Jennie Hancox

Jennie Hancox is a Lecturer at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, where she contributes to the BSc Sport and Exercise Science program and teaches within Psychology modules. Previously, she held postdoctoral roles at Curtin University (Australia), De Montfort University, and the University of Nottingham. She completed her PhD in Health Psychology at the University of Birmingham (2014), focusing on social-environmental influences on motivation in dance contexts.

• Educations:
  • BSc Psychology, Loughborough University (2009)
  • MSc Dance Science, University of Wolverhampton (2010)
  • PhD Health Psychology, University of Birmingham (2014)

Her research focuses on health psychology, rehabilitation, and physical activity interventions, particularly targeting populations with chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, or neurological conditions. Key themes include:

• Adherence to medical treatments (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers)
• Exercise and activity promotion for older adults with dementia
• Self-determination theory applications in healthcare and exercise settings
• Qualitative studies on patient experiences and practitioner communication

Recent publications explore post-stroke physical activity, dance-based therapies in educational settings, and barriers to vaccination uptake in immunosuppressed patients. Jennie collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design interventions that enhance motivation and wellbeing in clinical populations.

Her work aligns with research groups like 'Lifestyle for health and wellbeing' and 'Sport, business and society,' emphasizing translational research to improve public health outcomes.