Dr Rachel Stocker
@RachelStocker
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Lecturer of Exercise & Health Psychology @NclBNS. Chartered Psychologist. Research: type 1 diabetes|cancer|health psych|behaviour change|qualitative. Own views.
Darlington, England
Joined May 2010
Please consider completing my lovely student's survey, and possibly participating in a follow-up focus group (online), it would be so much appreciated -- this is such an important and growing area! #gbdoc
https://t.co/usxdRqRI8t
STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! If you're someone living with diabetes that uses a CGM please complete the survey below to share your opinions on the use of CGM in people without diabetes! https://t.co/dGfzgD4o6s
#gbdoc #diabetesuk #CGMresearch
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Some interesting insights from some of our NUQualSIG committee members on ‘quick & dirty qual’ research - when is it appropriate and how do we reconcile with our own standards as trained qualitative researchers? #NUQualSIG2025 @BKBareham @SRussellPhD @RachelStocker @MattBreckons
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Welcome to our 2025 annual #qualSIG symposium! Dr Sian Russel kicking us off this morning #NUQualSIG25
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🕰️ Dementia prevention has typically focused on mid-to-later life ⭐️ This new paper - led by @FrancescaRoFa & @DementiaHealth - makes the case for starting dementia prevention research and efforts earlier in the life course ⬇️
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1/ Over a century ago, scientists uncovered a curious link between the gut & the pancreas. This sparked decades of research, culminating in one of the greatest medical breakthroughs. This is the story of GLP-1 that I would like to share. 🧵
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Thank you Ella and @psychmag for interviewing me for this important article on the assisted dying debate.
‘Psychologists could provide a space for those conversations…’ Ella Rhodes speaks with Psychologists around Assisted Dying in the UK. https://t.co/5eZHL2EiL6
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Delighted that our research examining the role of perceived and received coach support is available open access in @EurJSportSci 🏅🥳 You can read it here: https://t.co/ptHz0A2s73 Working with great people @MaxJStone @tdona005 👏 @UniofNewcastle
#sportpsychology #socialsupport
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Please get in touch to discuss the role
🚨🚨 We are super excited to be partnering with @Sue_Ryder to offer this Senior Research Fellow post. @NancyPreston16 and @cewalshe very happy to discuss with potential candidates. Please RT. #hpm #hapc #palliative care https://t.co/yGQ5RXEtRR
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A sobering reminder that we must protect our NHS. That poor woman 😣
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Check out the latest paper by @sdombrowski which I had the privilege to contribute to! 'Streaking' as a behaviour change technique (not to be confused with running naked!) https://t.co/iWzdUJIp9y
#running #healthpsychology #physicalactivity #openaccess
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Could you help a team of researchers who are developing a new questionnaire to support parents of children being screened for Type 1 Diabetes? We are looking for parents of a child with T1D and parents who have considered screening. We know the decision to have a child
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👋 👋 ☺️ Many thanks @HNERC_NclUni and @Oli_Shannon for the profile this month.
For this months feature, we'd like to introduce Dr @RachelStocker, Lecturer in Exercise & Health Psychology and a chartered psychologist. Rachel’s research explores how psychological factors influence health behaviours, especially for those with chronic health conditions
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Please RT 🚨 If you live with #T1D #type1diabetes please take a moment to join this important study that involves a short survey about stigma & your lived experience of #T1D The study is led by two excellent researchers in my department who want to hear your experiences and
Ever felt judged for your #T1D? That could be rooted in stigma. Share your story and help us combat it. Join our study now! 🖊 Email us: t1dstigmastudy@ic.ac.uk #DiabetesCommunity #Survey #type1diabetes
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🚨New study🚨 Using #ParticipatoryApproaches in #PhysicalActivity programs helps #OlderAdults stay engaged, enjoy sessions, and build community👥 Peer support, local resources, and volunteer recognition are key for long-term success. Read more here: https://t.co/Cfe8cQcbfA
bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background The present study aimed to understand the experiences of older adult participants and service deliverers involved in a UK-based physical activity programme, developed using participatory...
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UK Biobank project - “weekend warriors” who fit a week’s worth of exercise into one or two days had a lower risk of developing more than 200 diseases compared with inactive people. https://t.co/MIlfG2XiqA
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BACKGROUND: Achievement of guideline-recommended levels of physical activity (≥150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week) is associated with lower risk of adverse cardiovascular...
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How do we define the impact of public involvement in research? How can we monitor it, evaluate it and learn from it? Take a look at our new topic page on Learning for Involvement to learn more: https://t.co/lzIlcUumCj
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A little thread in memoriam of someone ✨️ who oozed humanity. Today many of us have lost a true friend and colleague. I've known Katie since she first began working @NewcastleHosps
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