Mark P. Otten Curriculum Vita Department of California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8255 [email protected] https://csunsportpsychlab.wordpress.com

Education

Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2007) Advisor: Dr. Peter Bentler Major Emphasis: Minor Emphases: ,

M.A., Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2002)

B.A., Statistics, University of California, Davis (2001)

Professional Experience

California State University, Northridge, Department of Psychology Professor, 2018-present Associate Professor, 2014-18 Assistant Professor, 2008-14 Part-time Faculty, 2004-2005

California State University, Long Beach, Department of Psychology Part-time Faculty, 2008

Teaching Experience

California State University, Northridge, Department of Psychology • Univariate Statistics for Psychology and Lab • Advanced Social Psychology: Sport and Exercise (previously ) • Multivariate Statistics and Lab • Seminar in Professional Development • Latent Variable Analysis and Lab • Advanced Univariate Statistics for Psychology and Lab • Graduate Seminar in Research Methods • Psychology of Stress

Honors, Awards, and Fellowships

California State University, Northridge Distinguished Teaching, Counseling or Librarianship Award (Spring 2016)

Sabbatical, Department of Psychology and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, California State University, Northridge (Spring 2015)

Membership, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Learning Community, California State University, Northridge (Spring 2013)

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Competition grant for “Fear the Beard, and Edgar Renteria: Pitching and Clutch Hitting in Baseball,” California State University, Northridge (2011-2012)

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Competition grant for “Understanding the L.A. Driver: A Comparison of Driving Attitudes and Behavior Across Geographic Regions of California,” California State University, Northridge (2010-2011)

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Competition grant for “How To Be Clutch: A Revised Model of Sport Performance Under Pressure,” California State University, Northridge (2009-2010)

Department of Psychology Indirect Cost Recovery Grant for “How To Be Clutch: A Revised Model of Sport Performance Under Pressure,” California State University, Northridge (2009-2010)

Department of Psychology Indirect Cost Recovery Grant to attend a workshop in multilevel modeling taught by Dr. Jennifer Krull (UCLA), California State University, Northridge (2009)

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Summer Stipend for “How To Be Clutch: A Revised Model of Sport Performance Under Pressure,” California State University, Northridge (2009)

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences New Faculty Research Grant for “Choking vs. Clutch Performance: Studies in Sport Performance Under Pressure”, California State University, Northridge (2008-2009)

Department of Psychology Indirect Cost Recovery Grant, California State University, Northridge (2008)

Shepherd Ivory Franz Distinguished Teaching Award: UCLA Department of Psychology annual award to honor outstanding student teaching (2007)

Southern California Tennis Association service award: for outstanding contributions and promotion of the United States Tennis Association Tennis on Campus program (2007)

Contributions to the Field of Study

Publications (boldface indicates CSUN student author)

12. Ruvalcaba, O., Shulze, J., Kim, A., Berzenski, S. R., & Otten, M. P. (2018). Women’s experiences in eSports: Gendered differences in peer and spectator feedback during competitive video game play. The Journal of Sport and Social Issues, doi: 10.1177/0193723518773287

11. Machida, M., Otten, M. P., Magyar, M., Vealey, R. S., & Ward, R. M. (2016). Examining multidimensional sport-confidence in novice and expert sport performers. Journal of Sports Sciences, doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1167934

10. Samson, A. A., Otten, M. P., & Crivello, K. (2015). The relationship between motivations, perceived control, and mental toughness among marathon runners. Athletic Insight, 7(3), 227-238.

9. Otten, M. P., & Miller, T. J. (2015). A balanced team wins championships: 66 years of data from the National Basketball Association and the National Football League. Perceptual & Motor Skills: Exercise & Sport, 121, 654-665.

8. Perez, D., Van Horn, S., & Otten, M. P. (2014). Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: A comparison to the sport psychology literature. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 9, 85-101. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.9.1.85

7. Otten, M. P., & Barrett, M. E. (2013). Pitching and clutch hitting in baseball: What 109 years of statistics reveal. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 14, 531-537. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.03.003

6. Otten, M. P. (2013). Clutch performance: A perspective: A commentary on Mesagno and Hill’s "Definition of choking in sport" [Peer commentary by M. P. Otten]. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 4, 285-287.

5. Oliver, T. L., Lagana`, L., Ainsworth, A. & Otten, M. P. (2012). A path analysis testing the relationship between sexual upbringing and sexual satisfaction in a U.S. sample of ethnically diverse women. In Peterson, N. E. & Campbell, W. (Eds.), Handbook on sexuality: Perspectives, issues and role in society (1-16). Nova Science: New York.

4. Otten, M. P., & Samson, A. (2012). Measurement in sport and exercise psychology. [Review of the book Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology, by Tenenbaum, G., Eklund, R. C., & Kamata, A.]. The Sport Psychologist, 26, 647-649.

