Dr. Benjamin Webb
Associate Professor
(e-mail)
Education: Ph.D. in Kinesiology
The Pennsylvania State University
Specialization:
Psychology of physical activity
Phone:
618-650-2718
Office:
VC, Room 2610
About Dr. Webb
Benjamin Webb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Health. He obtained his Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Psychology of Physical Activity) from The Pennsylvania State University, his M.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology) from Kansas State University, and his B.S. in Kinesiology from Kansas State University.
Dr. Webb’s research interests include the psychological, social, and environmental influences on physical activity participation, with specific consideration for the role of community-based organizations in physical activity promotion. Other research interests include: examining the health and behaviors of clergy and seminarians; stress resilience; and the association between obesity and physical activity. Dr. Webb has presented his research findings at national conferences, including the Society of Behavioral Medicine, American Public Health Association, and American College of Sports Medicine.
Representative Publications:
Harmon, B.E., Strayhorn, S.M., West, N.T., Schmidt, M., Webb, B.L., Grant, L., Smith, S. (in press). Strategies for Designing Clergy and Spouse Obesity-Related Programs. American Journal of Health Promotion.
Webb, B.L. & Mama, S. (2020). The Provision of Clergy Health Resources by Faith-Based Organizations in the United States. Journal of Religion and Health. 59:2110–2119.
Webb, B. L., Bopp, M., & Harmon, B. E. (2019). Implementing interventions in specific communities and settings: Faith-based settings. In D. Bornstein, A. A. Eyler, J. Maddock, & J. Moore (Eds.). Physical Activity and Public Health: A Guide to Effective Interventions. New York: Springer.
Webb, B.L. & Chase, K. (2019). Occupational Distress and Health among Christian Clergy. Pastoral Psychology. 68(3), 331-343.
Bopp, M., Webb, B.L., Mama, S., & Hentz-Leister, E. (2018). An examination of denomination-level efforts in congregation health programming. Journal of Religion and Health. 58(2), 391-407.
Harmon, B.E., Strayhorn, S., Webb, B.L., Hebert, J. (2018). Leading God’s People: Perceptions of Pastoral Influence among African American Pastors. Journal of Religion and Health. 57(4), 1509-1523.
Webb, B.L. & Bopp, M. (2017). Practicing What They Preach? Physical Activity Promotion among Clergy. Journal of Physical Activity Research. 2(2), 80-84.
Webb, B., Bopp, M., Baruth, M., & Peterson, J. (2016). Health Effects of a Religious Vocation: Perspectives from Christian and Jewish Clergy. Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, 70(4), 266-271.
Webb, B.L. & Bopp, M. (2016). Results of Walking in Faith: A Faith-Based Physical Activity Program for Clergy. Journal of Religion and Health, 56(2), 561-574.
Webb, B.L., Bopp, M., & Fallon, E.A. (2013) Factors Associated with Obesity and Health Behaviors among Faith Leaders. Journal of Health Behaviors and Public Health. 3(1).
Webb, B.L., Bopp, M., & Fallon, E. A. (2011). A Qualitative Study of Faith Leaders' Perceptions of Health and Wellness. Journal of Religion and Health. 52(1), 235-46.
