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Rachel Morlot is a Lecturer at the University of Burgundy, France, specializing in Social Psychology. She is affiliated with the Socio-Psychology and Sports Management Laboratory (SPMS, EA 4180) and has established herself as a prominent researcher in social representations, particularly as they relate to health, communication, and social categorization.
Dr. Morlot's research focuses on understanding how social representations serve as tools for comprehending social categorization mechanisms, including discrimination. Her work consistently employs language-centered methodologies such as lexical and discourse analysis to uncover psychological processes. This approach has led to significant contributions in healthcare settings, particularly regarding hygiene practices among medical professionals, and in understanding representations related to physical activity, nutrition, and chronic disease management.
Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on applying social representation theory to practical health issues. A notable trend in her work is the examination of how social representations influence behavior in healthcare contexts, especially concerning hygiene practices among medical personnel. She has also extensively studied representations related to physical activity and nutrition across different age groups, with particular attention to type 2 diabetes management. Her methodological contributions include innovative approaches to analyzing social representations through discourse and lexical analysis.
Dr. Morlot has secured multiple research contracts as scientific manager, demonstrating her ability to translate theoretical research into practical applications. Her projects have addressed important public health issues including hospital hygiene, breastfeeding practices, physical activity promotion, and nutrition. These contracts have been funded by various regional health organizations, national insurance funds, and pharmaceutical companies, highlighting the practical relevance of her work.
She is actively involved in the Socio-Psychology and Sports Management Laboratory, contributing to its research agenda and likely mentoring students and junior researchers. Her work bridges theoretical social psychology with practical applications in healthcare settings, making significant contributions to both academic knowledge and public health practice.
