Prof. Stephen Gallagher
Biography
Associate Professor in Health Psychology. Stephen Gallagher is a health psychologist and a Professor in the Psychology Department here in UL and has been here since August 2010. My main research interests focus on the impact of stress on health and well-being (see google scholar). I am particularly interested in the impact of psychosocial factors on health via interactions between the neuroendocrine and immune systems. My current research is looking at the psychological and social factors that are associated with caregiver health as well as those experiencing unemployment, both of who are under chronic stress. We are also involved with designing and delivery of number interventions (e.g. stress management, positive psychology, and physical activity) to improve health and well-being for carers, the general population as well those with chronic illnesses. I am also using laboratory-based research to examine the buffering role of social support on cardiovascular reactivity and immunity. I am also a member of the Centre for Social Issues Research and the Health Research Institute and Director of the Study of Anxiety, Stress & Health Laboratory here in UL, www.sashlab.com. Stephen has published extensively in the areas described above, with national and international research teams and his research has been funded by the Irish Research Council, Health Research Board, and Research Institutes in the USA. He would be interested in supervising Postdoctoral or PhD projects in some of the areas described above. Please send an e-mail to Stephen for possible opportunities.Research Interests
My main research interests are on stress and health, with a particular focus on how stress gets inside the body via biobehavioural pathways including immune, hormonal and cardiovascular biomarkers. In terms of stress, I use a variety of paradigms including life events stress (e.g. bereavement), chronic (e.g, caregiving, unemployment and long-term conditions) and acute stress (e.g,. exams and maths tasks) as well as conduct both observational and experimental studies including psychosocial and positive psychology interventions. My lab group (sashlab.com) and our health and psychophysiology laboratory have two experimental testing rooms and a wet-lab. These are equipped with full cardiovascular monitoring equipment with several Dinamaps, and a Finometer Pro which allows for beat-to-beat continuous hemodynamic monitoring. The labs also have plate readers, incubators, centrifuge and the capability to assess a range of hormonal and immune biomarkers and we tend to look at cortisol, DHEA, and secretory immunoglobulin A. Some of the projects I am currently involved with include examining the biological correlates of caregiving and unemployment as well as the stress of bullying in the workplace; other projects are looking at how loneliness and social relationships affect our health via cardiovascular and hormonal interactions. While our interventions focus on improving social relations via gratitude and benefit finding with other studies investigating health behaviour interventions to those managing and living with long-terms conditions (e.g, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis). In terms of collaborations, my group has several local (UL), and national (NUI-G, UCC, MIC, UCD), and international projects (UK, US) that are on-going and we would be keen to develop other collaborations if they fit with our agenda. Thus, feel free to get in touch with me if you think we have shared interests.Professional Activities
Association
- 2010 Affilation and support for psychologists in Ireland, Psychological Society of Ireland
- 2005 Support and network for Health Psychologists, Division of Health Psychology, British Psychological Society, UK
- 2003 Professional body for psycholgist, British Psychological Society, UK
Award
- - Ratcliffe Prize, 2009,
- - Deanery Prize Winner
Peer Reviewed Journals
Type D personality and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress: The mediating effects of social support and negative social relationships
O’Riordan A.;Howard S.;Brown E.;Gallagher S. (2020) Type D personality and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress: The mediating effects of social support and negative social relationships. Psychophysiology
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Personality, cardiovascular, and cortisol reactions to acute psychological stress in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
Coyle D.;Howard S.;Bibbey A.;Gallagher S.;Whittaker A.;Creaven A. (2020) Personality, cardiovascular, and cortisol reactions to acute psychological stress in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. International Journal Of Psychophysiology :67-74
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Type D personality and life event stress: the mediating effects of social support and negative social relationships
O’Riordan A.;Howard S.;Gallagher S. (2020) Type D personality and life event stress: the mediating effects of social support and negative social relationships. Anxiety Stress And Coping
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Building Resources in Caregivers: Feasibility of a Brief Writing Intervention to Increase Benefit Finding in Caregivers
Gallagher S.;O’Sullivan L.;Hughes Z.;O’Connell B. (2020) Building Resources in Caregivers: Feasibility of a Brief Writing Intervention to Increase Benefit Finding in Caregivers. Applied Psychology-Health And Well Being
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How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives.
