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Biography
Maria-Christina is a Senior Lecturer of Psychology in Sport and Physical Activity. She joined Edge Hill in September 2017 having worked at Kingston University, Nottingham Trent University, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, University of the West of England as a Lecturer in Psychology.
Research interests
Maria-Christina’s research focuses on the psychosocial determinants of physical activity and body image issues. She is particularly interested in the barriers and enablers of physical activity in healthy and unhealthy older adults. Some of her research has focused on the use of mental imagery for the promotion of physical activity.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Birmingham
… → 2016
Counselling Psychology, MSc, Springfield College
… → 2009
Psychology, BSc, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
… → 2007
Research Groups
- Sport, Work & Health Research Group
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Exploring Imagery as a Technique for Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults.
Kosteli, M. C., Williams, S. E. & Cumming, J., Jun 2019, In: Imagination, Cognition and Personality. 38, 4, p. 405-424 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Self-regulatory imagery and physical activity in older adults: A social-cognitive perspective
Kosteli, M. C., 24 Mar 2017, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and enablers of physical activity engagement for patients with COPD in primary care
Kosteli, M. C., Heneghan, N., Roskell, C., Williams, S. E., Adab, P., Dickens, A. P., Enocson, A., Fitmaurice, D. A., Jolly, K., Jordon, R., Greenfield, S. & Cumming, J., 28 Mar 2017, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of COPD. 12, p. 1019-1031 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the Psychosocial Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Qualitative Approach
Kosteli, M. C., 10 Mar 2016, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Psychology & Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Relationship between sport type and body image of female athletes
Kosteli, M. C., Van Raalte, J. L., Brewer, B. W. & Cornelius, A. E., 31 Oct 2014, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Trends in Sport Sciences. 21, 2, p. 65-72Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Membership of EHU research group
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Sports Performance, Exercise, & Nutrition Research Group (Organisational unit)
MARIA-CHRISTINA KOSTELI (Member)
18 Nov 2020 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of EHU research group