Dr Jennifer Gatzemeier

• Exploring the impact of foraging as a nature-based activity on human and ecological wellbeing (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Amy Isham

• Processed With Purpose; Understanding Consumer Trade-Offs and Overlaps Between Ultra-Processed and Sustainable Foods (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Laura Wilkinson

• Development of a person-centred, theory-based self-management intervention specific to Young Adults living with Chronic Kidney Disease. (awarded 2024)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Prof Jaynie Rance

• PMIM301 Using Secondary Health Data

  Students will study data quality and management, secondary uses of clinical data, service improvement and clinical audit. Academic skills are developed and enhanced by an introduction to quantitative research methodologies. Students will be introduced to statistical software such as SPSS.

• PS-M39 Qualitative Methods

  This module provides coverage of main approaches to qualitative research. Qualitative analysis will be taught via a practical/conceptual, rather than a theoretical approach. Instruction is given in the use of performing qualitative analyses. The objective of this approach is to ensure competency in the understanding of the uses of qualitative analysis, and the main strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The course will lead to the ability to perform analysis, and enable interpretation of such analyses.

• PS-M90 Research and Statistical Methods

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of the statistical methods and research designs used in applied psychology. The module examines the parameters of ethical research practice and introduces students to the key concepts and a limited number of qualitative methods commonly used in applied psychology.

• PSY213 Brain and Behaviour

  The module provides an in depth look at the complex relationship between brain function (from the level of single neurons through to whole brain systems) and behaviour (of humans and other animals). The module will provide a grounding in the basic principles of learning theory and how these are applied in psychology and neuroscience research. We will explore how the brain responds and adapts to the external environment, the how genes and environment interact and the impact this has on brain function and behaviour in the context of stress, obesity, pain and motivation and emotion. We will also look at how recreational drugs affect the brain and what the consequences of drug taking are for human behaviour.

• PSY345 Contemporary Issues in Eating Behaviour Research

  The module provides an in depth look at the issues being considered by Eating Behaviour researchers today. This module comprises 3 hours per week across five weeks. Five key papers will be covered in a 2 hour interactive lecture (mostly through use of small group discussions and clicker responses) and in the third hour of the week, a 1 hour lecture focused on contemporary research skills. A key paper will be provided for each week, to be read before the lectures so that some discussion can take place. The key papers will cover: 1. Weight stigma 2. Food insecurity 3. Food variety 4. Attachment and overeating and 5. Impulsivity. The supporting research skills lectures will cover 1. Research posters (in preparation for the coursework) 2. Research abstracts and titles 3. Food research in the media 4. Critically examining an introduction 5. Critically examining a discussion. This module should help you to become a critical reader of research papers, enhance skills that will be needed for final year project write-ups and knowledgeable about the psychology of eating behaviour.

Jennifer has volunteered her time to help with Soapbox Science, schools’ outreach and visiting students from China. She has been involved with public engagement throughout her time in Swansea beginning with the British Science Festival and has been a part of Swansea Science Festival legacy event in 2017, 2018 and 2019, designing and delivering a range of hands on activities.

• Quantitative Research Methods and Introduction to Statistical Software Validity and Reliability, SPSS II

  March 2020

  Swansea University, for MSc Health Informatics