Coaching Research Projects
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The coaching psychology unit has one of the most active research teams in the world based on our research publications. Our work crosses the area of organisational coaching, coaching in schools, coaching in driver development and coaching in the health service.
Coaching in Driver Development
We are one of the world leading teams in coaching in driver development, with both qualitative and quantitative studies undertake or in progress. We were the first group to provide evidence of a link between coaching and learning effectiveness in a random control trial study with LGV drivers. We are also engaged with research projects with the Metropolitan Police, with novice drivers and the use of coaching as a learning aid and with the insurance industry on the role of coaching as a tool to reduce LGV accident rates.
Coaching in Health
We are active in researching the potential of coaching’s impact in health. One example is a random control study of weight loss. The pilot study with a small sample size and subsequently qualitative research shows the role coaching can play in helping individual take personal responsibility for their weight and develop their own goals on exercise, calorie consumption and eating patterns. We are also exploring the role coaching may play in smoking cessation.
Coaching in Education
We believe coaching has a significant role to help young people become take personal responsibility in their lives and develop wisdom. We have undertake research projects exploring examination performance using professional coaches, as well as studies using peer coaching and the impact on emotional intelligence. We are continuing to build on this work with research into coaching for teachers and special needs staff.
Becoming a Coach
We have undertaken research into the development of coaching skills; what behaviours make a difference and also what makes an excellent coach. We are continuing to work on research into the coaching relationship.
If you are interested in our publications, email Dr Christian van Nieuwerburgh, who leads the research team, at c.j.vannieuwerburgh@uel.ac.uk.
