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Research Expertise
In my research I explore the role of arts for holistically-understood wellbeing and creative approaches to therapy and research itself. I am particularly interested in the relevance of arts and belonging for the wellbeing of rural ageing societies and individuals, in the role of creativity for healthy communities, and in the potential of digital technology for health and therapy. Prior to my life as a researcher I trained in psychology, arts therapies and worked in mental health settings.
Research Experience
Currently:
Research Fellow
University of the Highlands and Islands, Rural Health and Wellbeing / Digital Health
Previously:
Researcher
Nordoff-Robbins Scotland
Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Fellow
University of Dundee, Scottish Improvement Science Collaborating Centre
Academic Qualifications
PhD Arts Therapies / Psychotherapy 2014
MSc Clinical Psychology 2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Nordoff-Robbins Scotland
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Online art therapy pilot in the Western Isles of Scotland: a feasibility and acceptability study of a novel service in a rural community
Zubala, A., Kennell, N., MacInnes, C., MacInnes, M. & Malcolm, M., 22 May 2023, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Art Therapy in the Digital World: An Integrative Review of Current Practice and Future Directions
Zubala, A., Kennell, N. & Hackett, S., 8 Apr 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Technology-enabled remote management of diabetes foot disease and potential for reduction in associated health costs: a pilot study
Main, F., Zubala, A., Gorman, J., Jones, S., Hall, J., Macfarlane, D. & MacRury, S., 13 Jan 2021, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 14, 3 p., 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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A randomised controlled feasibility study of interpersonal art psychotherapy for the treatment of aggression in people with intellectual disabilities in secure care
Hackett, S., Zubala, A., Aafjes-van Doorm, K., Chadwick, T., Harrison, T. L. & Bourne, J., 19 Nov 2020, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 6, 14 p., 180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction to: A randomised controlled feasibility study of interpersonal art psychotherapy for the treatment of aggression in people with intellectual disabilities in secure care (Pilot and Feasibility Studies, (2020), 6, 1, (180), 10.1186/s40814-020-00703-0)
Hackett, S. S., Zubala, A., Aafjes-van Doorn, K., Chadwick, T., Harrison, T. L., Bourne, J., Freeston, M., Jahoda, A., Taylor, J. L., Ariti, C., McNamara, R., Pennington, L., McColl, E. & Kaner, E., Dec 2020, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 6, 1, 195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Online art therapy practice and client safety: a UK-wide survey in times of COVID-19
Zubala, A. & Hackett, S., 15 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Art Therapy. 25, 4, p. 161-171 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Impact Areas Questionnaire (IAQ): A Music Therapy Service Evaluation Tool
Tsiris, G., Spiro, N., Coggins, O. & Zubala, A., 16 Jun 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. 20, 2, 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Frontiers in Psychology (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Children and Youth Services Review (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2019 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Perspectives in Public Health (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2019 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2019 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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npj Science of Learning (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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Isles children asked to draw their lockdown experiences
Ania Zubala, Simon Hackett & Tushar Benerjee
20/07/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Local children asked to draw pictures about their lockdown experiences
15/07/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research