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 Clare Thomas
Research Fellow
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 Julie Brose
Senior Research Associate
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
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
Developing a mental health strategy with an integrated care system
Research themes:
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Communications
- Evidence
- Patient and public involvement
How can we design weight management services with under-represented groups?
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Faster access to service offering Parkinson’s care
Research themes:
- Mental health
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 paperSHarED: Supporting people who are ‘high impact users’ of emergency departments
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Health economics
Exploring online information about end of life care
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence