Overview
Background
Sheleigh Lawler is a health psychology expert, with research interests in understanding and intervening on health behaviours, particularly the psychosocial sequelae in relation to disease and intervention outcomes. Her breadth of knowledge across public health, health promotion and health psychology allows for a unique perspective, particularly on understanding the importance of communication. Her work involves multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, industry partners, and government organisations.
Availability
- Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Auckland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Auckland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Auckland
Research interests
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Understanding psychosocial variables and their influence on health behaviours
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Developing, trialling and integrating best teaching practices for blended learning
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Broad reach behavioural (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and diet) interventions for chronic disease prevention and management
Works
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2007
Conference Publication
Short-term outcomes from the Logan Healthy Living Program: A telephone-delivered intervention for physical activity and diet in low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions
Eakin, E., Reeves, M., Lawler, S., Graves, N., Oldenburg, B., Del Mar, C. and Wilke, K. (2007). Short-term outcomes from the Logan Healthy Living Program: A telephone-delivered intervention for physical activity and diet in low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions. Australian Disease Management Association: 3rd Annual National Disease Management Conference, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 6-7 September, 2007.
2006
Journal Article
Solaria use in Queensland, Australia
Lawler, Sheleigh P., Kvaskoff, Marina, DiSipio, Tracey, Whiteman, David, Eakin, Elizabeth, Aitken, Joanne and Fritschi, Lin (2006). Solaria use in Queensland, Australia. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 30 (5), 479-482. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2006.tb00468.x
2006
Journal Article
Health status of long-term cancer survivors: Results from an Australian population-Based sample
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Youlden, Danny R., Baade, Peter D., Lawler, Sheleigh P., Reeves, Marina M, Heyworth, Jane S. and Fritschi, Lin (2006). Health status of long-term cancer survivors: Results from an Australian population-Based sample. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 15 (10), 1969-1976. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0122
2006
Conference Publication
Cancer Survivors in the Primary Care Setting : Opportunities and Challenges
Eakin, E, Reeves, M. M. and Lawler, S. P. (2006). Cancer Survivors in the Primary Care Setting : Opportunities and Challenges. 8th Biennial Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 27-29 September, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
The Logan healthy living program: A telephone delivered physical activity and diet intervention targeting patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension
Eakin, E. G., Oldenburg, B., Del Mar, C., Graves, N., Reeves, M. M., Lawler, S. P., Wilkie, K. and Spencer, A. C. (2006). The Logan healthy living program: A telephone delivered physical activity and diet intervention targeting patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 23 - 24 November, 2006.
2006
Other Outputs
Physical Activity, Sun Exposure and the Sporting Involvements of Young Queensland Adults: Understanding and Influencing Personal, Social and Environmental Factors
Owen, Neville, Eakin, Elizabeth, Lawler, Sheleigh, Gallois, Cynthia and Leslie, Eva (2006). Physical Activity, Sun Exposure and the Sporting Involvements of Young Queensland Adults: Understanding and Influencing Personal, Social and Environmental Factors. Herston, Qld: Cancer Prevention Research Centre (CPRC) School of Population Health University of Queensland.
2006
Conference Publication
Findings from: Physical Activity and Sun exposure in Sport (PASS)
Lawler, Sheleigh, Owen, Neville, Leslie, Eva, Gallois, Cynthia and Eakin, Elizabeth (2006). Findings from: Physical Activity and Sun exposure in Sport (PASS). 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 23-24 November, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Physical activity, sun protection and sport
Lawler, S., Eakin, E. G., Owen, N., Spathonis, K., Kearey, P., Gallois, C. and Leslie, E. (2006). Physical activity, sun protection and sport. Advances Towards a SunSmart State – From Research to Practice Forum, Brisbane, Australia, 30 October–1 November 2006.
2006
Journal Article
A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as a treatment for migraine
Lawler, S. P. and Cameron, L. D. (2006). A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as a treatment for migraine. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 32 (1), 50-59. doi: 10.1207/s15324796abm3201_6
2006
Conference Publication
Findings from the Physical Activity, Sun Protection and Sport (PASS) Project
Lawler, S., Owen, N., Spathonis, K., Eakin, E., Gallois, C., Leslie, E. and Kearney, P. (2006). Findings from the Physical Activity, Sun Protection and Sport (PASS) Project. 8th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 27-29 September, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
The Logan Healthy Living Program - A telephone-delivered intervention on physical activity & diet
Reeves, M., Eakin, E., Lawler, S., Oldenburg, B., Del Mar, C., Graves, N., Wilkie, K. and Spencer, A. (2006). The Logan Healthy Living Program - A telephone-delivered intervention on physical activity & diet. 10th International Congress on Obesity, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 3-8 September, 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Health behaviours and interest in health promotion among survivors of childhood cancer
Reeves, M. M., Eakin, E. G., Lawler, S. P., Troy, K., Bailey, L. and Demark-Wahnefried, W. (2006). Health behaviours and interest in health promotion among survivors of childhood cancer. Australasian Society of Behavioural Health Medicine 4th Annual Scientific Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 9-11 February 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Preliminary findings of the physical activity, sun protection and sport (PASS) project
Eakin, E. G., Gallois, C., Lawler, S. P., Leslie, E., Owen, N. and Spathonis, K. (2006). Preliminary findings of the physical activity, sun protection and sport (PASS) project. Australasian Society of Behavioural Health Medicine 4th Annual Scientific Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 9-11 February 2006.
2004
Journal Article
Massage therapy: attitudes and use among General Practitioners and Patients in Auckland
Lawler, S. P. and Cameron, L. D. (2004). Massage therapy: attitudes and use among General Practitioners and Patients in Auckland. New Zealand Family Physician, 31 (4), 229-238.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the feasibility of a place-based social inclusion program for people experiencing housing insecurity in Australia and Canada.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim-Huong Nguyen, Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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Master Philosophy
Improving Australian cancer survivorship care in the post treatment phase: an exploration of the role of self-management support and survivors¿ experiences and preferences
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nigel Armfield
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Doctor Philosophy
The aetiology, epidemiology and management of diarrhoeal disease in children under 5 years in Ethiopias Amhara. A one health approach focusing on Cryptosporidium and Giardia spp
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu, Professor Simon Reid
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding how enteric infections are transmitted in early childhood in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amalie Dyda, Professor Simon Reid
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding influences on COVID-related behaviours: a self-regulatory perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Reid
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Can an integrated mHealth platform assist in the management of hypertension for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Geoff Spurling, Dr Ray Mahoney
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the food choices of young adults in the United States of America: an interdisciplinary investigation through the lens of decision-making, rewards, and context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katherine Cullerton
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Conversational Artificial Intelligence to Support Smoking Cessation: The Co-Design Development of Quin, a Smartphone Application-based Smoking Cessation Chatbot
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Henry Marshall
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Appraisal of a regional smoking cessation campaign in Central Queensland: The '10,000 Lives' Initiative
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and influencing modifiable risk factors among women following treatment for breast cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Marina Reeves
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