The Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology (COHP, Welsh: Canolfan Seicoleg Alwedigaethol ac Iechyd) is a Cardiff University research centre founded in 1999 to conduct research into the effects of occupational factors on health and performance efficiency. In addition, the risk factors relating to ill-health are investigated and the effects of health-related behaviour and health status on cognitive performance, mood and physiological functioning examined.
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The Unit is directed by Professor Andy Smith and research is conducted by post-doctoral fellows, research associates and post-graduate students.
Topics of research
Previous research projects have included:
Minor illnesses and cognition The Psychology of the common cold The scale and impact of illegal drug use by workers Ethnicity, work characteristics, stress and health Seafarer Fatigue: The Cardiff Research Programme The acute effects of inulin on subjective reports of well-being and objective measures of cognitive performance Evaluation of free school breakfasts initiative An investigation of the effects of breakfast cereals on well-being Seafarers' Fatigue: The International Perspective European Framework for safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly ship operations (FLAGSHIP) Healthy Minds at Work
See also
Occupational health psychology European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Society for Occupational Health Psychology