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Chris Gray is a PhD Researcher and Associate Tutor at the University of Stirling's Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, affiliated with the Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection. She holds a Master's in Psychology from the University of Glasgow and is a registered Social Worker with extensive experience in NHS Psychological Services, Rape Crisis Scotland, and Local Authorities. Her research focuses on participatory and feminist methodologies to amplify marginalized groups' voices, particularly in child wellbeing, gender-based violence, and knowledge production systems. She teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate social work programs and co-chairs the Fixed Term Researcher Forum.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Psychology, University of Glasgow
Research Interests:
Gray explores knowledge production through standpoint theory and institutional ethnography, emphasizing marginalized populations such as young people in care, young carers, and survivors of gender-based violence. She investigates mental health, palliative care, poverty impacts, and therapeutic social work practices to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Research Projects:
- Evaluation of a mentoring program for young people at risk of care experiences
- Support systems for young carers and those with care experience
Professional Contributions:
As an Associate Tutor, she supervises postgraduate social work students. Her work integrates applied research with real-world impact, aiming to strengthen service provision for marginalized populations. She participates in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on human security, dementia, and public governance.
Labs/Teams:
- Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection
- Youth, Migration and Human Rights Group
