Katherine Parsons

Katherine Parsons

Lecturer

Department of Psychology

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Profile

My research interests are predominantly in Behavioural Science and Implementation Science. My PhD focuses on codesigning a behaviour chance intervention to increase physical activity in autistic young people. In addition, I have worked on a diverse range of projects in the discipline of social marketing, applying behavioural science to campaigns aimed at tackling ‘wicked’ social problems. I have supported the development of campaigns for obesity prevention, breastfeeding uptake, nutrition, smoking cessation, county lines/child criminal exploitation, and gender-based violence. 

Alongside a colleague, I organised and delivered the Neurodiversity Network Conference for two years (2023 and 2024), where we showcased the talent of neurodivergent researchers and students here at Aberystwyth University. 

 

Teaching

Module Coordinator
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Lecturer

PS11520- Applications of Psychology

PS21310- Quantitative Research Methods

PS20310- Qualitative Research Methods

PSM0320- The Psychology of Behaviour Change

PSM0120- Implementation Science

 

Responsibilities

Student recruitment and marketing. 

Psychology social media.

Publications

Parsons, K, Payne, S, Holt, N & Wallace, J 2024, 'A qualitative study of physical activity drivers in autistic individuals using COM-B: Autistic and non-autistic perspectives', Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder, vol. 111, 102331. 10.1016/j.rasd.2024.102331
Parsons, K, Payne, S, Codling, S & Murphy, M 2024, 'A reflection on the co-design approach to the development of the Medway Can campaign: A whole systems approach to obesity prevention using COM-B', Health Marketing Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 33-49. 10.1080/07359683.2023.2235501
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