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Dr. Stephanie S. Gee

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

(940) 565-2651

Email: Stephanie.Silveira@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Houston, 2018
    Major: Kinesiology
    Specialization: Obesity Studies
    Dissertation: Well on Wheels: A Holistic Wellness Intervention for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries: Risk Profile, Longitudinal Outcomes, and Success
  • BS, Northeastern University, 2013
    Major: Psychology
    Dissertation: Connecting Executive Function and Selective Induction in Folkbiological Reasoning

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • HLTH 1900 - Principles of Health, 1 course.
  • HLTH 2100 - Mental Health, 1 course.
  • HLTH 2200 - Family Life and Human Sexuality, 2 courses.
  • HLTH 4600 - Behavioral Change Strategies in Health Promotion, 5 courses.
  • KINE 3030 - Fundamentals of Sport Nutrition, 2 courses.
  • KINE 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 1 course.
  • KINE 4900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • KINE 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
  • KINE 5450 - Implementing Health/Fitness Programs, 1 course.
  • KINE 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • KINE 5910 - Special Problems, 4 courses.
  • KINE 5920 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 2 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Nosek, M.A., Robinson-Whelen, S., Hughes, R.B., Gee, S.S., Markley, R., Ledoux, T.A., O'Connor, D.P., Lee, R.E., Nosek, T.M. (2020). Response of Women with Mobility Impairments to a Group Weight Management Intervention in the Virtual World of SecondLife\copyright. Virtual Reality in Health and Rehabilitation. 283--296. CRC Press.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2019). Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. 2019 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
  • Cederberg, K.L., Baird, J.F., Gee, S.S., Jeng, B., Sikes, E.M., Motl, R.W. (2019). Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Quality in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis across the Lifespan.. 2019 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
  • Gee, S.S., Richardson, E.V., Motl, R.W. (2019). Qualitative Inquiry of an Exercise Program for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Who Use Wheelchairs for Mobility. 2019 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2019). SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY CONSTRUCTS AND RESPONSE HETEROGENEITY IN A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 53 S101--S101.
  • Jeng, B., Gee, S.S., Cederberg, K.L., Sikes, E.M., Sasaki, J.E., Motl, R.W. (2019). Social-Cognitive Correlates of Physical Activity across the Lifespan in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. 2019 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
  • Robinson-Whelen, S., Gee, S.S., Hughes, R.B., Nosek, M., Taylor, H., LeDoux, T., Wenzel, L., Diaz, L. (2018). GOHEALTHYSCI: PILOT TESTING A WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY. ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. 52 S574--S574.
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T., Robinson-Whelen, S., Hughes, R., Goe, R., Lee, R., O'Connor, D., Nosek, T., Nosek, M. (2016). GoWoman: Nutrition in Women with Mobility Impairments Before and After the GoWoman Virtual Reality Weight Loss Program. APHA 2016 Annual Meeting \& Expo (Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2016).
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T., Cottingham, M., Hernandez, D. (2016). Wheelchair Rugby Participation As a Route to Mr. Independent. APHA 2016 Annual Meeting \& Expo (Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2016).

