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Dr Alison Owen is a Lecturer in Health Psychology at Staffordshire University, where she completed her BSc (2008), MSc (2010), and PhD (2013). Her research focuses on body image, health promotion, and interventions addressing issues like sun protection, alcohol consumption, and breastfeeding. She has conducted media outreach on body image topics via BBC programs and radio shows. Professional memberships include the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Education: PhD Psychology (2013), MSc Health Psychology (2010), BSc Psychology (2008)
Her research interests integrate qualitative and quantitative methods to explore societal impacts on health behaviors. Key areas include body image in athletes, aesthetics professionals, and post-partum mothers, alongside interventions targeting youth and public health. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Health Psychology.
Her recent work examines the effects of body-positive messaging, fitness device usage during the pandemic, and stakeholder perspectives on breastfeeding policy. She has published widely in journals like Psychological Studies, Journal of Human Lactation, and Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies.
- Awards: Whatuni 2023 Student Choice Awards (Facilities & Social Inclusion), REF 2021 'World Leading' Research Rating
Dr Owen advises students on research processes and actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations. Her work bridges academic research with practical health interventions, emphasizing societal impact.
