Dr Gavin Abbott

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Senior Research Fellow

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Master of Biostatistics, Monash University, 2019
Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University, 2012
Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Deakin University, 2007
Bachelor of Science, Deakin University, 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Deakin University, 2007

Contact

gavin.abbott@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 924 45503

Conferences

Abbott, G. R., & Byrne, L. K. (2011). Facial, postural, and prosodic emotion recognition in schizotypy. Paper presented at the Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research 2011 Conference: Dunedin, New Zealand.
Abbott, G., & Byrne, L. (2010a). Schizotypy and subjective wellbeing. Paper presented at the 11th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference: Sydney.
Abbott, G., & Byrne, L. (2010b). Social cognitive deficits in schizotypy. Paper presented at the 11th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference: Sydney.
Ball, K., Abbott, G., Cleland, V., Timperio, A., Brug, J., King, A. C., et al. (2010). Socioeconomic disadvantage and obesity: Who is resilient? Paper presented at the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity: Minnesota, USA.
Williams, L., Andrianopoulos, N., Abbott, G., & Ball, K. (2010). The effect of education and personal income on women's BMI: Insights from READI. Paper presented at the Australia and New Zealand Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting: Sydney.

Publications

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2024

Evaluating a multi-behavioural home-based intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in postnatal women : The food, move, sleep (FOMOS) for postnatal mental health randomised controlled trial protocol

Madeleine France-Ratcliffe, Hannah Christie, Sarah Blunden, Rachelle Opie, Elysha Chua, Nazgol Karimi, Brittany Markides, Alison Uldrich, Ellinor Olander, Rhiannon White, Paige van der Pligt, Jane Willcox, Gavin Abbott, Jane Denton, Miriam Lewis, Maria Apostolopoulos, Penelope Love, Anita Lal, Mats Hallgren, Sarah Costigan, Mitch Duncan, Megan Teychenne

(2024), Vol. 136, CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS, C1

journal article

Longitudinal changes in body composition and diet following acute spinal cord injury

Katherine Desneves, Nicole Kiss, Robin Daly, Gavin Abbott, Leigh Ward

(2024), Vol. 120, pp. 1-7, Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Diet Overall and Hypocaloric Diets Are Associated With Improvements in Depression but Not Anxiety in People With Metabolic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tonya Paris, Robin Daly, Gavin Abbott, Surhbi Sood, Christine Freer, Marno Ryan, Elena George

(2024), pp. 100169-100169, Advances in Nutrition, United States, C1

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Determining the feasibility of a codesigned and personalised intervention (Veg4Me) to improve vegetable intake in young adults living in rural Australian communities: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Katherine Livingstone, Jonathan Rawstorn, Stephanie Partridge, Yuxin Zhang, Eric O, Stephanie Godrich, Sarah McNaughton, Gilly Hendrie, Kate Dullaghan, Gavin Abbott, Lauren Blekkenhorst, Ralph Maddison, Scott Barnett, John Mathers, Laura Alston

(2024), Vol. 14, pp. 1-9, BMJ Open, London, Eng., C1

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Delivery of a telehealth supported home exercise program with dietary advice to increase plant-based protein intake in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A 12-week randomised controlled feasibility trial

Christine Freer, Elena George, Sze-Yen Tan, Gavin Abbott, Robin Daly

(2024), pp. 1-33, British Journal of Nutrition, England, C1-1

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Motor skill competence and moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity: a linear and non-linear cross-sectional analysis of eight pooled trials

L Barnett, S Verswijveren, B Colvin, D Lubans, R Telford, N Lander, N Schott, M Tietjens, K Hesketh, P Morgan, T Hinkley, K Downing, R Telford, K Cohen, N Ridgers, G Abbott

(2024), Vol. 21, pp. 14-, The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, England, C1

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Dietary patterns linked to lower odds of malnutrition are associated with all-cause and cancer mortality in adults with cancer

Annie Curtis, Katherine Livingstone, Robin Daly, Gavin Abbott, Nicole Kiss

(2024), Vol. 28, pp. 1-8, The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Impact and process evaluation of a primary-school Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) program in 10-12-year-old children in Australia: pragmatic cluster non-randomized controlled trial