3. Frank, G., Plunkett, S. W., & Otten, M. P. (2010). Perceived parenting, self-esteem, and general self-efficacy of Iranian American adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 19, 738-746. Doi: 10.1007/s10826-010-9363-x

2. Otten, M. (2009). Choking vs. clutch performance: A study of sport performance under pressure. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 31, 583-601.

1. Otten, M., Stigler, J. W., Woodward, J. A., & Staley, L. (2004). Performing history: The effects of a dramatic art-based history program on student achievement and enjoyment. Theory and Research in Social Education, 32(2), 187-212. Doi: 10.1080/00933104.2004.10473252

Conference Presentations (boldface indicates CSUN student author)

73. Otten, M. P., Leon, A., Griffiths, M., & Ogbeneme, K. (2018). Cultural ideologies and their effects on team cohesion and performance. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the European College of Sport Science, Dublin, Ireland.

72. Swanson, M. T., Perez, D., Vartan, A., Ogbeneme, K., Diep, A., & Otten, M. P. (2018). Could anxiety be helpful? Predicting clutch performance in sport. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.

71. Swanson, M. T., Perez, D., Vartan, A., Ogbeneme, K., Diep, A., & Otten, M. P. (2018). Could anxiety be helpful? Predicting clutch performance in sport. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Positive Psychological Association, Claremont, CA.

70. Otten, M. P. (2018). Performance under pressure in sports: A positive psychology perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Positive Psychological Association, Claremont, CA.

69. Kim, A., Otten, M. P., Shulze, J., & Ruvalcaba, O. (2017). The gender bias in eSports: Observations of sexual harassment in gaming chat rooms. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.

68. Machida, M., Otten, M. P., Magyar, T. M., Vealey, R., & Ward, R. M. (2016). Examining multidimensional sport-confidence in athletes and non-athlete sport performers. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Phoenix, AZ.

67. Leon, A., Perez, D., Sherikian, S., Van Horn, S., Zamora, R., & Otten, M. P. (2016). Intuitive control and positive competitive state anxiety: New assessments for the prediction of clutch performance. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Phoenix, AZ.

66. Kim, A., Shulze, J., & Otten, M. P. (2016). An Exploding Lifestyle in Korea and Beyond: Females Within the Gaming Community. Poster presented at the annual meeting of Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast, Northridge, CA.

65. Leon, A., Otten, M. P., Perez, D., Sherikian, S., Van Horn, S., & Zamora, R. (2016). Intuitive Control, Positive Anxiety, and Predicting Clutch Performance in Sport. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Long Beach, CA.

64. Kim, A., Shulze, J., & Otten, M. P. (2016). Females Within the Gaming Community. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Long Beach, CA.

63. Medina, D. & Otten, M. P. (2016). Mindfulness Matters: The Influence of Trait Mindfulness on Anxiety and Free Throw Performance Under Pressure. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Long Beach, CA.

62. Kim, A., Shulze, J., & Otten, M. P. (2016). Esports Gender Dynamics: How Criticism is Influenced by Gender and Player Performance. Paper presented at the annual regional meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Fullerton, CA.

61. Leon, A., Otten, M. P., Perez, D., Sherikian, S., Van Horn, S., & Zamora, R. (2016). Intuitive Control and Positive Competitive State Anxiety: New Assessments for the Prediction of Clutch Performance in Sport. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, CA.

60. Otten, M. P., Perez, D., & Van Horn, S. (2015). Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: A Comparison to the Sport Psychology Literature. Poster presented at the 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland.

59. Otten, M. P., & Miller, T. J. (2015). Does Defense Win Championships? A Historical Study of the National Basketball Association and the National Football League. Poster presented at the 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland.

58. Miller, T., Otten, M. P., & Rutchick, A. M. (2015). An investigation into why gritty people succeed. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.

57. Sarafian, R., Medina, D., & Otten, M. P. (2015). Mispredictions: An examination of affective forecasting by basketball players. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.

56. Webb, R., Leon, A., Medina, D., & Otten, M. P. (2015). The effects of coaching behavior on player performance in men’s basketball. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.

55. Zamora, R., Tokadjian, H., Harris, M., Akaniro, T., Kim, A., & Otten, M. P. (2015). The effects of visual priming on athletic performance success. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Vegas, NV.

54. Miller, T. J., Otten, M. P., Pleskus, L., Jaremka, L., & Rutchick, A. M. (2015). Grit predicts lower stress and healthier behavior. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Long Beach, CA.

53. Lenard, M., Ramsburg, J., Sarafian, R., & Otten, M. P. (2014). Impact of trait mindfulness on sport performance under pressure. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

52. Miller, T., Okojie, M., Barrett, M., & Otten, M. P. (2014). Defense wins championships: How 111 years of statistics can inform teams, coaches and practitioners. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

51. Zamora, R., Abusleme, G., Sarafian, R., Medina, D., & Otten, M. P. (2014). The effects of visual priming on athletic performance success. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Las Vegas, NV.

