Dr Sophia Kauser

Lecturer in Psychology

School of Social Sciences

Email:: Sophia.kauser@bcu.ac.uk

Sophia graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology, at Birmingham City University. Sophia’s PhD explores the current psycho-social challenges, health, and wellbeing in adults with Cystic Fibrosis.

Her research aims to inform future interventions around mindfulness and self-compassion, to improve the quality of life for people with Cystic Fibrosis.

Sophia chose to be an academic due to her passion for psychology and aims to pursue excellence in both her teaching and research.

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Keyte, R., Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2023). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Chronic Illness.
Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2023). P381 A five-day pilot randomised controlled trial of two mindfulness-based interventions for adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.
Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2023). Understanding the Experiences of How Mindfulness is Used by People with Cystic Fibrosis: Barriers and Enablers. Mindfulness
Egan, H., Connabeer, K., Keyte, R., Tufte-Hewett, A., Kauser, S., Hussain, M., Regan, H., McGowan, K., Mantzios, M. (2023) “I didn’t feel like I was a doctor”: A qualitative interview study exploring the experiences and representations of healthcare professionals’ capacity to deliver compassionate care and to practice selfcare during the Covid-19 pandemic. Psychology & Health.
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). A Qualitative Exploration into Experiences and Attitudes Regarding Psychosocial Challenges, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness in a Population of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings.
Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2022). ePS1. 09 Exploring associations and indirect effects between mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and well-being in adults with cystic fibrosis: informing future interventions. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.
Keyte, R., Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Chronic Illness.
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Regan, A., Nash, E. F., Fitch, G., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Exploring associations between self-compassion, self-criticism, mental health, and quality of life in adults with cystic fibrosis: informing future interventions. Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings.
Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). P212 Understanding (the experiences of) how mindfulness is used by people with cystic fibrosis: barriers and enablers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.
Kauser, S., Yaqoob, S., Cook, A., O’Hara, M., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Learning from the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) university students who withdraw from their undergraduate degree. SN Social Sciences.