F Karpouzis, R Lindberg, A Walsh, S Shah, G Abbott, K Ball

(2024), Vol. 24, pp. 1-17, BMC Public Health, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Effectiveness of Intervention Strategies to Increase Adolescents' Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Time in Secondary School Settings, Including Factors Related to Implementation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Contardo Ayala, K Parker, E Mazzoli, N Lander, N Ridgers, A Timperio, D Lubans, G Abbott, H Koorts, J Salmon

(2024), Vol. 10, pp. 1-20, Sports Medicine - Open, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article
2023

Differing associations with childhood outcomes using behavioural patterns derived from three data reduction techniques

Ninoshka D'Souza, Miaobing Zheng, Gavin Abbott, Sandrine Lioret, Kylie Hesketh

(2023), Vol. 52, pp. 577-588, International Journal of Epidemiology, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Intramuscular lipid utilization during exercise: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression

J Stokie, G Abbott, K Howlett, D Hamilton, C Shaw

(2023), Vol. 134, pp. 581-592, Journal of Applied Physiology, Bethesda, Md., C1

journal article

Maternal plasma vitamin D levels across pregnancy are not associated with neonatal birthweight: findings from an Australian cohort study of low-risk pregnant women

Paige van der Pligt, Stacey Ellery, Deborah de Guingand, Gavin Abbott, Paul Della Gatta, Robin Daly

(2023), Vol. 23, pp. 67-67, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Exploring Children's Self-Reported Activity Compensation: The REACT Study

B Swelam, L Arundell, J Salmon, G Abbott, A Timperio, S Chastin, N Ridgers

(2023), Vol. 55, pp. 1456-1464, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Baltimore, Md., C1

journal article

A randomised controlled trial assessing the potential of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) to act as an adjuvant to resistance training in healthy adults: a study protocol

Z Huschtscha, J Fyfe, S Feros, A Betik, C Shaw, L Main, G Abbott, S Tan, M Refalo, M Gerhardy, E Grunwald, A May, J Silver, C Smith, M White, D Hamilton

(2023), Vol. 24, Trials, C1

journal article

Nut and seed consumption is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in females but not males: findings from the 2005-2018 NHANES data

T Wong, E George, G Abbott, R Daly, E Georgousopoulou, S Tan

(2023), European Journal of Nutrition, Germany, C1

journal article

Low muscle mass, malnutrition, sarcopenia, and associations with survival in adults with cancer in the UK Biobank cohort

N Kiss, C Prado, R Daly, L Denehy, L Edbrooke, B Baguley, S Fraser, A Khosravi, G Abbott

(2023), Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Germany, C1

journal article

Cross-sectional and prospective associations between behavioural patterns and adiposity in school-aged children

Ninoshka D’Souza, Katherine Downing, Miaobing Zheng, Gavin Abbott, Sandrine Lioret, Karen Campbell, Kylie Hesketh

(2023), Vol. 26, pp. 1840-1849, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Dietary patterns, malnutrition, muscle loss and sarcopenia in cancer survivors: findings from the UK Biobank

A Curtis, K Livingstone, R Daly, B Brayner, G Abbott, N Kiss

(2023), Journal of Cancer Survivorship, C1

journal article

A web-based low carbohydrate diet intervention significantly improves glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes: results of the T2Diet Study randomised controlled trial

J Dening, M Mohebbi, G Abbott, E George, K Ball, S Islam

(2023), Vol. 13, Nutrition and Diabetes, C1

journal article

Maternal diet quality and associations with plasma lipid profiles and pregnancy-related cardiometabolic health

P van der Pligt, K Kuswara, S McNaughton, G Abbott, S Islam, K Huynh, P Meikle, A Mousa, S Ellery

(2023), Vol. 62, pp. 3369-3381, European Journal of Nutrition, C1

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Associations of a current Australian model of dietetic care for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes and maternal and neonatal health outcomes

G Absalom, J Zinga, C Margerison, G Abbott, S O’Reilly, P van der Pligt

(2023), Vol. 23, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

journal article

Associations of adherence to the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet with maternal c-reactive protein levels during pregnancy

Paige van der Pligt, Sara Ebrahimi, Konsita Kuswara, Gavin Abbott, Sarah McNaughton, Sheikh Islam, Stacey Ellery

(2023), Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Investigating psychosocial and behavioural mediators of the relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms in women from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

T Baker, R White, G Abbott, E Litterbach, M Teychenne

(2023), pp. 100560-100560, Mental Health and Physical Activity, C1

journal article
2022

miR-23a suppression accelerates functional decline in the rNLS8 mouse model of TDP-43 proteinopathy

