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Personal profile
Biography
James received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in 2004, and has worked as a 50/50 teaching researcher at the University of Western Australia since 2005. With Dr Ben Jackson, James co-developed (and currently co-chairs) the 'Psychology of Active, Healthy Living' (PAHL) group in the School of Human Sciences. Research activity within PAHL is focused on the use of psychology theory to (a) advance our understanding of health behavior, and (b) develop sustainable and effective health promotion interventions.
Roles and responsibilities
2018-Present - Guest Editor - Nutrients
2013-Present - Associate Editor - Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport
2013-Present - Editorial Board - Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
2013-Present - Editorial Board - International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
2014-2016 - Associate Editor - Psychology of Sport & Exercise
Research interests
Exercise psychology
Mental health
Social support
Motivation psychology
Community health programs
Current projects
As co-chair of the PAHL group, James helps to oversee and/or undertake reserach on numerous community health initiatives, including the Mummy Buddy Program, Man v Fat soccer, the Growth and Resilience in Teachers (GRiT) program, Better Health, Sports Challenge Australia, the WA Drugh & Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS), the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) / Perth Children's Hospital Healthy Weight Service (PCHHWS), Thriving, and Kid-Do.
Funding overview
James has received over AU$3 million in research funding from agencies such as the Australian Research Council, the National Heart Foundation, the Western Australian Health Promotion Foundation, Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the Health Department of Western Australia, and various industry partners.
Teaching overview
SSEH1104 - Active Leadership
SSEH2270 - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, Exercise, and Health
SSEH3375 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise
SSEH5677 - Sport and Recreation Marketing
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):
Research expertise keywords
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Sport marketing and management
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“That’s not fair on my kid”: Carers’ perspectives on sport participation and experiences for children in out-of-home care: Carers' perspectives on sport participation and experiences for children in out-of-home care
Simpson, A., Jackson, B., Willis, C., Lin, A., Thornton, A. L., Furzer, B., Dimmock, J., Jeftic, I., Rosenberg, M. & Budden, T., May 2025, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 78, p. 1-13 13 p., 102802.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the psychological and physiological outcomes of recreational pole dancing: a non-randomised pilot study
Nicholas, J., Dimmock, J. A., Alderson, J. A., Donnelly, C. J. & Jackson, B., 29 Apr 2024, In: Circus: Arts, Life, and Sciences. 2, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Cardiovascular Imaging Results on Medication Use and Adherence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Anokye, R., Via, J. D., Dimmock, J., Jackson, B., Schultz, C., Schæffer, M., Dickson, J. M., Blekkenhorst, L. C., Stanley, M., Hodgson, J. M. & Lewis, J. R., Oct 2024, In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 67, 4, p. 606-617 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Impact of provision of abdominal aortic calcification results on fruit and vegetable intake: 12-week randomized phase 2 controlled trial
Radavelli-Bagatini, S., Bondonno, C. P., Dalla Via, J., Sim, M., Gebre, A. K., Blekkenhorst, L. C., Connolly, E. L., Bondonno, N. P., Schousboe, J. T., Woodman, R. J., Zhu, K., Mullin, S., Szulc, P., Jackson, B., Dimmock, J., Schlaich, M. P., Cox, K. L., Kiel, D. P., Lim, W. H. & Stanley, M. & 8 others, , 14 Oct 2024, In: Nature Communications. 15, 11 p., 8126.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physical activity interventions for the promotion of mental health outcomes in at-risk children and adolescents: a systematic review
Simpson, A., Teague, S., Kramer, B., Lin, A., Thornton, A. L., Budden, T., Furzer, B., Jeftic, I., Dimmock, J., Rosenberg, M. & Jackson, B., 2024, In: Health Psychology Review. 18, 4, p. 899-933 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Datasets
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'Using the Trier Social Stress Test twice: a protocol for reducing Habituation’ Dataset
Masih, T. (Creator), Dimmock, J. (Creator) & Guelfi, K. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 26 Sept 2018
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Projects
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Project Grant - Man v Fat Soccer: A Community Weight Loss Initiative for Overweight and Obese Men in Western Australia
Jackson, B. (Investigator 01), Dimmock, J. (Investigator 02), Rosenberg, M. (Investigator 03) & Fitzpatrick, I. (Investigator 04)
28/11/18 → 27/11/21
Project: Research
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Optimising the Exercise Experience to Facilitate Healthy Food Choices - The role of Exercise Format and Exercise Instructors’ Communication style
van Vuuren, N. (Investigator 01), Guelfi, K. (Investigator 02), Dimmock, J. (Investigator 03) & Jackson, B. (Investigator 04)
1/07/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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Exploratory Research Grant - Improving mental health in mothers: Feasibility of the 'Mummy Buddy' program
Dimmock, J. (Investigator 01), Jackson, B. (Investigator 02), Guelfi, K. (Investigator 03), Nguyen, T. (Investigator 04) & Gibson, L. (Investigator 05)
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Vanguard Grant - The effect of guided relaxation on appetite and energy intake: implications for stress-induced eating, weight management and cardiovascular disease.
Guelfi, K. (Investigator 01), Dimmock, J. (Investigator 02) & Masih, T. (Investigator 03)
National Heart Foundation of Australia
1/01/16 → 30/06/17
Project: Research
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Improving Health & Lifestyle of Indigenous Australians in the Western Desert
Rosenberg, M. (Chief Investigator), Smith, K. (Chief Investigator), Braham, R. (Chief Investigator), Dimmock, J. (Chief Investigator) & Ackland, T. (Chief Investigator)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/01/10 → 31/12/13
Project: Research