Dr Ann Taylor
Honorary Senior Lecturer
School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci (Sociology and Anthropology)
Career Summary
Biography
Ann Taylor is a sociology lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle. Her research interests are in gender and health. Ann’s research and writing has been around the organisation of health work, in particular the sociology of midwifery and childbirth. She has also published about her work in teaching nursing students about Primary Care. Ann is an experienced PhD supervisor; her expertise is in qualitative research and data analysis, including the use of computer programs to analyse interview and questionnaire data.
Since 2007 Ann has been convenor of the Bachelor of Social Science, which is an interdisciplinary social science degree based within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She acts as liaison between the school and the Faculty of Health concerning teaching into nursing and allied health programs.
Ann is originally from the United Kingdom where she studied Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge. She has a long standing interest in social aspects of gender and health, including justice and inequality, changing health professions and practices around childbirth and parenting. Prior to returning to academia in 1992 she was an advocate for women and supported women giving birth in public hospitals who had no partner or family support. She has been part of the health consumer movement and represented consumers on the New South Wales Health Practitioner Committee and Nurses and Midwives Accreditation committee.
Research Expertise
The sociology of reproduction especially childbirth, the sociology of professionalisation, especially with respect to midwifery. Development of qualitative research methods.Qualifications
- PhD (Sociology), University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Cambridge - UK
Keywords
- Combined methods
- Gender Studies
- Health Sociology
- Qualitative methods
- Qualitative research methods
- Sociology of childbirth
- Sociology of midwifery
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 441011 | Sociology of health | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2001 - | Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia |
| 1/1/2001 - 1/12/2005 | Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Social Sciences Australia |
Membership
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| Member - The Australian Sociological Association | The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Australia |
Invitations
Participant
| Year | Title / Rationale |
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| 2006 |
Untested, Unnatural, Unfair: three critiques of medicalised childbirth. Organisation: Australian Academy of the Social Sciences Description: sponsored workshop at the University of Western Sydney. Risking Birth: Culture, Technology and politics in 21st Century maternity care. Paper entitled: Untested, Unnatural, Unfair: three critiques of medicalised childbirth. |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (4 outputs)
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| 2017 | Day J, Taylor A, Hunter S, Jeong Y-S, Armitage D, Keatinge D, Higgins I, 'Community Care', Medical and Surgical Nursing: critical thinking in client care (3rd ed)., Pearson Australia, Sydney (2017) | ||||
| 2013 | Day JL, Taylor ACT, Hunter S, Jeong S, Armitage D, Keatinge D, Higgins I, 'Community Care', Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical thinking in Client Care, Pearson, Sydney 35-54 (2013) [B2] | Nova | |||
| 2001 |
Higginbotham HN, D'Este CA, Saul A, Connor L, 'Strengthening Cross-sectional Studies through Cognitive and Qualitative Methods', Health Social Science: A Transdisciplinary and Complexity Perspective, Oxford Unifversity Press, South Melbourne, Australia 266-303 (2001) [B2]
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| 2001 |
Higginbotham HN, Freeman SR, Heading G, Saul A, 'Cultural constructions of Risk: Heart Disease in the New South Wales Coalfields, Australia', Applying Health Social Science: Best Practice in the Developing World, Zed Books, London and New York 38-65 (2001) [B1]
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Journal article (7 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Patel G, Brosnan C, Taylor A, 'Understanding the role of context in health policy implementation: a qualitative study of factors influencing traditional medicine integration in the Indian public healthcare system.', Health Sociol Rev, 32 294-310 (2023) [C1]
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| 2022 |
Taylor A, Brosnan C, Webb G, 'Equity in the Classroom and the Clinic: Understanding the Role of Sociology in Health Professional Education', Teaching Sociology, 50 155-167 (2022) [C1] Sociology teachers often encounter students studying to be future health professionals; sociology content can assist students to increase their understanding of patients, the soci... [more] Sociology teachers often encounter students studying to be future health professionals; sociology content can assist students to increase their understanding of patients, the social context of health and illness, and the social determinants of health. Engaging these students in sociological thinking can be challenging because of their diverse social locations and their identification with their future profession, which may emphasize clinical competence over broader reflective skills. In this conversation piece, we encourage critical reflection on the assumptions that underpin the teaching of sociology to aspiring health professionals. Through case studies of nursing, medicine, and speech-language pathology, we consider differences in the social locations of students and how sociological ideas are received by these professions. We argue that sociology teachers can assist health professions students to gain more from sociology by understanding these student cohorts and by reflexively considering power relations between teachers and students and between disciplines and professions.