O'Regan A;García Bengoechea E;Clifford AM;Casey M;Gallagher S;Glynn L;Doyle C;Woods C; (2020) How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder perspectives.. Plos One
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Social support, social participation, and cardiovascular reactivity to stress in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
Creaven A.M.;Higgins N.M.;Ginty A.T.;Gallagher S. (2020) Social support, social participation, and cardiovascular reactivity to stress in the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. Biological psychology
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Loneliness, living alone, and all-cause mortality: The role of emotional and social loneliness in the elderly during 19 years of follow-up
O'Súilleabháin P.;Gallagher S.;Steptoe A. (2019) Loneliness, living alone, and all-cause mortality: The role of emotional and social loneliness in the elderly during 19 years of follow-up. Psychosomatic medicine :521-526
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Perceived social support mediates the association between attachment and cardiovascular reactivity in young adults
McMahon G.;Creaven A.;Gallagher S. (2019) Perceived social support mediates the association between attachment and cardiovascular reactivity in young adults. Psychophysiology
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Social Context and Sex Moderate the Association Between Type D Personality and Cardiovascular Reactivity
Riordan A.;Howard S.;Gallagher S. (2019) Social Context and Sex Moderate the Association Between Type D Personality and Cardiovascular Reactivity. Applied Psychophysiology And Biofeedback
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The effects of exercise interventions on health and fitness of firefighters: A meta-analysis.
Andrews KL;Gallagher S;Herring MP; (2019) The effects of exercise interventions on health and fitness of firefighters: A meta-analysis.. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine And Science In Sports
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Loneliness, living alone, and all-cause mortality: The role of emotional and social loneliness in the elderly during 19 years of follow-up
O'Súilleabháin, P.S., Gallagher, S., & Steptoe, A. (2019) Loneliness, living alone, and all-cause mortality: The role of emotional and social loneliness in the elderly during 19 years of follow-up. Psychosomatic Medicine :521-526
Read moreAn evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the Move for Life programme.
O'Regan A;Glynn L;Garcia Bengoechea E;Casey M;Clifford A;Donnelly A;Murphy AW;Gallagher S;Gillespie P;Newell J;Harkin M;Macken P;Sweeney J;Foley-Walsh M;Quinn G;Ng K;O'Sullivan N;Balfry G;Woods C; (2019) An evaluation of an intervention designed to help inactive adults become more active with a peer mentoring component: a protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of the Move for Life programme.. Pilot And Feasibility Studies
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Prior depressive symptoms and persistent child problem behaviours predict future depression in parents of children with developmental disabilities: The growing up in Ireland cohort study
Gallagher, S;Pilch, M;Hannigan, A (2018) Prior depressive symptoms and persistent child problem behaviours predict future depression in parents of children with developmental disabilities: The growing up in Ireland cohort study. OXFORD : PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD Research in developmental disabilities :170-179
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Evaluating personality as a moderator of the association between life events stress and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress
Gallagher, S;O'Riordan, A;McMahon, G;Creaven, AM (2018) Evaluating personality as a moderator of the association between life events stress and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV International Journal Of Psychophysiology :52-59
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Sources of Variability in Physical Activity Among Inactive People with Multiple Sclerosis
Uszynski, MK,Herring, MP,Casey, B,Hayes, S,Gallagher, S,Motl, RW,Coote, S (2018) Sources of Variability in Physical Activity Among Inactive People with Multiple Sclerosis. International journal of behavioral medicine :259-264
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Examining Psychosocial Pathways Underlying Gratitude Interventions: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
O'Connell, B. H., O'Shea, D. & Gallagher, S. (2018) Examining Psychosocial Pathways Underlying Gratitude Interventions: A Randomized Controlled Trial. . Journal Of Happiness Studies :2421-2444
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Do Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Moderate the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity in People With Multiple Sclerosis?
