Identities, Communities and Wellbeing Research Group members
Find out information about members of the Identities, Communities and Wellbeing Research Group.
Identities, Communities and Wellbeing Research Group
We research contemporary societal issues that affect the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
What is the Identities, Communities and Wellbeing Research Group?
Our Research Group explores a range of contemporary and emerging topic areas that influence people’s sense of identity, health and wellbeing. We are interested in these factors at individual, group, and societal levels.
We focus on:
- social and environmental sustainability
- social media and digital identities
- social and economic participation
- inclusion and exclusion
We value qualitative and quantitative approaches, and exploring new methods to address real world problems.
We are particularly interested in meanings and experiences of communities, and conducting research that is co-produced, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural.
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News and insights
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our members often undertake and contribute to important research. They also explore contemporary debates and issues.
Nobody is immune to loneliness, here’s how to prevent it affecting your health
Prof Julie Barnett contributed to Vogue's exploration of how loneliness affects health, why we need to talk about it more, and positive steps to preventing it.
Study identifies barriers that limit young men at HIV risk from taking preventative drug
A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as awkwardness, are impacting uptake of PrEP.
Support available for older people experiencing high levels of food poverty in B&NES
University of Bath psychology research from Dr Leda Blackwood and Rebecca Hurwitz reveals high levels of food insecurity for older people on low incomes.
Festivals can be a powerful force for sustainable lifestyle changes, new research shows
Festivals and mass gatherings can empower and inspire people to make lifestyle changes for a sustainable future, according to new Bath research.
Sharing people with dementia's experiences of public transport
Dr James Fletcher has created IN-CITU, an exhibition of photography and data poetry captured by older people with cognitive impairment.
Reimagining Recruitment in academia
Leda Blackwood has been investigating the factors that cause STEM early career researchers to leave academia.