Geoffrey C. Williams

25.3k citations

188 papers · 17.7k indexed · 9 hit papers · h-index 59

Social Psychology top 0.05%
Applied Psychology top 0.02%
General Health Professions top 0.1%
Clinical Psychology top 0.2%
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health top 0.5%

Co-authors: Edward L. Deci Richard M. Ryan Zachary R. Freedman Heather Patrick Nikos Ntoumanis Johan Y. Y. Ng Cecilie Thøgersen‐Ntoumani Holly A. McGregor
Topics: Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (67 papers)Behavioral Health and Interventions (62 papers)Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (16 papers)
Cited by: Applied Psychology Social Psychology Family Practice
Journals: Journal of Personality and Social PsychologySHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaAnnals of Internal Medicine
Partner nations: United States United Kingdom Norway

In The Last Decade

Geoffrey C. Williams

184 papers receiving 16.7k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Self-Determination Theory Applied to Health Contexts

2012 1.3k citations Nikos Ntoumanis, Edward L. Deci et al. profile →
Motivational predictors of weight loss and weight-loss maintenance.

1996 1.1k citations Geoffrey C. Williams, Richard M. Ryan et al. profile →
Internalization of biopsychosocial values by medical students: A test of self-determination theory.

1996 1.0k citations Geoffrey C. Williams, Edward L. Deci profile →
Motivational predictors of weight loss and weight-loss maintenance.

1996 958 citations Geoffrey C. Williams, Richard M. Ryan et al. profile →
Supporting Autonomy to Motivate Patients With Diabetes for Glucose Control

1998 893 citations Geoffrey C. Williams, Edward L. Deci et al. profile →
A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health

2020 534 citations Nikos Ntoumanis, Edward L. Deci et al. profile →
Effective behaviour change techniques for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight and obese adults; systematic review and meta-regression analyses

2017 515 citations Geoffrey C. Williams et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity profile →
Validating the theoretical structure of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) across three different health behaviors

2006 500 citations Geoffrey C. Williams, Diane L. Elliot et al. profile →
How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59

