An evaluation of the 'Surfwell' program for promoting health and wellbeing among police officers.

Lead Research Organisation: University of Exeter
Department Name: Sport and Health Sciences

Abstract

This research aims to: (i) evaluate the effects of participating in a surf therapy program provided by the Devon and Cornwall Police on psychological outcomes among service police officers and staff (ii) determine if a surf therapy programme has a sustained effect on psychological outcomes. (iii) understand the mechanisms and moderators for any detected changes

The specific research questions that will be addressed are:
1) Are psychological outcome scores more desirable post-intervention than before?
2) Are the immediate benefits of surf therapy on mental health sustained over time?
3) What mechanisms and moderators give rise to psychological changes as a result of surf therapy?

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ES/P000630/1 01/10/2017 30/09/2027
2719810 Studentship ES/P000630/1 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Nicholas Knowles