Dr Dora Brown

BSc (Surrey), PhD (Surrey)
Lecturer

Professional Memberships

Graduate member of the British Psychological Society

Teaching Experience

My principal teaching interest is in qualitative methods, which I teach on the postgraduate research methods courses, Clinical Psychology, and Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Research Interests

My research interests lie in three main areas.  Firstly, I have conducted research into self and identity construction and evaluation processes in groups of people with mental health problems such as brain injury, pain, self-harm, depression and Asperger’s Syndrome.  This body of research uses qualitative methodologies to examine how the self can be either empowered or negatively affected by different patterns of social interaction.  It contributes to theoretical literature which conceptualises people as resourceful agents who manage their selves and identities in complex ways depending on the context they locate themselves in.  I have carried out this research in the context of my doctoral studies and in collaboration with Clinical Trainees.

Secondly, my research interests lie in understanding potential barriers to multi-cultural military team management, gender equality, empowerment in organisational/career contexts and consumer behaviour.  This stemmed from working on projects funded by QinetiQ, the Housing Corporation, the Department of Transport of Industry and the Office of Fair Trading.  These employed a mixed method approach, utilising both surveys and interview data sets. 

Thirdly, I am interested in training issues and particularly the development and evaluation of methods of teaching professionals to adopt a reflective practitioner model.  This research has been funded by the Fund for the Strategic Development of Teaching and Learning at the University of Surrey.

Publications

Articles in refereed Journals

Brown, D., Rose, D. & Lyons, E., (2009). Self-generated expressions of residual complaints following brain injury. NeuroRehabilitation, 24 (2)175-184.

Brown, D., Lyons, E. & Rose, D. (2006). The self after brain injury. Brain Injury, 20, (9), 937-946.

Brown, D. Lutte-Elliott, A. & Vidalaki, V. Learning to reflect: Trainees Perceptions of Case Discussion Groups during a Clinical Psychology Training Course. (In press)

Brown, D. Changing their way of thinking: a commentary on teaching qualitative research methods. (In press-Qualitative Research in Psychology)

Hadfield, J., Brown, D., Pembroke, L. & Hayward, M. (2009). Analysis of accident and emergency doctors’ responses to treating people who self-harm. Qualitative Health Research, 19, (6), 755-765.

Baker, J., Brown, D., Truman, S. & Thorpe, S. (). “I’m actually a person…” How women, who are mothers to a child diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, construct their identities. (Submitted to Qualitative Health Research)

Spiliotis, D., Brown, D & Coyle, A. (). The psychotherapeutic tales of five gay men in Greece: A narrative analysis. (In press). This paper won the 2008 first prize in the BPS, LGBT post graduate competition.

Harding, E., Brown, D., Hayward, M. & Pettinari, C.J. (). Service user perceptions of involvement in developing NICE mental health guidelines:  A grounded theory study. (Submitted)

Lloret-Anderson, H., Hayward, M. & Brown, D. ().“it’s as if there is another person in the room”.The therapeutic relationship with people that hear voices: Exploring practitioners’ perspectives. (Submitted)

Silva, R., Sowden, M., Thorpe, S., Brown, D. & Hatch, A.. () An Exploration of The Processes of Change in a Chronic Pain Programme: A Qualitative Analysis. (Submitted)

 

Conference Presentations

Millward L., Houston, D., Brown, D. & Barrett, M. (2005). Gender differences in adolescent job perceptions and evaluations. Social Psychology Section, Annual BPS Conference, Edinburgh.

Millward, L., Lane, R. & Brown, D. (2005).DOP Annual Conference, Warwick, 14th-16th Jan.

Millward L. Brown, D., Cronin, A. & Ozbilgin, M. (2004). Braking (Reinforced) Glass Ceilings: Making HA’s Right for Women. National Housing Federation Annual Conference, 22nd September, Birmingham.

Brown, D., Lyons, E. & Rose, D. (2003). The emergence of knowledge after brain injury: finding the missing bits of the puzzle. Paper presented at the CEP 7th Annual Conference. Oxford.

Brown, D., Lyons, E. & Rose, D. (2001). Does social interaction increase awareness of difficulties after brain injury?. Poster presented at the "Towards a Science of Consciousness" in Sweden. August, 2001.

Brown, D., Lyons, E. & Rose, D. (2001). Do brain injured people know about their deficits and implications?. Paper presented at the Psychology Department Conference, University of Surrey. January, 2001.

Brown, D., Lyons, E. & Rose, D. (2000). Awareness of deficit after brain injury: a qualitative approach. Paper presented at the Psychology Department Conference, University of Surrey. January, 2000.

Research Reports

Brown, D. Lutte-Elliott, A., & Vidalaki, V. (2008). Trainees perceptions of case discussion groups, tutor and peer feedback during a clinical psychology training course. Report prepared for the Fund for the Strategic Development of Learning & Teaching (FSDLT).

Brown, D., Oleksik, G. & Bisdee, D. (2006). Internet shopping. Report prepared for the Office of Fair Trading.

Millward L., Houston, D., Brown, D. & Barrett, M. (2006). Gender differences in adolescent job perceptions and evaluations. Technical report for DTI.

Millward L. Brown, D., Cronin, A. & Ozbilgin, M. (2004a). Braking (Reinforced) Glass Ceilings: Making HA’s Right for Women. Practitioners Report. The Housing Corporation. London.

Millward L. Brown, D., Cronin, A. & Ozbilgin, M. (2004b). Braking (Reinforced) Glass Ceilings: Making HA’s Right for Women. Practitioners Guide. The Housing Corporation. London.

Millward L. Brown, D., Cronin, A. & Ozbilgin, M. (2004c). Braking (Reinforced) Glass Ceilings: Making HA’s Right for Women. Technical Report. The Housing Corporation. London.

Millward L. Brown, D., Cronin, A. & Ozbilgin, M. (2004c). Braking (Reinforced) Glass Ceilings: Making HA’s Right for Women. Executive Summary. The Housing Corporation. London

Millward, L., Brown, D. & Kyriakidou, O. (2003). A scientific foundation for cultural differences having an impact on the effectiveness of multinational military teams. Final Report for QinetiQ. June.

Millward L. & Brown, D. (2003). "Swift Change" in preparation for managing the battlefield: maximising effectiveness in multi-national military team management. Interim Report for QinetiQ. May, 2003.