Biography

Dr. Shaelyn Strachan is interested in understanding why people struggle to maintain healthy behaviours. Combining her own experiences with physical activity and her background in psychology, Strachan uses quantitative methods and social psychological theories to find answers to how we can help people stick with their healthy lifestyle choices.

Education

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Saskatchewan (2005-2007)
  • PhD, Kinesiology, University of Waterloo (2001-2005)
  • M. Arts, Health Psychology, York University (1999-2001)
  • B.A. Arts, (Honours) Psychology, University of Winnipeg (1994-1999)

Research summary

The primary objective of Dr. Shaelyn Strachan's research is to promote health through adherence to physical activity. She investigates self-related variables and how these variables influence self-regulation of health behaviour. 

In addressing these aspects of health behaviour, Strachan primarily employ social psychological theories, as well as constructs that pertain to the self. She employs quantitative methods but also occasionally use qualitative methods and conduct systematic and scoping reviews.