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Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction. My research focus is on the experience of healthcare and role of technology. I completed my PhD in 2019, which examined the role of design and technology in dementia care. My current research projects include work on women's health and qualitative methodologies. I am a founding member of the Ireland Network for Pluralism in Qualitative Research (INPQR) based in the School of Applied Psychology. I am a member of the People and Technology Group in UCC, and a PI in the Research Ireland Lero Centre for Software Engineering.
Teaching Activities
I teach across all programmes in the School of Applied Psychology.
I am Director of Research in the DClinPsych Programme, and First Year Head for the Psychology and Computing Undergraduate Programme.
I teach on modules covering:
-Qualitative Research Methods
-User Experience
-Social Computing
Research Interests
I am interested in the role of technology in healthcare interactions, and the experience of health and illness. In particular, my focus is on women’s health, information and support seeking around diagnosis of illness, and digital interventions in healthcare. My expertise is in qualitative and co-design methods, and I'm also interested in examining advances in these methodologies.
Recent PhD Students
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Project |
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Dr Christina Geery |
An exploration of digital therapy: the therapeutic alliance online and psychologists’ experiences and reflections on offering online therapy (2019-2022) |
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Dr Laura Moore |
The experiences of autistic adults accessing healthcare services (2020-2023) |
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Dr Anna Navin Young |
A mixed methods investigation of temporal experiences, time interventions, and wellbeing in the contexts of the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid working practices (2020-2025) |
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Dr Olugbenga Oti |
User-Centred Design of Technologies to Enhance Students' Access to Mental Health Support (2020-2025) |
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Dr Stephanie Murphy |
A Qualitative Examination of Safety Needs and Support-Seeking in Online Social Platform Engagement after Pregnancy Loss (2021-2026) |
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Dr Doireann Peelo |
In Fitness And In Health: Women's Safe Navigation of Fitness on Social Media (2021-2026) |
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Dr Topaz Shresta |
User-Centred Design of Technologies to Enhance Students' Access to Mental Health Support (2021-2026) |
Current PhD Students
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Sarah Nestor |
Tempo and Timing in Women’s Healthcare |
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Stephanie Wall |
Workplace Identity, Menopause and Experiential Narratives |
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Andrea Keeney |
Intergenerational Narratives of Menopause |
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Emily Boylan |
Partner Support During Menopause |
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Ciara Cahill |
Co-Design of Digital Resources for Autistic Mothers |
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Nina Halbert |
Foster Carers and Play |
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Ella Doran |
Digital Interventions Against Cancer Misinformation |
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Alison Warren-Perry |
Post-Diagnostic Support for Autistic Adults |
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Orla Healy |
Identity Narratives in Women with PCOS |
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Racheal Crean |
Third Wave Therapies in Endometriosis Care |
UCC Futures (primary)
- Collective Social Futures
Other research affiliations
- UCC Futures - Future Ageing and Brain Science
- FSRC - Future of Health
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Do time management interventions support wellbeing in the workplace? A systematic review
Young, A. N., di Di Blasi, Z., Foley, S., Bourke, A., Cronin, S., Dwyer, A. & Fitzgibbon, J., 27 Apr 2026, In: Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. 18, 3, 29 p., e70149.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Measuring Menstrual Health Literacy: Development and validation of the Menstrual Health Literacy Scale
Gallivan, S., Kelleher, S. & Foley, S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Health Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Technology in abortion care: a scoping review on contexts of use, research methods, ethical considerations and impact
Nadal, C., Foley, S., Siek, K. A., Morrissey, K. & Mullally, A., 13 Apr 2026, p. 1-21. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The menopausal transition and women's workplace identity: A qualitative systematic review
Wall, S., Dempsey, M., Dockray, S. & Foley, S., 11 May 2026, In: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health. 9, p. 1-13 13 p., 100774.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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What we chose to (Not) share: Unpacking how HCI researchers self-disclose in interactions with participants with stigmatised identities
Ruitenburg, Y., Noh, H., Li, J., Amirkhani, S., Jo, H., Van Kleek, M., Kang, Y., Foley, S. & Lee, M., 2026, In: International Journal of Human Computer Studies. 210, 103755.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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UCC CACSSS Research Impact Narrative Prize
Shrestha, T. (Recipient), Di Blasi, Z. (Recipient), Foley, S. (Recipient) & Cassarino, M. (Recipient), 14 May 2025
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'Your symptoms are part of being a woman': UCC study to explore diagnostic delays for women
23/10/25
1 Media contribution
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Cork study to look at diagnostic delays in women’s health
22/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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'Your symptoms are part of being a woman': UCC study to explore diagnostic delays for women
13/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched
26/09/25 → 29/09/25
3 items of Media coverage
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