Dr L Porcellato, Dr H Timpson
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
About the Project
Use of Web 2.0 and social media is ubiquitous in young people. Media and peers influence health behaviour, especially sexual behaviour and risk taking. Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth experience health inequalities and can be isolated. They are more at risk of various ill-health and engaging in risky sexual behaviour and may be more likely to seek support and relationships online. Identity and sexual behaviour differs greatly based on social, political and cultural context and there are significant cultural differences between the UK and USA in relation to homophobia, gay rights and health service design.
This study will compare two areas – Connecticut and Merseyside - to understand how social media and online connections impact on sexual health behaviour. Recommendations will be made as to how professionals who work with young LGBT people can reduce risk and utilise the benefits of Web 2.0.
Name of Director of Studies: Dr Lorna Porcellato (PHI, LJMU)
Name of 2nd supervisor: Dr Hannah Timpson (PHI, LJMU) & Dr Michael Mink (Southern Connecticut State University, USA)
Subject area(s) the project falls into –
Public health
LGBT
Sexual health
Health inequalities
Health services
Relevant REF2014 unit of assessment: UOA 3: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. Relating to health inequalities and vulnerable populations.
Funding Notes
Applicants must hold undergraduate degree (2.1 or 1st class) in a health related discipline. Master’s degree in Public Health and experience in Public Health is essential. The project will employ mixed method design using a range of data collection techniques, therefore the candidate must have confidence in and demonstrable experience of using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The candidate requires strong communication skills (oral and written) and should have a good understanding of health equalities, sexual health and the issues faced by LGBT people in the UK and USA. Experience of working with young people and hard-to-reach groups is essential.
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