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Former Staff
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| James Shillito |
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James was one of the unit's researchers from the unit's early steps until June 2010 when he started pursuing a career in clinical psychology. With a background studying psychology (BSc) and particularly social psychology (MSc) at Lancaster University, I have developed strong interests regarding social interaction, identity and self-conception. In an advanced studying of such social topics, my research work has been very much concerned with how knowledge of our identities influences, regulate and structure human thought and behaviour.
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My most recent work examined the commonsense philosophies in which ordinary social actors may construct nation-ness as a matter of subjective identity i.e. national identity should not be seen as a passive means by which citizens are bound culturally and socially to the state, but a more interactive process whereby individuals have the available means for constructing who they are and who they want to be. In examining such processes, this research was concerned with how this nation-ness is constructed and affected in regards to different lay geographies, historiographies and the construct of Britain.
In applying my previous knowledge to future research, I will be taking a particular interest upon checking procedures examining how various aspects and methods involved in the checking of patients may affect the quality and overall safety of patients' treatment. In addition, a focus upon work-related human interactions and routines will also be an area of interest.
My recent work includes:
Shillito J, Arfanis K (2009)The role of professional identity in understanding patient safety and risk in a healthcare environment. BPS Social Psychology Section Annual Conference, Sheffield, September 15 – 17 2009
Shillito J, Arfanis K; Smith A. (2009) Professional Identities in a healthcare environment and its influence on patient safety perception. .2nd North British Patient Safety Research symposium. Aberdeen, November 2009
Shillito J, Arfanis K; Smith A. (2009) Risk perception: How it is understood and lived by frontline staff in an acute setting. 2nd North British Patient Safety Research symposium. Aberdeen, November 2009
Shillito J, Arfanis K; Smith A. (2009). Male doctors and emotions. A hidden issue in patient safety? The impact of professional and gender identity in medical profession. Special Issue of the International Journal of Work Organisation & Emotion 2009 (in print)
Shillito J, Arfanis K; Smith A. (2009). ‘The role of checking in healthcare safety: theoretical basis and practical application’ International Journal of Healthcare Quality Assurance 2009 (in print)
Shillito J, Arfanis K; Smith A. (2009). ‘Professional identity, understanding its development and effects within a healthcare environment. A literature review’. (in print)
Shillito, J (2008) Professional Identity and patient safety perception. An Interview study. 1st Annual North British Patient Safety Research Symposium. Lancaster, May 2008
Shillito, J; Arfanis, K (2008) Trust me, I am a man, and a doctor’. Does medical emotional abstinence compromise patient safety? What happens when gender identity enters the frame? 2nd International emotions conference ‘The future of feelings’. Guildford, June 2008
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