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 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
Stressful life events and adolescent well-being: The role of parent and peer relationships
McMahon G.;Creaven A.;Gallagher S. (2020) Stressful life events and adolescent well-being: The role of parent and peer relationships. Stress And Health
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
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
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
State, but not trait gratitude is associated with cardiovascular responses to acute psychological stress
Gallagher S.;Solano A.C.;Liporace M.F. (2020) State, but not trait gratitude is associated with cardiovascular responses to acute psychological stress. Physiology & behavior
Cardiovascular stress reactions in recent- and long-retired rugby players when watching a game
Howard S.;Fitzgerald G.;Gallagher S. (2020) Cardiovascular stress reactions in recent- and long-retired rugby players when watching a game. Physiology & behavior
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
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
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
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
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
Unemployment, employment precarity, and inflammation
Sumner R.;Bennett R.;Creaven A.;Gallagher S. (2019) Unemployment, employment precarity, and inflammation. Brain, behavior, and immunity
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.
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
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
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
Loneliness and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress in younger adults
Brown, EG;Creaven, AM;Gallagher, S (2019) Loneliness and cardiovascular reactivity to acute stress in younger adults. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV International Journal Of Psychophysiology :121-125
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parents' concerns about future pregnancy after stillbirth: a qualitative study
Meaney, S,Everard, CM,Gallagher, S,O'Donoghue, K (2017) Parents' concerns about future pregnancy after stillbirth: a qualitative study. Health Expectations :555-562
"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
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
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
A Longitudinal Study of Relationships between Identity Continuity and Anxiety Following Brain Injury
Walsh, RS,Muldoon, OT,Fortune, DG,Gallagher, S (2017) A Longitudinal Study of Relationships between Identity Continuity and Anxiety Following Brain Injury. Frontiers in psychology
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
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
'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
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
Unemployment as a chronic stressor: A systematic review of cortisol studies
Sumner R.;Gallagher S. (2017) Unemployment as a chronic stressor: A systematic review of cortisol studies. Psychology & Health :289-311
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Relationship 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
Social support mediates the association between benefit finding and quality of life in caregivers
Brand, C,Barry, L,Gallagher, S (2016) Social support mediates the association between benefit finding and quality of life in caregivers. Journal of health psychology :1126-1136
Relationship between self-efficacy, beliefs, and physical activity in inflammatory arthritis
Larkin, L,Gallagher, S,Fraser, AD,Kennedy, N (2016) Relationship between self-efficacy, beliefs, and physical activity in inflammatory arthritis. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal :33-40
Randomized 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
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
Mediating effects of loneliness on the gratitude-health link
O'Connell, BH,O'Shea, D,Gallagher, S (2016) Mediating effects of loneliness on the gratitude-health link. Personality And Individual Differences :179-183
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
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
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
Differential hemodynamic effects during the provision of active and passive support in the laboratory
Gallagher, S,Howard, S,Heffernan, M (2015) Differential hemodynamic effects during the provision of active and passive support in the laboratory. Psychology & Health :1088-1102
Parental decision making around perinatal autopsy: a qualitative investigation
Meaney, S,Gallagher, S,Lutomski, JE,O'Donoghue, K (2015) Parental decision making around perinatal autopsy: a qualitative investigation. Health Expectations :3160-3171
'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education
Gallagher, S,Wallace, S,Nathan, Y,McGrath, D (2015) 'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education. Journal of health psychology :91-101
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
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
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
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
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
'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education
Gallagher, S., Wallace, S., Nathan, Y., McGrath, D. (2015) 'Soft and fluffy': Medical students' attitudes towards psychology in medical education. Journal of Health Psychology :91-101
A 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
The impact of anticipated stigma on psychological and physical health problems in the unemployed group
O'Donnell, AT,Corrigan, F,Gallagher, S (2015) The impact of anticipated stigma on psychological and physical health problems in the unemployed group. Frontiers in psychology
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
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
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
The 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
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
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
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
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
Acquired brain injury: combining social psychological and neuropsychological perspectives
Walsh, RS,Fortune, DG,Gallagher, S,Muldoon, OT (2014) Acquired brain injury: combining social psychological and neuropsychological perspectives. Health Psychology Review :458-472
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
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
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
'Happy and a bit Nervous': the experiences of children with autism in physical education
Healy, S,Msetfi, R,Gallagher, S (2013) 'Happy and a bit Nervous': the experiences of children with autism in physical education. British Journal Of Learning Disabilities :222-228
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Preliminary 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
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
Psychosocial 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
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
Predictors of psychological morbidity in parents of children with intellectual disabilities.