50. Lenard, M., Ramsburg, J., & Otten, M. P. (2014). Impact of trait mindfulness on sport performance under pressure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Center for Performance Psychology, San Diego, California.

49. Samson, A. A., Otten, M. P., & Virgien, K. (2014). The relationship between motivations, perceived control, and mental toughness in marathoners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Center for Performance Psychology, San Diego, California.

48. Van Horn, S., Sarafian, R., Abusleme, G., Samson, A. A., & Otten, M. P. (2014). Playing to win: A look into the motivation of athletes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Center for Performance Psychology, San Diego, California.

47. Zamora, R., Robinson, G., Medina, D., & Otten, M. P. (2014). The effects of visual priming for athletic performance success. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Center for Performance Psychology, San Diego, California.

46. Maurice, S., Samson, A., & Otten, M. P. (2013). Playing to win: A look into the motivation of athletes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, Louisiana.

45. Perez, D., & Otten, M. P. (2013). Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Empirical evidence? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, Louisiana.

44. Otten, M. P., Rutchick, A. M., Maru, S. Y., & Adlof, K. (2013). The illusion of home field choking: An apparent paradox regresses to the mean. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.

43. Miller, T., Okojie, M., Barrett, M. E., & Otten, M. P. (2013). Defense wins championships: What 110 years of statistics reveals. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Reno, Nevada.

42. Zamora, R., Sarafian, R., Maurice, S., & Otten, M. P. (2013). Playing to win: Is the drive to perform in you? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Reno, Nevada.

41. Maurice, S., Samson, A., & Otten, M. P. (2013). Playing to win: A look into the motivation of athletes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Charlotte, North Carolina.

40. Barrett, M., Overstreet, M., Grover, M. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Clutch hitting in baseball: What 109 years of statistics reveal. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Modeling clutch performance in sport: The keys to success revealed” at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

39. Gavrilova, Y., Perez, D. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Measuring positive appraisal as an alternative to competitive state anxiety. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Modeling clutch performance in sport: The keys to success revealed” at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

38. Grover, M., Camacho, T., Corral, D. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Great expectations: Confidence, control and junior college football. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

37. Hatifie, N., Overstreet, M. & Otten, M. P. (2012). The key to clutch performance: Perceived control. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Modeling clutch performance in sport: The keys to success revealed” at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

36. Keelan, M. Axt, J., Otten, M. P., & Ma, D. (2012). How perceived threat plays a role in NBA officiating. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

35. Maurice, S., & Otten, M. P. (2012). Don’t blow it! Preventing choking under pressure. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia.

34. Maurice, S., Samson, A. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Playing to win: A look into the motivations of athletes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

33. Nesbitt, B., Neal, A., Maurice, S., Keelan, M. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Motivation to shred: The psychology of snowboarding. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

32. Otten, M. P. (2012). Clutch performance: The structural equation model. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Modeling clutch performance in sport: The keys to success revealed” at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

31. Otten, M. P. & Grimm, D. (2012). Understanding the L.A. driver: A study of the attitudes and behavior of drivers in California. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, California.

30. Otten, M. P. & Maurice, S. (2012). Confidence, control and positive anxiety: The path to clutch performance under pressure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia.

29. Perez, D., Maurice, S. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Quantitatively measuring Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success on the basketball court. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

28. Sanchez, A. M., Monosov, N., Ainsworth, A. T., Rutchick, A. M. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Stereotypes of fraternity members held by students and faculty. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego, California.

27. Sherikian, S. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Just do it: Over-thinking your pre-shot routine. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Modeling clutch performance in sport: The keys to success revealed” at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

26. Virgien, K., Samson, A. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Mental toughness and motivations in marathon runners. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

25. Yowell, J. & Otten, M. P. (2012). Fight or flight: A positive interpretation of pressure in sports. Poster presented at the annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, University of California, Los Angeles.

24. Corral, D., Ratsch, L. & Otten, M. P. (2011). Levels of expertise: Years of experience, anxiety regulation and pressure performance. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Winning the World Series: Explaining, measuring and promoting clutch performance in sport”, at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

23. Sherikian, S., & Otten, M. P. (2011). Dribble, bend your knees, shoot: The effects of a pre- shot routine on basketball free throw performance under pressure. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Winning the World Series: Explaining, measuring and promoting clutch performance in sport”, at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

22. Perez, D. & Otten, M. P. (2011). A brick, or nothing but net? Measuring positive appraisal as an alternative to competitive state anxiety. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Winning the World Series: Explaining, measuring and promoting clutch performance in sport”, at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

21. Ramsburg, J., Corral, D. & Otten, M. P. (2011). Can mindfulness exercises promote clutch performance in sport? Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Winning the World Series: Explaining, measuring and promoting clutch performance in sport”, at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

20. Otten, M. P. (2011). Fear the beard, and Edgar Renteria: Pitching and clutch hitting in baseball. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Winning the World Series: Explaining, measuring and promoting clutch performance in sport”, at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

19. Grimm, D. & Otten, M. P. (2011). Understanding the L.A. driver: Comparing drivers across regions of California. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

18. Heininger, M. & Otten, M. P. (2011). Music and workout efficacy: How tempo differences In background music affect workout performance in cyclists. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, California.

