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Overview

Paul Sparks is affiliated with the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom and conducts research primarily within the field of Medicine. Their work focuses heavily on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, with 61 publications in this subfield. Other subfields of study include Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery, Applied Psychology, and Sociology and Political Science.

The main topics addressed in Paul Sparks's research encompass:

  • Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
  • Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
  • Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
  • Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Environmental Education and Sustainability

Recent publications by Paul Sparks include:

  • Impact of early vs. delayed atrial fibrillation catheter ablation on atrial arrhythmia recurrences, 2023, European Heart Journal
  • Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation vs Medical Therapy and Psychological Distress, 2023, JAMA
  • Dynamic Norms and Food Choice: Reflections on a Failure of Minority Norm Information to Influence Motivation to Reduce Meat Consumption, 2021, Sustainability
  • Cardiorespiratory and autonomic function in epileptic seizures: A video-EEG monitoring study, 2020, Epilepsy & Behavior
  • Cardiac structural and functional abnormalities in epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2023, Epilepsia Open

Paul Sparks frequently collaborates with several coauthors, notably:

  • Joseph B. Morton (15 co-authored works)
  • Jonathan M. Kalman (13 co-authored works)
  • A. McLellan (12 co-authored works)
  • Peter M. Kistler (10 co-authored works)
  • David Chieng (8 co-authored works)

The scientist's research has appeared frequently in certain publication venues, including:

  • JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology (7 publications)
  • Heart Lung and Circulation (7 publications)
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open (2 publications)
  • Heart Rhythm (2 publications)
  • Annals of Plastic Surgery (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • The theory of planned behaviour and health behaviours.

    Mark Conner;Paul Sparks

  • SELF-IDENTITY AND THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR - ASSESSING THE ROLE OF IDENTIFICATION WITH GREEN CONSUMERISM

    Paul Sparks;Richard Shepherd

  • Engaging with the natural environment : the role of affective connection and identity

    Joe Hinds;Paul Sparks

  • Identifying motivations and barriers to minimising household food waste

    Ella Graham-Rowe;Donna C. Jessop;Paul Sparks

  • Predicting household food waste reduction using an extended theory of planned behaviour

    Ella Graham-Rowe;Donna C. Jessop;Paul Sparks

  • Application of the theory of planned behaviour to two dietary behaviours: Roles of perceived control and self-efficacy

    Rachel Povey;Mark Conner;Paul Sparks;Rhiannon James

  • PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD-PRODUCTION AND FOOD-CONSUMPTION - AN EMPIRICAL-STUDY

    Paul Sparks;Richard Shepherd

  • Alcohol Consumption and the Theory of Planned Behavior: An Examination of the Cognitive Mediation of Past Behaviorid

    Mark Conner;Rachel Warren;Stephen Close;Paul Sparks

  • ASSESSING AND STRUCTURING ATTITUDES TOWARD THE USE OF GENE TECHNOLOGY IN FOOD-PRODUCTION - THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED ETHICAL OBLIGATION

    Paul Sparks;Richard Shepherd;Lynn J. Frewer

  • Self‐Identity and the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Useful Addition or an Unhelpful Artifice?1

    Paul Sparks;Carol A. Guthrie

  • Ambivalence and Attitudes

    Mark Conner;Paul Sparks

  • The dimensional structure of the perceived behavioral control construct.

    Paul Sparks;Carol A. Guthrie;Richard Shepherd

  • The theory of planned behaviour and healthy eating: Examining additive and moderating effects of social influence variables

    Rachel Povey;Mark Conner;Paul Sparks;Rhiannon James

  • Highlighting Relatedness Promotes Prosocial Motives and Behavior

    Louisa Pavey;Tobias Greitemeyer;Paul Sparks

  • The interrelationship between perceived knowledge, control and risk associated with a range of food-related hazards targeted at the individual, other people and society.

    Lynn J. Frewer;Richard Shepherd;Paul Sparks

  • Including Moral Dimensions of Choice Within the Structure of the Theory of Planned Behavior1

    Monique M. Raats;Richard Shepherd;Paul Sparks

  • Moderating effects of pro-environmental self-identity on pro-environmental intentions and behaviour: A multi-behaviour study

    V. Carfora;D. Caso;P. Sparks;M. Conner

  • Ambivalence about health-related behaviours: an exploration in the domain of food choice.

    Paul Sparks;Mark Conner;Rhiannon James;Richard Shepherd

  • “I Help Because I Want to, Not Because You Tell Me to” Empathy Increases Autonomously Motivated Helping

    Louisa Jane Pavey;Tobias Greitemeyer;Paul Sparks

  • Moderating role of attitudinal ambivalence within the theory of planned behaviour.

    Mark Conner;Rachel Povey;Paul Sparks;Rhiannon James

  • An investigation into the relationship between perceived control, attitude variability and the consumption of two common foods

    Paul Sparks;Duncan Hedderley;Richard Shepherd

  • Perceived behavioural control, unrealistic optimism and dietary change: an exploratory study

    Paul Sparks;Richard Shepherd;Nicole Wieringa;Nicole Zimmermanns

Frequent Co-Authors

Mark Conner
Mark Conner University of Leeds
Tobias Greitemeyer
Tobias Greitemeyer University of Innsbruck
Peter R. Harris
Peter R. Harris University of Sussex
Richard O. de Visser
Richard O. de Visser University of Sussex
Rupert Brown
Rupert Brown University of Sussex
John Drury
John Drury University of Sussex
Helga Dittmar
Helga Dittmar University of Sussex
Christopher J. Armitage
Christopher J. Armitage University of Manchester

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