Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change staff
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Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change
We research the psychological determinants of health, wellbeing and performance, spanning the development of theory and effective real-world interventions.
What is the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change?
We aim to improve society's understanding of the determinants of health and wellbeing in the context of key public health issues.
Our team of researchers includes psychologists, and behavioural and exercise scientists working to guide the development, refinement, and testing of novel and innovative interdisciplinary interventions. We have particular expertise in:
- community and public health
- digital health
- mental health, stress and thriving
- motivation and habit
- nutrition, physical activity, exercise and sport
- prevention and management of chronic conditions
We have attracted funding for our research from organisations including the National Institute for Health Research; the Medical Research Council; the Economic and Social Research Council; the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council; and various charitable organisations. We have also written and published over 500 research papers.
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Research and news
Find out more about our Centre's research and activity.
Talking weight in sport: Take part in our research study
We need high-performance athletes and coaches to help us research how we talk about body weight in a sporting context.
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness daily boosts wellbeing and fights depression
New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices.
Tech-based health programmes less beneficial for users with low socio-economic status, study shows
New GW4 research led by Bath's Dr Max Western is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Social media break improves mental health – new study
Results of a study that asked participants to take a week-long break from social media find positive effects for wellbeing, depression and anxiety.
Promoting positive conversations between parents and children about weight
This project's aim is to create and test the impact of evidence-based guidance to help parents have positive conversations with children about their weight.
Work with us
We are always looking to work with external partners in research or consultancy. We provide skills and expertise in areas such as:
- Advisory board and task forces
- Design and evaluation of new initiatives
- Evidence-based policy and practice
- Health behaviour change
- Knowledge exchange
- Workforce motivation and wellbeing
Our current and previous partners include: AgeUK, BANES Council, Bath Bridge, Bath City FC Foundation, Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, EDF energy, Frome Primary Care Network, Food Standards Agency, Global Active Healthy Kids Alliance, Medito Foundation, Moving Medicine, NESTA, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Public Health England, Royal United Hospital Bath, Sport England, St Johns Foundation, Swindon Borough Council, Tech 4 Good South West, WESPORT, WHO Europe, and ZINC.
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About us
Our Research Centre is a part of the Department for Health
We strive to guide the development, refinement, and testing of novel and innovative interdisciplinary health behaviour-change interventions. Our members undertake roles on boards, panels, and advisory groups to help us achieve wide-reaching and notable impact.
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