About
Mark Cropley is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Psychology and the Health Psychology research group under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He serves as Programme Leader for the MSc Health Psychology program. His research focuses on stress, work recovery, psychosocial factors in disease, and mental health recovery. Notable contributions include the development of the Work-Related Rumination Questionnaire (WRRQ) and studies on misophonia, workplace well-being, and pandemic mental health.
Research Interests: Cropley’s work addresses how individuals unwind from work, the impact of stress on health, and interventions to mitigate psychological distress. Key areas include the relationship between work-related rumination and cardiovascular risk, the role of mindfulness in chronic stress, and the psychometric evaluation of mental health tools.
Publications Highlight: Recent work includes studies on emergency medical services streaming (2025), validation of the MisoQuest questionnaire (2025), and thematic analyses of aging workers’ recovery strategies (2024). His research emphasizes cross-cultural comparisons and longitudinal cohort studies, such as the ATTICA epidemiological project.
Supervision: Cropley has supervised over 15 postgraduate students, covering topics like workplace ICT use, hyperacusis, and mindfulness interventions. He emphasizes translating research into practical solutions for mental health and occupational well-being.
Labs/Teams: His research aligns with the Health Psychology research group at Surrey, focusing on applied health interventions and psychological mechanisms in chronic conditions.
