I am a researcher working in the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies
(CATS) which is a new research centre at Middlesex combining Psychology and
Criminology areas of interest. As a group, we are engaged in research, training
and application to practice on issues
of trauma and abuse, spanning events occurring both in everyday lives and on
digital platforms.
I have been involved in a diverse array of projects since beginning
working with the research group in 2008, with a focus on understanding issues of
attachment throughout the lifespan and the measurement of abuse. My own
background is Health Psychology (MSc at UCL) and I try to apply the skills and
expertise derived from that field to the various projects in CATS.
Currently I am leading on an evaluation of an innovative hospital-based
youth violence intervention at St. Thomas’ A&E department. It is an
exciting and challenging opportunity to apply theoretical principles to such a ‘real-life’
project, something which rarely runs smoothly. However, the positive results
from the first 3 years are encouraging and motivate me to continue to refine our
methods of measurement and increase our understanding of conducting research in
complex environments such as this. With it being an ‘action research’ project,
we work both inductively and deductively, which makes for very dynamic and
interesting work. We use both qualitative and quantitative measures, which give
us a more in-depth understanding of the true meaning of the effects of the work
being done. Ultimately it’s good to be part of a project working to improve
outcomes for young people experiencing violence.
I am also interested in various other topics, particularly within health
psychology, and would welcome an opportunity to collaborate on work in that
field, particularly reproductive health psychology of which I am aware there is
much expertise in this department.
Being a member of CATS I am based in the Williams Building G001. As I work
part time I am best contactable through email Y.Ilan-Clarke@mdx.ac.uk or
phone #16606. I welcome any opportunity for discussion, collaboration or
generally just forming connections with fellow psychologists.
Yaél Ilan-Clarke
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