About
Dr Deborah Morgan is a Senior Research Officer at Swansea University's Center for Innovative Ageing, specializing in loneliness and social isolation in later life. She holds a strategic role in Wales' Loneliness and Social Isolation Strategy Board and advises the Welsh Government's Public Health Network. Her interdisciplinary work bridges gerontology, public health policy, and technology adoption among older adults.
- Research Affiliations: Morgan Institute of Advanced Studies (SAUM), Public Health Department
- Geographic Focus: Wales, with global collaboration on aging issues
Her research explores how digital technologies mediate social connections, particularly during crises like the pandemic. Key themes include intergenerational climate change initiatives, LGBTQ+ aging, and housing adaptations for disabled individuals. She has presented at national/international conferences and appears regularly in media commentary on aging challenges.
Major Projects: Co-designing climate action through comic storytelling with diverse communities, evaluating retrofit policies' social impacts, and analyzing healthcare professionals' attitudes toward transgender aging populations.
