Professor Murray Griffin

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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 873336
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Location
ESA.3.32, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Academic Lead Mental Health Charter Project
Qualifications
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PhD Goldsmiths University of London,
Appointments
ÌÇÐÄVlog
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Director of Education, ÌÇÐÄVlog (1/8/2017 - 31/7/2019)
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Chairperson of HEAL (Health Exercise Active Lifestyle) research group, Biological Sciences, ÌÇÐÄVlog (1/10/2015 - 1/8/2017)
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Departmental Disability Officer, Biological Sciences, ÌÇÐÄVlog (1/10/2002 - 1/4/2018)
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Dean of Education (UG) Faculty of Science and Health, ÌÇÐÄVlog (1/8/2020 - 22/5/2022)
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Sport and Performance Psychology (SE207)
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Applied Sports Psychology (SE304)
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Professional practice in sport and exercise psychology (SE741)
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Psychological Skills and Strategies (SE742)
Previous supervision

Degree subject: Health Studies
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/1/2025

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 9/2/2024

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 17/5/2023

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 13/6/2017

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 20/11/2015

Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 3/7/2014
Publications
Journal articles (39)
Winter, M., Freeman, P., Griffin, M., Soundy, A. and Maynard, I., (2023). . Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 36 (3), 499-518
Wood, C., Griffin, M., Barton, J. and Sandercock, G., (2021). . Frontiers in Public Health. 9, 655892-
Rogerson, M., Colbeck, I., Bragg, R., Dosumu, A. and Griffin, M., (2020). . International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17 (2), 624-624
Griffin, M., Bentley, J., Shanks, J. and Wood, C., (2018). . Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 24 (3), 209-215
Wood, CJ., Pretty, J. and Griffin, M., (2016). . Journal of Public Health. 38 (3), e336-e344
Bradley, DKF. and Griffin, M., (2016). . International Journal of Nursing Studies. 55, 26-38
Inklebarger, J., Taylor, M. and Griffin, M., (2016). . International Musculoskeletal Medicine. 38 (1), 17-20
McDermott, MR., Bendle, C., Griffin, M. and Furnham, A., (2016). . Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 18 (2), 150-162
Taylor, MJD. and Griffin, M., (2015). . Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 21 (4), 355-371
Bradley, DKF. and Griffin, M., (2015). . International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52 (6), 1052-1063
Inklebarger, J., Taylor, MJD., Griffin, M. and Clarke, T., (2014). . Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2014 (4), rju029-rju029
Taylor, MJD., Lindsverk, H., Nygaard, M., Hunt, J., Shanks, J., Griffin, M., Shawis, T. and Impson, R., (2014). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 62 (1), 203-205
Inklebarger, J., Griffin, M., Taylor, MJD. and Dembry, RB., (2014). . Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. 160 (1), 61-63
Griffin, M., Shawis, T., Impson, R., Shanks, J. and Taylor, MJD., (2013). . Games for Health Journal. 2 (4), 229-234
Spencer, K. and Griffin, M., (2013). Do I Pass to My Friend or The Best Player? The Influence of Psychological Variables on Passing and Performance in Field Hockey. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 13 (2), 500-509
Barton, J., Griffin, M. and Pretty, J., (2012). . Perspectives in Public Health. 132 (2), 89-96
Akers, A., Barton, J., Cossey, R., Gainsford, P., Griffin, M. and Micklewright, D., (2012). . Environmental Science & Technology. 46 (16), 8661-8666
Sandercock, GRH., Cohen, DD. and Griffin, M., (2012). . Pediatrics International. 54 (6), 911-917
Taylor, MJD., Shawis, T., Impson, R., Ewins, K., McCormick, D. and Griffin, M., (2012). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 60 (9), 1781-1783
Griffin, M., Shawis, T., Impson, R., McCormick, D. and Taylor, MJD., (2012). . Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 60 (2), 385-387
Fuskevåg, OM., Broster, A., Davies, N., Cudmore, T., Hodges, T. and Griffin, M., (2012). . International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics. 7 (1), 13-16
Taylor, MJD., McCormick, D., Shawis, T., Impson, R. and Griffin, M., (2011). . The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 48 (10), 1171-1171
Daud, S., Jalil, SSA., Griffin, M. and Ewies, AAA., (2011). . European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 159 (1), 172-175
Griffin, M., (2009). . Journal of Public Mental Health. 8 (1), 32-36
Pretty, J., Peacock, J., Hine, R., Sellens, M., South, N. and Griffin, M., (2007). . Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 50 (2), 211-231
