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Research interests
My research interests lie in investigating how we can support people to improve their health behaviours to prevent and reduce obesity. This is an important and highly topical area given that more than half of the UK’s adult population are now classified as overweight or obese, which has significant consequences not only for these individuals but also for society. My primary research interest is in investigating how we can support people to improve their health behaviours to prevent and reduce obesity. In practice this involves conducting research to explore the most effective strategies for promoting behaviour change, and drawing on this to design theoretically and pragmatically informed interventions. I work both at an individual and population level, and my recent focus has been in exploring the positive and negative effects of policy on people’s motivation to adopt healthier lifestyles. I have worked closely with local public health teams and members of the public to deliver research that is relevant and applicable to practice.
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Projects
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Building on experience during the COVID-19 pandemic to maximise virtual consultations in hospital care
Gillison, F., Barnett, J., Jones, S., Smith, P. & Strudwick, A.
15/12/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Research council
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West
National Institute for Health Research
1/10/19 → 30/09/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Physical activity for the prevention and management of NCDs in Sri Lanka
Thompson, D., Peacock, O., Gillison, F., Wickremasing, A. & Arambepola, C.
1/03/17 → 1/03/18
Project: Research-related funding
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Research Output
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Evaluating the mechanisms of action and participant experiences of a web-based, evolutionary mismatch-framed intervention targeting physical activity and diet.
Grey, E., Gillison, F. & Thompson, D., 16 Jan 2020, UKSBM.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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EXPLORING THE INFLUENCES ON MEN’S ENGAGEMENT WITH WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Elliot, M., Gillison, F. & Barnett, J., 25 Feb 2020, In: BMC Public Health. 20, 1, 249.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Influence of Obesity Prevalence on Social Norms and Weight Control Motivation: a Cross-sectional Comparison of the Netherlands and the UK
Gillison, F., Killen, V., Grey, E., Standage, M., Watson, D. & Kremers, S., 14 Oct 2020, In: Psychology, Health & Medicine.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lockdown lifestyles: A mixed methods study exploring the impact of COVID-19 prevention measures on diet, physical activity and mental health in the UK adult population
Grey, E., Solomon-Moore, E., Lambert, J., Gillison, F., Townsend, N. & Griffin, T., 8 Dec 2020, (Acceptance date).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Military veteran athletes’ experiences of competing at the 2016 Invictus Games: A qualitative study
Roberts, G., Arnold, R., Gillison, F., Colclough, M. & Bilzon, J., 20 Feb 2020, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Thesis
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Maintaining adolescents’ involvement in exercise and quality of life: A Self Determination Theory approach
Author: Gillison, F., 1 Apr 2007Supervisor: Standage, M. (Supervisor) & Skevington, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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