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Self-Talk: An Interdisciplinary Review and Transdisciplinary Model (2023)
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Latinjak, A. T., Morin, A., Brinthaupt, T. M., Hardy, J., Hatzigeorgiadis, A., Kendall, P. C., …Winsler, A. (2023). Self-Talk: An Interdisciplinary Review and Transdisciplinary Model. Review of General Psychology, 27(4), 355-386. https://doi.org/10.1177/10892680231170263

The present work synthesises the self-talk literature and constructs a transdisciplinary self-talk model to guide future research across all academic disciplines that engage with self-talk. A comprehensive research review was conducted, including 559... Read More about Self-Talk: An Interdisciplinary Review and Transdisciplinary Model.

A case for ‘Collective Physical Activity’: moving towards post-capitalist futures (2023)
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Dellacasa, G., & Oliver, E. J. (2024). A case for ‘Collective Physical Activity’: moving towards post-capitalist futures. Annals of Leisure Research, 27(3), 435-453. https://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2023.2208446

This paper makes the case for a post-capitalist oriented ‘Collective Physical Activity’ (Co-PA) to contribute to individual well-being and social change here and now, while working towards more equitable post-capitalist futures. We begin by underlini... Read More about A case for ‘Collective Physical Activity’: moving towards post-capitalist futures.

The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making (2022)
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Rigby, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Oliver, E. (2022). The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making. Health Research Policy and Systems, 20, Article 59. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00864-9

Complexity theory and systems-thinking are increasingly popular in physical activity (PA) research and policy discourse. The impact of this perspective shift, across many sectors, may be underwhelming. We explore why, by focusing on how these concept... Read More about The understanding, application and influence of complexity in national physical activity policy-making.

Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia? (2022)
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Lee, C., Parker, G., Buckner, S., Mattocks, C., Barnes, A., Oliver, E. J., Cowan, A., & Lafortune, L. (2022). Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia?. Town Planning Review, 93(3), 275-300. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2021.39

This article draws together new research findings with recent evidence, theory and policy developments relating to place-based planning for health and well-being. It considers how neighbourhood planning (NP) can support the advancement of the ageing-... Read More about Neighbourhood planning, rural ageing and public health policy in England: a case of policy myopia?.

The Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide (2021)
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Williamson, C., Baker, G., Tomasone, J. R., Bauman, A., Mutrie, N., Niven, A., Richards, J., Oyeyemi, A., Baxter, B., Rigby, B., Cullen, B., Paddy, B., Smith, B., Foster, C., Drummy, C., Vandelanotte, C., Oliver, E., Dewi, F. S. T., McEwen, F., Bain, F., …Kelly, P. (2021). The Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 18(1), Article 164. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01230-8

Effective physical activity messaging plays an important role in the pathway towards changing physical activity behaviour at a population level. The Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC) are outputs from a recent modified... Read More about The Physical Activity Messaging Framework (PAMF) and Checklist (PAMC): International consensus statement and user guide.

Community interventions for improving adult mental health: mapping local policy and practice in England (2021)
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Duncan, F., Baskin, C., McGrath, M., Coker, J., Lee, C., Dykxhoorn, J., Adams, E., Gnani, S., Lafortune, L., Kirkbride, J., Kaner, E., Jones, O., Samuel, G., Walters, K., Osborn, D., & Oliver, E. (2021). Community interventions for improving adult mental health: mapping local policy and practice in England. BMC Public Health, 21(1), Article 1691. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11741-5

Background: Public mental health (PMH) aims to improve wellbeing and prevent poor mental health at the population level. It is a global challenge and a UK priority area for action. Communities play an important role in the provision of PMH interventi... Read More about Community interventions for improving adult mental health: mapping local policy and practice in England.

Where next for the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom (2021)
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Oliver, E., Buckley, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., Downey, J., Hanson, C., Henderson, H., Hawkins, J., Steele, J., Wade, M., & Watson, P. (2021). Where next for the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 46(11), https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2021-0101

Despite widespread use, community-based physical activity prescription is controversial. Data limitations have resulted in a lack of clarity about what works, under what circumstances, and for whom, reflected in conservative policy recommendations. I... Read More about Where next for the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based physical activity prescription? Emerging lessons from the United Kingdom.

