Healthy Work Research Unit - Aston University

HWRU @ Aston University (Department of Work & Organisation) - tweeting about our research and events + sharing others cutting edge work & events in the area.

[Healthy Work Research Unit - Aston University @Healthy_Work_AU]

Listen to the most recent Aston Means Business podcast where Dr. Simon McCabe talks about the Healthy Work Research Unit and some of the projects currently underway. https://t.co/VvZp37CVPr

[Cochrane Tobacco Addiction @CochraneTAG]

Out now. @CochraneLibrary living review of #ecig to #QuitSMOKING. Now 90 studies & over 29,000 participants. High certainty evidence nicotine #vapes help more people to quit at 6 mths+ than NRT.
@CRUK_Policy funded.
@Oxford_TAG
https://t.co/313h63sScO

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We learn more from reading on paper than on screens.

54 studies, 171k people: we process print more deeply than digital content—as long as it's informational rather than purely narrative.

The paper advantage holds across ages and has grown over time. Long live physical books.

[Healthy Work Research Unit - Aston University @Healthy_Work_AU]

Job insecurity negatively affects mental health. But recent research suggests religiousness buffers the adverse mental health effects of job insecurity. Interestingly, this effect is found in Protestants but not in Catholics.
https://t.co/8gdbu1kVrj

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

In a distracted world, the most underrated leadership skill is listening.

144 studies, 155k people: Good listeners have deeper bonds and better results. We feel valued, and they get smarter.

Great leaders are devoted learners. A key to learning is to listen more than you talk.

[UK Health Psychology Network @MidsHealthPsych]

Do you have a study you need recruitment help with? We can help!! 👍

All you need to do is send the following to [email protected]

🗒️ Short description of the research
🖼️ Recruitment poster
🔬 Study protocol
✅ Proof of ethical approval

 #participants #healthpsychology

[Aston Originals @AstonOriginals]

💼| @AstonUniversity experts react to 2024 UK Budget

🗣 @AndyLymer and @jundu_econ discuss tax, pensions and the economy

"This is how Capital Gains Tax changes impact UK taxpayers"

WATCH 👉https://t.co/OdV5dBIzII

#TeamAston #Budget2024

[Healthy Work Research Unit - Aston University @Healthy_Work_AU]

Dr Simon McCabe talks about the evolving perceptions of work, retirement, and existential concerns across generations.
https://t.co/RS5dKIrBxy

[UK Health Psychology Network @MidsHealthPsych]

🔴  If you missed @‌behaviourRes_uk webinar on causality, evidence and policy in behavioural research, you can watch it here ⬇️

https://t.co/rZonD4365t

#healthpsychology #policy #behaviour

[UK Health Psychology Network @MidsHealthPsych]

❇️ Take a look at this exciting Health Psychology job opportunity. ❇️

Closing 9 October!

Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods/Health Psychology

📍 University of Manchester
#healthpsychology #healthpsychologyjobs #psychologyjobs 

https://t.co/bwpumDl9GJ

[Healthy Work Research Unit - Aston University @Healthy_Work_AU]

Fascinating new paper on ostracism in everyday life -- 'Most ostracism episodes were directed toward people of equal status, and participants reported lower levels of belonging but higher levels of control after ostracizing someone.' https://t.co/pE0JzWDHBP

[Aston University @AstonUniversity]

Through a combination of hard work and the vision of our 2030 strategy, we have risen four places to be ranked 21st in the 2025 Guardian University Guide. A fantastic achievement.

https://t.co/Cxiqrsiqls

[Coventry University Research and Innovation @CovUniResearch]

Remote working is a positive experience for many disabled & neurodivergent people.📢

Dr @grantmsc's study, with @NHS, @VodafoneUK & @weare_neurobox, was presented to @DWPgovuk Select Committee, expressing the need for a #RemoteWorking policy.📜

🖱️https://t.co/s2sAw3X7mS

[Aston Originals @AstonOriginals]

🚨 NEW SHOW 🚨

🎙️ The Power of Kindness: Effective Leadership Strategies for a Better Workplace with @_ShivaniSharma

🗣️ "Unlocking the power of kindness can boost business productivity"

WATCH👉 https://t.co/WToWn4g7VB

LISTEN 👉 https://t.co/g39uj2OBV6

@Healthy_Work_AU

[Centre for Health Economics-Monash Business School @CHE_Monash]

A new study estimates individual-level persistence of ill health, showing that assuming it is identical for everyone leads to biased estimates. Personality & socioeconomic factors are important for bouncing back after a health shock #HealthEconomics Read: https://t.co/0qj3kltViu

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The longer men have been married, the more time they spend relaxing and sleeping.

The longer women have been married, the more time they spend on cooking and chores.

One of the best gifts to give for #MothersDay is to close the gender gaps in housework and leisure.

[Aston Originals @AstonOriginals]

🚨NEW SHOW🚨

🚶It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we are joined by @ClaryCollicutt and Prof Rachel Shaw to discuss the benefits of urban walking

🗣️"I personally find walking a magic tonic"

WATCH👉https://t.co/EZn0HDLoSw

#MomentsForMovement #TeamAston

[Professor Neil Greenberg @ProfNGreenberg]

Our paper provides a (hopefully) useful insight into sickness absence across the UK police. Of interest is that frontline uniformed officers (directly exposed to trauma) were less likely to take sick leave than non-unformed police staff. @Derektracy1 @rcpsychOHSIG @MarchonStress

[Aston University PR @AstonPress]

📱| What do you follow on social media?

🍅@AstonUniversity found that people who started to follow more healthy eating accounts ate more fruit and veg after just 2⃣ weeks

🍉Even minor tweaks to social media accounts could improve young adults' diets

👉https://t.co/BLYoDVJRo0