I joined York St John University as a Lecturer in Psychology in February 2024. Prior to this, I was a researcher at the University of Glasgow in the School of Health and Wellbeing, where I held research posts at the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory (2021 to 2024), and Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (2020 to 2022). These posts related to my own interests of promoting the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities, by tackling health and social inequalities, and working with people with lived experiences. My approach to research is shaped by my background in Psychology, which includes a PhD in Psychological Medicine from University of Glasgow, MSc. Health Psychology from University of Stirling, and BSc (Hons) Psychology from the University of the West of Scotland. My research employs a range of methods, with a main focus on complex evidence synthesis and qualitative methodology. However, I am always interested in learning new techniques and open to collaboration.
I currently contribute to teaching on the following modules:
- PSY3006M - Extended Research Project (Module Lead)
- PSY5004M - Assessment of Individual Differences
- PSY6001M - Research Paper (Qualitative Data Sessions)
- PSY7001M - Psychological Research Methods
I am passionate about tackling the health inequalities experienced by adults with learning disabilities, and working with people with lived experiences. This involves understanding in how to improve behavioural factors, such as walking, in order to promote improvements in physical health, mental wellbeing and opportunities for social connectedness. While doing this research, I have particular interest in the role of gender in the opportunities people have for engaging in walking and accessing resources. The methods used in my research are selected to best address project research questions or aims. However, I have particular interest in complex evidence synthesis (e.g., realist evidence synthesis) and qualitative methodology.
