Dr. Margaret Lawler

• Battel I, Calvo I, Harpur I, Lawler M, Walshe M, 'Biofeedback to improve the safety and efficiency of the swallow function in people with Parkinson's disease and dysphagia', PROSPERO International Register of Systematic Reviews, NHS National Institute for Health Research , 2017, - 1-5Protocol or guideline, 2017, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Lawler, M., Heary, C. & Nixon, E., Variations in adolescents' motivational characteristics across gender and physical activity patterns: A latent class analysis approach. , BMC Public Health, 17, 2017, p661 - 674Journal Article, 2017, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Costello, E. & Lawler, M, An exploratory study of the effects of Mindfulness on perceived levels of stress among school-children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. , International Journal of Emotional Education, 6, 2014, p21 - 39Journal Article, 2014, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Lawler, M., Nixon, E., & Heary, C. , Psychological and Social Factors Associated with Continued Participation in GAA Sport during Adolescence. , 41st Psychology Society of Ireland Annual Conference, Galway, Ireland , 2011Oral Presentation, 2011
• Lawler, M., Nixon, E., & Heary, C. , Exploring psychological influences on adolescents' participation in organised sport: A self-determination theory perspective., 9th Annual Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland Division of Health Psychology & British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology, , Northern Ireland. , Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2012Oral Presentation, 2012
• Lawler, M., Nixon, E., & Heary, C. , Examining social and psychological predictors of continued participation in team sport during adolescence. , 22nd Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Edmonton, Canada, 2012Poster, 2012
• Lawler, M., Nixon, E., & Heary, C. , Patterns of physical activity among Irish adolescents: A latent class analysis approach. , - Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Ghent, Belgium , 2013Poster, 2013
• Lawler, M., Nixon, E., & Heary, C. , The relationship between physical activity behavioural patterns, BMI and body image among adolescents in Ireland. , Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, USA, 2015Poster, 2015
• O'Byrne, C., Jagoe, C., & Lawler, M. , "I May Have Dyslexia but Dyslexia Does Not Have Me" - Students experience of Dyslexia and their transition into third level education., European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations, Junior Researcher Programme Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 1st - 4th August , 2017Oral Presentation, 2017
• McNamara, J., & Lawler, M., Teachers' Perspectives and Practices Regarding the Irish Language Learning and Home Language Maintenance of Children for whom English is an Additional Language, 1st - 4th August, European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations, Junior Researcher Programme Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 2017Meeting Abstract, 2017
• Hickey, A., Lawler, M., Nixon, E., Heary, C., Darker, C., Barry, M., Filed, C., Doyle, F., & Hevey, D. , The effects of training adolescents in a proven method for behaviour change - A pilot Study, 10th IUHPE European Conference and International Forum for Health Promotion Research, Trondheim, Norway, 24th -26th September, 2018Poster, 2018
• Lawler, M. , Review of the book Starving the stress gremlin. A cognitive behavioural therapy workbook on stress management for young people, by K. Collins-Donnelly]. , International Journal of Emotional Education, 5, 2013, p86-87Review, 2013
• Nixon, E., Greene, S., Coyne, I., Lawler, M., Doyle, E., & Nugent, K. , Mother infant co-sleeping practices as a window into parental ethnotheories among Irish, Polish and Nigerian mothers in Ireland. , Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial meeting., Montreal, Canada , 2011Meeting Abstract, 2011
