Ruth Lewis BA MSc PhD
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- LSHTM
- 15-17 Tavistock Place
- London
- WC1H 9SH
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I joined LSHTM in 2009 after completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh. Previously I completed an MSc Social Research, also at the University of Edinburgh, and a BA Geography at the University of Leeds. I am a member of the British Sociological Association, and co-convened its Early Career Forum from 2009-2011.
Affiliation
Teaching
I lead seminars on the Principles of Social Research and Qualitative Methodologies modules, and tutor on the MSc in Public Health.
Research
My research uses qualitative methods to examine sexual health, education and behaviour. My work mainly focuses on young people, and I have been involved in studies examining parent-child communication about sex, school-based sex education, childhood sexual abuse and young people's experiences of harm in sport. I am currently working on an ESRC-funded study of young people's sexual practices in the UK, and the qualitative component of Natsal (National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles).Research areas
- Sexual and reproductive health
Disciplines
- Sociology
Other interests
- Parenting
- young people
- sexual behaviour
- sex education
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Selected publications
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Researching Families and Relationships: Reflections on Process
Jamieson, L.; Simpson, R.; Lewis, R;(Eds)
Palgrave Macmillan 2011
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Shutting the bathroom door: parents, young teenagers and the negotiation of bodily boundaries at home
Lewis, R.;
in 'Geographies of Children, Youth and Families: An International Perspective' Holt, L.(2010) Routledge
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Recruiting parents and children into a research project: a qualitative exploration of family decision-making processes
Lewis, R.;
International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2009; 12(5):405-419
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