S Tsitkanou, P Della Gatta, G Abbott, M Wallace, A Lindsay, F Gerlinger-Romero, A Walker, V Foletta, A Russell

(2022), Vol. 162, pp. 1-15, Neurobiology of Disease, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

People with the least positive attitudes to green exercise derive most anxiolytic benefit from walking in green space

E Flowers, A Turner, G Abbott, A Timperio, J Salmon, J Veitch

(2022), Vol. 72, pp. 1-6, Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Do Physical Fitness and Executive Function Mediate the Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement? An Examination Using Structural Equation Modelling

A Muntaner-Mas, E Mazzoli, G Abbott, M Mavilidi, A Galmes-Panades

(2022), Vol. 9, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Examination of the acute heart rate and salivary cortisol response to a single bout of walking in urban and green environments: A pilot study

J Veitch, A Timperio, J Salmon, S Hall, G Abbott, E Flowers, A Turner

(2022), Vol. 74, Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, C1

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Associations between three diet quality indices, genetic risk and body composition: A prospective cohort study

K Livingstone, C Milte, S Bowe, R Duckham, J Ward, M Keske, M McEvoy, B Brayner, G Abbott

(2022), Vol. 41, pp. 1942-1949, Clinical Nutrition, C1

journal article

Mediators of Effects on Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in an Activity Tracker and Behavior Change Intervention for Adolescents: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

S Verswijveren, G Abbott, S Lai, J Salmon, A Timperio, H Brown, S Macfarlane, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. e35261-e35261, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Canada, C1

journal article

Is level of implementation linked with intervention outcomes? Process evaluation of the TransformUs intervention to increase children's physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour

H Koorts, A Timperio, G Abbott, L Arundell, N Ridgers, E Cerin, H Brown, R Daly, D Dunstan, C Hume, M Chinapaw, M Moodie, K Hesketh, J Salmon

(2022), Vol. 19, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Sustained Sleep Restriction Reduces Resistance Exercise Quality and Quantity in Females

O Knowles, E Drinkwater, S Roberts, S Alexander, G Abbott, A Garnham, S Lamon, B Aisbett

(2022), Vol. 54, pp. 2167-2177, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, United States, C1

journal article

Effect of progressive resistance training with weight loss compared with weight loss alone on the fatty liver index in older adults with type 2 diabetes: secondary analysis of a 12-month randomized controlled trial

C Freer, E George, S Tan, G Abbott, D Dunstan, R Daly

(2022), Vol. 10, BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, England, C1

journal article

The Diet Quality of Food-Insecure Australian Adults-A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Analysis

R Lindberg, S McNaughton, G Abbott, C Pollard, A Yaroch, K Livingstone

(2022), Vol. 14, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Validity evidence for the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Water Competence short form (PSPWC-4)

L Barnett, G Abbott, N Lander, B Jidovtseff, N Ridgers

(2022), Vol. 40, pp. 2491-2498, Journal of Sports Sciences, London, Eng., C1-1

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Modifying rules in women's professional sport: a case study of the Australian Football League Women's league

K Encel, P Phillips, P Turner, H Brown, G Abbott

(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 385-405, International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, C1-1

journal article
2021

Impact of the talent development environment on the wellbeing and burnout of Caribbean youth track and field athletes

C Thomas, P Gastin, G Abbott, L Main

(2021), Vol. 21, pp. 590-603, European Journal of Sport Science, England, C1

journal article

Mums on the Move: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a home-based physical activity intervention for mothers at risk of postnatal depression

M Teychenne, G Abbott, L Stephens, R Opie, E Olander, L Brennan, P van der Pligt, M Apostolopoulos, K Ball

(2021), Vol. 93, Midwifery, Scotland, C1

journal article

Muscle Strength Does Not Adapt From a Second to Third Bout of Eccentric Contractions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Repeated Bout Effect

A Lindsay, G Abbott, C Ingalls, C Baumann

(2021), Vol. 35, pp. 576-584, Journal of strength and conditioning research, United States, C1

journal article

Are park availability and satisfaction with neighbourhood parks associated with physical activity and time spent outdoors?

