The Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology (COHP) conducts research on topics related to occupational and health psychology. These include:
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Effects of noise on health and performance
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Working hours, fatigue and sleep
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Minor illnesses
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Nutrition and behaviour
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The effects of caffeine
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Stress at work
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Well-being
Research is conducted across the lifespan and covers education, work, and older adults. Different sectors, including the transport industry, have been studied.
COHP has developed from research conducted by Professor Andy Smith and his research group at Cardiff, which was established in 1999.
Professor Andy Smith
(PhD, BSc) is a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol), and a Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).
Work history:
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford, 1976 – 1982.
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Scientist, MRC Perceptual and Cognitive Performance Unit, 1982 – 1988.
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Charles Hunnisett Research Fellow University of Sussex, 1989 – 1990.
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Director, Health Psychology Research Unit, University of Wales College of Cardiff, 1990 – 1993.
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Professor, Director of Health Psychology Research Unit, University of Bristol, 1993 – 1999.
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Professor, Cardiff University, 1999-2017. Research Professor, Cardiff University, 2017-
Publications:
Details can be found in his attached CV and at:
Cardiff University Academic Profile
Over 500 publications.
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Citations: 31572; h-index: 85 i-10 index: 420; Since 2020: Citations: 10629; h-index: 46 i-10 index: 241.
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Most read author on Research Gate in Cardiff University. ResearchGate Statistics
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Invited talks and conference presentations:
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Over 500 presentations.
Scientific Advisor/Consultant
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IMO; ILO; ITF; WHO; HSE; MCA; Department of Health; Welsh Assembly Government; Department of Transport; ORR
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Chuckling Goat, Scientific Advisory Board; Procter & Gamble, Aromatic vapours lead.
Reviewer:
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Reviewer of over 500 journal articles and grant applications.
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Post-graduate students:
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Supervisor of 50 PhD students.
Recent publications:
Mohammadian, M. , Kazemi, R. , Mollahoseini, S. and Smith, A. (2025). The Effect of Music on Working Memory Performance in Noisy Simulated Open-Plan Offices: An Experimental Study. Journal of Health Sciences & Surveillance System, 13(2), 201-208.
doi: 10.30476/jhsss.2024.101185.1866
Smith A, Estrada Riolobos G, Biagi M, Michalsen A, Sadovsky L, Herzeel A, Poucheret P. Holistic care in mild upper respiratory tract infections (MURTIs): an approach to individualised care management. Drugs in Context. 2025;14:2025-7-12.
Giannetta N, Caruso R, D’Agostino F, Stievano A, Notarnicola I, Rocco G, Duka, B, Filomeno L, Lommi M, Smith AP, Ivziku D. (2025). Assessing positive and negative well-being among nursing students studying away from home: Validation of an Italian adaptation of the well-being scales Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 20, e609e616
Chen Y, Zheng S, Liu Y, Smith A, Fan J. (2025). Effect of Noise Sensitivity on Mental Health: Mediating Role of Sleep Problems. Noise Health, 27:158-67. DOI: 10.4103/nah.nah_155_24
Zhang J, Liu R, Zhao L, Smith AP. (2025). How work challenges affect after-work mastery experiences: The role of subjective perceptions and self-efficacy, International Journal of Psychology, 60 (4) e70083, Doi: 10.1002/ijop.70083
Lunia, D. & Smith, A.P. (2025). Exploring the associations between Autistic Traits, Sleep Quality and Well-being in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Brain Sci. 15(6), 567;
Garcha J, Smith AP, James, A. (2025). Mental Health Correlates of Autistic and ADHD Traits in Secondary School Students. Brain Sciences, 15, 609.
Fan JL, Chen YY, Smith AP, Liu YT. (2025). Noise Annoyance Among College Students: A Qualitative Analysis of Complaint Emails in a Chinese University. Noise Health, 27:505-15. doi: 10.4103/nah.nah_151_24
Smith A, Estrada Riolobos G, Biagi M, Michalsen A, Sadovsky L, Herzeel A, Poucheret P. (2025). Plain Language Summary: Holistic care in mild upper respiratory tract infections (MURTIs): an approach to individualised care management. Drugs in Context.
Mansuroğlu E. & Smith A.P., Technostress and Employee Well-being: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence, Computers in Human Behavior Reports.
Flynn, R. & Smith, A.P. Social Support: The concept and a review of the early literature. In: The ones that got away. Chapter 1; Volume 1: Stress and Social Support. Edited by Andrew P Smith. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.30200.92163