Kerry Quincey

Dr. Kerry Quincey is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at De Montfort University, within the School of Applied Social Sciences. Her work bridges research, teaching, and public engagement, with a strong focus on health psychology and qualitative methodologies.

• Ph.D in Health Psychology
• MSc in Health Psychology
• PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• BSc (Hons) Human Psychology

Her research centers on critical health issues, particularly the lived experiences of men with breast cancer, health inequalities, and the wellbeing of marginalized patient populations. She employs innovative visual methods such as photovoice and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore identity, masculinity, and chronic illness. Her work challenges the marginalization of men in breast cancer discourse and promotes inclusive healthcare narratives.

Dr. Quincey's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on visual and qualitative approaches to understanding patient experiences, especially in male breast cancer and chronic conditions like M.E./CFS. Her work spans psychosocial oncology, gender studies, and methodological innovation in qualitative inquiry.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member, BPS Qualitative Methods Section (since 2018)
• Member, BPS Division of Health Psychology (since 2011)

Dr. Quincey actively mentors doctoral students and has secured internal research funding at DMU for projects on lobular breast cancer and the experiences of gay and bisexual men with breast cancer. She collaborates with the NHS, breast cancer charities, and patient advocacy groups, emphasizing community-engaged research. She co-founded 'The Men's VMU', an online support platform for men with breast cancer, reflecting her commitment to translating research into practical support.

She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Health Psychology and Qualitative Research Methods, and contributes to doctoral training in visual methodologies. Her research group affiliations include the Institute for Psychological Sciences and the Health Psychology cluster at DMU.