Research Output per year
Personal profile
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.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Birmingham
… → 2016
Counselling Psychology, MSc, Springfield College
… → 2009
Psychology, BSc, University of Athens
… → 2007
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Imagery (Psychotherapy)
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Aptitude
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Retirement
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Research Output 2014 2019
Exploring Imagery as a Technique for Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults.
Kosteli, M. C., Williams, S. E. & Cumming, J., 5 Apr 2018, In : Imagination, Cognition and Personality. p. 1-20Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Focus Groups
Reward
Motivation
Psychology
Self-regulatory imagery and physical activity in older adults: A social-cognitive perspective
Kosteli, M. C., 24 Mar 2017, In : Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Self Efficacy
Research
Self Report
Cognition
Barriers and enablers of physical activity engagement for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (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, In : International Journal of COPD. 12, p. 1019-1031Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Patient Participation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Primary Health Care
Exercise
Self Efficacy
Investigating the Psychosocial Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Qualitative Approach
Kosteli, M. C., 10 Mar 2016, In : Psychology & Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Retirement
Focus Groups
Self Efficacy
Health Promotion
Social Support
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, In : Trends in Sport Sciences. 21, 2, p. 65-72Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Body Image
Athletes
Sports
Software
Research
Thesis
An Investigation into the Effectiveness of School-based Physical Activity Interventions for Adolescent Girls
Author: OWEN, M., 30 Aug 2018Supervisor: FAIRCLOUGH, S. (Director of Studies), CURRY, W. (Supervisor), NOONAN, R. (Supervisor) & KOSTELI, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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