Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Nikolaos Tsigilis is a Professor of Research Methods and Psychometrics in Social Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece 🇬🇷. With a diverse academic background and extensive teaching experience, he has been at the forefront of research in education and psychometrics 📊. He holds multiple Ph.D.s and has contributed significantly to the field of physical education and sports sciences. Nikolaos is highly cited for his work, with over 6,000 citations on Google Scholar 📚, and is known for his impactful research in statistical methods and educational psychology.
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Education:
Nikolaos Tsigilis earned his academic degrees from reputable institutions in Europe 🎓. He holds a Ph.D. from both the University of Thessaly, Greece (2005) and the National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria (2004). Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Social Statistics from Lancaster University, UK (2012), and an M.Sc. in Human Performance and Health from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2000).
Experience:
Nikolaos has vast teaching experience, having served in various academic positions at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, including as a Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor 📚. He has also been a Visiting Professor at the United Arab Emirates University. His teaching and research experience span across multiple disciplines, including research methods, psychometrics, and educational psychology.
Research Interests:
His research primarily focuses on statistical analysis, psychometrics, and the application of social science methods in education and physical activity 🏋️. Tsigilis is also deeply involved in the measurement and evaluation of educational practices, with particular interest in understanding teacher-student relationships and the development of educational assessment tools.
Awards:
Nikolaos Tsigilis has received numerous accolades throughout his career 🏅, including recognition for his impactful contributions to educational research. His work has been widely recognized internationally, with a strong citation record and numerous published works in top-tier journals in the fields of education, psychology, and sports sciences.
Publications:
Markos, A., & Tsigilis, N. (2024). Dimensionality assessment in ordinal data: A comparison between parallel analysis and exploratory graph analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1359111. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1359111
Cited by: 5
Lianopoulos, Y., Tsigilis, N., & Theodorakis. (2024). Further validation and empirical comparison of the Sport Team Identification Scale with the Team Identification Scale in basketball. North American Journal of Psychology, 26(2), 293-314.
Cited by: 8
Tsigilis, N., Lianopoulos, Y., & Theodorakis. (2023). Measuring identification with a sport team: An empirical comparison of the Sport Team Identification Scale with the Sport Spectator Identification Scale. International Journal of Sport Management, 24(2), 171-195.
Cited by: 10
Tsigilis, N., Karamane, E., & Gregoriadis, A. (2023). Examination of students-teacher relationships circumplex model in the Greek educational context. Psychological Reports, 126(2), 984-1002. DOI: 10.1177/00332941211061078
Cited by: 20
Tsigilis, N., Krousorati, K., Gregoriadis, A., & Grammatikopoulos, V. (2023). Applicability of the preschool Early Numeracy Skills Test–Brief version in the Greek educational setting. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practices. DOI: 10.1111/emip.12536
Cited by: 5