Fiona Holland

Fiona Holland is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Behaviour Change at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care and the School of Psychology. She specializes in qualitative research, particularly Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), focusing on health and well-being, nature connectedness, and body appreciation.

• Education: BA in PE/Sports Science and English Literature (Loughborough University), MA in Kinesiology (University of Minnesota), PGCE (Loughborough University), EdD (University of Derby)
• Research Interests: Nature connectedness interventions, behavior change, breast cancer and body image, motivational interviewing, occupational well-being, and qualitative methods.

Her recent publications highlight trends in environmental psychology, health promotion, and qualitative methodology, with a focus on nature-based interventions for well-being, IPA applications across disciplines, and body image studies in non-reconstructive post-mastectomy decisions.

Scientific Awards:
• Best Poster Award, British Sociological Association's Ageing, Body and Society Conference, London (2014)

Holland supervises postgraduate research and provides external examination for IPA doctoral projects. She collaborates with organizations like Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and Health Education England, translating research into practical behavior change initiatives and training programs.