Rosie Martin

Rosie Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences, part of Sheffield Hallam University's College of Social Sciences and Arts. Her academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Huddersfield, an MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire, and a PhD in Health Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University. She has also worked in public health for a local authority before returning to academia.

Dr. Martin teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Health Psychology, Social Psychology, research methods, and the Psychology of Trauma. Her modules include Research Methods Training, Behaviour Change Interventions, and Fundamentals in Psychology. She contributes to interdisciplinary programs like Criminology with Psychology and Education with Psychology and Counselling.

Her research focuses on Health Psychology and Behaviour Change, with a particular emphasis on medication adherence in chronic conditions like Cystic Fibrosis and perinatal mental health support for fathers. She co-developed a Perinatal Mental Health Pathway for new fathers in Sheffield with Dr. Suzy Hodgson and Amy Jenkin. Her work combines mixed-methods approaches to address real-world healthcare challenges.

Recent publications explore topics ranging from perinatal mental health policy to online dating behavior during the pandemic. Though no formal awards are listed, her collaborative projects highlight contributions to both academic research and community health initiatives.

Dr. Martin’s teaching and research demonstrate a commitment to bridging theoretical psychology with practical health interventions, particularly in marginalized populations such as new fathers and chronic disease patients.