Gallagher S, Phillips AC, Oliver C, Carroll D (2008) Predictors of psychological morbidity in parents of children with intellectual disabilities.. Journal of pediatric psychology :1129-1136
A comparison of acute and long-term health-care personnel's attitudes towards older adults.
Gallagher S, Bennett KM, Halford JC (2006) A comparison of acute and long-term health-care personnel's attitudes towards older adults.. International journal of nursing practice :273-279
Determinants of older adults' intentions to vaccinate against influenza: a theoretical application.
Gallagher S, Povey R (2006) Determinants of older adults' intentions to vaccinate against influenza: a theoretical application.. Journal of public health (Oxford, England) :139-144
Books
Book Chapters
Religion/Spirituality
Gallagher, Stephen and Tierney Warren (2012) Religion/Spirituality. New York : Springer Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine
Religiousness/Religiosity
Gallagher, Stephen and Warren Tierney (2012) Religiousness/Religiosity. New York : Springer Encyclopedia of behavioral medicine
Spirituality
Gallagher, S & Tierney, W (2012) Spirituality. United States : Springer Publishing Encyclopedia of Behavioural Medicine
Edited Books
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
Relationship 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
Enhancing 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
The 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
Conference 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
13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine (PHM) Conference
Slattery E., Ryan L., McMahon J. & Gallagher S (2016) 13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine (PHM) Conference.
13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference, (PHM)
Ryan L., Slattery E., McMahon J. & Gallagher S (2016) 13th Annual Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference, (PHM).
European League Against Rheumatism
Larkin, L., Kennedy, N., Fraser, A., Gallagher, S. (2016) European League Against Rheumatism.
European League Against Rheumatism
Larkin, L., Kennedy, N., Fraser, A., Gallagher, S. (2016) European League Against Rheumatism.
17th 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.
BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,
Gallagher, S. Whiteley, J., Shandley, L., Dixon, K & Lee, H.A.N (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,.
BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference
Whiteley, J., Shandley, L., Sheffield, D., & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference.
BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference
Bould, K & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference.
BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,
Massey, A., Sheffield, D & Gallagher, S. (2010) BPS Health Psychology Annual Conference,.
Conference Contributions
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
Other Publications
The effects of exercise interventions on health and fitness of firefighters: A meta-analysis
Andrews K.;Gallagher S.;Herring M. (2019) The effects of exercise interventions on health and fitness of firefighters: A meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine And Science In Sports
Caregiving alters immunity and stress hormones: a review of recent research
Whittaker A.;Gallagher S. (2019) Caregiving alters immunity and stress hormones: a review of recent research. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences :93-97
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
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
TYPE D PERSONALITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR REACTIVITY TO STRESSORS
Dillon, M;Gallagher, S (2018) TYPE D PERSONALITY AND CARDIOVASCULAR REACTIVITY TO STRESSORS. OXFORD : OXFORD UNIV PRESS Age and ageing
Loneliness and acute stress reactivity: A systematic review of psychophysiological studies
Brown, EG;Gallagher, S;Creaven, AM (2018) Loneliness and acute stress reactivity: A systematic review of psychophysiological studies. HOBOKEN : WILEY Psychophysiology
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
ATTACHMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
McMahon, GM,Gallagher, S,Brown, E,Creaven, AM (2017) ATTACHMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. Psychosomatic medicine :54-54
PROMOTING 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
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
Effect 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
Unemployment as a chronic stressor: A systematic review of cortisol studies
Sumner, RC,Gallagher, S (2017) Unemployment as a chronic stressor: A systematic review of cortisol studies. Psychology & Health :289-311
Psychological 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
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
SOCIAL 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
"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
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
"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
Randomised 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Are 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
PERCEIVED 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
AN 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
Religiousness/Religiosity
Gallagher, S & Tierney, W (2012) Religiousness/Religiosity.
Religion/Spirituality
Gallagher, S & Tierney, W (2012) Religion/Spirituality.
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