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Paula Foscarini-Craggs

Dr Paula Foscarini-Craggs

(she/her)

Research Associate - Trial Manager

School of Medicine

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Available for postgraduate supervision

Overview

I am a Research Associate and Trial Manager in the Centre for Trials Research. I work within the Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity, and the Mind Brain and Neuroscience themes. 

I have an interest in research that looks at the intersection between psychology and exercise with a particular focus on motivation, goal setting, and social support. 

Publication

2023

2022

2021

2020

Articles

Research

Research Interests

  • Motivation
  • Exercise and Physical Activty
  • Social Support
  • Behaviour Change
  • Psychology

Teaching

  • Introduction to SPSS, Doctoral Academy

Biography

Education and Qualificaitons

  • 2010-BA (Hons) Psychology, Glendon COllege, York University, Canada
  • 2016- PhD, "The Impact of Motivation and Impulsivity on Persistence of Diet and Exercise", Department of Psychology, Swansea University, Wales

Career Overview

  • 2019- Research Assosciate/Trial Manager, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
  • 2017-2019- Research Assistant/Data Manager, Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University
  • 2017- Research Assistant, School of Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University
  • 2017- Research Assistant, Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea University
  • 2016- Research Impact Co-ordinator, Department of Psychology, Swansea University
  • 2011-2015- Demonstrator/Marker for undergraduate practical Classes, Department of Psychology, Swansea University 

Supervisions

I am interested in projects related to:

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Clinical Trial Management
  • People Seeking Sanctuary 
  • Physical Activity

 

Research themes

Specialisms

  • health and wellbeing
  • Exercise Medicine
  • Sports science and exercise
  • mental health
  • Physical Activity