Keegan Knittle

4.4k total citations · 3 hit papers
50 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Keegan Knittle is a scholar working on Applied Psychology, Social Psychology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Keegan Knittle has authored 50 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Applied Psychology, 16 papers in Social Psychology and 15 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Keegan Knittle's work include Behavioral Health and Interventions (28 papers), Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (14 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (11 papers). Keegan Knittle is often cited by papers focused on Behavioral Health and Interventions (28 papers), Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (14 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (11 papers). Keegan Knittle collaborates with scholars based in Finland, United Kingdom and Netherlands. Keegan Knittle's co-authors include Stephan U Dombrowski, Falko F. Sniehotta, Vera Araújo‐Soares, Alison Avenell, Stan Maes, Véronique De Gucht, Nelli Hankonen, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Emalie Hurkmans and Marguerite Beattie and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Social Science & Medicine and BMJ.

In The Last Decade

Keegan Knittle

46 papers receiving 2.1k citations

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Long term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials

2014 561 citations Stephan U Dombrowski, Keegan Knittle et al. profile →
Physical activity as a protective factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: systematic review, meta-analysis and quality assessment of cohort and case–control studies

2022 184 citations Keegan Knittle et al. profile →
Physical Activity and Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults

2024 62 citations Daniel J. Phipps, Keegan Knittle et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	A Comparative Study of Vape, Pouch, and Cigarette Related Beliefs and Behaviors and their Determinants 2025 ·Daniel J. Phipps, Keegan Knittle, Martin S. Hagger, (unknown)	0
2	Self‐enactable technique use and physical activity: A comparative qualitative study of habit formation and maintenance 2025 ·Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being ·(unknown), Martin S. Hagger, (unknown), Kyra Hamilton, Keegan Knittle	1
3	Linking Autonomy-Supportive Parenting with Their Children’s Autonomous Motivation Toward, and Participation in, Physical Activity 2025 ·International Journal of Behavioral Medicine ·Daniel J. Phipps, (unknown), Taru Lintunen, Keegan Knittle, Martin S. Hagger	1
4	Behavioral interventions targeting treatment adherence in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 ·Social Science & Medicine ·(unknown), Matthias Burkard Aulbach, (unknown), Daniel J. Phipps, (unknown), Keegan Knittle	1
5	Biofeedback and Digitalized Motivational Interviewing to Increase Daily Physical Activity: Series of Factorial N-of-1 Randomized Controlled Trials Piloting the Precious App 2023 ·JMIR Formative Research ·Johanna Nurmi, Keegan Knittle, Felix Naughton, Stephen Sutton, (unknown), (unknown), Carmina Castellano‐Tejedor, (unknown), Niklas Ravaja, Ari Haukkala	1
6	Self-enactable techniques to influence basic psychological needs and regulatory styles within self-determination theory: An expert opinion study 2023 ·Acta Psychologica ·Keegan Knittle, (unknown), Nelli Hankonen	0
7	Movement as Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Pilot Feasibility Study of a Physical Activity Promotion Intervention for At-Risk Patients in Primary Care 2021 ·JMIR Cardio ·Keegan Knittle, Sarah J. Charman, Sophie O'Connell, Leah Avery, Michael Catt, Falko F. Sniehotta, Michael I. Trenell	1
8	Assessing the user experience and usability of the PRECIOUS system: a randomized controlled trial in obese patients 2020 ·Informatics for Health and Social Care ·Carmina Castellano‐Tejedor, (unknown), Keegan Knittle, Johanna Nurmi, (unknown), Gemma Parramón, Andreea Ciudin, Josep Antoni Ramos‐Quiroga, (unknown)	8
9	Visualisation and network analysis of physical activity and its determinants: Demonstrating opportunities in analysing baseline associations in the Let’s Move It trial 2019 ·SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología ·Matti T. J. Heino, Keegan Knittle, Eiko I. Fried, Reijo Sund, Ari Haukkala, Katja Borodulin, Antti Uutela, Vera Araújo‐Soares, Tommi Vasankari, Nelli Hankonen	12
10	Engaging Users in the Behavior Change Process With Digitalized Motivational Interviewing and Gamification: Development and Feasibility Testing of the Precious App 2019 ·JMIR mhealth and uhealth ·Johanna Nurmi, Keegan Knittle, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Patrick Zwickl, Carmina Castellano‐Tejedor, (unknown), Jose Costa‐Requena, Niklas Ravaja, Ari Haukkala	50
11	Effects of exercise and physical activity promotion: meta-analysis informing the 2018 EULAR recommendations for physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and hip/knee osteoarthritis 2018 ·RMD Open ·Anne-Kathrin Rausch Osthoff, Carsten Bogh Juhl, Keegan Knittle, Hanne Dagfinrud, Emalie Hurkmans, (unknown), Jan W. Schoones, T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Karin Niedermann	101
12	How can interventions increase motivation for physical activity? A systematic review and meta-analysis 2018 ·Health Psychology Review ·Keegan Knittle, Johanna Nurmi, Rik Crutzen, Nelli Hankonen, Marguerite Beattie, Stephan U Dombrowski	174
13	Applying Behavioral Theory to Increase Mindfulness Practice Among Adolescents: an Exploratory Intervention Study Using a Within-Trial RCT Design 2018 ·Mindfulness ·Marguerite Beattie, Nelli Hankonen, (unknown), Keegan Knittle, Salla‐Maarit Volanen	14
14	Simple and rationale-providing SMS reminders to promote accelerometer use: a within-trial randomised trial comparing persuasive messages 2018 ·BMC Public Health ·Matti T. J. Heino, Keegan Knittle, Ari Haukkala, Tommi Vasankari, Nelli Hankonen	3
15	Using a behaviour change techniques taxonomy to identify active ingredients within trials of implementation interventions for diabetes care 2015 ·Implementation Science ·Justin Presseau, Noah Ivers, James Newham, Keegan Knittle, Kristin J. Danko, Jeremy Grimshaw	128
16	Bct and Theory use in Interventions Targeting Initiation and Maintenance of Weight Loss – Systematic Review 2014 ·European Health Psychologist ·(unknown), Keegan Knittle, Alison Avenell, Vera Araújo‐Soares, Falko F. Sniehotta	2
17	Behaviour Change Techniques Used in Diabetes Quality Improvement Interventions: Secondary Analysis of a Systematic Review 2014 ·European Health Psychologist ·Justin Presseau, Keegan Knittle, James Newham, Jeremy Grimshaw, Kristin J. Danko, Noah Ivers	1
18	Identifying effective techniques within psychological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis 2014 ·Journal of Psychosomatic Research ·(unknown), Keegan Knittle, Véronique De Gucht, (unknown), Stephan U Dombrowski, Stan Maes	30
19	Lifestyle- and behaviour-change interventions in musculoskeletal conditions 2012 ·Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology ·Keegan Knittle, Véronique De Gucht, Stan Maes	33
20	Psychological interventions for rheumatoid arthritis: Examining the role of self‐regulation with a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials 2010 ·Arthritis Care & Research ·Keegan Knittle, Stan Maes, Véronique De Gucht	113

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