Casey, B,Uszynski, M,Hayes, S,Motl, R,Gallagher, S,Coote, S (2018) Do Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Moderate the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity in People With Multiple Sclerosis?. Rehabilitation Psychology :104-110
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Social cognitive theory correlates of physical activity in inactive adults with multiple sclerosis
Uszynski M.;Casey B.;Hayes S.;Gallagher S.;Purtill H.;Motl R.;Coote S. (2018) Social cognitive theory correlates of physical activity in inactive adults with multiple sclerosis. International Journal Of Ms Care :129-135
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Randomised controlled pilot trial of an exercise plus behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis: the Step it Up study
Hayes, S,Uszynski, MK,Motl, RW,Gallagher, S,Larkin, A,Newell, J,Scarrott, C,Coote, S (2017) Randomised controlled pilot trial of an exercise plus behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis: the Step it Up study. BMJ open
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Developing a recovery college: a preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs
Kelly, Joy, Gallagher, Stephen, McMahon, Jennifer (2017) Developing a recovery college: a preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs. Journal Of Mental Health :150-155
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Feeling Thanks and Saying Thanks: A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining If and How Socially Oriented Gratitude Journals Work
O'Connell, BH,O'Shea, D,Gallagher, S (2017) Feeling Thanks and Saying Thanks: A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining If and How Socially Oriented Gratitude Journals Work. Journal of clinical psychology :1280-1300
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Community-based intervention to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis (CIPPA-RA): a study protocol for a pilot randomised control trial
Larkin, L,Gallagher, S,Fraser, A,Kennedy, N (2017) Community-based intervention to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis (CIPPA-RA): a study protocol for a pilot randomised control trial. Rheumatology international :2095-2103
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Optimism and benefit finding in parents of children with developmental disabilities:. The role of positive reappraisal and social support
Slattery, E,McMahon, J,Gallagher, S (2017) Optimism and benefit finding in parents of children with developmental disabilities:. The role of positive reappraisal and social support. Research in developmental disabilities :12-22
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"It might hurt, but still it's good': People with rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions
Larkin, L,Kennedy, N,Fraser, A,Gallagher, S (2017) "It might hurt, but still it's good': People with rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions. Journal of health psychology :1678-1690
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Feeling thanks and saying thanks: A randomized controlled trial examining if and how socially-oriented gratitude journals work.
O'Connell, B. H., Gallagher, S. & O'Shea, D. (2017) Feeling thanks and saying thanks: A randomized controlled trial examining if and how socially-oriented gratitude journals work. . Journal Of Clinical Psychology :1280-1300
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Developing a recovery college: a preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs
Kelly, J,Gallagher, S,McMahon, J (2017) Developing a recovery college: a preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs. Journal Of Mental Health :150-155
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Optimism and benefit finding in parents of children with developmental disabilities: The role of positive reappraisal and social support
Slattery, Eadaoin,McMahon, Jennifer,Gallagher, Stephen (2017) Optimism and benefit finding in parents of children with developmental disabilities: The role of positive reappraisal and social support. Res Dev Disabilres Dev Disabil :12-22
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If a joint is hot it's not the time: health professionals' views on developing an intervention to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis
Larkin, L,Gallagher, S,Fraser, A,Kennedy, N (2017) If a joint is hot it's not the time: health professionals' views on developing an intervention to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis. Disability And Rehabilitation :1106-1113
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'if a joint is hot it's not the time': Health professionals' views on developing physical activity interventions for people who have rheumatoid arthritis
Larkin L., Gallagher S., Fraser A., Kennedy N. (2017) 'if a joint is hot it's not the time': Health professionals' views on developing physical activity interventions for people who have rheumatoid arthritis. Disability And Rehabilitation :1106-1113
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Effect of exercising at minimum recommendations of the multiple sclerosis exercise guideline combined with structured education or attention control education - secondary results of the step it up randomised controlled trial
Coote, S,Uszynski, M,Herring, MP,Hayes, S,Scarrott, C,Newell, J,Gallagher, S,Larkin, A,Motl, RW (2017) Effect of exercising at minimum recommendations of the multiple sclerosis exercise guideline combined with structured education or attention control education - secondary results of the step it up randomised controlled trial. BMC neurology
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Unemployment is associated with lower cortisol awakening and blunted dehydroepiandrosterone responses
Gallagher, S,Sumner, RC,Muldoon, OT,Creaven, AM,Hannigan, A (2016) Unemployment is associated with lower cortisol awakening and blunted dehydroepiandrosterone responses. Psychoneuroendocrinology :41-49
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Developing a recovery college: A preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs
Kelly, J., Gallagher, S. & McMahon J. (2016) Developing a recovery college: A preliminary exercise in establishing regional readiness and community needs. Journal Of Mental Health
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Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: a randomised controlled trial
O'Connell, BH,O'Shea, D,Gallagher, S (2016) Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Positive Psychology :149-162
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A Commentary on 'Positive Psychology Interventions for Patients With Heart Disease: A Preliminary Randomized Trial'
Creaven, A-M., O'Connell, B.H., & Gallagher, S. (2016) A Commentary on 'Positive Psychology Interventions for Patients With Heart Disease: A Preliminary Randomized Trial'. Psychosomatics
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Mediating effects of loneliness on the gratitude-health link.
