David Boyda

Biography

David obtained his PhD in September 2015 at Ulster under the guidance of Professor Mark Shevlin and has conducted research examining the relationship between psychological trauma and the development of psychotic-like experiences and symptoms. David has published a number of research papers from his thesis and at present, continues to examine the environmental correlates associated with the experience of child and adult maltreatment and poor mental health outcomes. Soon after completing his PhD, David accepted a position with Ulster University as a post-doctoral researcher examining the mental health of military veterans and their families. During that time, David also began developing a strong interest in factors which may influence individuals to participate in suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan, gesture, attempt), and has successfully published in this area. 

Research Interest

The focus of David's research spans many areas such as, childhood maltreatment including domestic violence in adults, factors which may influence suicidal behaviours, PTSD, epidemiology of trauma/suicide. David also has a special interest in research methods particularly Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) (Path Analysis, Latent Class Analysis, Latent Profile Analysis, Mediation including Logistic Mediation analysis).