معرفی
Anna Dadswell is a Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care, School of Allied Health and Social Care. Her work focuses on mental health and wellbeing, participatory arts, and social relationships for marginalized groups, including older people, women, and young people.
Education:
- BSc Psychology, University of Sussex
- MSc Health, Community and Development, London School of Economics and Political Science
Research Interests:
- Qualitative and participatory methods
- Feminist social constructionist approaches to anxiety in young women
- Arts-based interventions in care homes and educational settings
- Support systems for care leavers and women with multiple disadvantages
Research Trends: Anna’s recent articles highlight interdisciplinary work bridging participatory arts with healthcare, education, and social policy. Key themes include combating loneliness in older populations, trauma-informed outreach, and leveraging creative practices to enhance wellbeing during crises like the pandemic.
Grants and Memberships:
- Co-Investigator on projects with funding from Department for Education, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Arts Council England, and National Lottery initiatives
- Core member and coordinator, ARU Participatory Research Group
- Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Alumni, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Teaching: Anna supervises MA Social Work dissertation students and teaches on the MA International Social Welfare and Social Policy course.
