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Assoc Prof Nicola Burton is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, with a research focus on behavioral, emotional, and social aspects of health and well-being. Her work spans physical activity, resilience, and lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.4.
Her research integrates psychology and public health, addressing mental and physical health through individual, organizational, and community-based approaches. She leads multidisciplinary collaborations with experts in medicine, nutrition, nursing, and public health.
- PhD in Public Health (QUT, 2006)
- Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Queensland, 1992)
- Bachelor of Science (University of Queensland, 1988)
Research interests include physical activity participation patterns, behavior change programs (health coaching, lifestyle counseling), sleep beliefs, and well-being outcomes. She evaluates interventions for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis, emphasizing socioecological determinants.
Her 15 most recent publications (2025–2024) span clinical trials, digital health interventions, and behavioral epidemiology. They address chronic disease management (diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease), exercise physiology, and technology-assisted lifestyle changes.
- Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College for Health Psychologists
- Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College for Clinical Psychologists
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health
She has secured ~$7 million in grants, including MRFF and Diabetes Australia funding, and collaborates with government bodies like the Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority. Her work informs Australia's Physical Activity Guidelines and clinical toolkits for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
