The Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology (COHP, ) is a Cardiff University research centre founded in 1999 to conduct research into the effects of occupational factors on health and performance efficiency. In addition, the risk factors relating to ill-health are investigated and the effects of health-related behaviour and health status on cognitive performance, mood and physiological functioning examined.
The Unit is directed by Professor Andy Smith and research is conducted by post-doctoral fellows, research associates and post-graduate students.
Topics of research Previous research projects have included: Minor illnesses and cognition The Psychology of the common cold The scale and impact of illegal drug use by workersThe scale and impact of illegal drug use by workers Ethnicity, work characteristics, stress and healthEthnicity, work characteristics, stress and health Seafarer Fatigue: The Cardiff Research ProgrammeFinal Report from the Cardiff study on Seafarers' Fatigue The acute effects of inulin on subjective reports of well-being and objective measures of cognitive performance Evaluation of free school breakfasts initiativeEvaluation of free school breakfasts initiative An investigation of the effects of breakfast cereals on well-beingThe concept of well-being: relevance to nutrition research Seafarers' Fatigue: The International Perspective European Framework for safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly ship operations (FLAGSHIP)FLAGSHIP homepage Healthy Minds at WorkHealthy Minds at Work
See also Occupational health psychology European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Society for Occupational Health Psychology
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