Projects per year
Personal profile
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
External positions
Knowledge Exchange Fellow
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Projects
Research Output
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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
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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, In : Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. 20, 2, 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Using Arts-based Therapies to Improve Mental Health for Children and Young People with Physical Health Long-term Conditions: A Systematic Review of Effectiveness
Wigham, S., Watts, P., Zubala, A., Jandial, S., Bourne, J. & Hackett, S., 25 Sep 2020, In : Frontiers in Psychology. 11, p. 1-15 1771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Arts therapies in the Scottish Highlands: exploring technologies to connect therapists and clients living remotely
Zubala, A., 5 Sep 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Digital. Remote. Connected: The future of art therapy in the Scottish Highlands?
Zubala, A., 23 Feb 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Effectiveness of Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Adults With Depression: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses
Karkou, V., Aithal, S., Zubala, A. & Meekums, B., 3 May 2019, In : Frontiers in Psychology. p. 1-23 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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An essence of the therapeutic process in an art therapy group for adults experiencing depression: Therapy process mapping
Zubala, A., 16 May 2018, Arts Therapies in the Treatment of Depression. Zubala, A. & Karkou, V. (eds.). Routledge, p. 102-119 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
Activities
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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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Perspectives in Public Health (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2019 → …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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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
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Arts in Psychotherapy (Journal)
Ania Zubala (Peer reviewer)
2017 → …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
Ania Zubala, Simon Hackett & Tushar Benerjee
15/07/20
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