Mr Martin Lamb BSc (Hons), MSc, MBPsS
Research Associate
Summary
I am a Research Associate working within the Department of Psychology, Sociology & Politics. My background is in Sport and Exercise Psychology and I am primarily working on behaviour change projects related to health Psychology. I am currently close to completing my PhD which has explored the determinants of sedentary behaviour within desk-based employees.
About
I am working as a Research Associate within the Department of Psychology, Sociology & Politics. My area of interest is in Sport and Exercise Psychology, having studied for my Masters at Sheffield Hallam. I am particularly interested in health and well-being and the promotion of physical activity. As part of my role I am working closely with the Behavioural Science Consortium, a unique venture in which academics from Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Manchester provide the UK Government and the public sector with behavioural science insights. I also support other researchers within the department, helping them to develop, conduct and analyse different research projects. I have experience in conduction both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
I am also close to completing my PhD, which explored the Determinants of Sedentary Behaviour within Desk-Based Employees. I did my PhD at Sheffield Hallam University within the Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, in partnership with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.
My areas of interest are Sport & Exercise psychology, Health and Well-Being, Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and behaviour Change.
Teaching
Publications
Journal articles
López-Fernández, J., López-Valenciano, A., Mayo, X., Liguori, G., Lamb, M.A., Copeland, R.J., & Jimenez Gutierrez, A. (2021). No changes in adolescent’s sedentary behaviour across Europe between 2002 and 2017. BMC Public Health, 21 (1). http://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10860-3
López-Valenciano, A., Mayo, X., Liguori, G., Copeland, R.J., Lamb, M., & Jimenez Gutierrez, A. (2020). Changes in sedentary behaviour in European Union adults between 2002 and 2017. BMC Public Health, 20 (1), 1206. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09293-1
Phelan, I., Furness, P., Fehily, O., Thompson, A., Babiker, N., Lamb, M., & Lindley, S. (2019). A mixed-methods investigation into the acceptability, usability and perceived effectiveness of active and passive virtual reality scenarios in managing pain under experimental conditions. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 40 (1), 85-90. http://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/iry052
Furness, P., Phelan, I., Babiker, N., Fehily, O., Thompson, A., & Lindley, S. (2019). Reducing pain during wound dressings in burn care using virtual reality: a study of perceived impact and usability with patients and nurses. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 40 (6), 878-885. http://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irz106
Tremblay, M.S., & Lamb, M. (2017). Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) – Terminology Consensus Project process and outcome. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-017-0525-8
Reports
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Wilson, I., Thomas, P., Kilby, L., Lamb, M., ... Prestwich, J. (2025). Tenancy sustainment in social housing: Final report. Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/h2h.2024.0374798696
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Wilson, I., Thomas, P., Kilby, L., Lamb, M., ... Prestwich, J. (2025). Tenancy sustainment in social housing: Key findings. Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/h2h.2024.9113866259
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Wilson, I., Thomas, P., Kilby, L., Lamb, M., ... Prestwich, J. (2025). Promoting tenancy sustainment in social housing: a guide for social landlords. Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/h2h.2024.1332637625
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Wilson, I., Thomas, P., Kilby, L., Lamb, M., ... Prestwich, J. (2025). Tenancy sustainment in social housing: Final report - additional information about the research methods used by the study team. Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/h2h.2024.840719544
Kilby, L., & Lamb, M. (2024). What makes for effective rent related communication between social housing landlords and tenants? Nuffield Foundation. https://holdingontohome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Conversation-analysis-report-FV.pdf
Kilby, L., & Lamb, M. (2024). What makes for effective rent related communication between social housing landlords and tenants? Nuffield Foundation. https://holdingontohome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Conversation-analysis-report-FV.pdf
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Bimpson, E., Lamb, M., Manzi, T., & Speake, B. (2023). Engaging with tenants to sustain their tenancies: insights from interviews with case study stakeholders. Nuffield Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/engaging-with-tenants-to-sustain-their-tenancies
Hickman, P., Reeve, K., Bimpson, E., Lamb, M., Manzi, T., & Speake, A. (2023). Engaging with tenants to sustain their tenancies: insights from interviews with case study stakeholders - Summary. Nuffield Foundation. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/engaging-with-tenants-to-sustain-their-tenancies-summary
Millings, A., Wilcockson, H., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., ... Coldwell, M. (2022). Applying behavioural science to promoting uptake of family hubs services Research report summary. Department for Education. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1123978/Summary_Applying_behavioural_science_to_promoting_uptake_of_family_hubs_services.pdf
Millings, A., Wilcockson, H., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., ... Coldwell, M. (2022). Applying behavioural science to promoting uptake of family hubs services Research report. (1284). Department for Education. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1123977/Applying_behavioural_science_to_promoting_uptake_of_family_hubs_services.pdf
Thorneloe, R., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Clarke, E., & Arden, M. (2022). Understanding the enablers and barriers in stopping smoking and accessing support in high prevalence groups.