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| 2021 |
Patel G, Brosnan C, Taylor A, Garimella S, 'The dynamics of TCAM integration in the Indian public health system: Medical dominance, countervailing power and co-optation.', Soc Sci Med, 286 114152 (2021) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Day J, Thorington Taylor AC, Hunter S, Summons P, van der Riet P, Harris M, et al., 'Experiences of older people following the introduction of consumer-directed care to home care packages: A qualitative descriptive study', Australasian Journal on Ageing, 37 275-282 (2018) [C1] Objective: To explore the experiences of older people receiving home care package (HCP) support following the introduction of consumer-directed care (CDC) by the Australian govern... [more] Objective: To explore the experiences of older people receiving home care package (HCP) support following the introduction of consumer-directed care (CDC) by the Australian government on 1 July 2015. Methods: Thirty-one older people with existing HCP support from two service providers in regional New South Wales, Australia, participated in a face-to-face interview and/or a qualitative survey. Results: Analysis revealed the theme of Choices: Preferences, constraints, balancing and choosing. Participants described choosing to live at home with HCP support; however, they were constrained by poor communication and information about service changes and options, personal budgets and access to future care. HCP services remained largely unchanged during transition to CDC. Conclusion: Many aspects of the initial implementation of CDC were challenging for older people. Clear, relevant and timely communication and information about CDC and its consequences for consumers appear to be needed to enhance CDC.
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| 2014 |
Day J, Levett-Jones T, Taylor ACT, 'Using a virtual community to enhance nursing student's understanding of primary health care', Collegian, 21 143-150 (2014) [C1]
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| 2002 | Taylor AC, 'On Changing the social relations of Australian childbirth: a coutionary note', Health Sociology Review, 11(1&2) 87-94 (2002) [C2] | ||||||||||
| 1999 | Taylor AC, Gosden D, 'Reflections on the use of psychotherapy in midwifery', British Journal of Midwifery, 7:9 543-546 (1999) [C1] | ||||||||||
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Conference (8 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2016 |
Day JL, Hunter S, Taylor A, Summons P, van der riet, Jeong, et al., 'Early insights into older consumer experiences with consumer directed care', Early insights into older consumer experiences with consumer directed care, Canberra (2016)
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| 2015 |
Williams N, Taylor A, Ebert L, O'Brien L, 'Facilitating care for women with intellectual disability in pregnancy: A qualitative study into health professionals' understanding of the issues', WOMEN AND BIRTH (2015) [E3]
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| 2011 | Taylor AC, 'Independence, cooperation or co-option in midwifery: A case study of complexity and change in professional identities', Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Conference: Local Lives/Global Networks, Newcastle, NSW (2011) [E3] | ||||
| 2010 | Taylor AC, ''New midwifery' in Australia: What kind of professionalization is likely to emerge from current processes of change?', 2010 TASA Conference. List of Abstracts, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3] | ||||
| 2010 | Taylor AC, ''New midwifery' in Australia: what kind of professionalization is likely to emerge from current processes of change?', XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology: Sociology on the Move Conference Abstracts, Gothenburg, Sweden (2010) [E3] | ||||
| 2010 | Taylor AC, 'New midwifery in Australia: what kind of professionalization is likely to emerge from current processes of change?', TASA 2010 Conference Proceedings: Social Causes, Private Lives, Macquarie University, NSW (2010) [E1] | ||||
| 2007 | Taylor AC, 'Letters home and postcards from the edge: Meaning and relationship in a large scale survey', TASA & SAANZ Joint Conference Proceedings, Auckland (2007) [E1] | Nova | |||
| 2005 | Taylor AC, 'Medical and Midwifery Boundaries: Patterns of Formal and Informal Persistence and Change', TASA 2005 Conference : community, place, change, Hobart, Tasmania (2005) [E1] | Nova | |||
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Report (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2016 |
Day JL, Higgins I, Taylor A, Hunter S, Summons P, van der riet P, et al., 'Choosing to stay at Home: The experiences of older people with consumer directed home care packages after July 2015.', Consumer Directed Care Research Team, 104 (2016)
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| 2015 |
Day JL, Taylor A, Summons P, Van der riet, Hunter S, Maguire, et al., 'Preliminary Report Phase 1: Older peoples experiences with consumer directed care [Confidential Report]. University Of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.', Consumer Directed Care Research Team, 14 (2015) [R2]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $42,800 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20171 grants / $15,000
