Critical social psychology, qualitative research and on being a research butterfly/magpie: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'

Hannah Frith is a critical social psychologist and is Associate Professor in Psychology and Research Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Surrey. Her work draws on interdisciplinary theory and research to examine the intersections of sexuality, gender and embodiment, using creative qualitative research methods. Hannah has published numerous research articles and texts, illustrating a wide range of topics and research methods, including her latest book ‘A Feminist Companion to Research Methods in Psychology’, with Rose Capdevila. The interview was conducted by one of our editors (Deborah Bailey-Rodriguez) together with a Psychology PhD student (Tilbe Nur Aslan) and centred on Hannah’s journey and work as a critical social psychologist, using qualitative and creative qualitative research methods, as well as pointers on how to branch out both in research topic and method. The interview was a thoroughly enjoyable, lively and vibrant experience!

This is a pre-publication version of the following article: Frith, H., Bailey-Rodriguez, D., & Aslan, T. N. (2024). Critical social psychology, qualitative research and on being a research butterfly/magpie: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway.’ QMiP Bulletin, 1(37), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsqmip.2024.1.37.8