (1996). Confirmatory factor analysis of the Group Environment Questionnaire with an intercollegiate sample. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 18, 49-63.

Li, F., & Harmer, P. (1996). Testing the simplex assumption underlying the Sport Motivation Scale: A structural equation modeling analysis. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 67, 396-405.

Li, F., Harmer, P., & Acock, A. C. (1996). The Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire: Construct equivalence and mean differences across gender. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 68, 228-238.

Li, F., Harmer, P., Chi, L., & Vongjaturapat, N. (1996). Cross-cultural validation of the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 18, 392- 

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