Ms Ruth Beresford MA, BA (Hons)
Research Associate
Summary
I am a Research Associate at Sheffield Hallam University in the Department of Psychology, Sociology & Politics. In my role, I support research projects from across the Department's disciplines, particularly in Sociology, Politics, Social Policy and Social Psychology.
I am currently finishing my PhD which explored women's experiences of pornography using participatory research methods.
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About
I joined Sheffield Hallam University as a Research Assocaite in December 2018. Prior to this I was studying full time for my PhD at the University of Sheffield. I will be submitting my thesis in the Spring of 2019. I have an MA in Social Research Methods and a BA in History and Politics, both from the University of Sheffield.
My research interests include the sociological study of sex, sexuality and pornography. I am also interested in social research methods, and in particular the methods to have emerged from Feminist, Disability Studies and Participatory research paradigms.
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Teaching
Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics
Social Sciences and Arts
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Publications
Journal articles
Reynolds, J., & Beresford, R. (2020). “An Active, Productive Life”: Narratives of, and Through, Participation in Public and Patient Involvement in Health Research. Qualitative Health Research. http://doi.org/10.1177/1049732320961053
Reports
Thomas, P., Etherington, D., Jeffery, R., Beresford, R., Beel, D., & Jones, M. (2020). Tackling Labour Market Injustice and Organising Workers: The View from a Northern Heartland. Sheffield TUC. https://lowpaysheffield.com/