Personal profile
Research interests
I am a sport and social psychologist examining the social identity approach (social identity theory and self-categorisation theory) to sport, exercise, and health. My research has underpinned income generation, course development, teaching, consultancy, and public engagement activities. I am passionate about mission-focussed research and scholarship to have real impact. I have received funding for research from Research Councils, Government, and Charities including UKRI (ESRC), The Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Rugby, and the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Biography
My academic qualifications include a BSc, PGCE, and PhD from The University of Exeter, UK. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The British Psychological Society, a Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of The British Psychological Society, and former Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Sport and Exercise and International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Roles & Responsibilities
2022-2024: Programme Director for MSc Sport Psychology
2024-2026: Global Head of Department for Accountancy, Economics and Finance
2026-present: Associate Executive Dean Business and Enterprise
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Cohesion at 40: A Commentary on (Re)conceptualizing Cohesion Through Identity, Interdependence, and Teamwork in Sport and Exercise
Habeeb, C. M., Stephen, S. A. & Coffee, P., Jan 2026, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 82, 103024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generating Older Active Lives Digitally (GOALD): Exploring Older Adults’ Views of Digital Technology for Physical Activity
Tomaz, S. A., Shore, C. B., Ryde, G. C., Cooper, L. A. N., Coffee, P., Bradwell, H. L., Hennessy, C., Jones, R. B., Haynes, R. & Whittaker, A. C., May 2026, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 23, 5, p. 653-665 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A lifetime in high performance motor sport: Loss and gain from team cohesion
Milne, J., Lavallee, D. & Coffee, P., 9 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Qualitative Research Journal. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generations Active Together: An Example of Using Physical Activity Promotion and Digital Technology to Bring Together Adolescents and Older People in Stirling, Scotland
Tomaz, S. A., Taylor, L., Ryde, G. C., Bradwell, H. L., Cooper, L., Coffee, P., Mannion, G., Hennessy, C., Haynes, R. & Whittaker, A. C., 3 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. 23, 2, p. 246-252 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is identity leadership provided by coaches and athlete leaders associated with performance? A cross-cultural study in football teams
Butalia, R., Boen, F., Haslam, S. A., Van Puyenbroeck, S., Coffee, P., Biglari, N., Bruner, M. W., Chaudhary, A., Chmura, P., Crozier, A. J., George, E. S., Gurjar, S., Hartley, C., Huzarski, M., Leo, F. M., López-Gajardo, M. A., Loughead, T. M., Machida-Kosuga, M., McLaren, C. D. & Nia, S. R. H. & 2 others, , Feb 2025, In: Applied Psychology. 74, 1, e12585.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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