Cooper, CE., Pryor, D., Hall, C. and Griffin, M., (2006). NIRS-Detected Changes in the Motor Cortex During Mental Rehearsal of Physical Activity (Imaginary Exercise). Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 578, 185-190
Cooper, CE., Blannin, M., Hall, C. and Griffin, M., (2006). NIRS-Detected Changes in the Arm During Mental Rehearsal of Physical Activity (Imaginary Exercise). Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 578, 191-196
Griffin, M., Prior, D., Cooper, CE., Wilkins, AJ. and Elwell, CE., (2006). Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Non-Invasive Assessment of Cortical Abnormality in Migraine?. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 578, 203-208
Griffin, M., Prior, D., Cooper, CE., Wilkins, AJ. and Elwell, CE., (2006). Near infrared spectroscopy as a noninvasive assessment of cortical abnormality in migraine?. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 578, 203-208
Cooper, CE., Blannin, M., Hall, C. and Griffin, M., (2006). NIRS-detected changes in the arm during mental rehearsal of physical activity (imaginary exercise).. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 578, 191-196
Cooper, CE., Pryor, D., Hall, C. and Griffin, M., (2006). NIRS-detected changes in the motor cortex during mental rehearsal of physical activity (imaginary exercise).. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. 578, 185-190
Pretty, J., Peacock, J., Sellens, M. and Griffin, M., (2005). The mental and physical health outcomes of green exercise. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 15 (5), 319-337
Hagger, MS., Chatzisarantis, NLD., Griffin, M. and Thatcher, J., (2005). Injury Representations, Coping, Emotions, and Functional Outcomes in Athletes With Sports-Related Injuries: A Test of Self-Regulation Theory1. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 35 (11), 2345-2374
Micklewright, D., Griffin, M., Gladwell, V. and Beneke, R., (2005). Mood State Response to Massage and Subsequent Exercise Performance. The Sport Psychologist. 19 (3), 234-250
Pretty, J., Griffin, M. and Sellens, M., (2003). Is nature good for you?. Ecos. 24 (3-4), 2-9
Griffin, M., (2001). The Phenomenology of the Alone Condition: More Evidence for the Role of Aloneness in Social Facilitation. The Journal of Psychology. 135 (1), 125-127
Davies, MF., Griffin, M. and Vice, S., (2001). Affective reactions to auditory hallucinations in psychotic, evangelical and control groups. British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 40 (4), 361-370
Griffin, M. and Mcdermott, MR., (1998). EXPLORING A TRIPARTITE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REBELLIOUSNESS, OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE AND CREATIVITY. Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal. 26 (4), 347-356
Griffin, M. and Kent, MV., (1998). The Role of Aloneness in Social Facilitation. The Journal of Social Psychology. 138 (5), 667-669
Books (1)
Sewell, D., Watkins, P., Griffin, M., Sewell, DA., Watkins, P. and Griffin, M., (2013). Sport and Exercise Science. Routledge
Book chapters (1)
Griffin, M., Whatling, A. and Micklewright, D., (2013). . In: Athletic Insight's Writings of 2012. 269- 282. 9781626181205
Conferences (4)
Griffin, M. and Cooper, C., (2006). Using near-infrared Spectroscopy to "measure" imagery
Micklewright, D., Griffin, M., Gladwell, V. and Beneke, R., (2006). Assessing the Reliability of Experimental Massage Techniques Using a Kistler Force Plate
Micklewright, D., Griffin, M., Gladwell, V. and Beneke, R., (2005). The Effect Of Selected Massaged Techniques On Mood State
Griffin, M., (2005). Using green exercise to improve physical and psychological well-being
Thesis dissertation (1)
Winter, ME., Freeman, P., Griffin, M., Soundy, A. and Maynard, I., (2024).
Grants and funding
2018
Consultancy project with RehabWorks
RehabWorks
2013
Working with the frail and elderly
Central ÌÇÐÄVlog Community Services
2012
Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service
Central ÌÇÐÄVlog Community Services
2011
Future partnership model of service delivery
Colchester Borough Council
Identify geographic areas of multiple deprivation in the immediate region that could be served by the Trust
Colchester United Community Sports Trust (CUCST)
2010
Get Out There: Basildon
Basildon District Council
"Moon Unit"
Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog Primary Care Trust
Evaluation of Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog's "Productive Community Services" programme
Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog Primary Care Trust
2009
2012 Healthy Lifestyles Project
Healthy Living Solutions (CIC)
Our Basildon - Our Memories (1) Our Food (2)
The Foundation for ÌÇÐÄVlog Arts Ltd (FFEA)
Can the Nintendo Wii improve balance and quality-of-life
Colchester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2008
Continued Development of Evidence Based Practice...
Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog Primary Care Trust
Community Metrics Project Evaluation
Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog Primary Care Trust
General Healthy Living Project
Mid ÌÇÐÄVlog Primary Care Trust