Research
Current Projects
Name of Study |
Supported by: |
Timescale |
Abstract / Report / more information |
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Literature review of young people’s views of mental health and well-being (With University of Teesside) |
NHS Health Scotland |
2008-9 |
j.shucksmith@abdn.ac.uk |
An investigation of the role of Bookstart in dual language families |
Bookstart Scotland |
2008-9 |
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A Review of Sex and Relationship Education in Primary Schools (With University of Teesside and Dept Public Health University of Aberdeen) |
NHS Health Scotland |
2008-9 |
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Research Seminar Series - Exploring the school as a site of promotion and support of mental health (With Universities of Teesside and Southampton) |
ESRC |
2008-9 |
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Knowledge of HPV and acceptability of HPV vaccination amongst young people, parents and health professionals |
Health Protection Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland |
2007-2008 |
Recently Completed Projects
Name of Study |
Supported by: |
Completion date |
Report |
A review of research evidence on participation and consultation between children, parents and schools |
Aberdeen City Council |
March 2007- July 2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information k.l.philip@abdn.ac.uk |
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An investigation of the role of school nurses in supporting mental health and well-being |
National Programme for Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Feb 2007-Sept 2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information j.spratt@abdn.ac.uk |
An Appraisal of Bookstart in Sighthill, Edinburgh |
Bookstart Scotland |
Feb – July 2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information j.spratt@abdn.ac.uk |
A synthesis of published research on Mentoring and Befriending |
Mentoring and Befriending Foundation |
Aug 2006 –Feb 2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information k.l.philip@abdn.ac.uk |
Evaluation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland_ Act 2003 Educational Resources (2006) (in collaboration with Department of General Practice University of Aberdeen) |
NHS Education for Scotland |
April 2006-March2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information k.l.philip@abdn.ac.uk |
Sex and Relationships Education- Review of Programmes and Supporting Materials (in collaboration with Dugald Baird Centre, University of Aberdeen and University of Leicester) |
Supported by NHS Health Scotland |
April 2006 –April 2007 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information k.l.philip@abdn.ac.uk |
Mental well being and behaviour in schools: promoting links between evidence and practice. |
National Programme for Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Nov 2005 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information j.spratt@abdn.ac.uk |
Investigating the links between mental health and behaviour in schools |
Scottish Executive Education Department |
May 2005 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information |
Evaluation of Healthy Respect (in collaboration with the Dugald Baird Centre) |
Chief Scientist Office |
2004 |
Abstract: www.abdn.ac.uk/dugaldbairdcentre |
New rural-urban and class divides? Social well-being of youth in eastern Siberia |
Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) |
2003 |
Abstract: www.regard.ac.uk |
Exploration of attitudes towards Family Health Plans |
Health Education Board forScotland |
2003 |
Abstract - (Word 97, 40Kb) |
Researching the health and health care needs of children and families in the Bangladeshi and Chinese communities living in Aberdeen |
NHS Grampian |
2003 |
For full report and summary: www.health-promotions.com/ |
Making a Difference? A qualitative study of mentoring interventions with vulnerable young people |
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) |
2003 |
Abstract - (Word 97 - 134Kb) |
Parents' involvement in children's schooling |
Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR) |
2003 |
Abstract - (Word 97 - 21Kb) |
Primary school tobacco education: a needs assessment |
Health Education Board for Scotland |
2003 |
Abstract - (Word 97 - 20Kb) |
Education for citizenship |
Scottish Executive Education Department (SEED) and Aberdeen City Council |
2002 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information |
The care of children with chronic medical conditions: examining health service provider's views on inter-agency working with education staff |
Chief Scientist Office (CSO) |
2002 |
Summary - (Word 97, 43Kb) |
Child and family health strategic needs assessment |
Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS) |
2002 |
Summary |
Citizenship education |
Learning and Teaching Scotland |
2002 |
Contact the Rowan Group for more information |