O'Connell, B. H., Gallagher, S. & O'Shea, D. (2016) Mediating effects of loneliness on the gratitude-health link.. Personality And Individual Differences
Read moreRandomized controlled trials in WOHP interventions: A review and guidelines for use
O'Shea, D., O'Connell, B. H. & Gallagher, S. (2016) Randomized controlled trials in WOHP interventions: A review and guidelines for use. Applied Psychology-An International Review-Psychologie Appliquee-Revue Internationale :190-222
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It might hurt, but still it's good': people who have rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions
Larkin L., Kennedy N., Fraser A., Gallagher S. (2016) It might hurt, but still it's good': people who have rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions. Journal Of Health Psychology
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Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a narrative review of behaviour change theories
Larkin, L,Kennedy, N,Gallagher, S (2015) Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a narrative review of behaviour change theories. Disability And Rehabilitation :2359-2366
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How Does Bereavement Get Under the Skin? The Effects of Late-Life Spousal Loss on Cortisol Levels
Richardson, VE,Bennett, KM,Carr, D,Gallagher, S,Kim, J,Fields, N (2015) How Does Bereavement Get Under the Skin? The Effects of Late-Life Spousal Loss on Cortisol Levels. Journals Of Gerontology Series B-Psychological Sciences And Social Sciences :341-347
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Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review
Larkin L., Gallagher S., Cramp F., Brand C., Fraser A., Kennedy N (2015) Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology International :1631-1640
Read moreThe Association Between Spirituality and Depression in Parents Caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Social Support and/or Last Resort
Gallagher, S,Phillips, AC,Lee, H,Carroll, D (2015) The Association Between Spirituality and Depression in Parents Caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Social Support and/or Last Resort. Journal of religion and health :358-370
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A Cluster Analysis of Reported Sleeping Patterns of 9-Month Old Infants and the Association with Maternal Health: Results from a Population Based Cohort Study
Hughes, A,Gallagher, S,Hannigan, A (2015) A Cluster Analysis of Reported Sleeping Patterns of 9-Month Old Infants and the Association with Maternal Health: Results from a Population Based Cohort Study. Maternal And Child Health Journal :1881-1889
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Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomized controlled trial.