    • Journal Article

  • Silveira, S.L., de Groot, S., Cowan, R.E. Association between individual wheelchair skills and fitness in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries. Other. 1-6. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2022.2061607
  • Huynh, T.L., Silveira, S.L., Jeng, B., Motl, R.W. Association of disease outcomes with physical activity in multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.. Rehabilitation Psychology. 67 (3) 421-429. American Psychological Association (APA). http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rep0000454
  • Silveira, S.L., Motl, R.W., Marquez, D.X., Lancia, S., Salter, A. (2022). Physical activity as a correlate of symptoms, quality of life, comorbidity, and disability status in Hispanics with multiple sclerosis. Other. 101398. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101398
  • Silveira, S.L., Motl, R.W., Marquez, D.X., Salter, A. (2022). Rates and patterns of physical activity among Hispanics with multiple sclerosis in the NARCOMS Registry. Other. 65 104018. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2022.104018
  • Silveira, S.L., Jeng, B., Cutter, G., Motl, R.W. (2022). Perceptions of physical activity guidelines among wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis. Other. 8 (2) 205521732210975. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20552173221097580
  • Sandroff, B.M., Gee, S.S., Baird, J.F., Huynh, T., Motl, R.W. (2021). Cognitive Processing Speed Impairment Does Not Influence the Construct Validity of Six-Spot Step Test Performance in People With Multiple Sclerosis. Physical Therapy. 101 (2) pzaa227. Oxford University Press.
  • Gee, S.S., Riemann-Lorenz, K., Heesen, C., Motl, R.W. (2021). Current and Long-Term Physical Activity Among Adults with Multiple Sclerosis in the United States: COM-B Variables as Explanatory Factors. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09946-w
  • Bertapelli, F., Gee, S.S., Agiovlasitis, S., Motl, R.W. (2021). Development and Cross-Validation of a Simple Model to Estimate Percent Body Fat in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Other.
  • Gee, S.S., Jeng, B., Cutter, G., Motl, R.W. (2021). Diet Quality Assessment in Wheelchair Users with Multiple Sclerosis. Other. 13 (12) 4352. MDPI AG. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13124352
  • Gee, S.S., Cederberg, K.L., Jeng, B., Sikes, E.M., Sandroff, B.M., Jones, C.D., Motl, R.W. (2021). Do physical activity and social cognitive theory variable scores differ across symptom cluster severity groups in multiple sclerosis?. Other. 101163. Elsevier.
  • Gee, S.S., Gower, B., Mehta, T., Jeng, B., Motl, R. (2021). Feasibility and Acceptability of Self-Report and Biologically Measured Energy Intake in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Other.
  • Gee, S.S., Richardson, E.V., Motl, R.W. (2021). Informing the design of exercise programs for persons with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs: a qualitative inquiry of perceived components. Disability and Rehabilitation. 1-11. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1678073
  • Rice, I.M., Jeng, B., Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2021). Push-rate threshold for physical activity intensity in persons who use manual wheelchairs. Other. 100 (3) 292--296. LWW.
  • Baird, J.F., Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2021). Social Cognitive Theory and Physical Activity in Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis. Other. 23 (1) 21--25. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.
  • Gee, S.S., Cederberg, K.L., Jeng, B., Sikes, E.M., Sandroff, B.M., Jones, C.D., Motl, R.W. Symptom clusters and quality of life in persons with multiple sclerosis across the lifespan. Quality of Life Research. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11136-020-02689-x
  • Cederberg KLJ, Jeng, B., Sasaki, J.E., Sikes, E.M., Gee, S.S., Cutter, G., Motl, R.W. (2021). Demographic, clinical, and symptomatic correlates of subjective sleep quality in adults with multiple sclerosis.. Other. 55 103204.
  • Bertapelli, F., Silveira, S.L., Agiovlasitis, S., Motl, R.W. (2021). Development and Cross-Validation of a Simple Model to Estimate Percent Body Fat in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Other. 23 (5) 193-198. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2020-034
  • Sadeghi-Bahmani, D., Gee, S.S., Baird, J.F., Motl, R.W. (2021). Do internet resources align with exercise training and physical activity guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis?. Other. 7 (3) 205521732110380. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20552173211038035
  • Gee, S.S., Huynh, T., Kidwell, A., Sadeghi-Bahmani, D., Motl, R.W. (2021). Behavior Change Techniques in Physical Activity Interventions for Multiple Sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.01.071
  • Gee, S.S., Baird, J.F., Motl, R.W. (2021). Rates, patterns, and correlates of fitness tracker use among older adults with multiple sclerosis. Other. 14 (1) 100966. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100966
  • Gee, S.S., Baird, J.F., Motl, R.W. (2020). (PSY03) Examining Multilevel Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity Among Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis.. Other. 22
  • Nosek, M.A., Robinson-Whelen, S., Hughes, R.B., Gee, S.S., Markley, R., Ledoux, T.A., O’Connor, D.P., Lee, R.E., Nosek, T.M. (2020). 20 Response of Women with. Other. 283. CRC Press.
  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2020). Abbreviated Neighborhood Environment Walkability scale in persons with multiple sclerosis: Initial validation of score inferences. Other. 19 100952. Elsevier.
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T.A., Johnston, C.A., Kalpakjian, C., O'Connor, D.P., Cottingham, M., McGrath, R., Tate, D. (2020). Differences among participants’ response to a wellness intervention for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Other. 13 (1) 100842. Elsevier.
  • Gee, S.S., Baird, J.F., Motl, R.W. (2020). Examining Multilevel Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 29 (2) 288--295. Human Kinetics.
  • Gee, S.S., Pilutti, L.A., Motl, R.W. (2020). No evidence of associations among body composition and symptoms in persons with multiple sclerosis.. Rehabilitation Psychology. 65 (1) 80-86. American Psychological Association (APA). http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rep0000292
  • Gee, S.S., Richardson, E.V., Motl, R.W. (2020). Social cognitive theory as a guide for exercise engagement in persons with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs for mobility. Other. 35 (4) 270-282. Oxford University Press (OUP). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyaa013
  • Richardson, E.V., Fifolt, M., Barstow, E.A., Gee, S.S., Sikes, E.M., Motl, R.W. (2020). The priorities of neurologists for exercise promotion in comprehensive multiple sclerosis care. Other. 38 101482. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2019.101482
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T.A., Johnston, C.A., Kalpakjian, C., O'Connor, D.P., Cottingham, M., McGrath, R., Tate, D. (2020). Well on wheels intervention: Satisfaction with life and health for adults with spinal cord injuries. Other. 43 (1) 60-68. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2018.1554333
  • Nosek, M.A., Robinson-Whelen, S., Ledoux, T.A., Hughes, R.B., O’Connor, D.P., Lee, R.E., Goe, R., Gee, S.S., Markley, R., Nosek, T.M., others. (2019). A pilot test of the GoWoman weight management intervention for women with mobility impairments in the online virtual world of Second Life\textregistered. Disability and Rehabilitation. 41 (22) 2718--2729. Taylor \& Francis.
  • Gee, S.S., McCroskey, J., Wingo, B.C., Motl, R.W. (2019). eHealth-Based Behavioral Intervention for Increasing Physical Activity in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Fidelity Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Other. 8 (3) e12319. JMIR Publications Inc.. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/12319
  • Gee, S.S., Canales, S., Cottingham, M., Hernandez, D.C. (2019). Wheelchair Rugby Participation as a Path to Independence. Health Behavior and Policy Review. 6 (2) 166--173. Paris Scholar Publishing Ltd..
  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2019). Activity monitor use among persons with multiple sclerosis: Report on rate, pattern, and association with physical activity levels. Other. 5 (4) 205521731988798. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055217319887986
  • Baird, J.F., Cederberg, K.L., Sikes, E.M., Gee, S.S., Jeng, B., Sasaki, J.E., Sandroff, B.M., Motl, R.W. (2019). Physical activity and walking performance across the lifespan among adults with multiple sclerosis. Other. 35 36-41. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2019.07.003
  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2019). Do Social Cognitive Theory constructs explain response heterogeneity with a physical activity behavioral intervention in multiple sclerosis?. Other. 15 100366. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100366
  • Gee, S.S., Motl, R.W. (2019). Environmental correlates of health-promoting leisure physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis using a social cognitive perspective embedded within social ecological model. Other. 15 100921. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100921
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T., Johnston, C., Kalpakjian, C., O'Connor, D.P., Cottingham, M., McGrath, R., Tate, D. (2018). Identifying Non-Successful Participants in the Well on Wheels Holistic Wellness Intervention. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 99 (10) e81--e82. Elsevier.
  • Robinson-Whelen, S., Gee, S.S., Hughes, R.B., Nosek, M., Taylor, H., Ledoux, T., Wenzel, L. (2018). The Effect of Hurricane Harvey on the Health Practices of GoHealthySCI Program Participants. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 99 (10) e86--e87. Elsevier.
  • Ledoux, T., Gee, S.S., Le, J., Kamal, H., Kung, S. (2017). Investigating the Preliminary Effects of Little Foodies: A Health Promotion Program for Parents of Toddlers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 49 (7) S3. Elsevier.
  • Gee, S.S., Robinson-Whelen, S., Taylor, H. (2017). Self-Report Weight Status and Weight Loss Efforts in Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Participants. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 98 (10) e108--e109. Elsevier.
  • Gee, S.S., Dew, D., Bonner, K. (2017). Workplace Wellness Exercises For Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs: 320 Board\# 141 May 31 9: 30 AM-11: 00 AM. Other. 49 (5S) 74. LWW.
  • Gee, S.S., Ledoux, T.A., Stough, R. (2016). Critical Review of Methods for Classifying Obesity In Spinal Cord Injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 97 (10) e145. Elsevier.
  • Nosek, M.A., Robinson-Whelen, S., Hughes, R.B., Ledoux, T., Goe, R., Gee, S.S., Lee, R.E., O'Connor, D., Nosek, T.M. (2015). A Virtual-Reality Weight Loss Program for Women with Mobility Limitations: Results of a Pilot Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 96 (10) e76. Elsevier.

