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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
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)
Daisy Carey (MRes - awarded): Evaluating the Platfform 4YP school wellbeing programme: State of mind (with Dr Klara Price and Dr James Greville)
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)
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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. (PI), Fishleigh, L. (CoPI), Taylor, R. (CoPI) & Davies, N. (CoI)
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. (PI), Tyson, P. (CoI), Price, K. (CoI), Jones, A. (CoI) & Bowers, D. (CoI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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A mixed-methods evaluation of the “State of Mind” school-based wellbeing programme in South Wales
Carey, D., Greville, W. J., Davies, N., Sabolova, K. & Bowers, D. S., 1 Nov 2026, In: Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. 36, 4, 8 p., 100594.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing for Acceptance: Psychometric and System-Level Approaches to Smart Home Technology in Social Housing
Davies, N., Taylor, R. & Bowers, D. S., 2 Jun 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Designing Immersive Simulation Training for Frontline Social Housing Teams
Bowers, D. S., Jones, L., Taylor, R., Davies-Bowdler, B., Jones, A., Markham, V. & Davies, N., 20 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Developing Immersive Simulation-Based Training for the Welsh Social Housing Sector: Pilot Evaluation and Sector Summary Report Practical Reflective Practice, Workforce Development and Simulation-Based Learning for Frontline Housing Professionals
Davies, N., Markham, V. & Bowers, D. S., 3 Jul 2026, University of South Wales. 15 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Masculinity, Identity, Ageing and Social Engagement in Care Settings: Perspectives from Male Tenants and Scheme Managers
Evans, A., Fishleigh, L., Bowers, D. S., Jones, A., Driscoll, H. & Tyson, P., 24 Jul 2026, In: Social Sciences. 15, 8, p. 1-24 24 p., 499.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Reflective Spaces in Housing: Systems Thinking, Lived Experience and Tackling Stigma
Bowers, D. (Speaker)
16 Nov 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event
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Simulation Training for Social Housing - Reflective Practice
Bowers, D. (Speaker)
1 Oct 2026 → 2 Oct 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Supporting engagement in Extra Care Housing | 12 recommendations for supporting engagement
Bowers, D. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Supporting engagement in Extra Care Housing | 12 recommendations for supporting engagement
Bowers, D. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Embedding Reflective Practice to Support Vulnerable Tenants
Bowers, D. (Speaker)
8 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Welsh University Awarded £232,000 to Strengthen Community Focused Services
26/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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New research partnership puts communities centre stage
24/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Study shows dissertation writing retreat improved student wellbeing
23/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Study shows dissertation writing retreat improved student wellbeing
23/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Prizes
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NHS Wales Sustainability Awards - "Acting as One Team" - Shortlisted
Bowers, D. (Recipient), 20 Jun 2025
Prize: National/international honour
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USW Engagement and Impact Awards - Engagement for Impact Award (Shortlisted)
Bowers, D. (Recipient) & Fishleigh, L. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)