O'Connell, B., O'Shea, D. & Gallagher, S. (2015) Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomized controlled trial.. Journal of Positive Psychology
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Child problem behaviours are associated with obesity in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities
Gallagher, S,Hannigan, A (2015) Child problem behaviours are associated with obesity in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities. Research in developmental disabilities :358-365
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Anticytomegalovirus antibody titres are not associated with caregiving burden in younger caregivers
Vitlic, A,Phillips, AC,Gallagher, S,Oliver, C,Lord, JM,Moss, P (2015) Anticytomegalovirus antibody titres are not associated with caregiving burden in younger caregivers. British journal of health psychology :68-84
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Affiliative and "self-as-doer" identities: Relationships between social identity, social support, and emotional status amongst survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI)
Walsh, RS,Muldoon, OT,Gallagher, S,Fortune, DG (2015) Affiliative and "self-as-doer" identities: Relationships between social identity, social support, and emotional status amongst survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). Neuropsychological Rehabilitation :555-573
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A randomised controlled trial of benefit finding in caregivers: The Building Resources in Caregivers Study Protocol
Brand C.;O’Connell B.;Gallagher S. (2015) A randomised controlled trial of benefit finding in caregivers: The Building Resources in Caregivers Study Protocol. Health Psychology Open
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The influence of self-esteem and social support on the relationship between stigma and depressive symptomology in parents caring for children with intellectual disabilities
Cantwell, J,Muldoon, O,Gallagher, S (2015) The influence of self-esteem and social support on the relationship between stigma and depressive symptomology in parents caring for children with intellectual disabilities. Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research :948-957
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Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review of behaviour change theories
Larkin, L., Kennedy, N., Gallagher, S (2015) Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review of behaviour change theories. Disability And Rehabilitation :2359-2366
Read moreA randomised controlled trial of an exercise plus behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis: the step it up study protocol
Coote, S,Gallagher, S,Msetfi, R,Larkin, A,Newell, J,Motl, RW,Hayes, S (2015) A randomised controlled trial of an exercise plus behaviour change intervention in people with multiple sclerosis: the step it up study protocol. BMC neurology
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Happy but unhealthy: The relationship between social ties and health in an emerging network
Howell, JL,Koudenburg, N,Loschelder, DD,Weston, D,Fransen, K,De Dominicis, S,Gallagher, S,Haslam, SA (2014) Happy but unhealthy: The relationship between social ties and health in an emerging network. European Journal Of Social Psychology :612-621
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Social support and mastery influence the association between stress and poor physical health in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities
Cantwell, J,Muldoon, OT,Gallagher, S (2014) Social support and mastery influence the association between stress and poor physical health in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities. Research in developmental disabilities :2215-2223
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Depression and chronic health conditions in parents of children with and without developmental disabilities: The growing up in Ireland cohort study
Gallagher, S,Hannigan, A (2014) Depression and chronic health conditions in parents of children with and without developmental disabilities: The growing up in Ireland cohort study. Research in developmental disabilities :448-454
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Social identity influences stress appraisals and cardiovascular reactions to acute stress exposure
Gallagher, S,Meaney, S,Muldoon, OT (2014) Social identity influences stress appraisals and cardiovascular reactions to acute stress exposure. British journal of health psychology :566-579
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A commentary on 'The effects of identification with a support group on the mental health of people with multiple sclerosis'
Gallagher, S,O'Donnell, AT,Minescu, A,Muldoon, OT (2013) A commentary on 'The effects of identification with a support group on the mental health of people with multiple sclerosis'. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research :294-294
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A commentary on The effects of identification with a support group on the mental health of people with multiple sclerosis
Stephen Gallagher, Aisling T. O' Donnell, Anca Minescu and Orla T. Muldoon (2013) A commentary on The effects of identification with a support group on the mental health of people with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research :294-295
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How Does Bereavement Get Under the Skin? The Effects of Late-Life Spousal Loss on Cortisol Levels.
Richardson VE, Bennett KM, Carr D, Gallagher S, Kim J, Fields N (2013) How Does Bereavement Get Under the Skin? The Effects of Late-Life Spousal Loss on Cortisol Levels.. The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences
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The association between stress and physical health in parents caring for children with intellectual disabilities is moderated by children's challenging behaviours
Gallagher, S,Whiteley, J (2013) The association between stress and physical health in parents caring for children with intellectual disabilities is moderated by children's challenging behaviours. Journal Of Health Psychology :1220-1231
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Experiences of adolescent participation in community-based workshops designed to improve psychosocial skills: What are the key benefits?
Gallagher, S., Randall, J., Punnett, G., Li, E., Buckley, E., & Grogan, S. (2012) Experiences of adolescent participation in community-based workshops designed to improve psychosocial skills: What are the key benefits? . Community, Work And Family
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Social support is associated with blood pressure responses in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities
Gallagher, S,Whiteley, J (2012) Social support is associated with blood pressure responses in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities. Research in developmental disabilities :2099-2105
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Parental stress is associated with poor sleep quality in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities.
Gallagher S, Phillips AC, Carroll D (2010) Parental stress is associated with poor sleep quality in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities.. Journal of pediatric psychology :728-737
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Antibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research.