J Veitch, L Rodwell, G Abbott, A Carver, E Flowers, D Crawford

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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Diet quality indices, genetic risk and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality: a longitudinal analysis of 77 004 UK Biobank participants

K Livingstone, G Abbott, S Bowe, J Ward, C Milte, S Mcnaughton

(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Protein Intake from Birth to 2 Years and Obesity Outcomes in Later Childhood and Adolescence: A Systematic Review of Prospective Cohort Studies

A Stokes, K Campbell, H Yu, E Szymlek-Gay, G Abbott, Q He, M Zheng

(2021), Vol. 12, pp. 1863-1876, Advances in Nutrition, United States, C1

journal article

Total testosterone is not associated with lean mass or handgrip strength in pre-menopausal females

S Alexander, G Abbott, B Aisbett, G Wadley, J Hnatiuk, S Lamon

(2021), Vol. 11, Scientific Reports, England, C1

journal article

Evaluating OzHarvest's primary-school Food Education and Sustainability Training (FEAST) program in 10-12-year-old children in Australia: protocol for a pragmatic cluster non-randomized controlled trial

F Karpouzis, R Lindberg, A Walsh, S Shah, G Abbott, J Lai, A Berner, K Ball

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Understanding Meal Choices in Young Adults and Interactions with Demographics, Diet Quality, and Health Behaviors: A Discrete Choice Experiment

Katherine Livingstone, Gavin Abbott, Karen Lamb, Kate Dullaghan, T Worsley, Sarah McNaughton

(2021), Vol. 151, pp. 2361-2371, Journal of Nutrition, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Maternal knowledge explains screen time differences 2 and 3.5 years post-intervention in INFANT

C Delisle Nyström, G Abbott, A Cameron, K Campbell, M Löf, J Salmon, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 180, pp. 3391-3398, European Journal of Pediatrics, Germany, C1

journal article

How to change young children's physical activity and sedentary behavior: Mechanisms of behavior change in the infant cluster randomized controlled trial

K Hesketh, K Kuswara, G Abbott, J Salmon, J Hnatiuk, K Campbell

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Discovery Genome-Wide Association Study of Body Composition in 4,386 Adults From the UK Biobank's Pilot Imaging Enhancement Study

K Livingstone, M Tan, G Abbott, R Duckham, L Croft, J Ward, M McEvoy, M Keske, C Austin, S Bowe

(2021), Vol. 12, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Switzerland, C1

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A comparison of children's diet and movement behaviour patterns derived from three unsupervised multivariate methods

N D’Souza, K Downing, G Abbott, L Orellana, S Lioret, K Campbell, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 16, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Understanding the impact of the installation of outdoor fitness equipment and a multi-sports court on park visitation and park-based physical activity: A natural experiment

J Veitch, J Salmon, G Abbott, A Timperio, S Sahlqvist

(2021), Vol. 71, Health and Place, England, C1

journal article

Predicting muscle loss during lung cancer treatment (PREDICT): Protocol for a mixed methods prospective study

N Kiss, L Denehy, L Edbrooke, C Prado, D Ball, S Siva, G Abbott, A Ugalde, S Fraser, S Everitt, N Hardcastle, A Wirth, R Daly

(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Development of a Parkinson's disease specific falls questionnaire

D Harris, R Duckham, R Daly, G Abbott, L Johnson, T Rantalainen, W Teo

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Geriatrics, England, C1

journal article

Associations between child and family level correlates and behavioural patterns in school-aged children

N D’souza, M Zheng, G Abbott, S Lioret, K Hesketh

(2021), Vol. 8, Children, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Unhealthy lifestyle, genetics and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in 76,958 individuals from the UK biobank cohort study

K Livingstone, G Abbott, J Ward, S Bowe

(2021), Vol. 13, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Exploring the associations of depressive symptoms with healthy eating self-efficacy over time amongst women in the READI cohort study

R Opie, G Abbott, D Crawford, K Ball

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2020

How and why does discretionary food consumption change when we promote fruit and vegetables? Results from the ShopSmart randomised controlled trial

R Opie, S McNaughton, D Crawford, G Abbott, K Ball

(2020), Vol. 23, pp. 124-133, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

Construct validity and reliability of the talent development environment questionnaire in caribbean youth track and field athletes

C Thomas, G Abbott, P Gastin, L Main

(2020), Vol. 15, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Changes in and the mediating role of physical activity in relation to active school transport, fitness and adiposity among Spanish youth: The UP&DOWN longitudinal study

