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Professor Gozde Ozakinci is a health psychologist and Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Stirling. She specializes in managing fears related to cancer recurrence, community-based physical activity promotion, and the intersection of environmental and health behaviors. Her research employs psychological theories to address public health challenges. She holds leadership roles as President-Elect of the European Health Psychology Society and former Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Health Psychology Division in Scotland.
Education:
- BA in Psychology, Bogazici University, Istanbul
- MSc in Health Psychology, University College London
- PhD in Psychology, Rutgers University (NJ)
Research Focus:
- Cancer Survivorship: Developing interventions to manage fears of recurrence and progression
- Physical Activity: Promoting community-based programs like jogscotland and workplace initiatives
- Environmental Health: Studying synergies between pro-environmental and health behaviors
Recent Research Themes:
- Impact of workplace step-count competitions on fitness and mental well-being
- Feasibility of text messaging interventions for post-stroke physical activity
- Psychosocial effects of fertility concerns in cancer patients
Professional Roles:
- Leading the Behavioral Science Health Psychology Research theme at Stirling
- Collaborates with national organizations like NHS Scotland and jogscotland
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