John Moriarty

John Moriarty is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on workplace wellbeing, mental health, and the impact of social roles on individuals' wellbeing. He leads modules such as Digital Society and Advanced Quantitative Methods, emphasizing technology's societal influence and statistical analysis techniques. His work addresses burnout, role clarity, and interventions for mental health in occupational settings.

Research Interests:

• Workplace wellbeing and role ambiguity
• Mental health in healthcare/social care professions
• Impact of aging on workforce participation
• Informal caregiver and volunteer wellbeing
• Use of linked administrative data for policy insights

Notable Projects:

• Principal Investigator in Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NILS) projects analyzing health and social care workforce wellbeing during the pandemic
• Collaborative studies on pandemic effects across UK healthcare professions

Recognition:

• 2021 European Social Work Research Association Award for Outstanding Publication

Engagement:

• Advisory roles in workforce wellbeing initiatives
• Public lectures on pandemic-related worker challenges
• Contributions to policy discussions on caregiver roles