D Camiletti-Moirón, A Timperio, J Veitch, J Fernández-Santos, G Abbott, Á Delgado-Alfonso, V Cabanas-Sanchez, O Veiga, J Salmon, J Castro-Piñero

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Lifestyle patterns begin in early childhood, persist and are socioeconomically patterned, confirming the importance of early life interventions

S Lioret, K Campbell, S McNaughton, A Cameron, J Salmon, G Abbott, K Hesketh

(2020), Vol. 12, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

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Adherence to the Australian dietary guidelines and development of depressive symptoms at 5 years follow-up amongst women in the READI cohort study

R Opie, K Ball, G Abbott, D Crawford, M Teychenne, S McNaughton

(2020), Vol. 19, Nutrition Journal, England, C1

journal article

Neighbourhood fast food exposure and consumption: The mediating role of neighbourhood social norms

S Van Rongen, M Poelman, L Thornton, G Abbott, M Lu, C Kamphuis, K Verkooijen, E De Vet

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

The impact of height-adjustable desks and classroom prompts on classroom sitting time, social, and motivational factors among adolescents

B Sudholz, A Contardo Ayala, A Timperio, D Dunstan, D Conroy, G Abbott, B Holland, L Arundell, J Salmon

(2020), pp. 1-9, Journal of Sport and Health Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Changes in spinal bone density, back muscle size, and visceral adipose tissue and their interaction following a multi-component exercise program in older men: secondary analysis of an 18-month randomized controlled trial

A Turcotte, S Kukuljan, J Dalla Via, C Gagnon, G Abbott, R Daly

(2020), Vol. 31, pp. 2025-2035, Osteoporosis International, England, C1

journal article

Work-related physical activity and psychological distress among women in different occupations: a cross-sectional study

R White, J Bennie, G Abbott, M Teychenne

(2020), Vol. 20, pp. 1007-, BMC public health, England, C1

journal article

Long-term outcomes (2 and 3.5 years post-intervention) of the INFANT early childhood intervention to improve health behaviors and reduce obesity: Cluster randomised controlled trial follow-up

K Hesketh, J Salmon, S McNaughton, D Crawford, G Abbott, A Cameron, S Lioret, L Gold, K Downing, K Campbell

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Ranking of meal preferences and interactions with demographic characteristics: a discrete choice experiment in young adults

K Livingstone, K Lamb, G Abbott, T Worsley, S McNaughton

(2020), Vol. 17, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2019

Examination of how food environment and psychological factors interact in their relationship with dietary behaviours: Test of a cross-sectional model

C Vogel, G Abbott, G Ntani, M Barker, C Cooper, G Moon, K Ball, J Baird

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

The impact of a park refurbishment in a low socioeconomic area on physical activity: A cost-effectiveness study

A Lal, M Moodie, G Abbott, A Carver, J Salmon, B Giles-Corti, A Timperio, J Veitch

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

The new version of the pictorial scale of perceived movement skill competence in spanish children: evidence of validity and reliability

I Estevan, J Molina-García, A Queralt, S Bowe, G Abbott, L Barnett

(2019), Vol. 15, pp. 35-54, RICYDE: Revista Internacional de Ciencias del Deporte, C1

journal article

Impact of an Australian state-wide active travel campaign targeting primary schools

S Sahlqvist, J Veitch, G Abbott, J Salmon, J Garrard, F Acker, K Hartman, A Timperio

(2019), Vol. 14, Preventive Medicine Reports, United States, C1

journal article

Is sport enough? Contribution of sport to overall moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity among adolescents

H Koorts, A Timperio, L Arundell, K Parker, G Abbott, J Salmon

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 1119-1124, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Australia, C1

journal article
2018

The REVAMP natural experiment study: The impact of a play-scape installation on park visitation and park-based physical activity

J Veitch, J Salmon, D Crawford, G Abbott, B Giles-Corti, A Carver, A Timperio

(2018), Vol. 15, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Feasibility and acceptability of a home-based physical activity program for postnatal women with depressive symptoms: a pilot study

M Teychenne, P van der Pligt, G Abbott, L Brennan, E Olander

(2018), Vol. 14, pp. 82-89, Mental health and physical activity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Impact of the growing healthy mHealth program on maternal feeding practices, infant food preferences, and satiety responsiveness: Quasi-experimental study

C Russell, E Denney-Wilson, R Laws, G Abbott, M Zheng, S Lymer, S Taki, E Litterbach, K Ong, K Campbell

(2018), Vol. 20, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Evidence of reliability and validity for the pictorial scale of perceived movement skill competence in Spanish children

I Estevan, J Molina-García, G Abbott, S Bowe, I Castillo, L Barnett

(2018), Vol. 6, pp. S205-S222, Journal of motor learning and development, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article
2017

What predicts children's active transport and independent mobility in disadvantaged neighborhoods?

