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Research interests
literature reviews, in which I evaluated the TTM as applied to the following areas: tobacco use, cancer screening behavior, dietary behavior and exercise behavior. More recently, I and my colleagues developed a program for medical residents in which they were trained to use Motivational Interviewing strategies with patients. My next goal is to develop a fully online training program for nurses using Motivational Interviewing strategies to support teenage patients with asthma. I am partnering with Dr. Patricia Becker, Department of Nursing, on this project.
My research in the area of creating fitness and nutrition programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is ongoing and is unique in that it also involves the caregiver as a recipient of the programs. My colleagues and I have created a model for both fitness programming that is appropriate for people with IDD and a model for family-based nutrition counseling which uses a Motivational Interviewing strategy.
Honors and Awards:
Distinguished Undergraduate Program Award, National Wellness Institute
Member of:
National Wellness Institute (nationalwellness.org)
Recent Academic Projects:
Creation of a Master of Arts in Wellness and Lifestyle Management and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Wellness Coaching
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor, James Madison University
Doctor of Philosophy, doctorate, Temple University
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Three-County Collaborative on Inclusive Community Gardens and Cooking with Fresh Produce
Spencer, L. (PI)
4/15/22 → 12/31/22
Project: Other project
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Get FIT Coalition: Inclusive Healthy Communities
Spencer, L. (PI)
1/11/21 → 6/30/22
Project: Other project
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Evaluation of Interprofessional Cooking Classes and Home Gardens in Group Homes
LoBuono, D. L., Spencer, L., Bottiglieri, J., Kientz, M., Mastrangelo, M. A., Meenar, M. & Berman, D., Oct 2024, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 56, 10, p. 751-755 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Expanding Community Engagement and Equitable Access Through All-Abilities Community Gardens
Spencer, L., LoBuono, D. L., Meenar, M., Bottiglieri, J. & Berman, D., Nov 2023, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 55, 11, p. 833-840 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a clinically oriented motivational interviewing training program in increasing skills & changing perceptions
Dirosa, L., Gupta, A. K., Debonis, S. & Spencer, L., May 1 2017, In: Osteopathic Family Physician. 9, 3, p. 10-17 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Get fit (Fitness integration training): A program to reduce obesity and metabolic syndrome in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers
Dirosa, L., Pote, T., Wilhite, B. & Spencer, L., Jan 1 2014, Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities: Evidence and Directions. Johns Hopkins University Press, p. 306-312 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Cigarette smoking status and the association between media use and overweight and obesity
Spencer, L., 2009, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 23, 3, p. 219-220 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review