Arden, M., Thorneloe, R., Jordan, C., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Wilcockson, H., ... Knowles, N. (2022). Using Behaviour Change Techniques to encourage active travel across the Yorkshire and Humber region. https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Yorkshire-and-Humber-active-travel-FINAL-REPORT_0.pdf
Thorneloe, R., Lamb, M., Jordan, C., Wilcockson, H., Davies, A., Beynon, C., ... Arden, M. (2021). Understanding and addressing the barriers and facilitators for influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among NHS employees in Wales: Qualitative insights and co-produced interventions. https://phw.nhs.wales/publications/publications1/understanding-and-addressing-the-barriers-and-facilitators-for-influenza-and-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-among-nhs-employees-in-wales-report/
Lowe, A., Homer, C., & Lamb, M. (2021). #EasierToBeActive Phase 3 Report. https://www.shu.ac.uk/advanced-wellbeing-research-centre/projects/etba
Lowe, A., Homer, C., & Lamb, M. (2021). #EasierToBeActive Phase 2 Report. https://www.shu.ac.uk/advanced-wellbeing-research-centre/projects/etba
Lowe, A., Homer, C., & Lamb, M. (2021). #EasierToBeActive Phase 1 Report. https://www.shu.ac.uk/advanced-wellbeing-research-centre/projects/etba
Lowe, A., Homer, C., & Lamb, M. (2021). #EasierToBeActive infographic. https://www.shu.ac.uk/advanced-wellbeing-research-centre/projects/etba
Millings, A., Thorneloe, R., Brown, C., Lamb, M., Macaskill, A., & Arden, M. (2020). Be Well DoncasterInterim Report on co-design with stakeholders and community members.
Kilby, L., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., Lamb, M., & Armitage, C.J. (2019). Doncaster local delivery pilot behavioural insight work phase: 3 Co-Design Workshops. Behavioural Science Consortium. http://behaviouralscienceconsortium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Doncaster-Phase-3-report-submitted.pdf
Kilby, L., Thorneloe, R., Arden, M., Lamb, M., & Armitage, C.J. (2019). Doncaster local delivery pilot behavioural insight work phase 2: insights from community explorer research. Behavioural Science Consortium. http://behaviouralscienceconsortium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Phase-2-Report-17.05.19.pdf
Kilby, L., Arden, M., Lamb, M., & Armitage, C.J. (2019). Doncaster local delivery pilot behavioural insight work phase 1. Behavioural Science Consortium. http://behaviouralscienceconsortium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DMBC-Phase-1-Brochure.pdf
Media
Lowe, A., Homer, C., & Lamb, M. (2021). Easier To Be Active video. [Video/animation].
Presentations
Thorneloe, R., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Clarke, E., Arden, M., & Hepworth, S. (2023). Understanding the enablers and barriers in stopping smoking and accessing support in underserved communities. Presented at: ADsPH Y&H Network Sector-Led Improvement Conference on Poverty, Sheffield
Thorneloe, R., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Clarke, E., & Arden, M. (2023). Understanding the barriers and facilitators to stopping smoking and accessing support in underserved communities. Presented at: Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Sheffield
Wilcockson, H., Millings, A., Clarke, E., Lamb, M., Humphreys, H., Paddock, D., ... Coldwell, M. (2023). Promoting the uptake of family hubs services: The development and evaluation of behavioural science-informed messages to promote a ‘New Dads support group’. Presented at: Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, Sheffield
Lamb, M., Thorneloe, R., Humphreys, H., Clarke, E., Arden, M., & Hepworth, S. (2023). Understanding the enablers and barriers in stopping smoking and accessing support in underserved communities. Presented at: UK Society For Behavioural Medicine, Birmingham
Thorneloe, R., Lamb, M., Jordan, C., Wilcockson, H., Davies, A., Beynon, C., ... Arden, M. (2022). Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to understand and address the barriers and facilitators for seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among NHS employees in Wales. Presented at: Division of Health Psychology, Bristol
Thorneloe, R., Beynon, C., Lamb, M., & Jordan, C. (2022). Supporting influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among NHS employees in Wales: Qualitative insights and co-produced interventions. Presented at: Webinar, Online
Thorneloe, R., Clarke, E., Jordan, C., Lamb, M., Millings, A., Kilby, L., ... Arden, M. (2022). The promotion of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in young people: A community researcher and behavioural science approach. Presented at: Behavioural Science and Public Health Network Annual Conference, Online