2011 466 citations Geoffrey C. Williams et al. profile →

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1	Design and rationale of behavioral nudges for diabetes prevention (BEGIN): A pragmatic, cluster randomized trial of text messaging and a decision aid intervention for primary care patients with prediabetes 2023 ·Contemporary Clinical Trials ·(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),Ronald T. Ackermann,Namratha R. Kandula,Kenzie A. Cameron,Juned Siddique,Geoffrey C. Williams,Matthew J. O’Brien	2
2	The Use of Holographic Memory Resolution® to Improve the Physical and Biopsychosocial Symptoms of Chronic Pain: A Feasibility, Mixed Methods Study 2023 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·(unknown),(unknown),(unknown),Nicholas C. Coombs,(unknown),(unknown),Geoffrey C. Williams,Jeannine M. Brant	0
3	Client-Centered Care Coordination (C4™) for HIV/STI Prevention: a Theoretical, Conceptual, and Methodological Overview—HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 073 2022 ·Sexuality Research and Social Policy ·LaRon E. Nelson,Leo Wilton,Darren L. Whitfield,Geoffrey C. Williams,Kenneth H. Mayer,Arnošt Komárek,Donté T. Boyd,Geetha Beauchamp,Sheldon D. Fields,Darrell P. Wheeler,(unknown)	7
4	Decision conflict and the decision support needs of HIV PrEP-eligible Black patients in Toronto regarding the adoption of PrEP for HIV prevention 2022 ·Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) ·(unknown),LaRon E. Nelson,(unknown),(unknown),Pascal Djiadeu,DeAnne Turner,Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba’are,Cheryl Pedersen,Rebecca Brown,Zhao Ni,(unknown),Aïsha Lofters,Geoffrey C. Williams	4
5	A Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Decision Conflict Regarding HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Protocol for a Clinical Trial 2020 ·JMIR Research Protocols ·LaRon E. Nelson,(unknown),Pascal Djiadeu,(unknown),Cheryl Pedersen,S. Raquel Ramos,Aïsha Lofters,Lawrence Mbuagbaw,Geoffrey C. Williams	6
6	Evaluation of a technology-enhanced intervention for older women with HIV infection: a proof of concept study 2020 ·AIDS Care ·Veronica P. S. Njie-Carr,Shijun Zhu,Geoffrey C. Williams,Inge B. Corless,Seth Himelhoch	4
7	EFFECT OF THE CONNECT COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS ON CHRONIC LOW BACK PATIENTS' ADHERENCE TO HOME-BASED REHABILITATION 2014 ·Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-british Volume ·Chris Lonsdale,(unknown),Geoffrey C. Williams,Suzanne McDonough,Nikos Ntoumanis,Aisling Murray,Deirdre A. Hurley	1
8	Patient Experiences of Autonomy and Coercion While Receiving Legal Leverage in Forensic Assertive Community Treatment 2014 ·Harvard Review of Psychiatry ·J. Steven Lamberti,Ann J. Russ,Catherine Cerulli,Robert L. Weisman,(unknown),Geoffrey C. Williams	27
9	Computer-assisted therapy for medication-resistant auditory hallucinations: proof-of-concept study 2013 ·The British Journal of Psychiatry ·Julian Leff,Geoffrey C. Williams,Mark Huckvale,(unknown),Alexander Leff	128
10	Toward systematic integration between self-determination theory and motivational interviewing as examples of top-down and bottom-up intervention development: autonomy or volition as a fundamental theoretical principle 2012 ·International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ·Maarten Vansteenkiste,Geoffrey C. Williams,Ken Resnicow	138
11	Greasing the wheels of managing overweight and obesity with omega-3 fatty acids 2011 ·Medical Hypotheses ·(unknown),(unknown),Shaker A. Mousa,Geoffrey C. Williams,Robert Block	26
12	Facilitating health behaviour change and its maintenance: Interventions based on Self-Determination Theory 2008 ·European Psychologist ·Richard M. Ryan,Heather Patrick,Edward L. Deci,Geoffrey C. Williams	307
13	Baseline Design Elements and Sample Characteristics for Seven Sites Participating in the Nutrition Working Group of the Behavior Change Consortium 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Amy L. Yaroch,Linda Nebeling,Frances E. Thompson,Thomas G. Hurley,James R. Hébert,Deborah J. Toobert,Ken Resnicow,Geoffrey Greene,Geoffrey C. Williams,Diane L. Elliot,Tamara Goldman Sher,Maria Stacewicz‐Sapuntzakis,(unknown),Susan R. Rossi,(unknown),Holly A. McGregor,Carol DeFrancesco,Frances McCarty,Rebecca B. Costello,Karen E. Peterson	18
14	Use of Signal Detection Methodology to Identify Subgroups of Dietary Supplement Use in Diverse Populations 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Rachel Davis,Ken Resnicow,Audie A. Atienza,Karen E. Peterson,(unknown),Anne Hunt,Thomas G. Hurley,Amy L. Yaroch,Geoffrey Greene,Tamara Goldman Sher,Geoffrey C. Williams,James R. Hébert,Linda Nebeling,Frances E. Thompson,Deborah J. Toobert,Diane L. Elliot,Carol DeFrancesco,Rebecca B. Costello	6
15	Accuracy and Precision of Two Short Screeners to Assess Change in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Diverse Populations Participating in Health Promotion Intervention Trials 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Karen E. Peterson,James R. Hébert,Thomas G. Hurley,Ken Resnicow,Frances E. Thompson,Geoffrey Greene,Abdul R. Shaikh,Amy L. Yaroch,Geoffrey C. Williams,(unknown),Deborah J. Toobert,(unknown),Diane L. Elliot,James W. Hardin,Linda Nebeling	53
16	Social Desirability Trait Influences on Self-Reported Dietary Measures among Diverse Participants in a Multicenter Multiple Risk Factor Trial 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·James R. Hébert,Thomas G. Hurley,Karen E. Peterson,Ken Resnicow,Frances E. Thompson,Amy L. Yaroch,(unknown),(unknown),Geoffrey C. Williams,Geoffrey Greene,Linda Nebeling	148
17	Correspondence of the NCI Fruit and Vegetable Screener to Repeat 24-H Recalls and Serum Carotenoids in Behavioral Intervention Trials 2008 ·Journal of Nutrition ·Geoffrey Greene,Ken Resnicow,Frances E. Thompson,Karen E. Peterson,Thomas G. Hurley,James R. Hébert,Deborah J. Toobert,Geoffrey C. Williams,Diane L. Elliot,Tamara Goldman Sher,(unknown),Douglas Midthune,Maria Stacewicz‐Sapuntzakis,Amy L. Yaroch,Linda Nebeling	63
18	Emergency Physicians' Fear of Malpractice in Evaluating Patients With Possible Acute Cardiac Ischemia 2005 ·Annals of Emergency Medicine ·David A. Katz,Geoffrey C. Williams,Roger Brown,Tom P. Aufderheide,(unknown),Peter S. Rahko,Harry P. Selker	194
19	Single language corpus, multilingual background 2002 ·ASp ·Geoffrey C. Williams,(unknown),(unknown)	3
20	The phonological basis of speech recognition 1998 ·OpenGrey (Institut de l'Information Scientifique et Technique) ·Geoffrey C. Williams	5

About Geoffrey C. Williams

Geoffrey C. Williams is a scholar working on Applied Psychology, Social Psychology and General Health Professions, having authored 188 papers that have together received 17.7k indexed citations. Recurring topics across this work include Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (67 papers), Behavioral Health and Interventions (62 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (16 papers). The work is most often cited by research in Applied Psychology (4.8k citations), Social Psychology (6.6k citations) and Family Practice (470 citations). Geoffrey C. Williams has collaborated with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Norway. Frequent co-authors include Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan, Zachary R. Freedman, Heather Patrick, Nikos Ntoumanis, Johan Y. Y. Ng, Cecilie Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, Holly A. McGregor, Joan L. Duda and John Zinkin. Their work appears in journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Annals of Internal Medicine.

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