J Veitch, A Carver, J Salmon, G Abbott, K Ball, D Crawford, V Cleland, A Timperio

(2017), Vol. 44, pp. 103-109, Health & place, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Do intrapersonal factors mediate the association of social support with physical activity in young women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods? A longitudinal mediation analysis

A Middelweerd, S Velde, G Abbott, A Timperio, J Brug, K Ball

(2017), Vol. 12, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Early life protein intake: food sources, correlates, and tracking across the first 5 years of life

K Campbell, G Abbott, M Zheng, S McNaughton

(2017), Vol. 117, pp. 1188-1197, Journal of the academy of nutrition and dietetics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Is the link between movement and mental health a two-way street? Prospective associations between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and depressive symptoms among women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

M Teychenne, G Abbott, K Lamb, S Rosenbaum, K Ball

(2017), Vol. 102, pp. 72-78, Preventive Medicine, United States, C1

journal article

The impact of financial incentives on participants' food purchasing patterns in a supermarket-based randomized controlled trial

D Olstad, D Crawford, G Abbott, S McNaughton, H Le, C Ni Mhurchu, C Pollard, K Ball

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

How to get a nation walking: Reach, retention, participant characteristics and program implications of Heart Foundation Walking, a nationwide Australian community-based walking program

K Ball, G Abbott, M Wilson, M Chisholm, S Sahlqvist

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2016

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between parents' and preschoolers' physical activity and television viewing: The HAPPY study

G Abbott, J Hnatiuk, A Timperio, J Salmon, K Best, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 13, pp. 269-274, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, United States, C1

journal article

Construct validity of the pictorial scale of perceived movement skill competence

L Barnett, S Vazou, G Abbott, S Bowe, L Robinson, N Ridgers, J Salmon

(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 294-302, Psychology of sport and exercise, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Associations between physical activity, television viewing and postnatal depressive symptoms amongst healthy primiparous mothers

M Teychenne, G Abbott, P van der Pligt, K Ball, K Campbell, C Milte, K Hesketh

(2016), Vol. 10, pp. 62-67, Mental health and physical activity, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Park availability and physical activity, TV time, and overweight and obesity among women: Findings from Australia and the United States

J Veitch, G Abbott, A Kaczynski, S Wilhelm Stanis, G Besenyi, K Lamb

(2016), Vol. 38, pp. 96-102, Health and Place, England, C1

journal article

A process evaluation of the Supermarket Healthy Eating for Life (SHELf) randomized controlled trial

D Olstad, K Ball, G Abbott, S McNaughton, H Le, C Ni Mhurchu, C Pollard, D Crawford

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Hair cortisol levels, perceived stress and body mass index in women and children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods: The READI study

D Olstad, K Ball, C Wright, G Abbott, E Brown, A Turner

(2016), Vol. 19, pp. 158-167, Stress, England, C1

journal article

Economic evaluation of price discounts and skill-building strategies on purchase and consumption of healthy food and beverages: The SHELf randomized controlled trial

H Le, L Gold, G Abbott, D Crawford, S McNaughton, C Mhurchu, C Pollard, K Ball

(2016), Vol. 159, pp. 83-91, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1

journal article

Validity and reliability of a pictorial instrument for assessing perceived motor competence in Portuguese children

V Lopes, L Barnett, L Saraiva, C Gonçalves, S Bowe, G Abbott, L Rodrigues

(2016), Vol. 42, pp. 666-674, Child: Care, Health and Development, England, C1

journal article

ShopSmart 4 Health: Results of a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention promoting fruit and vegetable consumption among socioeconomically disadvantaged women

K Ball, S McNaughton, H Le, G Abbott, L Stephens, D Crawford

(2016), Vol. 104, pp. 436-445, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, United States, C1

journal article

Heart Foundation Walking: Program Evaluation

K Ball, G Abbott

(2016), Geelong, Vic., A6

research report/technical paper
2015

Prevalence and stability of active play, restricted movement and television viewing in infants

K Hesketh, D Crawford, G Abbott, K Campbell, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 185, pp. 883-894, Early child development and care, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Influence of price discounts and skill-building strategies on purchase and consumption of healthy food and beverages: outcomes of the Supermarket Healthy Eating for Life randomized controlled trial

K Ball, S McNaughton, H Le, L Gold, C Ni Mhurchu, G Abbott, C Pollard, D Crawford

(2015), Vol. 101, pp. 1055-1064, American journal of clinical nutrition, Bethesda, Md., C1

journal article

Do sedentary behaviors mediate associations between socio-demographic characteristics and BMI in women living in socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhoods?

