Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · NeuroscienceHakun Lab
Jonathan G. Hakun · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Jonathan G. Hakun's lab focuses on understanding how to encourage long-term physical activity in adults to help prevent Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. By leveraging technology like smartphones and fitness trackers, the lab aims to develop strategies that promote adherence to healthy behaviors over prolonged periods, ultimately improving cognitive health. Their research emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals and self-monitoring in maintaining physical activity levels, especially for adults at risk of dementia due to conditions like obesity.
Alzheimer's Diseasedementia preventionphysical activity adherencemHealth interventionscognitive healthgoal setting
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop an intervention that utilizes interim goal setting to enhance adherence to physical activity.
AIM 02Test the effectiveness of the intervention in maintaining long-term light intensity physical activity among participants.
AIM 03Investigate the role of cognitive variation in the effectiveness of the intervention.
AIM 04Evaluate the long-term impacts of the intervention on cognitive function and physical health.
Skills the Lab Values
smartphone app developmentbehavioral intervention designdata monitoring and analysisgoal setting strategiesself-efficacy enhancementstatistical analysisparticipant engagement methodscognitive assessmentshealth education
Output against the department
Publications91bottom 30% of dept.469th of 671
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Citations1.4kbottom 8% of dept.617th of 671
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