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Biography
Natasha Daniels is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Children Studies, and programme Director of the MSc Adolescent Health at the University of Galway. Natasha has interdisciplinary expertise in Child and adolescent health and health promotion and implementing participatory research methodologies with children and adolescents.
Natasha has published and presented her research widely, working as part of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children's team, and a postdoctoral researcher in the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway. Most recently her research focused on a European Comission funded research project exploring the rights of marginalised children during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Natasha holds a PhD in Child and Youth Research (University of Galway) and MA in Health Promotion (University of Galway).
Research Interests
Child Health, Adolescent Health, Children's Rights, Inequalities, Health Behaviours, Participatory Research, Qualitative Research.
Teaching Interests
Adolescent Health, Determinants of Health, Childhood Transitions, Research Methods.
Education/Academic qualification
B.Sc, MA., PhD
External positions
Post Doctoral Researcher, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre
2022 → 2023
Researcher, Health Promotion Research Centre
2010 → 2015
Post Doctoral Researcher, Trinity College
2004
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Meaningful and Ethical Collaborative Research with Young People in Social Care and Health Research
Kennan, D., Daniels, N., Bermingham, C. & McCrudden, L., 2026, The Ethical Implications of Involving Children and Young People in Research Related to their Care, Welfare, and Wellbeing. Minogue, V., E. T. & Roe, C. (eds.). UK: Ethics PressResearch output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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“It Feels Kind of Like a Feather”: Perceptions of Well-Being Among Adolescent Ballet Dancers
Lucia, J. H. & Daniels, N., 6 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Dance Medicine & Science.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Building Childrens Futures: Using Childrens Rights to Recover from the Global Pandemic: The Childrens Report
Daniels, N. & KENNAN, D., 1 Feb 2024, Children's Rights Alliance.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › peer-review
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Students’ views of the promoters and barriers to first year college persistence in Ireland: A partnership study
Daniels, N. & Macneela, P., 2021, In: Student Success. 12, 1, p. 56-71 16 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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The process and impact of involving children in the HBSC Ireland study
Kelly, C., Daniels, N., Burke, L., Költő, A., O’Donnell, A., McGovern, O. & Gabhainn, S. N., 1 Jan 2021, Child and Youth Participation in Policy, Practice and Research. Taylor and Francis, p. 202-214 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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Children's Research Network (External organisation)
Daniels, N. (Member)
2025Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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European Education Research Association Annual Conference: Education, Development and Freedom
Daniels, N. (Other)
19 Sept 2012Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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Annual Health Promotion Research Centre Conference: Embracing new agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice
Daniels, N. (Other)
30 Jun 2012Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation