Behavioural and qualitative science
The behavioural and qualitative science team focuses on adapting behavioural interventions for diverse communities and using qualitative methods to understand the views, cultures and behaviours of individuals and groups. They uncover experiences of health and care, ensuring a wide range of viewpoints is included.
Theme lead: Professor Lucy Yardley
Team members
Dr Andrew Turner
Senior Research Associate
Dr Anne Scott
Research Associate
Dr Beki Langford
Research Fellow
Dr China Harrison
Research Fellow
Dr Christalla Pithara-McKeown
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr David Troy
Senior Research Associate
Dr Elisabeth Grey
Research Fellow
Dr Fiona Fox
Research Associate in Qualitative Research
Dr Hannah Family
Research Fellow (Qualitative and Behavioural Science)
Dr Heather Brant
Research Fellow
Dr Jessica Wheeler
Senior Research Associate in Qualitative Research
Dr Joanna Kesten
Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Jonathan Banks
Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Michelle Farr
Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Rowan Brockman
Senior Research Associate
Dr Sabi Redwood
Acting Director and Implementation Lead
Dr Sarah Bell
Senior Research Associate in Qualitative Research
Dr Sarah Harding
Senior Research Associate
Dr Selin Sevis
Senior Research Associate
Dr Tracey Stone
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr Vicky Carlisle
Senior Research Associate
Jane Williams
Senior Research Associate
Jemima Cooper
PhD Researcher
Mari-Rose Kennedy
Research Associate
Professor Jeremy Horwood
Professor of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Katrina Turner
Workstream Lead
Professor Lucy Yardley
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme LeadProjects
Dovetail Orchestra: Can a community music group improve mental health for asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol?
Research themes:
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Sharing learning to embed trauma-informed systems across public services
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
How Do You Move? Improving the communication of the national physical activity guidelines
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Communications
- Patient and public involvement
“Let’s Talk about Physical Activity”: Understanding the Preferences of Under-Served Communities when Messaging Physical Activity Guidelines to the Public
Read the paperThe Bristol Evaluation of Advertising Restrictions Study (BEAR study): Findings from the baseline data
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Health economics
Assessing exposure to outdoor advertisement for products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS); is self-reported exposure a useful exposure metric?
Read the paperHow does school discipline affect pupil mental health and wellbeing?
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
Bridging Gaps: Improving access to healthcare for women who have experienced trauma
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Trauma-informed co-production: Collaborating and combining expertise to improve access to primary care with women with complex needs
Read the paper