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I am a sociologist of health & illness. Since 2012, my research has focused on exploring social and cultural aspects of dementia.
I began my research career in 2001, as a Research Intern for Barnarod's Policy, Research & Influencing Unit (PRIU) before completing my doctorate at Cardiff University and then working at the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, prior to taking up a Senior Lectureship at UWS in 2015.
My current research explores the impact that participation in advocacy-based education and peer support has on the self-identity, self-efficacy and social connectedness of unpaid carers of people who live with a diagnosis of dementia (funded by Life Story Network)
I am also exploring the development of multi-species approaches to dementia (funded by Wellcome Trust). For more information please visit our project website:(www.multispeciesdementia.wordpress.com)
Outside of UWS
I have served as a co-opted member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group and worked with Dementia Alliance International. I have served as an Academic Editor for Public Library of Science (PLoS) One. I am currently a member of the Associate Editorial Board for Sociological Research Online and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Current research activities
- (PI) Jenkins N Dementia: Towards a Multi-Species Perspective. Wellcome Trust Small Grant in Humanities & Social Science. £30,000. October 2019-September 2020. With Dr Louise Ritchie & Dr Anna Jack-Waugh.
- (PI) Jenkins N, Cisco J, Young B, Dewar B. Together in dementia everyday: a mixed methods evaluation. £84,914.68. Life Story Network CiC. January 2019-April 2021
Desired research direction
I am keen to work with researchers and practitioners from a range of backgrounds who are interested in human-animal relations in dementia. Please visit our website for further details of this project - www.multispeciesdementia.wordpress.com
Target collaborative companies
Dogs for Good
Canine Concern Scotland
Pets as Therapy
Target collaborative organisations
Life Changes Trust
The DEEP Network
Dementia Alliance International
Other areas of expertise available for knowledge exchange
I currently offer consultancy and training services in the following areas. Programmes are flexible, so please contact me (nick.jenkins@uws.ac.uk) to discuss your training and/or consultancy needs.
- Using Vignettes in Qualitative Social Research: Theory, Method & Practice
- Developing a Participatory 'Theory of Change' for Your Organisation
External positions
Co-opted Member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group Executive Committee
1 Jan 2016 → …Volunteer: Dementia Alliance International
1 Jan 2015 → …Academic Editor: Public Library of Science (PLoS) One
1 Jul 2012 → …Keywords
- HM Sociology
- Dementia
- Health
- Gerontology
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Research Output 2008 2019
Exposing the mechanisms underlying successful animal-assisted interventions for people with dementia: a realistic evaluation of the Dementia Dog Project
Ritchie, L., Quinn, S., Tolson, D., Jenkins, N. & Sharp, B., 23 Jul 2019, In : Dementia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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dementia
animal
evaluation
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pilot project
Qualitative research with people who have a diagnosis of dementia
Jenkins, N., 9 Sep 2019, SAGE research methods foundations. SAGE PublicationsResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
dementia
qualitative research
research process
mood
personality
The effects of interacting with fish in aquariums on human health and well-being: a systematic review
Clements, H., Valentin, S., Jenkins, N., Rankin, J., Baker, J. S., Gee, N., Snellgrove, D. & Sloman, K., 29 Jul 2019, In : PLoS ONE. 14, 7, 36 p., e0220524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
aquarium fish
systematic review
Fish
human health
Fishes
Vignettes
Jenkins, N. & Noone, S., 9 Sep 2019, SAGE Research Methods. SAGE PublicationsResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
Open Access
File
Sowing the seeds of resistance: empowering people with dementia through community gardening
Noone, S., Jenkins, N., Brown, M. & McCrory, M., 18 Sep 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
dementia
community
methodological studies
experience
shame
Prizes
(Shortlisted) 2017 Sociology SAGE Prize for Innovation & Excellence
Nick Jenkins (Recipient), 1 Mar 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities 2018 2019
American Association of Geographers Annual International Conference
Julie Clark (Invited speaker), Nicholas Jenkins (Invited speaker), Sarah Noone (Invited speaker)3 Apr 2019 → 7 Apr 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Spring into Methods: Participatory Action Research in the Field
David McGillivray (Organiser), Julie Clark (Speaker), Graham Jeffery (Speaker), Nicholas Jenkins (Speaker), Alison McCandlish (Speaker), Sarah Noone (Speaker), Colin Clark (Speaker), Elizabeth Gardiner (Speaker), Katarzyna Kosmala (Speaker), Lee Ivett (Speaker), Iain McGillivray (Speaker), Krisztina Lakoi (Invited speaker)25 Apr 2018 → 27 Apr 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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