Rebecca Keyte

Lecturer in Health Psychology; Deputy Course Lead (BSc Psychology with Criminology and with Sociology).

School of Social Sciences

Email:: Rebecca.Keyte@bcu.ac.uk
Phone:: +44 (0)121 300 4148

Being an academic allows Rebecca to follow her passion for research alongside enthusing the next generation of undergraduates with a love for Psychology!

Rebecca’s doctoral research has provided a qualitative exploration into experiences and beliefs around risky health behaviours within a Cystic Fibrosis (CF) population, with Rebecca’s research findings informing current advice and practice to prevent and reduce the occurrence of risky health behaviours specifically within the CF population.

Rebecca aims to pursue excellence in both her teaching and research, applying her research to her teaching. Rebecca delivers lectures and seminars within Health Psychology modules specifically based upon her research findings.

Rebecca is part of the Applied Mindfulness in Health and Eating Lab.

Areas of Expertise

Qualifications

Memberships

Teaching

Research

Postgraduate Supervision

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts

Keyte, R., Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre- and post- CFTR modulator therapy. Chronic Illness. [IF: 2.409]
Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., Hussain, M., Tahrani, A.A., Abbott, S., Strachan, R., Singhal, R., & Egan, H. (2022). “Surgery is my only hope”: exploring perceptions of living with obesity and the prospect of having bariatric surgery. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics [Under Review] [IF: 3.089]
Keyte, R., Harding-Jones, G., Hussain, M., Wood, J., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Body-esteem explains the relationship between mindful eating and self-compassion: A mediation analysis. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. [Under Review]
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). A qualitative exploration into experiences and attitudes regarding psychosocial challenges, self-compassion, and mindfulness in a population of adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. doi: 10.1007/s10880-022-09859-8 [IF: 2.615]
Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2022). The challenges of eating well for people living with cystic fibrosis: an interview study exploring the use of mindful eating approaches and behaviours to support optimal nutritional status. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine. doi:10.007/s12529-022-10057-x [IF: 2.229]
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Nash, E.F., Fitch, G., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Exploring associations between self-compassion, self-criticism, mental health, and quality of life in adults with cystic fibrosis: informing future interventions. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. doi: 10.1007/s10880-021-09831-y [IF: 2.615]
Hussain, H., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Exploring the environmental manifestation of types of music on reinforcing mindfulness and concurrent calorie intake. Psychological Reports, 0, 1-18. doi: 10.1177/0033294120967276 [IF: 2.053]
Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Mindful construal reflections: reducing unhealthier eating choices. Mindfulness, 12, 1757-1767. doi: 10.1007/s12671-021-01638-0[IF: 3.56]
Regan, H., Jama, A., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2021). Exploring the experiences of gay men with regards to eating, exercise and mindfulness-based concepts. American Journal of Men’s Health, 15, 155798832110163.doi: 10.1177/15579883211016341 [IF: 2.804]
Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Exploring the role of self-kindness in making healthier eating choices: a preliminary study. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 28, 664-669. doi: 10.1007/s12529-020-09942-0 [IF: 2.229]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of risky health behaviours: a qualitative evaluation of preventative measures for populations with cystic fibrosis. Chronic Illness, 17, 205-216. doi: 10.1177/1742395319856395 [IF: 2.409]
Egan, H., Keyte, R., Nash, E. F., Barrett, J., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Mindfulness moderates the relationship between Emotional Eating and Body Mass Index in a sample of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40519-020-00969-6 [IF: 4.652]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Nash, E., Regan, A., Jackson, C., & Mantzios, M. (2020). An exploration into experiences and attitudes regarding risky health behaviours in an adult cystic fibrosis population. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 25, 1013-1019. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2019.1706750.
Manku, R. S., Egan, H., Keyte, R., Hussain, M., & Mantzios, M. (2020). Dieting, mindfulness and mindful eating: Exploring whether diets are reinforcing mindful and mindful eating practices. Health Psychology Reports, 1-12. doi: 10.5114/hpr.2019.88057 [IF: 2.423]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2020). How does mindful eating without non-judgement, mindfulness, and self-compassion relate to motivations to eat palatable foods in a student population? Nutrition and Health, 26, 27-34. doi: 10.1177/0260106019888367. [IF: 1.368]
Keyte, R., Mullis, L., Egan, H., Hussain, M., Cook, A., & Mantzios, M. (2020). Self-compassion and Instagram use is explained by the relation to anxiety, depression and stress. Journal of Technology in Behavioural Science. doi: 10.1007/s41347-020-00186-z[IF: 1.368]
Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2020). Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Distancing on Chocolate Intake After a Negative State Affect. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s41465-020-00181-5
Rizal, F., Egan, H., Cook, A., Keyte, R. & Mantzios, M. (2020). Examining the relationship between Mental Health and Resiliency with assessing the impact of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. Current Issues in Personality Psychology, 1-10. doi: 10.5114/cipp.2020.100792 [IF: 0.72]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2019). An exploration into knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards risky health behaviours in a paediatric cystic fibrosis population. Clinical Medicine Insights: Circulatory, Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, 13, 1-10. doi: 10.1177/1179548419849427 [IF: 1.01]
Mantzios, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., Bahia, H., & Hussain, M. (2019). Grazing, motives to eat palatable foods, and fat and sugar consumption: an exploratory investigation. Journal of Public Health, 27, 143-149. doi: 10.1007/s10389-018-0944-2 [IF: 1.648]
Dutt, S., Keyte, R., Egan, H., Hussain, M., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Healthy and unhealthy eating amongst stressed students: Considering the influence of mindfulness on eating choices and consumption. Health Psychology Report, 72, 113-120. doi: 10.5114/hpr.2019.77913[IF: 1.22]
Egan, H., Keyte, R., McGowan, K., Peters, L., Lemon, N., Parsons, S., Meadows, S., Fardy, T., Singh, P., & Mantzios, M. (2018). ‘You before me’: A qualitative study of health care professionals’ and students’ understanding and experiences of compassion in the workplace, self-compassion, self-care and health behaviours. Health Professions Education, 5, 225-236. doi: 10.1016/j.hpe.2018.07.002
Mantzios, M., Egan, H., Hussain, M., Keyte, R., & Bahia, H. (2018). Mindfulness, self-compassion, and mindful eating in relation to fat and sugar consumption: An exploratory investigation. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 23, 833-840. doi: 10.1007/s40519-018-0548-4 [IF: 4.652]
Mantzios, M., Egan, H., Bahia, H., Hussain, M., & Keyte, R. (2018). How does grazing relate to body mass index, self-compassion, mindfulness, and mindful eating in a student population? Health Psychology Open, 5, 2055102918762701. doi: 10.177/2055102918762701 [IF: 2.851]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Jackson, C., Nash, E., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2017). A weekend / weekday comparison in adherence to daily treatment regimens for adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Health Psychology Report. doi: 10.5114/hpr.2018.72331 [IF: 1.22]

