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
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Research is conducted across the lifespan and covers education, work, and older adults. Different sectors, including the transport industry, have been studied.
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COHP has developed from research conducted by Professor Andy Smith and his research group at Cardiff, which was established in 1999.
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Professor Andy Smith
(PhD, BSc) is a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol), and a Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).
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​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:
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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
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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;
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Garcha J, Smith AP, James, A. (2025). Mental Health Correlates of Autistic and ADHD Traits in Secondary School Students. Brain Sciences, 15, 609.
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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.
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MansuroÄŸlu E. & Smith A.P., Technostress and Employee Well-being: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence, Computers in Human Behavior Reports.
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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