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Personal Statement
I am currently a Senior Teaching Fellow and course leader for the MSc Sport Data Analytics in the Physical Activity for Health group in the School of Psychological Sciences and Health. I graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Engineering in 2008, followed by a MSc in Biology of Human Performance and Health in 2009. I completed my PhD at the University of Wollongong, Australia in December 2013. I joined the University of Strathclyde as a research associate in Jan 2014 and was appointed as a Chancellor's Fellow and Senior Lecturer in August 2015 and December 2019, respectively.
Research Interests
My research interests include examening 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) in those under 18 years of age and their influence on health outcomes. In addition, I am interested in exploring novel ways to measure 24-hour movemenet behaviours in young people. My current research focussess on exploring adherence with the WHO 24-hour movement guidelines in the under 5s in several countries. I am also involved in the evaluation of a workplace health and well-being app. Last, I am part of the Gateshead Millennium Study research team. GMS is an important longitudinal study, examining changes in sitting time during childhood and adolescence, detrminants of sitting time and the association between changes in sitting time and adiposity.
Expertise & Capabilities
- Measurement of 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep) in children and adolescents.
- Patterns and changes in 24-hour movement behaviours across childhood.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The objective measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in preschool-aged children, University of Wollongong
Award Date: 1 Jan 2014
Master of Science, Maastricht University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Bachelor of Science, Zuyd University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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24hr movement behaviours in parents and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Kirk, A. (Co-investigator), Crawford, M. (Principal Investigator) & Janssen, X. (Co-investigator)
1/10/20 → 30/09/25
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Parents’ barriers and facilitators to building better days
Janssen, X. (Principal Investigator)
QSR International (Americas) Inc
8/04/22 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Exploring the use of activity trackers to support physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: qualitative interview study using the RE-AIM Framework
Hodgson, W., Kirk, A., Lennon, M. & Janssen, X., 30 Dec 2024, In: JMIR Diabetes. 9, 13 p., e60066.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the use of activity trackers to support physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative interview study using the RE-AIM Framework
Hodgson, W., Kirk, A., Lennon, M. & Janssen, X., 30 Dec 2024, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 9, 13 p., e60066.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Data for: "Movement behaviours and adherence to guidelines: perceptions of a sample of UK parents with children 0–18 months"
Hesketh, K. R. (Creator) & Janssen, X. (Creator), figshare, 4 Apr 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6008595.v1
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Data for: "Systematic review of the relationships between sedentary behaviour and health indicators in the early years (0–4 years)"
Poitras, V. J. (Creator), Gray, C. E. (Creator), Janssen, X. (Contributor), Aubert, S. (Creator), Carson, V. (Creator), Faulkner, G. (Creator), Goldfield, G. S. (Creator), Reilly, J. J. (Creator), Sampson, M. (Creator) & Tremblay, M. S. (Creator), figshare, 4 Apr 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3935491
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Activities
- 3 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Scottish-Finnish Health Promotion Network
Harrington, D. (Participant) & Janssen, X. (Organiser)
9 Dec 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Scottish-Finnish Health Promotion Network
Harrington, D. (Participant) & Janssen, X. (Organiser)
3 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course