The Applied Social Science Group provides a forum for research exploring patient experiences, contexts and health behaviours in their social context 2 of 4
Bringing together social science methods, approaches and ideas to understand and contribute to medical practice and public health 3 of 4
Current projects located in the ASSG include study of the relationship between infant mental health and later physical health in adulthood, funded by the Wellcome Trust 4 of 4
The Applied Social Science Group (ASSG) was established in 2016, and is headed by Dr Robbie Duschinsky. The group provides a forum for research drawing on the social sciences, using these methods, approaches and ideas to offer insights into patient experiences, contexts and health behaviours. Current projects located within the Applied Social Science Group include work on primary care mental health assessment and family mental health.
A full list of staff is available here.
High levels of socio-economic deprivation can cause ‘Disorganised Attachment’
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Applied Social Science Group News
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Social care assessments of children ‘in need’ to be explored in new research
A new programme of research called ‘Living Assessment’ will explore how health is considered in social care assessments of children…
Contribute to a new medical humanities working group at the University of Cambridge
The Department of Public Health and Primary Care is setting up a new medical humanities working group. This aims to…
The unusual perks of my research job: Dr Sophie Reijman
Dr Sophie Reijman, research associate at the Applied Social Science Group, explains how her career has unfolded so far. The dynamics…
Why are we unable to walk safely on our country roads?
Professor Mike Kelly, senior visiting fellow at the Primary Care Unit, writing in the Guardian, explains why it took an…