Wood, R., Hirst, J., Wilson, L., & Burns-O'Connell, G. (2019). The pleasure imperative? Reflecting on sexual pleasure’s inclusion in sex education and sexual health. Sex Education, 19 (1), 1-14. http://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2018.1468318

Shearn, K., Piercy, H., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. (2019). Clarity, conviction and coherence supports buy-in to positive youth sexual health services: focused results from a realist evaluation. BMC Health Services Research, 19, 503. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4298-4

Shearn, K., Allmark, P., Piercy, H., & Hirst, J. (2017). Building realist programme theory for large complex and messy interventions. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 16 (1), 1-11. http://doi.org/10.1177/1609406917741796

Hirst, J. (2012). It's got to be about enjoying yourself: young people, sexual pleasure,and sex and relationships education. Sex Education: sexuality, society and learning, 13 (4), 423-436. http://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2012.747433

Formby, E., Hirst, J., Owen, J., Hayter, M., & Stapleton, H. (2010). 'Selling it as a holistic health provision and not just about condoms ?' Sexual health services in school settings: current models and their relationship with sex and relationships education policy and provision. Sex education, 10 (4), 423-435. http://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2010.515099

Owen, J., Carroll, C., Cooke, J., Formby, E., Hayter, M., Hirst, J., ... Sutton, A. (2010). School-linked sexual health services for young people (SSHYP): a survey and systematic review concerning current models, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and research opportunities. Health technology assessment, 14 (30). http://doi.org/10.3310/hta14300

Hirst, J. (2008). Developing sexual competence? Exploring strategies for the provision of effective sexualities and relationships education. Sex education, 8 (4), 399-413. http://doi.org/10.1080/14681810802433929

Hirst, J. (2004). Researching young people's sexuality and learning about sex: experience, need, and sex and relationship education. Culture, health and sexuality, 6 (2), 115-129. http://doi.org/10.1080/13691050310001600969

Rosie, A., Bufton, S., & Hirst, J. (2001). Sociology as a moral discourse: a case study of social theory teaching. British journal of sociology of education, 22 (2), 217-226. http://doi.org/10.1080/01425690120054849

Rosie, A., Bufton, S., & Hirst, J. (2001). Sociology as a moral discourse: A case study of social theory teaching. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 22 (2), 217-226. http://doi.org/10.1080/01425690124925

Conference papers

Shearn, K., Piercy, H., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. (2016). Provision of positive sexual health services for young people: a realist evaluation. The Lancet, 388 (Supp2), S105. http://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32341-8

Formby, E., Hirst, J., Owen, J., & Hayter, M. (2011). BARRIERS TO THE DELIVERY OF SCHOOL-LINKED SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE UK: THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIETAL AND SCHOOL VIEWS ON YOUNG PEOPLE'S SEXUAL HEALTH. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 8, 146.

Hirst, J. (2011). A CASE FOR PLEASURE IN SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION (SRE) FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 8, 200.

Book chapters

Hirst, J., Wood, R., & Marshall, D. (2018). ‘Boys think it's just a hairless hole’: Young people’s reflections on binary and heteronormative pedagogies in school based sexualities education. In Sanjakdar, F., & Yip, A. (Eds.) Critical pedagogy, sexuality education, and young people. New York: Peter Lang: http://doi.org/10.3726/b11365

Hirst, J. (2014). Get some rhythm round the clitoris’: addressing sexual pleasure in sexuality education in schools and other youth settings. In Allen, L., Rasmussen, M.L., & Quinlivan, K. (Eds.) The politics of pleasure in sexuality education : pleasure bound. (pp. 35-56). New York: Routledge

Hirst, J. (2014). 'Get some rhythm round the clitoris': addressing sexual pleasure in sexuality education in schools and other youth settings. In Allen, L., Rasmussen, M.L., & Quinlivan, K. (Eds.) The politics of pleasure in sexuality education. (pp. 35-56). Routledge: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/politics-pleasure-sexuality-education-louisa-allen-mary-lou-rasmussen-kathleen-quinlivan/e/10.4324/9780203069141

Hirst, J. (2014). Promoting positive sexualities, relationships and sexual health for young people in educational settings. In Health and Inequality: Applying public health research to policy and practice. (1st). (pp. 52-61). Routledge

Ingham, R., & Hirst, J. (2010). Promoting Sexual Health. In Aggleton, P., Dennison, C., & Warwick, I. (Eds.) Promoting Health and Well-being through Schools. (pp. 112-132). London: Routledge: http://www.routledgeeducation.com/books/Promoting-Health-and-Well-being-through-Schools-isbn9780415493420

