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Dr. M. Blair Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, specializing in Industrial/Organizational and Social Psychology. He holds academic training in Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, and Social Psychology, with previous roles at Pennsylvania State University and Queen’s University. His research focuses on social influences in physical activity contexts, group dynamics in healthcare and sport teams, and disability sport programs. He teaches courses in applied psychology, organizational behavior, and systematic review methods.
Education: PhD from Wilfrid Laurier University (Social Psychology), MSc from University of Lethbridge (Kinesiology), BSc from Laurentian University (Human Kinetics).
Research Interests: Team cohesion, social network analysis in groups, parasport participation, and health promotion in organizational settings. He leads the Interdependence and Influence in Groups Lab, collaborating with graduate and undergraduate students.
His recent work explores subgroup formations in sports, peer influences on health behaviors, and the role of social support in physical activity adherence among individuals with disabilities. Articles emphasize applied group dynamics research across healthcare, military, and recreational sport contexts.
Awards: None explicitly listed, but his work has been published in high-impact journals addressing social and organizational psychology.
Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students in research methodologies and health psychology. No specific grants mentioned, but his lab focuses on funded projects related to group processes and parasport.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Interdependence and Influence in Groups Lab, focusing on applied group dynamics research.