Burns VE, Gallagher S (2010) Antibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research.. Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews :122-126
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Caregiving for children with developmental disabilities is associated with a poor antibody response to influenza vaccination.
Gallagher S, Phillips AC, Drayson MT, Carroll D (2009) Caregiving for children with developmental disabilities is associated with a poor antibody response to influenza vaccination.. Psychosomatic medicine :341-344
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Social support, social intimacy, and cardiovascular reactions to acute psychological stress.
Phillips AC, Gallagher S, Carroll D (2009) Social support, social intimacy, and cardiovascular reactions to acute psychological stress.. Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine :38-45
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Symptoms of depression in non-routine caregivers: the role of caregiver strain and burden.
Phillips AC, Gallagher S, Hunt K, Der G, Carroll D (2009) Symptoms of depression in non-routine caregivers: the role of caregiver strain and burden.. The British journal of clinical psychology / the British Psychological Society :335-346
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Parental caregivers of children with developmental disabilities mount a poor antibody response to pneumococcal vaccination.
Gallagher, S; Phillips, AC; Drayson, MT; Carroll, D (2009) Parental caregivers of children with developmental disabilities mount a poor antibody response to pneumococcal vaccination.. Brain Behav. Immun. :338-346
Read morePreliminary evidence that morning vaccination is associated with an enhanced antibody response in men.
Phillips AC, Gallagher S, Carroll D, Drayson M (2008) Preliminary evidence that morning vaccination is associated with an enhanced antibody response in men.. Psychophysiology :663-666
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Caregiving is associated with low secretion rates of immunoglobulin A in saliva.
Gallagher, S; Phillips, AC; Evans, P; Der, G; Hunt, K; Carroll, D (2008) Caregiving is associated with low secretion rates of immunoglobulin A in saliva.. Brain Behav. Immun. :565-572
Read morePsychosocial factors are associated with the antibody response to both thymus-dependent and thymus-independent vaccines.
Gallagher S, Phillips AC, Ferraro AJ, Drayson MT, Carroll D (2008) Psychosocial factors are associated with the antibody response to both thymus-dependent and thymus-independent vaccines.. Brain, behavior, and immunity :456-460
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Social support is positively associated with the immunoglobulin M response to vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharides.
Gallagher S, Phillips AC, Ferraro AJ, Drayson MT, Carroll D (2008) Social support is positively associated with the immunoglobulin M response to vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharides.. Biological psychology :211-215
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Books
Book Chapters
Spirituality
Gallagher, S & Tierney, W (2012) Spirituality. United States : Springer Publishing Encyclopedia of Behavioural Medicine
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Other Journals
Personality Pathways to Mortality: Interleukin-6 Links Conscientiousness to Mortality Risk
O'Súilleabháin, P.S., Turiano, N.A., Gerstorf, D., Luchetti, M., Gallagher, S., Sesker, A.A., Terracciano, A., & Sutin, A.R. (2020) Personality Pathways to Mortality: Interleukin-6 Links Conscientiousness to Mortality Risk. PsyArXiv
Read moreRelationship between, Self-Efficacy, Beliefs, and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Arthritis
Larkin L., Gallagher S., Fraser A., Kennedy N. (2016) Relationship between, Self-Efficacy, Beliefs, and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Arthritis. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal :33-40
Read moreEnhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomised controlled trial.
O'Connell, B. H., O'Shea, D. & Gallagher, S (2015) Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomised controlled trial. . KBS Research Bulletin
Read moreThe role of positive social interactions in improving wellbeing: A randomised controlled pilot trial.
O'Connell, B. H., O'Shea, D. & Gallagher, S. (2014) The role of positive social interactions in improving wellbeing: A randomised controlled pilot trial. . European Health Psychologist
Read moreConference Publications
Congress of the International society of physical activity for health
Woods, C;O'Regan, A;Glynn, L;Casey, M;Clifford, A;Donnelly, A;Murphy, AW;Gallagher, S;Coote, S;Gillespie, P;Harkin, M;Macken, P;Sweeney, J;Foley-Walsh, M;Quinn, G;Ng, K;O'Sullivan, N;Garcia, E (2018) Congress of the International society of physical activity for health. :133-134
Read more13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine (PHM) Conference
Slattery E., Ryan L., McMahon J. & Gallagher S (2016) 13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine (PHM) Conference.
