Rebar, Amanda L

Associate Professor

Dr Amanda Rebar is a behavioral scientist whose work focuses on motivation, habit, and sustained health behavior change. She specializes in dual process models and uses real-world data to understand how people build lasting habits. She collaborates with government and communities to design practical, evidence-based solutions for healthier living.

Biographical Profile

College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Health Prom., Educ. & Behavior
Tenure Status
Tenure Track

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching, Service
Countries
Australia
Description
Post-doctoral training and academic faculty position in the School of Psychology 2013-2024
Institution/Entity
Central Queensland University
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (Australia)
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Interest Keywords
Motivation, Behavior change, habits, behavioral maintenance
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Health Psychology, Behavioral Science, Data Analytics

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
01/2010 - 05/2013 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania PhD Kinesiology (Sport & Exercise Psychology)
09/2008 - 12/2010 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania MS Kinesiology (Sport & Exercise Psychology)
09/2004 - 05/2008 Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana BS Psychology, Biology, Statistics
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