Our blog highlights key developments, research updates, and expert commentary from our team. Alongside academic insights, we also share successes from our group, accessible summaries of our published papers, and reflections on the real-world impact of our work. Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, or simply interested in how psychology shapes health, there's something here for you.
On 15/07/25 the MSc Health and Forensic Psychology cohorts attended the annual 'Empirical Research Project' Conference. This served as an opportunity for students to present their research in a 3MT format, and listen to a range of internal and external guest speakers highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary working. Pictured are Pavel Nadlicky (Left), Karoline Podbielska (Middle), Dr Daniel Gaffiero (Right) and Pranaya Prakash (Right).
17/07/25
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Former MSc Health Psychology Student Molly Roberts, supervised by Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, has had her work titled "Exploring barriers and facilitators to effective self-management in individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis" accepted for publication in the journal Cogent Psychology (Taylor & Francis). The Gaffiero Health Behaviour Group wish to extend their congratulations to Molly.
03/06/25
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Former UG Psychology Student Alicia Powell, supervised by Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, has had her work titled "Between the Lines: An Interpretation Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Injury, Mental Health and Support in Professional and Semi-Professional Football in the United Kingdom" accepted for publication in the journal Cogent Psychology (Taylor & Francis). The Gaffiero Health Behaviour Group wish to extend their congratulations to Alicia for this fantastic outcome, and wish her the very best for the future.
17/07/25
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On June 20th, 2025, the MHPN held their 20th Annual Conference titled 'Building the Future of Health Psychology'. The event was hugely successful with an abundance of positive feedback from attendees. A huge well done to the MHPN committee which features a number of members of the Gaffiero Health Behaviour Research Group including Stephanie Davey (Co-Chair), Dr Daniel Gaffiero (Vice Chair & Treasurer) and Brian Fenech (Membership Lead).
21/05/25
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Why did some parents decline the COVID-19 vaccine for their children, despite vaccinating themselves? In an interview with Vaccines Today, MSc graduate Stephanie Davey explores this question through her research using the Health Belief Model.
16/11/23
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On June 5th, 2025, the University of Derby came alive with celebration as the annual Union Education Awards took centre stage. A standout moment of the evening was the continued recognition of Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, whose unwavering commitment to student success was once again celebrated. After being honoured last year as Personal Academic Tutor of the Year, Dr. Gaffiero was proud to receive this year’s award for Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year.
21/05/25
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On 15/07/25 the MSc Health and Forensic Psychology cohorts attended the annual 'Empirical Research Project' Conference. This served as an opportunity for students to present their research in a 3MT format, and listen to a range of internal and external guest speakers highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary working. Pictured are Pavel Nadlicky (Left), Karoline Podbielska (Middle), Dr Daniel Gaffiero (Right) and Pranaya Prakash (Right).
17/07/25
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Former MSc Health Psychology Student Molly Roberts, supervised by Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, has had her work titled "Exploring barriers and facilitators to effective self-management in individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis" accepted for publication in the journal Cogent Psychology (Taylor & Francis). The Gaffiero Health Behaviour Group wish to extend their congratulations to Molly.
03/06/25
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Former UG Psychology Student Alicia Powell, supervised by Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, has had her work titled "Between the Lines: An Interpretation Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Injury, Mental Health and Support in Professional and Semi-Professional Football in the United Kingdom" accepted for publication in the journal Cogent Psychology (Taylor & Francis). The Gaffiero Health Behaviour Group wish to extend their congratulations to Alicia for this fantastic outcome, and wish her the very best for the future.
17/07/25
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On June 20th, 2025, the MHPN held their 20th Annual Conference titled 'Building the Future of Health Psychology'. The event was hugely successful with an abundance of positive feedback from attendees. A huge well done to the MHPN committee which features a number of members of the Gaffiero Health Behaviour Research Group including Stephanie Davey (Co-Chair), Dr Daniel Gaffiero (Vice Chair & Treasurer) and Brian Fenech (Membership Lead).
21/05/25
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Why did some parents decline the COVID-19 vaccine for their children, despite vaccinating themselves? In an interview with Vaccines Today, MSc graduate Stephanie Davey explores this question through her research using the Health Belief Model.
16/11/23
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On June 5th, 2025, the University of Derby came alive with celebration as the annual Union Education Awards took centre stage. A standout moment of the evening was the continued recognition of Dr. Daniel Gaffiero, whose unwavering commitment to student success was once again celebrated. After being honoured last year as Personal Academic Tutor of the Year, Dr. Gaffiero was proud to receive this year’s award for Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year.
21/05/25
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