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Professor David Foxcroft is a Professor of Community Psychology and Public Health at Oxford Brookes University's School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. He has previously held positions at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton, and managed an NHS R&D Support Unit. His research focuses on understanding and improving behavior in context, particularly how social structures (families, schools, communities, employers, regulation, government) can support improved health and wellbeing in populations.
- PhD in Psychology from Hull University
- PGDip in Evidence-Based Health Care from Oxford University
- BSc in Psychology from Hull University
Professor Foxcroft specializes in prevention science with particular expertise in:
- Substance misuse prevention
- Behavioral health interventions
- Family and school-based programs
- Public health policy analysis
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on adolescent health behaviors, alcohol misuse prevention, and evaluation of complex social interventions. Current research projects include:
- NIHR-funded Steps Towards Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programme (STAMPP)
- MRC-funded Strengthening Families Programme (SFP Cymru) in Wales
- Good Behaviour Game impact evaluation
- Global Drug Survey alcohol message comparisons
He supervises PhD students in behavioral health and prevention science, and teaches across Psychology and Public Health programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Professor Foxcroft also leads modules in evidence-based prevention, experimental statistics, and systematic review methodology.
