Dr. Dombrowski is interested in the development, testing and application of behaviour change theory and interventions for health, particularly in relation to aspects concerning behaviour change maintenance, and the use of evidence based behaviour change techniques.
His research to date covers a range of health behaviours (e.g. diet, physical activity, health service use) and populations (e.g. members of the public, individuals with risk factors for health, or health care professionals). In his empirical work Dr. Dombrowski uses qualitative, quantitative as well as mixed methodologies.
We accept applications from prospective graduate and undergraduate students.
If you're interested in research aimed at understanding or affecting behaviour change, contact Stephan Dombrowski, the lab director.
MSc Kinesiology student
Project title: Examining anticipated and experienced dyadic processes of a dyadic community based walking intervention.
MSc Kinesiology student
Project title: Pre-conception perceptions and support needs in women and men of child bearing age: Survey with intervention development study
New Brunswick Health Research Foundation summer studentship 2021
Project title: What do New Brunswickers think about Weight Loss? A Survey Study
Masters of Applied Health Services Research
Project title: Running during the global COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study examining perceptions and behaviours for recreational runners
MSc Kinesiology
Project title: Cultural Adaptation of a SMS Delivered Weight Management Intervention for Men
MSc Kinesiology student
Project title: Multiple behaviour change: examining the multiple intentions-behaviour relationship.
BScKin 2021
Self-directed studies project: Running Motives and Behaviour during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional survey study
BScKin (Hons) 2021
Honours project: A Cross Sectional Survey Examining Binge-Watching Behaviour during the COVID-19 Pandemic
BScKin (Hons) 2021
Honours project: Look, over there! A streaker! Qualitative study examining streaking as a behaviour change technique for habit formation in recreational runners
BScKin (Hons) 2021
Honours project: How effective are habit-theory based interventions in changing health behaviours: Systematic review with meta-analysis
PhD, 2019 (completed)
Thesis title: The development of an intervention to support midwives in addressing multiple health behaviours with pregnant women
BScKin (Hons) 2021
Honours project: Have weight loss interventions improved over time: A Systematic review and meta-analysis examining behavioral interventions for weight loss over the last four decades
New Brunswick Health Research Foundation summer studentship 2020 project title: Barriers to Nutritional Pregnancy Preparation and Support Needs in Women and Men: Qualitative Study based on the Theoretical Domains Framework
BScKin (Hons) 2021
Honours project: What do you think before eating an unhealthy snack? Qualitative Research study exploring dietary self-talk
PhD, 2020 (completed)
Thesis title: Weight Loss Maintenance: Physiological, Psychological And Clinical Perspectives
New Brunswick Health Research Foundation summer studentship 2019 project title: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing face-to-face vs remote behaviour change interventions for weight management in adults carrying excess weight