17. Otten, M. P. (2011). Winning the World Series: A revised model and discussion of clutch performance under pressure. Paper presented as part of the symposium, “Choking under pressure in sport: Introducing debate, new theories, and future research”, at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Honolulu, Hawaii.

16. Perez, D. & Otten, M. P. (2011). Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in psychology literature: Empirical evidence? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Honolulu, Hawaii.

15. Camacho, T., Corral, D. & Otten, M. P. (2011). The psychological determinants of success: Differences between starting and non-starting athletes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Honolulu, Hawaii.

14. Otten, M. P. (2010). How to be clutch: A revised model of sport performance under pressure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island.

13. Sherikian, S., & Otten, M. P. (2010). Dribble, bend your knees, shoot: The effects of a pre-shot routine on basketball free throw performance under pressure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island.

12. Frank, G., Plunkett, S. W., & Otten, M. P. (2010). Perceived parenting, self-esteem, and general self-efficacy of Iranian American adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.

11. Otten, M. P. (2010). How to be clutch: Sport performance under pressure. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.

10. Ratsch, L., & Otten, M. P. (2010). We will rock you: Effects of music on sport performance. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.

9. Sherikian, S., & Otten, M. P. (2010). Dribble, bend your knees, shoot: The effects of a pre-shot routine on basketball performance under pressure. Poster presented at the annual UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference.

8. Otten, M. P. (2010). Choking vs. clutch performance: A study of sport performance under pressure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Sport and Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

7. Otten, M.P. (2008). Choking vs. clutch performance: A study of sport performance under pressure. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Irvine, CA.

6. Kaney, A., & Otten, M.P. (2007). The effects of audience and sport confidence on performance. Poster presented at the 16th annual UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

5. Zimbra, D., & Otten, M.P. (2007). Performance under pressure in sports. Poster presented at the 16th annual UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

4. Otten, M.P. (2006). Choking vs. clutch performance: A study of sport performance under pressure. Symposium presented at the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Miami, FL.

3. Abdou, C.M., Dunkel Schetter, C., Glynn, L., Hobel, C.J., Otten, M.P., & Sandman, C. (2005). Cultural orientation: a theoretical and methodological framework for the study of culture and health. Poster presented at the 6th annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans, LA.

2. Otten, M.P. (2004). A longitudinal examination of the dimensionality and predictors of sport confidence. Symposium presented at the 69th annual meeting of the Psychometric Society, Pacific Grove, CA.

1. Otten, M.P. (2004). A longitudinal examination of the dimensionality and predictors of sport confidence. Symposium presented at the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Editorial Referee Experience

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Psychology of Sport & Exercise International Journal of Sport Psychology The Sport Psychologist Routledge Publishing Co. British Journal of Psychology European Journal of Sport Science Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference program Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology

Contributions to the University and Community

• CSUN Distinguished Teaching, Counseling or Librarianship Award committee, 2018 • CSUN New Faculty Orientation committee, 2013-present • CSUN Under Armour Faculty (athletics) committee, 2016-present • CSUN women’s tennis team consultant/volunteer assistant coach, 2017-present • CSUN Department of Psychology personnel committee, 2016-17 • CSUN Department of Psychology General Experimental M.A. program co-chair, 2009-15; committee member, 2008-present • CSUN Department of Psychology student success/achievement gap committee, 2016- present • CSUN Department of Psychology community building (fundraising) committee, 2010- present • CSUN Department of Psychology honors program committee member, 2011-16 • CSUN Department of Psychology/Psi Chi event coordinator, 2009-14 • CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Learning Committee member, 2012-2013 • Association for Applied Sport Psychology Hospitality Committee, 2012-17 • UCLA Club Tennis o Founder, UCLA Intramural Tennis League, 2002 o Founder and President, UCLA Club Tennis, 2006-07 o Member, UCLA intramural/club competitive team, 2002-2007 o Coach, UCLA Club Tennis competitive team, 2007-present • United States Tennis Association (USTA) national Tennis on Campus alumni task force, 2013-2014 • UC Davis Tennis Club o Founder and President, 2000-01 • Davis Tennis Club (Davis, CA) o Instructor and youth camp assistant, 1996-2004