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
Senior 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 Fellow in Qualitative Research
Dr Hannah Family
Research Fellow (Qualitative and Behavioural Science)
Dr Heather Brant
Research Fellow
Dr Helen Watts
Research Associate
Dr Innocent Mahiya
Senior Research Associate
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
Senior 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 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 Lead
Sarah Donald
Research AssociateProjects
The 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
Hearing Loss and Patient Reported Experience (HELP): using patient experience to improve hearing loss services
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapies for children in care
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Access to best-evidenced mental health support for care-experienced young people: Learnings from the implementation of cognitive therapy for PTSD
Read the paperIntroducing vending machines for HIV self-testing and STI self-sampling kits
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Acceptability of digital vending machines to access STI and HIV tests in two UK cities
Read the paperBuilding research capacity in children’s social care: the SEEDS project
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science