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Personal profile
Research Focus
I am a Research Fellow and member of the Center for Improving Health Related Quality of Life (CIHRQoL) at Queen's University Belfast currently working on the NIHR-funded CHOICE Trial (Changing Habits tO Prevent ChiLd CariEs; Adair et al., 2021). I work alongside academic and public health partners to promote positive oral health-related behaviour change to prevent future tooth decay in children by using a novel intervention (Dental RECUR - Brief Negotiated Interview; Pine et al., 2020) in NHS primary care.
Research Interests
My research interests include designing and facilitating the delivery of brief psychological interventions to improve behaviour in public health settings (e.g., dental practice, debt management).
Previously, my PhD research explored reading and learning behaviour in University students. It investigated hypertext navigation and reading comprehension, focusing on several cognitive factors including working memory and metacognition.
Other areas of interest include: relationships between problem debt, regrets, and future-self-connectedness; the effects of generalised anxiety on working memory (using 7.5% CO2 inhalation paradigm); anxiolytic potential of cognitive-enhancing drugs (i.e., nootropics).
Teaching
School of Psychology:
- Lecturer PG Cert Foundations in Applied Psychology Practice 2021-2022.
- Level 1 Undergraduate Tutor. 2020-2021.
School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences:
- Lecturer DEN1019 (Clinical and Professional Skills 1); DEN2025 (Dental Public Health and Behavioural Science); DEN2029 (Clinical and Professional Skills 2); 2020-2022.
Particulars
Professional Memberships:
- Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society.
- Member of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS)
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
- Assoiciate Member of the UK Trial Managers' Network (UKTMN)
- Full Member of the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine (UKSBM).
Other
2017: Study visit to the Universitat Valencia, Spain [Santander Mobility Scholarship] (£1000)
2016: DEL PhD Scholarship
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Reflections from the 2022 CREATE Workshop
Coyne, R. & Edwards, M. L. E., 11 May 2023, In: The European Health Psychologist. 23, 2, p. 1002-1005 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the impact of behaviour change supported by motivational interviewing on participant response: delivering what works for caries prevention in high-risk children
Edwards, M., Adair, P., Burnside, G. & Pine, C., 30 Mar 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Understanding the impact of motivational interviewing-supported behaviour change on caries prevention in high-risk children
Edwards, M., Adair, P., Pine, C. & Burnside, G., 23 Aug 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Learning from hypertext: the effect of study time pressure on comprehension
Edwards, M. & Wylie, J., Jul 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Prizes
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Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Edwards, Marc (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Associate Member of the UK Trials Managers' Network (UKTMN)
Edwards, Marc (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Full Member of the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine (UKSBM)
Edwards, Marc (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Member European Health Psychology Society
Edwards, Marc (Recipient), 17 May 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Member of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS)
Edwards, Marc (Recipient), 17 May 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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University of Leeds
Marc Edwards (Contributor), Nicola Carlin (Organiser), Pauline Adair (Contributor), Cynthia Pine (Contributor), Pamela Lanza (Contributor) & Anna Nielsen (Host)
27 Sep 2022 → 28 Sep 2022Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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The CHOICE Trial Northern Ireland Launch Event
Marc Edwards (Participant), Pauline Adair (Host), Nicola Carlin (Organiser), Cynthia Pine (Keynote/plenary speaker), Ikhlas El Karim (Host) & Conal Baxter (Invited speaker)
28 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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University of Valencia
Marc Edwards (Advisor) & Dr Ladislao Salmeron (Host)
02 Jul 2017 → 16 Jul 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Thesis
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Learning from hypertext: Navigation, comprehension, and working memory in university students
Author: Edwards, M., Jul 2021Supervisor: Wylie, J. (Supervisor) & Feeney, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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