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Meghan McDonough works in the area of exercise, health, and sport psychology. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Master's and Ph.D. in Kinesiology, focusing on Sport Exercise Psychology, from the University of British Columbia. Her research examines the role of social relationships on physical activity and health behavior, grounded in theoretical and empirical work related to emotional and motivational processes, coping with stress, and self-perceptions. McDonough's research includes a focus on aging populations, those navigating chronic disease, and marginalized communities. She teaches undergraduate courses in exercise health psychology and motivation, as well as a graduate course in qualitative analysis. McDonough's work has been funded by various organizations, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, National Institutes of Health, and the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada
Professor and Associate Dean (Graduate) in the Faculty of Kinesiology.
O'Brien Institute for Public Health • Calgary, AB, Canada
Full member contributing to public health initiatives.
Hotchkiss Brain Institute • Calgary, AB, Canada
Research in brain health and psychological aspects.
Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education • Calgary, AB, Canada
Focus on mental health research and education.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.