Lead supervisor:
Prof Val Morrison 
Other supervisor(s):
- Dr Diane Seddon
Start date: October 2024 (Full time)
Award: General
Subject Pathway:
Health and Well-Being and Data Science
Thematic Cluster:
Society and Well-Being Cluster
Ethnic Variations in Health and Social Service Use and Mental Health Outcomes of Unpaid Family Caregivers in Wales
My research interests lie in the intersection of ethnicity, health service utilisation, and mental health outcomes among unpaid family caregivers in Wales. Specifically, I aim to investigate how ethnic background shapes access to and use of health and social services, as well as the subsequent psychological impact on caregivers. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of service utilisation patterns with qualitative insights into culturally specific barriers, this research seeks to address gaps in current understanding. The findings aim to inform policy and practice, fostering equitable, culturally sensitive support systems that better meet the needs of diverse caregiving populations.
Biography
Abdulmalik Yemi Olaosebikan is a dedicated researcher and postgraduate student at Bangor University, where he is exploring critical intersections of ethnicity, health service utilisation, and mental health outcomes among unpaid family caregivers in Wales. Currently pursuing a PhD in this area, his work employs a mixed-methods approach to uncover culturally specific barriers and systemic gaps. Previously, he completed an MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology, focusing on the role of perceived ability to care and social support in managing stress among informal caregivers. He also teaches as a graduate instructor for a research methods module, further showcasing his dedication to academic development and mentorship.
Recognised for his scholarly achievements, Abdulmalik has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (2023/2024) and the WGSSS-ESRC DTP Studentship (2024 Cohort). Through his affiliation with the School of Psychology and Sport Science, he contributes to both academic research and practical solutions
Mae Abdulmalik Yemi Olaosebikan yn ymchwilydd ymroddedig ac yn fyfyriwr ôl-radd ym Mhrifysgol Bangor, lle mae’n archwilio’r agweddau o or-gyffwrdd hollbwysig rhwng ethnigrwydd, defnyddio’r gwasanaeth iechyd, a chanlyniadau iechyd meddwl ymhlith gofalwyr teuluol di-dâl yng Nghymru. Ac yntau’n astudio ar gyfer doethuriaeth yn y maes hwn ar hyn o bryd, mae ei waith yn defnyddio dulliau cymysg i ddatgelu rhwystrau diwylliannol-benodol a bylchau systemig. Mae eisoes wedi cwblhaodd MSc mewn Seicoleg Glinigol ac Iechyd, gan ganolbwyntio ar le gallu tybiedig i ofalu, ynghyd â chymorth cymdeithasol, wrth reoli straen ymhlith gofalwyr anffurfiol. Mae hefyd yn dysgu modiwl dulliau ymchwil fel hyfforddwr graddedig, gan arddangos ymhellach ei ymroddiad i ddatblygiad academaidd a mentoriaeth.
Mae Abdulmalik wedi ei gydnabod am ei gyflawniadau ysgolheigaidd, gan ennill Ysgoloriaeth yr Is-ganghellor (2023/2024) ac Efrydiaeth Partneriaeth Hyfforddiant Doethurol Ysgol Graddedigion Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol Cymru - Y Cyngor Ymchw