Rebecca O'Hanlon

Area of Study / Keywords

Sport for Development Veteran Health Gender and Inclusion Physical Activity Qualitative Methodologies

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About

PhD - Manchester Metropolitan University (2021) 

MSc - Sociology of Sport and Exercise - University of Chester (2016) 

BSc - Sport and Exercise Science - University of Chester (2015)

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Research

Dr. O’Hanlon applies qualitative, narrative, and ethnographic approaches to examine how social identities, inequalities, and institutional structures shape experiences of physical activity, sport, and leisure. Specifically, her research program explores: i) the mobilization of physical activity within veteran health and social policy frameworks; ii) gendered embodiment, identity management, and stigma surrounding menstruation; and iii) equity, access, and governance within sport development and coaching systems.

Laura Calder, Angela Beggan, Rebecca O'Hanlon, David Carless

Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2026 September; 10.1016/j.psychsport.2026.103188

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Chloe Maclean, Emily Divine, Petra Kolić, Rebecca O’Hanlon, Laura Forrest

The Palgrave Handbook of Menstruation Studies in Sport. 2026 September; 10.1007/978-981-95-8357-7

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Annabel Simpson, Rebecca O'Hanlon, Chris Easton, Fiona Henriquez, Mia C. Burleigh

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 2026 April; 10.1136/bmjsem-2026-003230

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Rebecca O'Hanlon, Jessica Williams, Laura Egan

Qualitative Research Methods for Sports Studies. 2026 February;

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Rebecca O'Hanlon

Qualitative Research Methods for Sports Studies. 2026 February;

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Rebecca O'Hanlon

Qualitative Research Methods for Sports Studies. 2026 February;

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Rebecca O'Hanlon, Chris Mackintosh

Qualitative Research Methods for Sports Studies. 2026 February;

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Rebecca O'Hanlon, Chloe Maclean, Liz Carlin, Emily Divine, Petra Kolić, Laura Forrest

2026 February; 10.4324/9781003625407-13

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David Meir, Liz Carlin, Rebecca O'Hanlon

Managing Sport and Leisure. 2026 February; 10.1080/23750472.2026.2618739

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Petra Kolić, Ben Ives, Rebecca O’Hanlon, Rebecca Murphy, Christopher I. Morse

Sport, Education and Society. 2025 October; 10.1080/13573322.2024.2372002

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Mia Claydon, Chris Mackintosh, Rebecca O'Hanlon, Ryan Storr, Jess Williams

Managing Sport and Leisure. 2025 September; 10.1080/23750472.2025.2561989

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Chris Mackintosh, Niamh Reavill, Rebecca O'Hanlon, Dan Roberts

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2025 September; 10.3389/fspor.2025.1609967

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Rebecca O'Hanlon, Chris Mackintosh, Holly Thorpe

Journal of Sport for Development. 2024 October;

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Rebecca O'Hanlon, Chris Mackintosh, Hannah Holmes, Rosie Meek

Qualitative Research. 2024 August; 10.1177/14687941231206785

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