B.A.(Hons), PhD
Research Fellow
- About
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- Email Address
- kevin.stelfox@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 437269
- Office Address
Epidemiology Group, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Health Sciences Building (1st floor), Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom AB25 2ZD
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
After a varied career in community and social work, Kevin moved into the field of educational research. Following 5 years as a research officer for a careers service in England, Kevin was responsible for research, policy and planning in Children's Services in a local authority in Scotland from 2004 to 2017. Recently Kevin has worked on two Forestry Commission-funded projects: Natural Partners Project; and Career Pathways into Forestry. In 2018 Kevin joined the Walk With Ease Project in the Epidemiology Group.
- Research
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Research Overview
Kevin is interested in the (re-)production of social inequality from a Bourdieusian theoretical perspective.
Current Research
Understanding the lived experience of Neuropathic Pain and improving its assessment – Work Package 2 of the Partnership for Assessment and Investigation of Neuropathic Pain: Studies Tracking Outcomes, Risks and Mechanisms (PAINSTORM) project.https://www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/research/primary-care/painstorm-wp2-2300.php
Past Research
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines on active older adults living in throughout Northeast Scotland, who, pre-COVID-19, regularly engaged in group-based walking activities.
Mixed methods study of participants' perceptions of the impact of the Walk With Ease programme.
Developing inclusive practices: insights from probationer teachers working in high poverty school environments
Investigating the impact of outdoor learning and nature experiences on children and young people as part of a Forestry Commission Scotland-funded research project (Natural Partners Project).
The Career Pathways into Foresty project is an exploration of young people's perceptions of forestry careers