PhD-Understanding and addressing loneliness in the context of perinatal loss
PhD @University of Dundee posted 2 days agoJob Description
The Mother and Infant Research Unit is a group of researchers whose vision is to deliver world-leading, impactful research to improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, children and their families, and to reduce health inequalities. We have a shared interests in working with individuals and groups who are often excluded from research to understand and improve their experiences of health and healthcare.
Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a serious problem due to its reported: i) prevalence; ii) associations with low wellbeing, poor mental and physical health and premature mortality; iii) economic costs. Perinatal loss is acknowledged as a particular risk factor for loneliness.
We welcome proposals that focus on understanding and addressing loneliness in the context of perinatal loss by doing one or more of the following:
- Exploring experiences, sources and consequences of loneliness in this context;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating conceptually-sound and contextually-sensitive methods to identify and assess loneliness in this context;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating targeted and tailored interventions to reduce loneliness in this context.
Diversity statement
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
How to apply
- Email the principal supervisor to:
- send a copy of your CV
- discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date)
- After discussion with a supervisor, formal applications can be made via our direct application system.
