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Geri Ruissen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. She specializes in affect, quantitative methods, ecological momentary assessment, mental health, and well-being. Geri's research primarily focuses on understanding the dynamic psychological processes that promote physical activity behavior using intensive longitudinal methods. She has published several studies exploring the relationships between incidental affect and physical activity, including randomized controlled trials examining group-based exercise and stigma consciousness among older adults. Geri's teaching includes courses on research methods in kinesiology, statistical measurement, and evaluation, where she emphasizes practical application and the foundational principles of quantitative research. She is dedicated to her students' research development and supports intensive self-directed study related to their program interests. Geri is also involved in the TODAY Lab, which furthers her research initiatives in health psychology and well-being.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and researching in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management