The Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health at GCU is offering a three-year funded interdisciplinary PhD opportunity.
Closing date: 13/02/23
Expected start date: 01/10/23
How to address health inequalities? Measuring public views and public deliberation
In the UK, the health divide is widening. The better-off live longer, healthier lives than those worse-off. The COVID-19 pandemic increased these health inequalities, and the cost-of-living crisis is likely to exacerbate them. Engaging the public on health inequalities has the potential to generate new knowledge on how to address them and gain public acceptance for more transformative policies. However, we know very little about public perceptions of health inequalities, particularly regarding how they should be addressed.
One exception is a recent Q methodology study that identified and described shared views on causes of, and solutions to, health inequalities among community participants and professional stakeholders. Through the combination of methodological development and empirical research, this mixed method PhD project will build on this study in two ways. First, by developing Q-based survey methods to measure the extent to which the identified shared viewpoints from the Q methodology study are held, and examine the distribution of viewpoints, among a representative UK sample. Second, presenting the results of the Q-based survey as part of the evidence discussed in a deliberative group from which recommendations will be made about which policies to introduce to tackle health inequalities.
This PhD project will be of interest to those with a public health and social policy background. Through the PhD, the candidate will gain topic expertise and develop methodological skills that are relevant to a range of topics.
Candidates should have a minimum of a first degree and/or a Masters degree in public health, social policy or related subject. Candidates are requested to submit a motivation letter indicating how your skills fit the requirements and what you hope to get from the PhD project.
The project supervisors are: Dr. Neil McHugh, Professor Rachel Baker and Dr. Ruth Lightbody.
For more information, see: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/how-to-address-health-inequalities-measuring-public-views-and-public-deliberation/?p154155
For informal discussion about the studentship please contact Dr. Neil McHugh ([log in to unmask]).
Cheers
Neil
Neil McHugh PhD| Reader
Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health| Glasgow Caledonian University
M201n George Moore |Glasgow| G4 0BA
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