S Compernolle, K De Cocker, G Abbott, M Verloigne, G Cardon, I De Bourdeaudhuij, K Ball

(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Maternal efficacy and sedentary behavior rules predict child obesity resilience

D Crawford, K Ball, V Cleland, L Thornton, G Abbott, S McNaughton, K Campbell, J Brug, J Salmon, A Timperio

(2015), Vol. 2, pp. 1-11, BMC Obesity, London, Eng., C1

journal article

How active are people in metropolitan parks? An observational study of park visitation in Australia

J Veitch, A Carver, G Abbott, B Giles-Corti, A Timperio, J Salmon

(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-8, BMC public health, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article
2014

Improving perceptions of healthy food affordability: results from a pilot intervention

L Williams, G Abbott, L Thornton, A Worsley, K Ball, D Crawford

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 1-5, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Prospective associations between sedentary behaviour and risk of depression in socio-economically disadvantaged women

M Teychenne, G Abbott, K Ball, J Salmon

(2014), Vol. 65, pp. 82-86, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Overlap between autistic and schizotypal personality traits is not accounted for by anxiety and depression

A Mealey, G Abbott, L Byrne, J McGillivray

(2014), Vol. 219, pp. 380-385, Psychiatry Research, Ireland, C1

journal article

Explaining educational disparities in adiposity: The role of neighborhood environments

G Abbott, K Backholer, A Peeters, L Thornton, D Crawford, K Ball

(2014), Vol. 22, pp. 2413-2419, Obesity, United States, C1

journal article
2013

A parent-focused intervention to reduce infant obesity risk behaviors: a randomized trial

K Campbell, S Lioret, S McNaughton, D Crawford, J Salmon, K Ball, Z McCallum, B Gerner, A Spence, A Cameron, J Hnatiuk, O Ukoumunne, L Gold, G Abbott, K Hesketh

(2013), Vol. 131, pp. 652-660, Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, Ill., C1

journal article

Schizotypal traits are associated with poorer identity from dynamic stimuli

G Abbott, L Byrne

(2013), Vol. 207, pp. 40-44, Psychiatry research, Shannon, Ireland, C1

journal article

Behavior and weight correlates of weight-control efforts in Australian women living in disadvantage : the READI study

R Jeffery, G Abbott, K Ball, D Crawford

(2013), Vol. 10, pp. 1-14, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Associations between psychological stress, eating, physical activity, sedentary behaviours and body weight among women: a longitudinal study

J Mouchacca, G Abbott, K Ball

(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-11, BMC public health, London, England, C1

journal article

Are associations between the perceived home and neighbourhood environment and children′s physical activity and sedentary behaviour moderated by urban/rural location?

J Salmon, J Veitch, G Abbott, M ChinAPaw, J Brug, S teVelde, V Cleland, C Hume, D Crawford, K Ball

(2013), Vol. 24, pp. 44-53, Health & Place, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Is park visitation associated with leisure-time and transportation physical activity?

J Veitch, K Ball, D Crawford, G Abbott, J Salmon

(2013), Vol. 57, pp. 732-734, Preventive medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Home food availability mediates associations between mothers' nutrition knowledge and child diet

K Campbell, G Abbott, A Spence, D Crawford, S McNaughton, K Ball

(2013), Vol. 71, pp. 1-6, Appetite, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1

journal article
2012

Schizotypy and subjective wellbeing in university students

G Abbott, L Byrne

(2012), Vol. 196, pp. 154-156, Psychiatry research, Shannon, Ireland, C1

journal article

Diminished subjective wellbeing in schizotypy is more than just negative affect

G Abbott, M Do, L Byrne

(2012), Vol. 52, pp. 914-918, Personality and individual differences, Kidlington, England, C1

journal article

Facial affect recognition and schizotypal personality characteristics

G Abbott, M Green

(2012), Vol. 7, pp. 58-63, Early Intervention in Psychiatry, Melbourne, Vic., C1

journal article

Park improvements and park activity : a natural experiment

J Veitch, K Ball, D Crawford, G Abbott, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 42, pp. 616-619, American journal of preventive medicine, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article

