Digital Deployment of Multiple Assessment Measures During Longitudinal Studies of Nature Connectedness and Well-Being

Nature connectedness, the construct that captures the positive relationship between humans and the rest of nature, has been associated with wellbeing and ecological behaviours. A host of Nature-Based Interventions (NBIs) are now used to support mental health and wellbeing, as well as to promote pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours. Measuring changes in nature connectedness, as well as wellbeing is crucial when undertaking assessment of NBIs, and one of the ways to facilitate it would be through the deployment of digital measures. This PhD project will aim to explore the use of deploying multiple assessment measures digitally in order to measure nature connectedness and wellbeing in longitudinal NBIs.

For informal enquiries about the project, contact Professor Timothy Croudace (t.j.croudace@dundee.ac.uk)
For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact doctoralacademy@dundee.ac.uk


QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a first or 2.1 UK honours degree, or equivalent for degrees obtained outside the UK in a relevant discipline.

English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s English language requirements are available online: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Email Professor Timothy Croudace (t.j.croudace@dundee.ac.uk) to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

Step 2: After discussion with Professor Croudace, formal applications can be made via UCAS Postgraduate. When applying, please follow the instructions below:

Apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nursing and Health Sciences: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/bb40be12-d003-4ca1-8834-ec9dccff7103. Select the start date and study mode (full-time/part-time) agreed with the lead supervisor.

In the ‘provider questions’ section of the application form:
- Write the project title and ‘FindAPhD.com’ in the ‘if your application is in response to an advertisement’ box;
- Write the lead supervisor’s name and give brief details of your previous contact with them in the ‘previous contact with the University of Dundee’ box.

In the ‘personal statement’ section of the application form, outline your suitability for the project selected.