About
Robyn Dowlen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing, focusing on the role of creative arts in mental health and wellbeing. She leads the Arts4Us project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, aiming to enhance young people’s mental health through arts activities. Her work integrates community-based approaches, critical evaluations, and creative methodologies.
Education:
- PhD in Dementia Studies, University of Manchester (2019)
- MRes in Psychology, University of Manchester (2015)
- BSc in Psychology, Cardiff University (2014)
Research Interests:
Robyn’s research explores how creative arts (e.g., music, dance) support mental health, particularly for vulnerable populations like those with dementia. She emphasizes ethical and reflexive research practices, and evaluates complex interventions through qualitative methods. Her recent work examines music-based training for care staff and dance programs for older adults.