Read more13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference, (PHM)
Ryan L., Slattery E., McMahon J. & Gallagher S (2016) 13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference, (PHM).
Read more17th Congress of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology
MacIntyre. T., O'Shea, D. Butler, C., MacIntyre, D., O'Brien, M., Igou, E., Gallagher, S., Creaven, A. M., DeLooze, C., Kenny, G. (2015) 17th Congress of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Read moreBPS Health Psychology Annual Conference
Whiteley, J., Shandley, L., Sheffield, D., & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference.
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Bould, K & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference.
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Massey, A., Sheffield, D & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,.
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Gallagher, S. Whiteley, J., Shandley, L., Dixon, K & Lee, H.A.N (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,.
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Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Antibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research. Burns VE, Gallagher S. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2010 Sep;35(1):122-6
Burns, V; Gallagher, S (2010) Antibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research. Burns VE, Gallagher S. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2010 Sep;35(1):122-6. :122-126
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Other Publications
Making the leap and finding your feet: A qualitative study of disclosure and social support in university students with type 1 diabetes
Habenicht A.;Gallagher S.;O’Keeffe M.;Creaven A. (2018) Making the leap and finding your feet: A qualitative study of disclosure and social support in university students with type 1 diabetes. Journal of health psychology
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Changing Physical Activity Behavior in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Casey, B;Coote, S;Hayes, S;Gallagher, S (2018) Changing Physical Activity Behavior in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PHILADELPHIA : W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation :2059-2075
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Exercise Effects On Health, Fitness, And Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Firefighters: A Meta-analysis
Andrews, KL;Gallagher, S;Herring, MP (2018) Exercise Effects On Health, Fitness, And Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Firefighters: A Meta-analysis. PHILADELPHIA : LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS Medicine and science in sports and exercise :486-486
Read morePsychological Antecedents and Consequences of Maximal Fitness Testing Among Firefighters
Andrews, KL,Carson, BP,Gallagher, S,Herring, MP (2017) Psychological Antecedents and Consequences of Maximal Fitness Testing Among Firefighters. Medicine and science in sports and exercise :855-855
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LONELINESS, CARDIOVASCULAR AND NEUROENDOCRINE REACTIVITY TO ACUTE PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Brown, EG,Creaven, AM,Gallagher, S (2017) LONELINESS, CARDIOVASCULAR AND NEUROENDOCRINE REACTIVITY TO ACUTE PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Psychosomatic medicine :55-55
Read moreSOCIAL SUPPORT IN REAL LIFE IS ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR RECOVERY FOLLOWING ACUTE STRESS EXPOSURE
Gallagher, S,Brown, E,McMahon, G,Creaven, AM (2017) SOCIAL SUPPORT IN REAL LIFE IS ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR RECOVERY FOLLOWING ACUTE STRESS EXPOSURE. Psychosomatic medicine :43-43
Read moreATTACHMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
McMahon, GM,Gallagher, S,Brown, E,Creaven, AM (2017) ATTACHMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. Psychosomatic medicine :54-54
Read morePROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: DEVELOPING A THEORY-BASED BEHAVIOUR CHANGE INTERVENTION
Larkin, L,Fraser, A,Gallagher, S,Kennedy, N (2017) PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: DEVELOPING A THEORY-BASED BEHAVIOUR CHANGE INTERVENTION. Annals of the rheumatic diseases :1482-1483
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A Commentary on "Positive Psychology Interventions for Patients With Heart Disease: A Preliminary Randomized Trial"
Creaven, AM;O'Connell, BH;Gallagher, S (2017) A Commentary on "Positive Psychology Interventions for Patients With Heart Disease: A Preliminary Randomized Trial". NEW YORK : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Psychosomatics :329-330
Read moreEffect of a 10-week MS exercise programme on muscle strength and aerobic capacity in inactive people with MS