Peer-Reviewed Abstracts

Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Understanding (the experiences of) how mindfulness is used by people with cystic fibrosis: barriers and enablers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Kauser, S., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Keyte, R. (2020). An investigation into the psychosocial challenges and quality of life in an adult cystic fibrosis population. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Egan, H., Keyte, R., Nash, E.F., Barrett, J., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Exploring the moderating influence of mindfulness, mindful eating and self-compassion on the relationship of emotional eating and BMI in a cystic fibrosis population. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. (2017). Paediatric cystic fibrosis patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards risky health behaviours. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.[IF: 4.759]
Keyte, R., Beswick, L., Rayner, O., Bryon, M., Carr, S.B., & Medhurst, N. (2017). Self-reported motivators to treatment adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis in the UK. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Keyte, R., Beswick, L., Rayner, O., Carr, S.B., Bryon, M., & Medhurst, N. (2017). Orkambi: the expectations of benefit for people in the UK with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. [IF: 4.759]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. (2016). An investigation into risky health behaviours within adult cystic fibrosis patients. Pediatric Pulmonology, 51, 460-461. [IF: 2.8]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2016). The role of health beliefs in predicting and explaining risky health behaviours within cystic fibrosis. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 3.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Nash, E., & Regan, A. (2015). What is the relationship between patients' beliefs about medicine and treatment adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis? Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 14, 46.[IF: 4.759]
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Nash, E.F., & Regan, A. (2014). What is the relationship between patients’ beliefs about medicine and treatment adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis? Pediatric Pulmonology, 49, 437-438. [IF: 2.8]

