Nicole Rascle

Nicole Rascle is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Bordeaux, affiliated with the Bordeaux Population Health (BPH) research center, a joint unit of Inserm and the university. She leads research within the SEPIA team (Psycho-epidemiology of Aging and Chronic Diseases), focusing on psychosocial aspects of health across the lifespan.

Her research interests include:

• Occupational health, particularly stress and burnout among teachers, healthcare workers, and small business employees
• Determinants and consequences of psychosocial risks at work
• Social support from family and loved ones in chronic illness (e.g., cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, dialysis)
• Maternal burnout and perinatal mental health, especially the impact of societal mothering ideals

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in psycho-epidemiological research, blending clinical populations with psychological assessment. Her work bridges occupational health psychology with chronic disease management, emphasizing the role of social relationships in health outcomes across different life stages. She uses population-based surveys, longitudinal clinical data, and psychometric clustering methods.

Nicole Rascle serves as a scientific advisor at Hcéres (High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education), contributing to national research policy and assessment. While specific grants are not listed, her involvement in large-scale studies like PACOVID and the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study indicates participation in major collaborative research initiatives.

She has contributed to public discourse through media appearances on burnout, student stress, and housing challenges, reinforcing her role as a public expert in psychological health. Her book Teacher Stress (2008, co-authored with Laurence Janot-Bergugnat) remains a key reference in the field.