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Katherine Parsons is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, actively contributing to research, teaching, and public engagement in the fields of Behavioural Science and Implementation Science.
Her research interests focus on designing and evaluating behaviour change interventions using frameworks like COM-B and participatory methods. She specializes in addressing public health challenges such as increasing physical activity in autistic young people, obesity prevention, breastfeeding promotion, and tackling gender-based violence. Her work integrates social marketing principles to address complex social issues.
Recent publications highlight a trend toward co-designed, evidence-based interventions grounded in qualitative insights and systematic reviews, particularly in neurodiverse populations and community health campaigns. She has contributed to journals such as Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Health Marketing Quarterly.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Intervention Design (2022)
Katherine Parsons advises Master’s students, including Isaac Condon, and contributes to research grants and collaborative projects focused on public health behaviour change. She has been involved in organizing the Neurodiversity Network Conference (2023 and 2024), highlighting neurodivergent talent at Aberystwyth University.
She is also responsible for student recruitment and marketing, and manages the Psychology department's social media presence, enhancing outreach and engagement.
