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Professor Mark Conner is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Leeds, holding the position of Professor of Applied Social Psychology within the School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He has been with the university since 1990 and was promoted to full professor in 2005. His work is central to advancing the understanding of health-related behaviours and psychological determinants.
Education:
- BSc in Psychology, University of Lancaster
- PhD in Psychology, University of Birmingham
Mark Conner's research focuses on the psychological mechanisms underlying health behaviour. His work explores the interplay between cognitive and affective attitudes, the attitude-behaviour relationship, and the impact of measuring attitudes on subsequent actions (question-behaviour effect). He investigates attitudinal ambivalence and applies models such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour to predict and modify health behaviours. His research has significant implications for public health interventions.
His recent publications reflect a strong commitment to addressing pressing health issues, including improving bowel cancer screening uptake among minority populations and preventing adolescent smoking. These works span health psychology, behavioural science, and intervention design, demonstrating both theoretical and applied contributions.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Elected Academician, Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS)
- British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research (2010)
Mark Conner is actively involved in academic leadership as joint Editor-in-Chief of Psychology & Health. He supervises postgraduate researchers, contributing to the development of future scholars. His research includes funded projects such as a randomized controlled trial on cancer screening and initiatives to reduce youth smoking. These efforts highlight his engagement with real-world health challenges and evidence-based solutions.
He is affiliated with the Health and Social Psychology research group at the School of Psychology, where he contributes to collaborative research, mentoring, and knowledge dissemination aimed at improving population health through psychological science.
