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 Ava Lorenc
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr Christalla Pithara
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr Clare Thomas
Research Fellow
Dr Fiona Gillison
Workstream Lead
Dr Heather Brant
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr James Nobles
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
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 Sabi Redwood
Deputy Director
Dr Tracey Stone
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Jane Williams
Senior Research Associate
Professor Jeremy Horwood
Professor of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Katrina Turner
Workstream Lead
Professor Lucy Yardley
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme LeadProjects
Reducing abusive head injuries in babies: Evaluating the ICON programme
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
- Health economics
Exploring perspectives of the impact on continence care of COVID-19 (EPICCC-19)
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Clearways: Helping councils make decisions on air quality and transport
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Bridging Gaps: Improving access to healthcare for women who have experienced trauma
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Improving outcomes for young children in refugee families: Lessons from Somali parents’ experience of play and social interaction opportunities in the UK
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
‘Like a life in a cage’: Understanding child play and social interaction in Somali refugee families in the UK
Read the paperCan a community building initiative help increase people’s opportunities for physical activity in Gloucestershire?
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science