• Lawler, M., Hickey, A., Hevey, D., Doyle, F., Nixon, E., Darker, C., Barry, M., & Field, C. , Effects of a peer-led motivational interviewing intervention on physical activity levels of adolescents in low SES communities, Psychology Health and Medicine Conference 2019, Maynooth University , 22nd March, 2019Published Abstract, 2019
• O'Byrne, C., Jagoe, C., & Lawler, M. , Experiences of dyslexia and the transition to university: A case study of five students at different stages of study, Higher Education Research and Development, 38, (5), 2019, p1031 - 1045Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
• Lawler, M., Hickey, A., Doyle, F., Nixon, E., Darker, C., Barry, M., Field, C., & Hevey, D., Effectiveness of a peer-led motivational interviewing intervention for increasing physical activity among at-risk adolescents, 33rd Annual Conference of the European Health Psychological Society, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 3 - 7 September 2019, 2019Published Abstract, 2019, URL
• Hickey, A., Lawler, M., Doyle, F., Nixon, E., Darker, C., Barry, M., Field, C., & Hevey, D. , The effects of training low-SES adolescents in Motivational Interviewing for health behaviour change among peers., 33rd Annual Conference of the European Health Psychological Society, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 3 - 7 September 2019, 2019Published Abstract, 2019
• Lawler, M., Heary,C. & Nixon, E, Peer Support and Role Modelling Predict Physical Activity Change among Adolescents over Twelve Months, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 49, (7), 2020, p1503 - 1516Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Lawler, M., Heary, C. & Nixon, E., Irish adolescents' perspectives on the factors influencing motivation in team sport, Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 13, (6), 2021, p1503 - 1516Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Lawler, M., Heary, C., Shorter, G., .& Nixon, E., Peer and parental processes predict distinct patterns of physical activity participation among adolescent girls and boys, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 20, (2), 2021, p497 - 514Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Dempsey, Rhona, Healy, Olive, Lundy, Emma, Banks, Joanne, Lawler, Margaret, Air travel experiences of autistic children/young people, Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2, (2), 2021Journal Article, 2021, URL
• Walsh, B., Dempsey, R., & Lawler, M., Family perspectives on educational experiences, post-school needs, and quality of life of young autistic adults, Irish Educational Studies , 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Connolly H, Delimata N, Galway K, Kiely Lawler M, Mulholland J, O'Grady M, Connolly D., Exploration of Evaluation Practices in Social Prescribing Services in Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study, Healthcare, 12, (2), 2024, p219 - 229Journal Article, 2024, DOI
• Horgan, Peter; Donnelly, Paul; Lane, Aoife; McKay, Michael; O'Brien, Wesley; Lawler, Margaret; Donoghue, Kevin; Fogarty, Niamh; Harmon, William; Heffernan, James., Youth Participation in Gaelic games: A State of Play Review, EASM 2023 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, 31st European Association for Sport Management Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland,, 12-15 September 2023, 202, 2023, pp387 - 388Oral Presentation, 2023, URL
• Lawler, Margaret & Nixon, Elizabeth, Latent profile analysis of adolescents" physical activity motivation: A Self-Determination Theory approach, 38th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Cascais, Portugal, 3-6 September 2024, 2024Conference Paper, 2024, URL
• Lawler, M. & Nixon, E., Body Dissatisfaction Among Adolescent Boys and Girls: The Effects of Body Mass, Peer Appearance Culture and Internalization of Appearance Ideals, Journal of Youth & Adolescence, 40, (1), 2011, p59 - 71Journal Article, 2011, DOI
• Theoretical & Methodological Considerations in Assessing Body Image among Children & Adolescents. in, editor(s)S.B. Greene , Body Image: Perceptions, Interpretations and Attitudes. , Nova Publishers, 2011, pp227 - 244, [Lawler, M. & Nixon, E.]Book Chapter, 2011

• Horgan, P., Donnelly, P., Lane, A., McKay, M., McGourty, P., O'Brien, W., Lawler, M., Donoghue, K., Fogarty, N., Meyers, E., Heffernan, J., and Harmon, W., The Gaelic Games Youth Participation Study, Gaelic Athletic Association. Dublin, Ireland, 2024Report

• Title

  Examining Gaelic Games experiences and participation rates among adolescents
  Summary

  This is the first all-Ireland large-scale study to explore participation rates in Gaelic Games and the psychosocial factors underpinning sport drop out and maintenance among adolescents in Ireland and Northern Ireland
  Funding Agency

  Sport Ireland
  Date From

  13/12/2021
  Date To

  31/01/2023
• Title

  Exploring the suitability and acceptability of social prescribing for men with prostate cancer
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Trinity St. James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI)
  Date From

  31 July 2022
  Date To

  1 August 2023
• Title

  Peer-to-peer motivational interview intervention for smoking, alcohol and physical activity among at-risk adolescents in low SES communities: A feasibility trial.
  Summary

  Postdoctoral Researcher.(PI: Prof. David Hevey). https://www.hrb.ie/funding/funding-awarded/awards-made/award/peer-to-peer-motivational-interview-intervention-for-smoking-alcohol-and-physical-activity-among-at-3/
  Funding Agency

  Medical Research Charities Group and Health Research Board
  Date From

  01/03/2017
  Date To

  28/02/2020
• Title

  The effects of social connection and physical activity on perceived stress, coping, and wellbeing of university students. A latent profile analysis
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  TCD Research Boost Award
  Date From

  01/09/2024
  Date To

  31/08/2023
• Title

  Exploration of suitability and acceptability of social prescribing for adolescents and young adults with cancer
  Summary

  The social and emotional needs of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with cancer differ from those of children and older adults and are often not met by paediatric or adult services. Social prescribing (SP), a community-based service that connects people to various activities and supports in the community, has positive health benefits for adults with health difficulties. However, research is needed to determine if SP is suitable for AYA living with cancer. This research will therefore explore the acceptability of SP as a support mechanism for AYA with cancer. Findings could inform development of future services for AYA with cancer.
  Funding Agency

  Irish Research Council
  Date From

  16/12/2022
  Date To

  31/12/2024
• Title

  Transitions in Physical Activity among Irish youth
  Summary

  Principal Investigator
  Funding Agency

  Irish Research Council (formerly IRCHSS)
  Date From

  2010
  Date To

  2013
• Title

  An analysis of social and psychological predictors of transitions in physical activity patterns during adolescence.
  Summary

  Co-investigator. Principal Investigator: Dr Elizabeth Nixon. Co-investigator: Dr Caroline Heary(NUIG).
  Funding Agency

  Noel Hickey Research Bursary (supported by the Irish Heart Foundation)
• Title

  Social Prescribing for at-risk Adolescents
  Summary

  This project explored perspectives on social prescribing for children among 237 healthcare professionals' and 40 link workers' across Ireland and the UK.
  Funding Agency

  TCD MED Seed Awards 2022
  Date From

  03/03/2022
  Date To

  31/-3/2023

Psychology and cognitive sciences, Adolescent health, Paediatrics, Sport and exercise psychology, Social determinants of health, Education, Public health, Applied and developmental psychology, Child and adolescent development, Social and personality psychology, Health promotion, Health psychology,

• Trinity College Dublin Postgraduate Research Studentship 2009
• TCD Discipline of OT Research Master Bursary 2022
• Children's Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin Conference Bursary 2013
• TCD MED Research Seed Award 2022
• TCD Research Boost Program (Stream 2 Boost) 2024
• IRC New Foundations Award 2022
• Irish Research Council (IRC formerly IRCHSS) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2010
• TCD School of Psychology George White Memorial Prize- I received this annual award for a research paper accepted for publication in Journal of Youth and Adolescence during my postgraduate studies (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-009-9500-2) 2010
• TCD Trinity Trust Travel Bursary 2012

• International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2023
• Chartered Health Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland Present
• European Health Psychology Society Present
• Division of Health Psychology (Psychological Society of Ireland) Present

• Ordinary Committee Member - Women in Research Ireland (WIRI) 2020
• Invited external reviewer for Rethink Ireland HeadStart Fund (2023) (3,000,000 euro). I reviewed 5 grant applications. 2023
• Ordinary Committee Member- Division of Health Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland 2022
• Research and Postgraduate Committee - Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, TCD. November 2021
• Please see https://publons.com/researcher/4433907/margaret-lawler/. I have served as an invited peer reviewer for 22 papers from the following journals: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Health Education and Behavior, Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Children and Youth Services Review, and European Physical Education Review. 2020 to present
• International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Editorial Board Member December 2021
• Invited External Reviewer for Rethink Ireland Sport and Wellness Fund (50,000+). I reviewed 2 grant applications. 2024
• Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. In this role, I am responsible for reviewing manuscripts and evaluating their suitability for publication. I am the only Irish representative on this editorial board. December 2021
• Invited member of research advisory board for The Gaelic Games Youth Participation Study, a large-scale national survey undertaken by the Gaelic Athletic Association, which examined adolescents experiences of participating in Gaelic games in Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2022