Home and neighbourhood correlates of BMI among children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

D Crawford, K Ball, V Cleland, K Campbell, A Timperio, G Abbott, J Brug, L Baur, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 107, pp. 1028-1036, British journal of nutrition, Cambridge, England, C1

journal article

Resilience to obesity among socioeconomically disadvantaged women : the READI study

K Ball, G Abbott, V Cleland, A Timperio, L Thornton, G Mishra, R Jeffery, J Brug, A King, D Crawford

(2012), Vol. 36, pp. 855-865, International journal of obesity, London, England, C1

journal article

Do parents' and children's concerns about sports safety and injury risk relate to how much physical activity children do?

A Telford, C Finch, L Barnett, G Abbott, J Salmon

(2012), Vol. 46, pp. 1084-1088, British journal of sports medicine, London, England, C1

journal article

Do food and physical activity environments vary between disadvantaged urban and rural areas? Findings from the READI study

L Thornton, D Crawford, V Cleland, A Timperio, G Abbott, K Ball

(2012), Vol. 23, pp. 153-156, Health promotion journal of Australia, Camperdown, N. S. W., C1

journal article
2011

Is the neighbourhood environment associated with sedentary behaviour outside of school hours among children?

J Veitch, A Timperio, D Crawford, G Abbott, B Giles-Corti, J Salmon

(2011), Vol. 41, pp. 333-341, Annals of behavioral medicine, New York, N.Y., C1

journal article
2010

Personal, social and environmental correlates of healthy weight status amongst mothers from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods : findings from the READI study

A MacFarlane, G Abbott, D Crawford, K Ball

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 1-9, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article

Maternal self-efficacy regarding children's eating and sedentary behaviours in the early years : Associations with children's food intake and sedentary behaviours

K Campbell, K Hesketh, A Silverii, G Abbott

(2010), Vol. 5, pp. 501-508, International journal of pediatric obesity, London, England, C1

journal article

Is healthy behavior contagious : associations of social norms with physical activity and healthy eating

K Ball, R Jeffery, G Abbott, S McNaughton, D Crawford

(2010), Vol. 7, pp. 1-27, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1

journal article
2009

Sociodemographic and behavioural correlates of weight status among women with children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods

A MacFarlane, G Abbott, D Crawford, K Ball

(2009), Vol. 33, pp. 1289-1298, International journal of obesity, London, England, C1

journal article
2008

The effect of Shamanic-like stimulus conditions and the cognitive-perceptual factor of schizotypy on phenomenology

A Rock, G Abbott, H Childargushi, M Kiehne

(2008), Vol. 10, pp. 79-98, North American journal of psychology, Winter Garden, Fla., C1

journal article

Altered experience mediates the relationship between schizotypy and mood disturbance during shamanic-like journeying

A Rock, G Abbott, N Kambouropoulos

(2008), Vol. 22, pp. 371-384, Journal of scientific exploration, Lawrence, Kan., C1

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Evaluation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for Capturing Free Sugars Intake in Australian Young Children: The InFANT FFQ

Miaobing Zheng, Mihiri Silva, Stephanie Heitkonig, Gavin Abbott, Sarah McNaughton, Karen Campbell

(), Vol. 20, pp. 1557-1557, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, C1

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Early detection of insulin-resistance with a mixed meal challenge - The REFINE study

Prof Michelle Keske, Prof Thomas Marwick, Prof Itamar Levinger, Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Glenn Wadley, Dr Lewan Parker, Dr Gavin Abbott

MRFF (NHMRC) CVH Mission - Cardiovascular Health Grant

  • 2024: $356,888
  • 2023: $624,790

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2022

Ninoshka Josephine Dsouza

Thesis entitled: Understanding behavioural patterns in children

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2021

Dale Harris

Thesis entitled: Understanding falls risk and how to improve functional outcomes in people with Parkinson¿s Disease

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

2020

Candice Elaine Thomas

Thesis entitled: An Investigation of the Talent Development Environment of Caribbean Track and Field Athletes

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences