Targeted support is needed to protect the wellbeing of researchers working with emotionally challenging material

Hammet, Jessica; Garcia-Reyes, Karina; Nunan, Claire

Abstract

This project, funded by the ESRC IAA, focused on the lived experiences of PhD and early career researchers who are routinely exposed to emotionally challenging material. It investigated existing wellbeing resources and piloted counsellor-led training workshops and peer-support networks to test whether this intervention could act as a low-cost but high-gain wellbeing tool. Though carried out at the University of Bristol, findings are applicable to all research organisations seeking to improve wellbeing and reduce talent loss and staff absences.

Citation

Hammet, J., Garcia-Reyes, K., & Nunan, C. (2022). Targeted support is needed to protect the wellbeing of researchers working with emotionally challenging material. Policy Bristol: ESRC

• Report Type: Policy Document
• Acceptance Date: Jul 1, 2022
• Publication Date: Oct 2, 2022
• Deposit Date: Jan 24, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 24, 2023
• Series Title: Policy briefing 118
• Keywords: Researcher Safety, Qualitative Methods, Emotional Wellbeing
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10380981
• Publisher URL: https://bristol.ac.uk/media-library/sites/policybristol/briefings-and-reports-pdfs/2022/PolicyBristol_Briefing_118_Hammett_researcher_wellbeing.pdf