    • Ph.D. Thesis

  • Gee, S.S., others. (2018). Well on Wheels: A Holistic Wellness Intervention for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries: Risk Profile, Longitudinal Outcomes, and Success.

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Silveira, S.L. (Author & Presenter), Huynh, T. (Author), Kidwell, A. (Author), Sadeghi Bahmani, D. (Author), Motl, R.W. (Author), Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Behavior Change Techniques in Physical Activity Interventions for Multiple Sclerosis, United States of America. (2021).

    • Poster

  • Silveira, S. (Author & Presenter), Froehlich-Grobe, K. (Author), Motl, R.W. (Author), The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting, Developing an exercise training program for wheelchair users with MS: Community Advisory Board Feedback, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Virtual, Dallas, United States of America. (2021).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Silveira, S.L. (Principal), Motl, R.W. (Other), Froehlich-Grobe, K. (Other), Rimmer, J. (Other), "Development of a wheelchair exercise training program for persons with multiple sclerosis using a community-engaged research approach," sponsored by NICHD, National, $107437 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

    • Grant - Research

  • Gee, S.S., "Health Promotion through Behavioral Medicine Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis," sponsored by NICHD, Federal, $17995 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Gee, S.S., "Exercise Program Preferences and Theoretical Correlates of Exercise Behavior Among Hispanics with Multiple Sclerosis," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Gee, S.S., "Feasibility of a High-intensity Interval Training Program in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Who Have Walking Disability," sponsored by National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National, $5012 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
  • Silveira, S.L. (Co-Principal), Motl, R.W. (Co-Principal), Cutter, G. (Other), "Examining Patterns and Correlates of Wellness in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis who use Wheelchairs," sponsored by The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Pilot Awards, National, $40000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Silveira, S.L., Motl, R.W. (Other), Gower, B.A. (Other), Mehta, T. (Other), "Feasibility, acceptability and validity of self-report, model-predicted, and biologically measured energy intake in adults with multiple sclerosis," sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham- NORC, National, $34915 Funded. (2019 - 2021).

Service

University Service

  • Member, Assistance/Associated Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Search Committee. (January 2021 - April 2021).