Effectiveness of community interventions for protecting and promoting the mental health of working-aged adults experiencing financial uncertainty: a systematic review (2021)
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McGrath, M., Duncan, F., Dotsikas, K., Baskin, C., Crosby, L., Gnani, S., Hunter, R. M., Kaner, E., Kirkbride, J. B., Lafortune, L., Lee, C., Oliver, E., Osborn, D. P., Walters, K. R., & Dykxhoorn, J. (2021). Effectiveness of community interventions for protecting and promoting the mental health of working-aged adults experiencing financial uncertainty: a systematic review. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 75(7), 665-673. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-215574

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a period of global economic uncertainty. Financial strain, personal debt, recent job loss and housing insecurity are important risk factors for the mental health of working-age adults. Community intervent... Read More about Effectiveness of community interventions for protecting and promoting the mental health of working-aged adults experiencing financial uncertainty: a systematic review.

Community-centred interventions for improving public mental health among adults from ethnic minority populations in the UK: a scoping review (2021)
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Baskin, C., Zijlstra, G., McGrath, M., Lee, C., Duncan, F., Oliver, E., Osborn, D., Dykxhoorn, J., Kaner, E., & Gnani, S. (2021). Community-centred interventions for improving public mental health among adults from ethnic minority populations in the UK: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041102

Objectives: Undertake a scoping review to determine the effectiveness of community-centred interventions designed to improve the mental health and well-being of adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK. Methods: We searched six electronic academi... Read More about Community-centred interventions for improving public mental health among adults from ethnic minority populations in the UK: a scoping review.

Inequalities and inclusion in exercise referral schemes: a mixed-method multi-scheme analysis (2021)
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Oliver, E., Dodd-Reynolds, C., Kasim, A., & Vallis, D. (2021). Inequalities and inclusion in exercise referral schemes: a mixed-method multi-scheme analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(6), Article 3033. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063033

Physical activity prescription, commonly through exercise referral schemes, is an established disease prevention and management pathway. There is considerable heterogeneity in terms of uptake, adherence, and outcomes, but because within-scheme analys... Read More about Inequalities and inclusion in exercise referral schemes: a mixed-method multi-scheme analysis.

A modified Delphi study to gain consensus for a taxonomy to report and classify physical activity referral schemes (PARS) (2020)
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Hanson, C. L., Oliver, E. J., Dodd-Reynolds, C. J., Pearsons, A., & Kelly, P. (2020). A modified Delphi study to gain consensus for a taxonomy to report and classify physical activity referral schemes (PARS). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 17(1), Article 158. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-01050-2

Background: Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS), including exercise referral schemes, are a popular approach to health improvement, but understanding of effectiveness is limited by considerable heterogeneity in reporting and evaluation. We aime... Read More about A modified Delphi study to gain consensus for a taxonomy to report and classify physical activity referral schemes (PARS).

Delivery of community-centred public mental health interventions in diverse areas in England: a mapping study protocol (2020)
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Duncan, F. H., McGrath, M., Baskin, C., Osborn, D., Dykxhoorn, J., Kaner, E. F., Gnani, S., LaFortune, L., Lee, C., Walters, K. R., Kirkbride, J., Fischer, L., Jones, O., Pinfold, V., Stansfield, J., & Oliver, E. J. (2020). Delivery of community-centred public mental health interventions in diverse areas in England: a mapping study protocol. BMJ Open, 10(7), Article e037631. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037631

Background: Public mental health (PMH) is a global challenge and a UK priority area for action. However, to progress, practitioners require a stronger evidence base regarding the effectiveness of approaches, particularly regarding promotion and preve... Read More about Delivery of community-centred public mental health interventions in diverse areas in England: a mapping study protocol.

Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review (2020)
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Rigby, B., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Oliver, E. (2020). Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review. Public Health Reviews, 41, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40985-020-00119-4

Background: Outdoor walking groups are widely-used programmes aimed at improving physical activity and health outcomes. Despite being promoted as accessible and inclusive, emerging work highlights participation biases based on gender, age and socioec... Read More about Inequities and inequalities in outdoor walking groups: a scoping review.

