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2020

Journal Article

A descriptive epidemiology of screen-based devices by children and adolescents: a scoping review of 130 surveillance studies since 2000

Thomas, George, Bennie, Jason A., De Cocker, Katrien, Castro, Oscar and Biddle, Stuart J. H. (2020). A descriptive epidemiology of screen-based devices by children and adolescents: a scoping review of 130 surveillance studies since 2000. Child Indicators Research, 13 (3), 935-950. doi: 10.1007/s12187-019-09663-1

A descriptive epidemiology of screen-based devices by children and adolescents: a scoping review of 130 surveillance studies since 2000

2019

Journal Article

Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: an updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality

Biddle, Stuart J. H., Ciaccioni, Simone, Thomas, George and Vergeer, Ineke (2019). Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: an updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 42, 146-155. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.08.011

Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: an updated review of reviews and an analysis of causality

2025

Journal Article

An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation

Tweedy, Sean, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Cole, Damien, Demetriou, Bridget, Dutia, Iain, Hill, Jessica, Cairney, John and Beckman, Emma (2025). An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation. JSAMS Plus, 6 100110, 100110. doi: 10.1016/j.jsampl.2025.100110

An analysis of people with disabilities in Australia by age, sex, disability type and severity – Implications for leveraging the 2032 Paralympic games to increase physical activity participation

2025

Conference Publication

AI-assisted screening in large-scale reviews: a case example from a bibliometric study on physical activity technologies

Thomas, George, Gilson, Nick, Alley, Stephanie, Browne, Meighan, Duncan, Mitch and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2025). AI-assisted screening in large-scale reviews: a case example from a bibliometric study on physical activity technologies. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 25-27 November 2025.

AI-assisted screening in large-scale reviews: a case example from a bibliometric study on physical activity technologies

2025

Conference Publication

Technology for physical activity promotion: A bibliometric analysis over four decades using an AI-human hybrid search and selection model

Gilson, Nick, Thomas, George, Alley, Stephanie, Browne, Meighan, Duncan, Mitch and Vandelanotte, Corneel (2025). Technology for physical activity promotion: A bibliometric analysis over four decades using an AI-human hybrid search and selection model. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 25-27 November 2025.

Technology for physical activity promotion: A bibliometric analysis over four decades using an AI-human hybrid search and selection model

2025

Conference Publication

Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care

Stylianou, Michalis, Woodforde, James, Duncombe, Stephanie, Thomas, George, Lee, Jessica, Hill, Jessica and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care. Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Newcastle, NSW Australia, 25-27 November 2025.

Physical activity environments and behaviours in Outside School Hours Care

2025

Journal Article

The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Too, Kiara, Tam, Athena, Tilley, Kate, Cairney, John, Healy, Genevieve N. and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 3675, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-23767-0

The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review

2025

Journal Article

Longitudinal associations between maternal and child screen use at 1 year of age and child behavior and development at 3 years of age

Sim, Stephanie, Zabatiero, Juliana, Bear, Natasha, Beynon, Amber, Thomas, George, Srinivasjois, Ravisha, Jongeling, Brad, Silva, Desiree and Straker, Leon (2025). Longitudinal associations between maternal and child screen use at 1 year of age and child behavior and development at 3 years of age. BMC Pediatrics, 25 (1) 791, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-05701-w

Longitudinal associations between maternal and child screen use at 1 year of age and child behavior and development at 3 years of age

2025

Journal Article

Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children

Wang, Hiu Fei Wendy, Smith, Simon S., O’Flaherty, Martin, Trost, Stewart G., Thomas, George, Walker, Jacqueline L., Fortnum, Kathryn, McNaughton, Sarah, Cairney, John and Bourke, Matthew (2025). Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-07064-8

Associations between screen time, sleep quality, diet quality and food selectivity among school-aged autistic children

2025

Journal Article

Correlates of Physical Activity among 4,719 Indonesian Adolescents: The Role of Sociodemographic, Screen Time, and Sports Participation

Andriyani, Fitria Dwi, Hastuti, Tri Ani, Ries, Francis, Sari, Indah Prasetyawati Tri Purnama, Andrianto, Sigit Dwi, Thomas, George and Biddle, Stuart J. H. (2025). Correlates of Physical Activity among 4,719 Indonesian Adolescents: The Role of Sociodemographic, Screen Time, and Sports Participation. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13 (4), 942-953. doi: 10.13189/saj.2025.130430

Correlates of Physical Activity among 4,719 Indonesian Adolescents: The Role of Sociodemographic, Screen Time, and Sports Participation

2025

Journal Article

Association between 24-h movement behaviors and mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and compositional data meta-analysis

