Research Excellence Award
Félix Arbinaga
Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Huelva, Spain
The Research Excellence Award article recognizes the scholarly profile and academic contributions of Félix Arbinaga, Contracted Doctor Professor in the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Huelva. His work spans basic psychology, sport psychology, motivation, emotions, physical activity, health behavior, and educational research. Through teaching, research leadership, professional service, scientific committee participation, and scholarly publication, he has established a sustained academic presence within Spanish and international psychology communities.[1]
Abstract
Félix Arbinaga has developed a multidisciplinary academic career integrating psychology, sport sciences, health promotion, motivation, emotion, physical activity, and educational innovation. His scholarly production includes books, conference proceedings, journal articles, doctoral supervision, scientific committee service, and funded research projects. Citation indicators from Scopus and Google Scholar demonstrate measurable academic influence, while leadership roles in professional associations and university governance reflect sustained service to the discipline.[1][2]
Keywords
Sport Psychology; Basic Psychology; Motivation; Emotion; Physical Activity; Health Psychology; Educational Research; Academic Performance; University Teaching; Research Excellence.
Introduction
Félix Arbinaga serves as a full-time Contracted Doctor Professor in the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Huelva. His academic activity has been associated with the Area of Basic Psychology and has contributed to understanding psychological processes linked to sport participation, health behaviors, emotional regulation, motivation, body image, and educational outcomes. His academic trajectory extends from university teaching and research to leadership roles in professional psychological organizations and scientific committees.[1]
Research Profile
The research profile of Félix Arbinaga is characterized by sustained contributions to sport and health psychology. His academic responsibilities include teaching in psychology programs, participation in scientific networks, journal advisory boards, and research project leadership. His involvement with the Spanish Federation of Sports Psychology, Andalusian Association of Sports Psychology, and international scholarly organizations demonstrates active engagement with disciplinary development. Research projects under European, regional, and university funding schemes have addressed motivational climates, emotions in education, mental toughness among sports officials, and well-being in academic environments.[1]
Research Contributions
Research contributions include the investigation of emotional and motivational variables in educational contexts, psychological determinants of physical activity participation, mental resilience among sports referees, health promotion through exercise, body image research, and psychosocial adaptation in clinical populations. His work has also explored academic performance, sleep patterns, self-esteem, depression, and coping mechanisms. These contributions have supported evidence-based approaches in psychology, sport sciences, and educational practice.[3][4][5]
Publications
Félix Arbinaga has authored and co-authored scholarly books and academic publications covering sport psychology, health psychology, motivation, neuroscience, educational innovation, gender equality in sport, bodybuilding psychology, physical activity, and sports officiating. Notable works include El arbitraje y juicio deportivo (2022), Tecnología Digital para la Salud y la Actividad Física (2019), Psicología del deporte y la salud (2013), and Emoción y Motivación (2008). These publications have contributed to the dissemination of psychological knowledge in academic and professional settings.[1]
Research Impact
According to available citation indicators, Félix Arbinaga has accumulated 486 citations across 42 indexed documents in Scopus with an h-index of 13 and scholarly influence is reflected by 2201 Google Scholar citations, 187 indexed documents, and an h-index of 29, while Google Scholar records higher aggregate citation metrics reflecting broader scholarly visibility. Highly cited studies include investigations into sleep patterns and academic performance among university students, psychological correlates of physical activity and self-esteem in older adults, and coping strategies among women with breast cancer. These publications demonstrate interdisciplinary influence across psychology, health, and education.[2][3][4][5]
Award Suitability
Consideration for a Research Excellence Award may be supported by a combination of measurable research productivity, scholarly impact, professional leadership, academic service, and long-term commitment to higher education. Félix Arbinaga’s record includes funded projects, extensive publication activity, conference participation, journal committee memberships, doctoral supervision, and leadership positions in psychology associations. These elements collectively reflect a sustained contribution to academic scholarship and disciplinary advancement.[1][2]
Conclusion
Félix Arbinaga’s academic career demonstrates continued engagement with psychology research, university teaching, professional leadership, and scholarly communication. His contributions to sport psychology, health behavior, motivation, and educational research have generated recognized academic outputs and measurable citation impact. The combination of research productivity, institutional service, and interdisciplinary scholarship provides a substantive foundation for recognition within academic award frameworks.[1][2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Félix Arbinaga, Author ID 6603294828. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/d-etail.uri?authorId=6603294828
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Profile of Félix Arbinaga: citations, publications and h-index metrics. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IQ_QgV8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Toscano-Hermoso, M. D., Arbinaga, F., Fernández-Ozcorta, E. J., et al. (2020). Influence of sleeping patterns in health and academic performance among university students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(8), 2760. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17082760
- Teixeira, C. M., Nunes, F., Ribeiro, F., Arbinaga, F., & Vasconcelos-Raposo, J. (2016). Physical activity, self-esteem, and depression in older adults. Journals of Sport Psychology, 16(3), 55–66. DOI: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20173039406
- Joaquín-Mingorance, M., Arbinaga, F., Carmona-Márquez, J., & Bayo-Calero, J. (2019). Coping strategies and self-esteem in women with breast cancer. Anales de Psicología, 35(2), 188–194. DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.35.2.336941