Jordan Van Godwin
Research Assistant, DECIPHer
- vangodwinj1@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2251 0091
- Room 1.13, 1-3 Museum Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BD
Overview
I am a Qualitative Researcher in Cardiff School of Social Sciences within the Centre for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer).
While finishing my Master's in Applied Sociology and Philosophy at Cardiff Metropolitan University I worked as a Policy Officer for the Police and Crime Commissioners Office (OPCC) in Dyfed Powys. I began working at Cardiff University back in 2014 as a research assistant for the Marie Curie Palliative Research Centre (MCPCRC) based with the School of Medicine. In 2016 I moved to DECIPHer working initially on projects focusing on childrens physical actiivty and adolescent education regarding alcohol use. During my time at DECIPHer I have worked across a number of different topics within the public health domain. My current projects focus on adolescent mental health, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and e-cigarettes/vaping.
Biography
Career Overview
2016-Present: Research Assistant, DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.
2014-2016: Research Assistant, MCPCRC, School of Medicine, Cardiff University.
2013-2014: Policy Officer, Officer for the Police and Crime Commisioner of Dyfed Powys.
Education Overview
2013-2014: MA Sociology and Philsophy of Sport, Distinction, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
2009-2012: BSc Sport Science, 2:1, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Publications
2020
- Moore, G. F.et al. 2020. Socioeconomic status, mental wellbeing and transition to secondary school: analysis of the School Health Research Network/Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey in Wales. British Educational Research Journal 46(5), pp. 1111-1130. (10.1002/berj.3616)
- Brown, R.et al. 2020. Ecological exploration of knowledge and attitudes towards tobacco and e-cigarettes among primary school children, teachers and parents in Wales: a qualitative study. Tobacco Use Insights 13, pp. 1-12. (10.1177/1179173X20938770)
2019
- Morgan, K.et al. 2019. Use of the school setting during the summer holidays: Mixed-methods evaluation of Food and Fun Clubs in Wales. Journal of School Health 89(10), pp. 829-838. (10.1111/josh.12824)
- Morgan, K.et al. 2019. Formative research to develop a school-based, community-linked physical activity role model programme for girls: CHoosing Active Role Models to INspire Girls (CHARMING). BMC Public Health 19, article number: 437. (10.1186/s12889-019-6741-1)
2018
- Baillie, J.et al. 2018. Symptom management, nutrition and hydration at end-of-life: a qualitative exploration of patients', carers' and health professionals' experiences and further research questions. BMC Palliative Care 17, article number: 60. (10.1186/s12904-018-0314-4)
2017
- Hawkins, J.et al. 2017. Development and evaluation of a teacher training programme for a Group Motivational Interviewing intervention to prevent alcohol misuse in secondary schools [GMI_ALC]. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Motivational Interviewing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
- McConnon, L.et al. 2017. Food and Fun School Holiday Enrichment Programme 2016: evaluation report. Project Report. Cardiff: Welsh Local Government Association.
My research interests are broad and during my time in DECIPHer I have worked across a number of different areas, primarily as a qualitative researcher. I have a particular interest in school, workplace and community-based interventions for health promotion and improvement, with a particular focus on mental health. At the moment, I am also heavily involved in research on e-cigarettes/vaping as well as physical activity. I have also developed experience and interest in research on ‘holiday hunger’ and food deprivation/poverty.
My experience is primarily in qualitative research on evaluations of complex public health interventions and policies including process evaluation methods and collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to intervention design with key stakeholders.