Bourke, Matthew, Wang, Hiu Fei Wendy, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, O'Flaherty, Martin, Mulcahy, Samantha K., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Alsop, Tahlia, Trost, Stewart G., Bruijns, Brianne A., Phillips, Sophie M., Vanderloo, Leigh, Tucker, Patricia, Hesketh, Kylie D., Kwan, Matthew Y. W. and Cairney, John (2025). Association between 24-h movement behaviors and mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and compositional data meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 35 (8) e70120, e70120-8. doi: 10.1111/sms.70120

Association between 24-h movement behaviors and mental health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and compositional data meta-analysis

2025

Other Outputs

Promoting mental wellbeing and recovery across the lifespan: a review of evidence

Fortnum, Kathryn, Bourke, Matthew, Thomas, George, Mulcahy, Samantha, Alsop, Tahlia and Gomersall, Sjaan (2025). Promoting mental wellbeing and recovery across the lifespan: a review of evidence. doi: 10.31219/osf.io/y7uwj_v1

Promoting mental wellbeing and recovery across the lifespan: a review of evidence

2025

Journal Article

Development, validation, acceptability and usability of a device-based system to measure sit-stand desk usage

Healy, Genevieve N., Melendez-Calderon, Alejandro, Kaab, Sami, Bongers, Noah, Heseltine, Katherine A., Yue, Chan Hi, Thomas, George and Clark, Bronwyn K. (2025). Development, validation, acceptability and usability of a device-based system to measure sit-stand desk usage. Applied Ergonomics, 126 104490. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104490

Development, validation, acceptability and usability of a device-based system to measure sit-stand desk usage

2025

Conference Publication

Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?

Thomas, George, Duncombe, Stephanie, Gomersall, Sjaan, Morawska, Alina, Vergeer, Ineke and Biddle, Stuart (2025). Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-14 June 2025.

Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?

2025

Conference Publication

Bridging the gap between research and practice through government and academic partnerships: opportunities, challenges and lessons learned from Australia and New Zealand

Thomas, George, Mulchay, Samantha, Gomersall, Sjaan, Richards, Justin and Andrews, Lara (2025). Bridging the gap between research and practice through government and academic partnerships: opportunities, challenges and lessons learned from Australia and New Zealand. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-14 June 2025.

Bridging the gap between research and practice through government and academic partnerships: opportunities, challenges and lessons learned from Australia and New Zealand

2025

Journal Article

Clusters of healthy lifestyle behaviours are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Bourke, Matthew, Wang, Hiu Fei Wendy, McNaughton, Sarah A., Thomas, George, Firth, Joseph, Trott, Mike and Cairney, John (2025). Clusters of healthy lifestyle behaviours are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Clinical Psychology Review, 118 102585, 102585. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2025.102585

Clusters of healthy lifestyle behaviours are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

2025

Journal Article

How physical activity context relates to cognition across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mavilidi, Myrto F., Vazou, Spyridoula, Lubans, David R., Robinson, Katie, Woods, Andrew J., Benzing, Valentin, Anzeneder, Sofia, Owen, Katherine B., Álvarez-Bueno, Celia, Wade, Levi, Burley, Jade, Thomas, George, Okely, Anthony D. and Pesce, Caterina (2025). How physical activity context relates to cognition across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 151 (5), 544-579. doi: 10.1037/bul0000478

How physical activity context relates to cognition across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Journal Article

Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis

O'Flaherty, Martin, Hill, Jessica, Bourke, Matthew, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, Gomersall, Sjaan R. and Cairney, John (2025). Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis. Disability and Health Journal, 18 (3) 101832, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101832

Unpacking the relationship between autism, sport participation, and adolescent health: a causal mediation analysis

2025

Journal Article

Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis

Bourke, Matthew, Harrison, Zoe, Fortnum, Kathryn, Thomas, George, O'Flaherty, Martin, Mulcahy, Samantha K., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Alsop, Tahlia, Trost, Stewart G., Koplin, Jennifer J., Bruijns, Brianne A., Phillips, Sophie M., Vanderloo, Leigh M., Tucker, Patricia, Hesketh, Kylie D., Kwan, Matthew Y. W. and Cairney, John (2025). Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 26 (5) e13884, e13884. doi: 10.1111/obr.13884

Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and adiposity in children and adolescents: A compositional data meta-analysis

2025

Journal Article

Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument

Barratt, Jaime, Dudley, Dean, Stylianou, Michalis, Thomas, George, Wheeler, Kai and Cairney, John (2025). Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 29 (2), 145-159. doi: 10.1080/1091367x.2024.2422309

Construct validity and reliability of the effective early childhood physical literacy pedagogue (ECE-PLP) self-report instrument