Conference Proceedings and Invited Talks:

Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring perceptions of living with obesity and the prospect of having bariatric surgery. Oral Presentation. 36^th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre- and post- CFTR modulator therapy. Oral Presentation. Research Meeting at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post- CFTR modulator therapy. Oral Presentation. UK Psychosocial Professions in Cystic Fibrosis Study Day.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Oral Presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference.
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Understanding (the experiences of) how mindfulness is used by people with cystic fibrosis: barriers and enablers. Poster presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference.
Mantzios, M., Egan, H. H., Bahia, H., Keyte, R. Hussein, M., & Stratham, R. (2020). Mindful and compassion- based eating interventions for eating behaviour regulation. Oral Presentation. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS, UK
Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. Experiences and attitudes regarding risky health behaviours in a cystic fibrosis population. Poster Presentation. The 2^nd Manchester Cystic Fibrosis Conference. ManchesterApril 26^th 2018.Winner of the Poster Award.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. Paediatric cystic fibrosis patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards risky health behaviours. Oral Presentation. Midlands CF Meeting. Swinfen Hall September 29th 2017.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. Paediatric cystic fibrosis patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards risky health behaviours. Oral and Poster Presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Seville June 7-10th 2017.
Keyte, R., Beswick, L., Rayner, O., Bryon, M., Carr, S.B., & Medhurst, N. (2017). Self-reported motivators to treatment adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis in the UK. Oral and Poster Presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Seville June 7-10th 2017.
Keyte, R., Beswick, L., Rayner, O., Carr, S.B., Bryon, M., & Medhurst, N. (2017). Orkambi: the expectations of benefit for people in the UK with cystic fibrosis. Poster Presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Seville June 7-10th 2017.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., Jackson, C. An investigation into risky health behaviours within adult Cystic Fibrosis patients. Poster Presentation. North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Orlando October 27th-29th 2016.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., Jackson, C. An investigation into risky health behaviours within adult Cystic Fibrosis patients. Oral Presentation. Wellbeing 2016. Birmingham September 5th-6th 2016
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Mantzios, M. The role of health beliefs in predicting and explaining risky health behaviours within Cystic Fibrosis. Oral Presentation. International Conference on Cystic Fibrosis. London May 23rd 2016.
Keyte, R. Investigating the role of health beliefs in predicting and explaining risky health behaviours within the Cystic Fibrosis population; preliminary findings. Oral Presentation. RESCON15. Birmingham December 11th 2015.
Keyte, R. The role of health beliefs in predicting and explaining lifestyle choices within the Cystic Fibrosis population. Oral Presentation. North West Midlands Cystic Fibrosis Centre Regional Meeting. Stone, Staffordshire, November 11th 2015.
Keyte, R. The gap between health beliefs and health behaviours in adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Oral Presentation. Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences Annual Research Conference. Birmingham, June 26th 2015.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Nash, E., Mantzios, M., Regan, A. What is the relationship between patient's beliefs about medicine and treatment adherence in adults with Cystic Fibrosis? Oral and Poster Presentation. European Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Brussels, Belgium, June 10-13th 2015. Winner of the ECFS Young Investigator Award.
Keyte, R. An evaluation on the material cystic fibrosis patients are provided with during their transition. Oral Presentation. The Cystic Fibrosis Nursing Association Study Day. Birmingham, March 12^th 2015.
Keyte, R. Do patient’s beliefs about medicine predict adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis. Oral Presentation. RESCON14. Birmingham, December 15^th 2014.
Keyte, R., Egan, H., Nash, E., Regan, A. Do patient's beliefs about medicine predict adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis. Poster Presentation. North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 9th-11th 2014.