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A systematic review of interventions targeting physical activity and/or healthy eating behaviours in adolescents: practice and training
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Chater, Angel; Howlett, Neil; Troop, Nicholas (2023-02-10)Despite the many health benefits of physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE) most adolescents do not meet current guidelines which poses future health risks. This review aimed to (1) identify whether adolescent PA ... -
A systematic review of Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) to improve the health behaviours, psychological wellbeing and/or physical health of police staff
Kukucska, Dora; Whitehall, Jamie; Shorter, Gillian W.; Howlett, Neil; Wyld, Kev; Chater, Angel (2023-09-30)This review aimed to assess the use of positive psychology interventions (PPIs), such as using positive mantras, expressive writing, or gratitude diaries, to improve the health behaviours, psychological wellbeing and/or ... -
Testing the feasibility of a sustainable preschool obesity prevention approach: A mixed-methods service evaluation of a volunteer-led HENRY programme
Howlett, Neil; Roberts, Kim; Swanston, Di; Edmunds, Laurel; Willis, Tom (2021-01-06)Background Over the last 10 years HENRY has been working to reduce and prevent child obesity by training health and early years professionals to deliver its evidence-based programme to parents. The aim and unique contribution ... -
To Sign or not to Sign? : The Impact of Encouraging Infants to Gesture on Infant Language and Maternal Mind-Mindedness
Kirk, Elizabeth; Howlett, Neil; Pine, Karen; Fletcher, Ben (2013)Findings are presented from the first randomized control trial of the effects of encouraging symbolic gesture (or “baby sign”) on infant language, following 40 infants from age 8 months to 20 months. Half of the mothers ... -
Unbuttoned: : The interaction between provocativeness of female work attire and occupational status
Howlett, Neil; Pine, Karen; Cahill, N.; Orakçıoğlu, Ismail; Fletcher, Ben (2015-02-01)Gender-biased standards in United Kingdom (UK) workplaces continue to exist. Women experience gender discrimination in judgements of competence, even by other women. Clothing cues can subtly influence professional perceptions ... -
What are the most effective behaviour change techniques to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary behaviour in inactive adults? : A systematic review protocol
Howlett, Neil; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2015-08-01)Large proportions of the population are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity and have increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Low levels of physical activity are predictive of poor health outcomes and time spent ... -
What are the most effective behaviour change techniques to promote physical activity and/or reduce sedentary behaviour in sedentary adults? A systematic review
Howlett, Neil; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2015)Purpose: The primary aim is to investigate the most effective behaviour change techniques (BCT) in randomised controlled trials (RCT) of interventions to increase physical activity and/or reduce sedentary behaviour in ... -
What influences people’s responses to public health messages for managing risks and preventing infectious diseases? A rapid systematic review of the evidence and recommendations
Ghio, Daniela; Lawes-Wickwar, Sadie; Yee Tang, Mei; Epton, Tracy; Howlett, Neil; Jenkinson, Elizabeth; Stanescu, Sabina; Westbrook, Juliette; Kassianos, Angelos; Watson, Daniella; Sutherland, Lisa; Stanulewicz, Natalia; Guest, Ella; Scanlan, Daniel; Carr, Natalie; Chater, Angel; Hothman, Sarah; Thorneloe, Rachel; Armitage, Christopher J; Arden, Madelynne A.; Hart, Jo; Byrne-Davis, Lucie; Keyworth, Christopher (2021-11-11)Background Individual behaviour changes, such as hand hygiene and physical distancing, are required on a population scale to reduce transmission of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. However, little is known about ... -
What roles does physical activity play following the death of a parent as a young person? A qualitative investigation
Williams, Jane; Howlett, Neil; Shorter, Gillian W.; Zakrzewski-Fruer, Julia K.; Chater, Angel Marie (2023-01-31)Background: Physical activity benefits physical and mental health. However, limited research investigates if physical activity can improve outcomes from the grieving process following the death of a parent. Methods: ...