Staff profile

Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Wei completed an MSc in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University and a BSc in Rehabilitation Therapy from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM), China.

 Follow Wei on Twitter: @Wei____Wang

Conferences

Academy of Management Review (AMR) Idea Development Workshop at Durham University, May 2022: “Theoretical Insights of Physical Activity Communication for People with Disabilities: A Combination of social relation model and Elaboration likelihood model for Self-management”

Second international conference of the PSA Sport and Politics groups at the University of Aveiro, June 2022: “Media and the delivery of physical activity information among people with disabilities: From the Chinese perspective”

ISAPA Conference 2023 at the University of Otago, New Zealand, June 2023: “Developing comprehensive physical activity communication resources for adults with disabilities: Identifying facilitators and barriers.”

Research

Wei's research is centered around exploring and developing communication resources to promote physical activity, particularly among individuals with disabilities, and to contribute to public health initiatives. The research delves into the development and exploration of effective communication strategies that can empower adults with disabilities to engage in physical activity. By studying the intersection of communication and physical activity, Wei aims to bridge gaps and create communication resources that enable individuals with disabilities to lead healthier and more active lifestyles. Through the research, Wei seeks to make a meaningful impact on public health and contribute to the well-being of the public.

Supervised by

• Professor Brett Smith

• Dr Stacey Pope

Report

• Smith, B., Rigby, B., Netherway, J., Wang, W., Dodd-Reynolds, C., Oliver, E., …Foster, C. (2022). Physical activity for general health benefits in disabled children and disabled young people: rapid evidence review. [No known commissioning body]