The double negative: Personality differentially predicts sensitivity to need support and thwarting, and subsequent behavioural response planning (2019)
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Thomas, L., Fadeeva, A., & Oliver, E. (2020). The double negative: Personality differentially predicts sensitivity to need support and thwarting, and subsequent behavioural response planning. Personality and Individual Differences, 156, Article 109767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.109767

Research extending self-determination theory (SDT) recognises that individual differences alter responses to basic psychological need thwarting or supportive environments. Here, two underlying pathways were proposed and tested, namely whether persona... Read More about The double negative: Personality differentially predicts sensitivity to need support and thwarting, and subsequent behavioural response planning.

Prototyping for public health in a local context: a streamlined evaluation of a community-based weight management programme (Momenta), Northumberland, UK (2019)
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Dodd-Reynolds, C., Nevens, L., Oliver, E., Finch, T., Lake, A., & Hanson, C. (2019). Prototyping for public health in a local context: a streamlined evaluation of a community-based weight management programme (Momenta), Northumberland, UK. BMJ Open, 9(10), Article e029718. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029718

Objectives: Stakeholder co-production in design of public health programmes may reduce the ‘implementation gap’ but can be time-consuming and costly. Prototyping, iterative refining relevant to delivery context, offers a potential solution. This eval... Read More about Prototyping for public health in a local context: a streamlined evaluation of a community-based weight management programme (Momenta), Northumberland, UK.

Acceptability and feasibility of implementing accelorometry-based activity monitors and a linked web portal in an exercise referral scheme: A mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial (2019)
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Hawkins, J., Edwards, M., Charles, J., Russell, J., Kelson, M., Morgan, K., …Moore, G. (2019). Acceptability and feasibility of implementing accelorometry-based activity monitors and a linked web portal in an exercise referral scheme: A mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(3), Article e12374. https://doi.org/10.2196/12374

Background: Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are recommended for patients with health conditions or risk factors. Evidence points to the initial effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of such schemes for increasing physical activity, but effects often... Read More about Acceptability and feasibility of implementing accelorometry-based activity monitors and a linked web portal in an exercise referral scheme: A mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Seven-year itch: The UK Government’s difficult relationship with the food and drink industry since ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England (2011) (2019)
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Flint, S., & Oliver, E. (2019). Seven-year itch: The UK Government’s difficult relationship with the food and drink industry since ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England (2011). Public Health Nutrition, 22(7), 1326-1329. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980019000053

Objective: Unhealthy food and drink consumption is associated with a range of physical and mental health concerns. In response, public health policies have been developed targeting a reduction in obesity in particular. In the present commentary we ar... Read More about Seven-year itch: The UK Government’s difficult relationship with the food and drink industry since ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A call to action on obesity in England (2011).

How do participant experiences and characteristics influence engagement in exercise referral? A qualitative longitudinal study of a scheme in Northumberland, United Kingdom (2019)
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Hanson, C., Oliver, E., Dodd-Reynolds, C., & Allin, L. (2019). How do participant experiences and characteristics influence engagement in exercise referral? A qualitative longitudinal study of a scheme in Northumberland, United Kingdom. BMJ Open, 9(2), Article e024370. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024370

Objectives: Exercise referral schemes (ERSs) are internationally widespread. This study aimed to gain an insight into differential engagement through understanding participant experiences of patients referred by healthcare professionals to one such s... Read More about How do participant experiences and characteristics influence engagement in exercise referral? A qualitative longitudinal study of a scheme in Northumberland, United Kingdom.

Modelling motivational dynamics: demonstrating when, why, and how we self-regulate motivation (2018)
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Thomas, L., Hudson, J., & Oliver, E. (2018). Modelling motivational dynamics: demonstrating when, why, and how we self-regulate motivation. Journal of motivation, emotion, and personality, 7, 33-47. https://doi.org/10.12689/jmep.2018.704

Motivation quality affects the initiation and maintenance of behavior and physical and psychological health. Despite this, we understand little about how situational fluctuations occur and are regulated. In this paper we analyze the utility of applyi... Read More about Modelling motivational dynamics: demonstrating when, why, and how we self-regulate motivation.