About
Dr Sam Hornsey is a Senior Research Fellow in both the School of Psychology (Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences) and the School of Human Development and Health (Faculty of Medicine).
Sam's research interests are:
- Child, parent and family health
- The management of sleep problems
- The development of complex digital behavioural interventions
- Primary care research
Sam's methodological experience is mainly in qualitative reseach, the development of complex behavioural interventions (using the Person-Based Approach), systematic reviews and process evaluations.
Sam's current Senior Research Fellow postition is for a NIHR PGfAR funded programme about food allergy prevention in infants.
Sam is Co-PI of a or a NIHR SPCR funded project titled "It takes a village" Mapping healthcare support in the perinatal period using a participatory approach (MaPP).
Sam completed her PhD in the Primary Care Research Centre at the University of Southampton in 2022. Her PhD explored the management of chronic insomnia in children in primary care.
Sam is a chartered Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society. Sam is also a Trainee Health Psychologist, undergoing her Qualification in Health Psychology Stage 2 training via the British Psychological Soceity independent route.