Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave)

Research Associate @theSPHSU researching social connection & behaviour change | Views are my own.

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

📣 New publication 📣

Showcasing our stakeholder-led #TheoryofChange for #digitalmentalhealth and #peersupport.

@gusmacbeth @GregorWell @EdinUniMentalH @togetherall @theSPHSU

Read here 👉 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000522

[Jelena Milicev @JelenaMilicev]

It’s not how many people you know or how close you are—it’s how easy and convenient it is to be active together. Our latest findings shed light on the social factors that encourage older adults to keep fit. @DrEmily_Long
https://t.co/NMvbUMw9Oa

[Ben Rigby @Benjamin_Rigby]

My colleague, @GraceDibben, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep, to take part in an important Delphi study.

https://t.co/DtburS7RAt

[Ben Rigby @Benjamin_Rigby]

https://t.co/3ZZTjBJSFT

[Ben Rigby @Benjamin_Rigby]

📢New paper!

This new @socscimed publication, led by @JonOlsen_ and Elise Whitley, explores factors that influencing older adults' walking.

This paper is the first of several forthcoming from the #PACES project.

We welcome any feedback.

https://t.co/3ZZTjBJSFT

[Improving Health @theSPHSU]

Which factors are associated with more weekly walking among #olderpeople ?

✅Prior sporting activity
✅Walking for pleasure
✅Having close friends
✅Local retail destinations

Poor health was strongest predictor of weekly walking hours. New paper - https://t.co/rzFlNAenNq

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

For a plain language summary of our recent paper showing a theory of change of digital mental health and peer support developed by stakeholders visit 👇
https://t.co/m18O2A4NHL

@EdinUniMentalH @gusmacbeth @GregorWell @theSPHSU

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

Wider impacts were challenging to identify due to preventative nature. But stakeholders discussed reducing referrals and wait times for support, offering reassurance that support is available 24/7 and promoting uptake and engagement of platforms were likely.

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

Barriers included digital literacy, digital poverty, accessibility of platforms and negative experiences of platforms

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

Outcomes were largely linked to positive experiences of the platform and led to improvements in mental wellbeing, mental health literacy, and feeling connected to others

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

📣 New publication 📣

Showcasing our stakeholder-led #TheoryofChange for #digitalmentalhealth and #peersupport.

@gusmacbeth @GregorWell @EdinUniMentalH @togetherall @theSPHSU

Read here 👉 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000522

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

Stakeholders identified 3 distinct pathways in which platforms could be used and the outcomes this produced.

[Stephanie Chambers @DrStephChambers]

At @UofGlasgow and @theSPHSU we hosted a wonderful workshop yesterday with colleagues from across Scotland about fostering #intergenerational connections. Our star presenters were the pupils from @SchoolBraehead ⭐

[Emily Long @DrEmily_Long]

Rural Scots less likely to experience loneliness than urban people, study says https://t.co/3c41uUQjdU

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

📢New paper & press release📢

Happy to see our paper on social connection and place led by @DrEmily_Long is finally out 😀

Read more 👉 https://t.co/gbEkLeNzGt

[UofG News @UofGNews]

People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor wellbeing than those living in urban areas.

New research by @UofGlasgow published today in the @SpringerNature Journal of Public Health.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/rCFQuqVCLT

[Stephanie Chambers @DrStephChambers]

Interested in how we might improve younger and older people's health and wellbeing through bringing generations together? Join us for this #intergenerational workshop @UofGlasgow on 29th April. More info and sign-up https://t.co/h6LjGcrYcN

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

Looking forward to presenting some of our findings from the #pacesproject on how #lifetransitions impact #physicalactivity and #socialconnection at #UKSBM2024 tomorrow
More info on our research:
https://t.co/5hLlltUprk…

@theSPHSU
@Benjamin_Rigby
@vicstic76
@UofGlasgow

[Emily Long @DrEmily_Long]

Exciting line-up of @NCRMUK research methods courses offered at @UofGlasgow this year: complex interventions, queering data, agent-based modeling, co-production, social networks and health, etc. Check it out!
https://t.co/mGLFdPvTL8

[Vivensa Foundation @VivensaF]

Interested in doing a PhD in #ageing research?

Take a look at our Academy jobs board to find links to the new cohorts of PhD studentships we are are co-funding.

Keep an eye out as we'll be posting more opportunities over the coming weeks!

https://t.co/NAVwjzK4E4

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

@DrEmily_Long She's such a happy wee beauty 🐾😍

[Dr Meigan Thomson (on maternity leave) @MeiganThomson]

https://t.co/d9FCOsEqJy

📣 New job opportunity @theSPHSU to work on the #PACES project. Aiming to explore social connectedness and physical activity in adults 55-75.