Women’s Health and Wellbeing Research Group
The Women’s Health and Wellbeing Research Group uses mixed methodologies; including qualitative, quantitative, longitudinal, psychometric, linguistic, and secondary data analyses, to investigate the psychological, social, and systemic factors that shape women’s health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Our research focuses on two interconnected themes. The first is women’s health, encompassing topics such as women in the workplace, social wellbeing, the menstrual cycle, menopause, and reproductive health conditions. The second is perinatal psychology, which examines parental mental health, maternal and infant wellbeing, bonding, and bereavement. A key aspect of this theme is the identification and measurement of perinatal mental health conditions.
We aim to develop a deeper understanding of the complex and intersecting influences on women’s experiences, identifying both risk and protective factors that contribute to psychological and positive health outcomes. Our work also considers the role of social relationships, identity, morality, and access to health and social care systems.
The group has particular strengths in research dissemination, knowledge exchange, and public engagement, with a strong commitment to ensuring that our findings inform policy, clinical practice, and the lived experiences of women and families.