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Owen, J. (2010). Pathways to adulthood: reflections from three generations of young mothers and fathers. In Duncan, S., Edwards, R., & Alexander, C. (Eds.) Teenage parenthood: what’s the problem?. (pp. 85-111). London: Tufnell Press: http://www.tufnellpress.co.uk/

Ingham, R., & Hirst, J. (2010). Promoting sexual health. In Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Schools. (pp. 99-118). http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203860090-13

Hirst, J. (2005). Sexuality. In Taylor, G., & Spencer, S. (Eds.) Social identities: multidisciplinary approaches. (pp. 64-90). London: Routledge: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t733006992

(n.d.). Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Schools. Routledge: http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203860090

Books

Tod, A., & Hirst, J. (Eds.). (2014). Health and inequality: applying public health research to policy and practice. London: Routledge.

Tod, A., & Hirst, J. (Eds.). (2014). Health and inequality: applying public health research to policy and practice. London: Routledge.

Reports

Hirst, J., Wood, R., & Burns-O'Connell, G. (2017). Initiatives to support the inclusion of pleasure in sexual health and sex education work with young peopleAn impact evaluation. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-reports-170001

Hirst, J. (2015). Evaluation of Sexual Health Sheffield's services in community settings : perspectives from young people aged 15-25 years. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University.

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Clague, L. (2010). Leicester city sex and relationships education audit and strategy development.

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Cripps, C. (2010). Evaluation of Time 2 Test pilot.

Formby, E., Burgess-Allen, J., & Hirst, J. (2010). A qualitative exploration of the role of baby clinics in supporting infant feeding in Stockport.

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Willis, B. (2009). Socialising and sexual health: an evaluation of the needs of gay, bisexual men and men who have sex with men (MSM) in Sheffield. Sheffield: Centre for HIV and Sexual Health. http://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk/publications/index.php

Formby, E., & Hirst, J. (2009). Scoping the needs of ‘hard to reach’ groups in Sheffield in relation to HIV and social care. Sheffield Hallam University.

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Clague, L. (2009). Leicester city sex and relationships education post 16 review and gap analysis.

Formby, E., & Hirst, J. (2007). An evaluation of the Forge Centre and Shield: Support services for people in South Yorkshire infected and affected by HIV / AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. Sheffield Hallam University.

Hirst, J., Formby, E., Parr, S., Nixon, J., Hunter, C., & Flint, J.F. (2007). An evaluation of two initiatives to reward young people. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/rewarding-young-people-pro-social-behaviour

Hirst, J., Formby, E., & Owen, J. (2006). Pathways into parenthood: reflections from three generations of teenage mothers and fathers. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University. http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/ceir/outputs.html#2006

Formby, E., Parr, S., & Hirst, J. (2005). Promoting Young People’s Positive Contribution to Their Communities: Evaluating a Rewards Scheme - Interim Evaluation Report. Sheffield Hallam University.

Formby, E., Hirst, J., & Burns, D. (2003). Evaluation of Sheffield Sure Start Plus 2002-2003. Sheffield Hallam University.

Theses / Dissertations

Bhanbhro, S. (2021). Uncovering community notions of honour and their relation to honour killings. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Barley, R., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00414

Burns-O'Connell, G. (2018). Catholic parents' perceptions of young people's learning about sex and relationships. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Hirst, J. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00122

Shearn, K.M. (2018). Delivering positive youth sexual health services: a realist evaluation. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Piercy, H., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00062

Stevens, G.N. (2005). Identity change and mature learners in higher education. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Ashworth, P., & Hirst, J.

Hirst, J. (2001). Identity, discourse and practice : a qualitative case study of young people and their sexuality. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rosie, A.

Presentations

Formby, E., Owen, J., & Hirst, J. (2009). Expanding sexual health services for young people in school in the UK: Current service models, links with sex and relationships education, and evidence about effectiveness. Presented at: IVth Biennial international sex and relationships education conference, Birmingham

Formby, E., & Hirst, J. (2007). Unequal citizenship? Reflections from three generations of young mothers and fathers. Presented at: European Sociological Association biennial conference, Glasgow

Formby, E., & Hirst, J. (2006). Pathways into parenthood: A three generation study of young parenting. Presented at: Sharing evidence, policy and practice on teen sexuality, pregnancy and parenting

Posters

Shearn, K., Piercy, H., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. (2018). Interpretations of 'positive' approaches to youth sexual health services: concept defining as one phase of a realist evaluation.