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Dr. Karen Maher is a Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. Her work focuses on Occupational Health and Work Wellbeing, with a PhD in Work Psychology from Loughborough University (2018), examining employee wellbeing and shift work in the Fire and Rescue Service. Prior to academia, she worked as a Health, Fitness, and Wellbeing practitioner, specializing in exercise referral and weight management.
Research Interests: Karen’s research explores healthy workplaces, behavior change interventions to improve worker safety and health, maladaptive coping techniques (e.g., substance use), and adherence to workplace safety policies. Her recent projects include studies on staff wellbeing in pediatric critical care and problematic substance use in midwives.
Education:
- PhD in Work Psychology, Loughborough University (2013–2018)
- MSc in Health Psychology, Coventry University (2013)
- BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Brighton (1998)
- PG Cert in Academic Practice, Coventry University (2019)
Professional Roles:
- External Examiner at Lincoln University since 2020
- Member: British Psychological Society (Chartered), Advance HE (Fellow)
Key Contributions: Her work spans behavioral interventions in healthcare, post-pandemic workplace management, and midwifery wellbeing. Recent publications include edited books on midwifery challenges and feasibility studies on staff wellness programs in pediatric care.
