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Dr. Matthew Kwan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University and Director of the Infant, Child, and Youth Health Lab. He also serves as Adjunct Professor in Family Medicine at McMaster University. His research program examines determinants of physical activity and health behaviors across developmental stages, with funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Rossy Family Foundation.
Research interests focus on:
- Socio-ecological influences on health behaviors
- Physical activity and mental health relationships
- Developmental trajectories from childhood to adulthood
- Physical literacy and motor competence
- Community-engaged research with vulnerable populations
Publication analysis reveals consistent themes in movement behavior measurement, developmental transitions, and intervention design. Recent work emphasizes:
- Advanced methodologies like ecological momentary assessment
- Machine learning applications in health research
- Global health perspectives on physical activity
- Community-based participatory approaches
Dr. Kwan leads multiple funded projects including longitudinal studies on activity patterns and community interventions. The Infant, Child, and Youth Health Lab employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating psychology, behavioral medicine, and population health perspectives.
