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My research examines how people adapt to long‑term health conditions and the factors that shape health behaviour change, including vaccination uptake. I am currently exploring the lived experiences of women with endometriosis to inform the development of tailored psychological interventions aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing.
Personal Statement
I am Associate Dean for REF and Research Culture in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of Health Psychology within the Department for Psychological Sciences and Health. In teaching and research I specialise in Health Psychology. I have held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently as Head of Department for Psychological Sciences and Health (2021-2024) and previously as Athena SWAN lead and as a Programme Leader. Building on this experience, I am a Leadership and Career Coach for Academics, holding the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring. My coaching focuses on supporting academics at different career stages with leadership development, career progression, and role transitions.
I joined the Department in January 2017, having previously worked at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for nine years. I completed my PhD in Health Psychology and MSc in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Stirling and undergraduate Psychology degree at the University of Glasgow.
My research and teaching expertise is within the area of health psychology. My research examines how people adapt to long‑term health conditions. I am currently exploring the lived experiences of women with endometriosis to support the development of tailored psychological interventions that improve mental health and wellbeing. I am also interested in the barriers and facilitators to health behaviour change, including vaccination behaviour. I have received funding from The Chief Scientist Office in Scotland, the NIHR, and the AHRC.
Research Interests
- Chronic health conditions
- Health behaviour change
- Gynaecological health
- Vaccination behaviour
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are in Health Psychology and I supervise dissertation students on the MSc Clinical Health Psychology.
External positions
External Examiner, Robert Gordon University
2020 → 2024
External Examiner, Queen Margaret University
2014 → 2019
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Co-production of digital health resources to support individuals living with endometriosis
Williams, L. (Co-investigator)
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)
1/04/23 → 31/03/28
Project: Research - Internally Allocated
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Behaviour change techniques and theoretical mechanisms within psychological interventions seeking to improve work outcomes among individuals with chronic pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Williams, L. (Principal Investigator) & Flowers, P. (Co-investigator)
NHS National Institute for Health Research NIHR
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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The conceptual HABITS prototype for integrating behavioural theories with system dynamics and agent-based models to capture complex health behaviours
Nguyen, L. K. N., Donnachie, C., Howick, S., Williams, L., Adwubi, E. T., Ewart, C., Ang, M. H., Hajiebrahimi Farashah, V., Heimdal, K., Ibrahimy, S. & Megiddo, I., 17 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. p. 1-23 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interventions to enhance work participation in people with chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis including analysis of complex psychological intervention components
McParland, J., Booth, L., Dibben, G., Abaraogu, U., Wainwright, E., Demou, E., Williams, L., Flowers, P., Kidd, L., Daniels, J., Patwa, H., Wegrzynek, P., Audsley, S., O'Kane, R., Parchment, A., Ranaldi, H. & Walker-Bone, K., 8 May 2026, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 31, 2, 38 p., e70077.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data for: "Improving older adults’ vaccination uptake: Are existing measures of vaccine hesitancy valid and reliable for older people?"
Cogan, N. (Creator), Gallant, A. J. (Creator), Nicholls, L. A. B. (Creator), Rasmussen, S. (Creator), Young, D. (Creator) & Williams, L. (Creator), Open Science Framework (OSF), 3 May 2023
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Data for: “A mixed methods study of seasonal influenza vaccine hesitancy in adults with chronic respiratory conditions”
Williams, L. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 10 Feb 2022
DOI: 10.15129/d71de05e-d70a-46a5-9a74-823765d952cc
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Activities
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Strath Methods series of seminars
Gallou, E. (Organiser), Morgera, E. (Invited speaker), Porta, S. (Invited speaker), Romice, O. (Invited speaker), Riccardi, A. (Invited speaker), Rivers, S. (Invited speaker), White, C. (Invited speaker), Gooding, L. (Participant), Flowers, P. (Invited speaker), Morse, T. (Member of programme committee), Laverick, J. (Invited speaker), McMaster, I. (Invited speaker), Vironen, H. (Invited speaker), Williams, L. (Invited speaker), Wilson, D. (Participant), White, C. (Invited speaker), Romice, O. (Invited speaker) & Porta, S. (Invited speaker)
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Aug 2023Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of special symposia
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Measuring Health Related Behaviour Change Workshop
Williams, L. (Participant)
1 Mar 2021Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course