Kevin Spink, University of Saskatchewan

Research

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Social Pyschology Group Dynamics

Latest funding

Managing arthritis using physical activity: Identifying disease- and activity-specific psychosocial beliefs to improve adherence.
CIHR · 2011 · Co-investigator
$102,078
Understanding the determinants of exercise adherence: testing the exercise identity-exercise behaviour relationship using prospective and real world challenges
SSHRC · 2007 · Co-investigator
$93,000
Enhancing self-efficacy to cope with barriers: facilitating decisions to perform regular physical activity among individuals with arthritis
SSHRC · 2005 · Co-investigator
$83,693

All 3 grants and awards

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Managing arthritis using physical activity: Identifying disease- and activity-specific psychosocial beliefs to improve adherence.

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Operating Grant - PA: Regional Partnership Program - Saskatchewan

Principal investigators: Gyurcsik, Nancy

Keywords: Activity-Specific Psychosocial Beiefs; Adherence; Arthritis; Disease Management; Disease-Specific Psychosocial Beliefs; Health Promotion; Lab-Based Research; Physical Activity; Survey Research; Theory Driven

$102,078

Understanding the determinants of exercise adherence: testing the exercise identity-exercise behaviour relationship using prospective and real world challenges

Co-investigatorSSHRC2007Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Strachan, Shaelyn M.

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; adherence; identity; social cognitions; self-regulation

$93,000

Enhancing self-efficacy to cope with barriers: facilitating decisions to perform regular physical activity among individuals with arthritis

Co-investigatorSSHRC2005Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Gyurcsik, Nancy C.

Keywords: exercise psychology; barriers; coping self-efficacy; decision-making; physical activity; individuals with arthritis; social cognitive theory; measurement development; intervention

$83,693

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Social Pyschology Dear Professor Spink, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on social pyschology connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]