research consultancy  

  

dr. niall galbraith

our research consultancy service can cater for individuals embarking on a research idea right up to organisations planning large-scale projects. we can help and advise at any stage from the initial acorn of an idea to the planning, design, statistical advice, analysis and execution of the project. We have a wealth of experience to draw from. We have published our own research across a range of academic journals in psychology and health sciences. We have collaborated with a number of organisations including various Universities across the UK, as well as the NHS, the police, schools and the Department for Transport. research consultancy service is suitable for individuals embarking on a research idea to organisations planning large-scale projects. we can help and advise at any stage from the initial acorn of an idea to the planning, design, statistical advice, analysis and execution of the project. 

Research services that we can offer:

• designing research: surveys, designing and testing questionnaires, experimental design, qualitative designs, mixed method designs, reviews and meta analyses.
• training in analysis software (SPSS/PASW, AMOS, NVIVO).
• data screening and cleaning, database management.
• analysing quantitative data: from the simple to the complex (descriptive analysis, non-parametric tests, parametric tests, mediator and moderator analysis, path analysis and structural equation modelling, factor analysis).
• analysing qualitative data: grounded theory approaches, interpretive phenomenological analysis, thematic analysis, content analysis, narrative analysis, Q-sort.
• report writing: in a range of academic formats or  tailored to a lay-readership

Publications

Fullwood, C., Galbraith, N. D., & Morris, N. G. (2006). Impulsive nonconformity in female Chat Room users. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 9, (5) 634-637.

Galbraith, N. D., & Brown, K. E. (2011). Assessing intervention effectiveness for reducing stress in student nurses: A quantitative systematic review of the literature. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67 (4), 709-721.

Galbraith, N. D., Hawley, C. A., and de-Souza, V. A. (2006). Research governance approval is putting people off research. British Medical Journal, 332, 238.

Galbraith, N. D., Manktelow, K. I. & Morris, N. G. (2008). Sub-clinical delusional ideation and a self-reference bias in everyday reasoning. British Journal of Psychology, 99, 29-44.

Galbraith, N. D., Manktelow, K. I. & Morris, N. G. (2010). Subclinical delusional ideation and appreciation of sample size and heterogeneity in statistical judgement. British Journal of Psychology, 101 (4), 621-635.

Galbraith, V. E., & Galbraith, N. D. (2008). Should we be doing more to reduce stigma? Counselling Psychology Review, 23, (4) 53-61.

Galbraith, V., & Hart, N. M. (2007). Personal development groups in counselling psychology training: The case for further research. Counselling Psychology Review, 22 (4), 49-57.

Hassan, T. M., Ahmed, O., White, A. C., & Galbraith, N. D. (2009) Attitudes of doctors in the event of them becoming mentally ill. Clinical Medicine, 9, (4) 327-332.

Hawley, C. A., Adams, A., Galbraith, N. D., and de-Souza, V. A. (2010). Attitudes of health professionals to giving advice on fitness to drive (Report no. 91). Department for Transport: London.

Hawley, C. A., Galbraith, N. D., and de-Souza, V. A. (2008). Medical education on fitness to drive: A survey of all UK Medical Schools. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 84, 635-638.

Morris, N., & Galbraith. N. D. (2011). Mild hypoglycaemia and educational performance. Education and Health, 29 (2), 28-31.

Venner, R., Galbraith, N., & Fullwood, C. (in press). Anonymity and level of support given on a health-related online support forum. Journal of Cybertherapy and Rehabilitation.

White, A. C., Shiralkar, P., Hassan, T. M., Galbraith, N. D., & Callaghan, R. (2006). Barriers to mental health care for ill psychiatrists. Psychiatric Bulletin, 30, 382-384.

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