Uszynski, MK,Hayes, S,Gallagher, S,Motl, RW,Coote, S (2017) Effect of a 10-week MS exercise programme on muscle strength and aerobic capacity in inactive people with MS. Multiple Sclerosis Journal :884-884
Read moreRandomised Controlled Trials in WOHP Interventions: A Review and Guidelines for Use
O'Shea, D,O'Connell, BH,Gallagher, S (2016) Randomised Controlled Trials in WOHP Interventions: A Review and Guidelines for Use. Applied Psychology-An International Review-Psychologie Appliquee-Revue Internationale :190-222
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"IT MIGHT HURT, BUT STILL IT'S GOOD": PEOPLE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS
Larkin, L,Kennedy, N,Fraser, A,Gallagher, S (2016) "IT MIGHT HURT, BUT STILL IT'S GOOD": PEOPLE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS. Annals of the rheumatic diseases :1283-1283
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Energy expenditure in inactive adults with multiple sclerosis - social cognitive theory and symptom correlates
Uszynski, MK,Casey, B,Hayes, S,Gallagher, S,Motl, RW,Coote, S (2016) Energy expenditure in inactive adults with multiple sclerosis - social cognitive theory and symptom correlates. Multiple Sclerosis Journal :825-826
Read more"IF A JOINT IS HOT IT'S NOT THE TIME": HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' VIEWS ON DEVELOPING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Larkin, L,Gallagher, S,Fraser, A,Kennedy, N (2016) "IF A JOINT IS HOT IT'S NOT THE TIME": HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' VIEWS ON DEVELOPING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Annals of the rheumatic diseases :1308-1308
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Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review of behaviour change theories
Larkin L.;Kennedy N.;Gallagher S. (2015) Promoting physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review of behaviour change theories. Disability And Rehabilitation :2359-2366
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Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review
Larkin, L,Gallagher, S,Cramp, F,Brand, C,Fraser, A,Kennedy, N (2015) Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology international :1631-1640
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Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomized controlled trial.
O'Connell, B., O'Shea, D. & Gallagher, S. (2015) Enhancing social relationships through positive psychology activities: A randomized controlled trial. . Journal of Positive Psychology
Read morePERCEIVED MATERNAL STRESS AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AS RISK FACTORS FOR MISCARRIAGE
Meaney, S,Corcoran, P,Lutomski, JE,Gallagher, S,Spillane, N,O'Donoghue, K (2014) PERCEIVED MATERNAL STRESS AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AS RISK FACTORS FOR MISCARRIAGE. Journal Of Epidemiology And Community Health :31-32
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Different identities, different correlates: Stigmatized identity, survivor identity, anxiety and depression following acquired brain injury
Walsh, RS,Fortune, DG,Gallagher, S,Muldoon, OT (2014) Different identities, different correlates: Stigmatized identity, survivor identity, anxiety and depression following acquired brain injury. Brain Injury :666-667
Read moreActive and affiliative identities: A mediation model investigating relationships between identity, social support and psychological well-being amongst survivors of brain injury and the general population
Walsh, RS,Fortune, DG,Muldoon, OT,Gallagher, S (2014) Active and affiliative identities: A mediation model investigating relationships between identity, social support and psychological well-being amongst survivors of brain injury and the general population. Brain Injury :666-666
Read moreAre symptoms of post-traumatic stress in patients experiencing nasal fractures reduced following surgery? A pilot study
Gallagher, S,O'Rourke, C,Oosthuizen, JC,Wijaya, C,Muldoon, OT,Fenton, JE (2014) Are symptoms of post-traumatic stress in patients experiencing nasal fractures reduced following surgery? A pilot study. Irish journal of medical science :30-31
Read moreAN EXAMINATION OF SELF-REPORT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS
Larkin, L,Kennedy, N,Gallagher, S,Fraser, AD (2013) AN EXAMINATION OF SELF-REPORT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS. Rheumatology :103-103
Read moreAntibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research. Burns VE, Gallagher S. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2010 Sep;35(1):122-6
Burns, V; Gallagher, S (2010) Antibody response to vaccination as a marker of in vivo immune function in psychophysiological research. Burns VE, Gallagher S. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2010 Sep;35(1):122-6. :122-126
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