Our Research

The Institute for Wellbeing Research continues a longstanding tradition of applied research at Bangor in the Department of Psychology. Researchers in the group conduct a broad range of research into health and wellbeing, with a focus on work which aims to understand the psychological, behavioural factors that specifically shape health and wellbeing whilst also developing assessments and interventions at scale.

As well as conducting cutting edge research into health and wellbeing, our researchers work closely with practitioners in Wales and beyond. Our research is making an impact internationally, including Bangladesh, Jamaica, the United States of America, the Republic of Ireland, and South Africa. Closer to home we have strong ties with practitioners in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Public Health Wales, and with the Welsh Government.

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People

Learn more about individual staff at the Institute for Wellbeing Research.

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Research Themes

Research within the Institute falls broadly across four main areas.

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Health Promotion

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Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health

Improving Outcomes in Health

Understanding Processes Underlying Health Conditions

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Partners and Collaborations

We work with a range of partners; elsewhere in the university, across the UK, and beyond.

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Health and Wellbeing in the Curricula

Our research-led courses are taught by active researchers who are also members of the Institute for Wellbeing, ensuring that our students receive the most up-to-date knowledge and training available.