Dr Alison Alborz
Honorary Senior Research Fellow
Biography
Alison is a psychologist specialising in the field of the intellectual and developmental disabilities and quality of life.
Initially based at the Hester Adrian Research Centre, she managed research into the epidemiology of 'challenging behaviour', and investigated the needs of informal carers and development of children with Down's syndrome. As a Research Fellow at the National Primary Care R&D Centre, University of Manchester, her work addressed issues of access to mainstream healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities and the role of health checks in primary care settings.
Alison is now a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Institute of Education, where her work focuses on Quality of Life. She has theorised on the nature of quality of life, with a view to informing developments to improve mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those who have intellectual disabilities. Based on her earlier work, her current focus is on the role of adult education in promoting better quality of life.
Further information
Current teaching speciality distance learning courses in research methodology (quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis) and research ethics.
Areas of expertise
- BF Psychology - Intellectual and Developomental Disabilities, Well-being, Education
- HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare - quality of life, Education
Education / academic qualifications
- 2001 - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, The University of Manchester
- 1984 - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 2.i, Manchester Metropolitan University
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Activities
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Student Theses
UoM administered thesis: Doctor of Counselling Psychology
UoM administered thesis: Doctor of Counselling Psychology
UoM administered thesis: Doctor of Counselling Psychology