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 Anne Scott
Senior Research Associate
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 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
Mari-Rose Kennedy
Senior Research Associate
Professor Jeremy Horwood
Professor of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Lucy Yardley
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme Lead
Sarah Donald
Research AssociateProjects
The Bristol Evaluation of Advertising Restrictions (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 paperDigital dialogues: Guidance for conversations on mental health and digital technology with young people
Research themes:
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Developing good practice indicators to assist mental health practitioners to converse with young people about their online activities and impact on mental health: a two-panel mixed-methods Delphi study
Read the paperImproving review appointments for people with long-term conditions
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Health economics
A proposal to embed patient and public involvement within qualitative data collection and analysis phases of a primary care based implementation study
Read the paperHow gender construction impacts English and Ghanaian young people
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Managing symptoms of fibromyalgia
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
Helping people with Parkinson’s plan their care
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science