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Research interests
Dr Dan Bowers is the Head of Psychology at the University of South Wales. He has developed and led the USW Housing and Health Research Network since 2023. His primary research interests are associated with exploring the impact of housing on health outcomes.
Dr Bowers' research is primarily focused on the application of social psychology to real world scenarios. To date, his work has focused on the barriers and facilitators associated with the use of new health technologies, the various impacts of housing on health and well-being, and the identity impacts that emerge as an outcome of new diagnoses.
Supervision
Daisy Carey (MRes - current): Evaluating the Platfform 4YP school wellbeing programme: State of mind (with Dr Klara Price and Dr James Greville).
Sophie Bradbury (PhD - current) : Investigating the Efficacy of Interventions Targeting Functional Speech for Minimally Verbal Learners with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (with Dr Richard May)
Sarah Anne Ashton (PhD - current): Constructivist Grounded Theory exploration of the lived experiences of first year undergraduate students after receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia at a Welsh University (with Dr Rachel Taylor)
Will Price (PhD - current): Enhancing Psychological Well-Being and Cognitive Function: The Benefits of Football Playing and Team Membership (with Dr Phil Tyson and Dr Hayley Gibbon)
Leanne Fox (MRes - current): An Evaluation of the PERMA Wellbeing Game: An Interactive Serious Game Targeting Wellbeing in Children and Young People (with Dr Alexis Jones, Dr Victoria Markham & Dr Deborah Lancastle)
Holly Driscoll (MRes - awarded 2024): Supporting Extra Care Tenants to Reintegrate into their Community Post Covid (with Dr Phil Tyson, Dr Alexis Jones & Dr Klara Price)
Alessia Evans (MRes - awarded 2023): Engaging Elderly Male Care Home Residents in Social Activities (with Dr Phil Tyson, Dr Alexis Jones & Dr Klara Price)
Lucy Fishleigh (PhD - awarded 2022): Investigating the efficacy of an innovative interactive technology for powered wheelchairs (with Dr Rachel Taylor)
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, "Let's Stick Together?": Social Identity, Music Fans & Group Membership
Award Date: 1 Apr 2015
Psychology, BSc Psychology
30 Sept 2005 → 31 Jul 2008
External positions
Non executive board member, United Welsh Housing Association
2 Dec 2024 → …
Healthy Housing Alliance, Cwm Taff Morgannwg University Health Board
Oct 2023 → …
External Examiner, University of Bedfordshire
1 Sept 2018 → 1 Sept 2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Understanding technology acceptance in social housing
Bowers, D., Fishleigh, L., Taylor, R. & Davies, N.
1/10/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Supporting Extra Care Tenants to Reintegrate into their Community Post-Covid
Driscoll, H., Tyson, P., Price, K., Jones, A. & Bowers, D.
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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18 Voices from Social Housing: Shaping Health and Housing Research Priorities
Fishleigh, L., Davies, N., Taylor, R., Morgan, G. & Bowers, D. S., 14 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A Psychological Approach to Technology Acceptance in Social Housing
Bowers, D. S., Taylor, R., Fishleigh, L. & Davies, N., 4 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Understanding the economic, physical and mental health impacts of warmth on prescription: A systematic review
Taylor, R., Davies, N., Fishleigh, L., Ruthven, S., Morgan, G. & Bowers, D. S., 10 Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Factors that affect powered wheelchair use for an adult population: A systematic Review
Fishleigh, L., Taylor, R., Hale, G. & Bowers, D. S., 29 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 19, 7, p. 2651-2664 14 p., 2304122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Masculinity, Identity and Ageing: Perspectives from Men Living in Care
Evans, A., Tyson, P., Sabolova, K., Jones, A. & Bowers, D. S., 29 Nov 2024, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Community Housing Cymru: One Big Conference
Daniel Bowers (Speaker)
3 Jul 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Exploring the requirements and possibilities for training in social housing in Wales.
Daniel Bowers (Speaker), Alexis Jones (Speaker), Owain Jones (Speaker) & Jonathan Conway (Speaker)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event
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Technology acceptance in social housing in Wales.
Daniel Bowers (Speaker), Lucy Fishleigh (Speaker), Nyle Davies (Speaker) & Rachel Taylor (Speaker)
6 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Oslo Metropolitan University
Daniel Bowers (Visiting researcher), Rachel Taylor (Visiting researcher), Lucy Fishleigh (Visiting researcher) & Nyle Davies (Visiting researcher)
3 Mar 2025 → 7 Mar 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Understanding SMART technology acceptance in social housing
Daniel Bowers (Organiser), Rachel Taylor (Organiser), Lucy Fishleigh (Organiser) & Nyle Davies (Organiser)
19 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event
Press/Media
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Healthy Homes Hub: Unlocking the Potential of Technology in Social Housing
28/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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USW Psychologists Address National Housing Concerns
Daniel Bowers, Rachel Taylor, Lucy Fishleigh, Philip Tyson, Alexis Jones & Klara Price
17/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Prizes
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NHS Wales Sustainability Awards - "Acting as One Team" - Shortlisted
Bowers, Daniel (Recipient), 20 Jun 2025
Prize: National/international honour
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USW Engagement and Impact Awards - Engagement for Impact Award (Shortlisted)
Bowers, Daniel (Recipient) & Fishleigh, Lucy (Recipient), 1 Apr 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)