Society, Health and Disability Research Group: New Horizons$15,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
|---|---|
| Scheme | FEDUA Strategic Networks and Pilot Projects (SNaPP) |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20091 grants / $1,000
15th Qualitative Research in Health Conference/Qualitative methods joint workshop; Edmonton, Canada; 4-6 October 2009.$1,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Ann Taylor |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2009 |
| Funding Finish | 2009 |
| GNo | G0190542 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20081 grants / $800
The Australian Sociological Association Annual Conference, Univeristy of Melbourne, 2/12/2008 - 5/12/2008$800
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Ann Taylor |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2008 |
| Funding Finish | 2008 |
| GNo | G0189674 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20071 grants / $1,000
TASA/SAANZ Annual Conference, Auckland, 4/12/2007 - 9/12/2007$1,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Ann Taylor |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2007 |
| Funding Finish | 2007 |
| GNo | G0188299 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20051 grants / $25,000
Equity Research Fellowship Round 1 2005$25,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Ann Taylor |
| Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2005 |
| Funding Finish | 2005 |
| GNo | G0184858 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PhD | Leaving Gloriavale: A Sociological Account of Exiting a Closed Religious Group | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2021 | PhD | Constructions of Papuan Muslim Nationalism | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2021 | PhD | An Investigation into the Membership and Identity of Youth Attending Australian Pentecostal Churches | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2021 | PhD | Quality of Life in Muslim Ethnic Communities in Regional Australia: Exploring the Influence of Islamic Social Values and Societal Integration | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2020 | Masters | Modern Neo-Pagan Identity and Ritual in an Australian Context | M Philosophy (Sociol & Anthro), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2023 | PhD | Negotiating Migration, Labour Market Integration, Identities and Belongings: Skilled Vietnamese Migrants in Australia | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Social Protection Systems In-Sufficiently Protecting Children in Bangladesh | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2022 | PhD | Mainstreaming, Co-optation and Countervailing Powers: The Barriers to and Impacts of AYUSH Integration in Odisha, India | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2022 | PhD | Cultural Pedagogy Online: Exploring the Experiences, Challenges and Benefits of Online Learning Within Aboriginal Contexts for Undergraduates | PhD (Education), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2021 | PhD | An Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework for New South Wales Hospitals | PhD (Aboriginal Health Stud), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | Healing the Spirit: Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in a Remote Australian Context | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | Travelling with Two: Balancing Identity and Risk in Mothers with Intellectual Disability | PhD (Midwifery), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2018 | PhD | Exploring the Influence of the Background Factors on Wellbeing of Single Parents in Kuwait: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2018 | PhD | (M)other Love: Cultural Difference and Gendered Practices in Queensland, Australia | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2016 | PhD | Dissolving the Solid Body: An Ethnography of Birthing in an Australian Public Hospital | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2013 | PhD | Women and Constructing Re-Membering: Identity Formation in the Stolen Generations | PhD (History), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2012 | PhD | Obesity is Killing our People: Social Constructions of Obesity and the Impact on the Health and Well-being of Maori and Pacific Island Migrants in Australia | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2012 | PhD | Identity Transitions and the Project of the Self: A Symbolic Interactionist Exploration of Life Histories of Former Members of New Religious Movements | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2012 | PhD | Christian-Muslim Relationships in Medan and Dalihan na tolu - A Social Capital Study of The Batak Cultural Values and Their Effect on Interreligious Encounters | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2011 | PhD | Negotiating the Reproduction Imperative in Late Modernity: How do Young Women Make Decisions About if and When to Have Children? | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2010 | PhD | (Re)Embodying Identity: Understanding Belonging, 'Difference' and Transnational Adoption Through the Lived Experiences of Korean Adoptees | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2009 | PhD | Back to the Future, for Better or Worse? Meanings of Marriage for Young Women in the Lower Hunter Region, Australia | PhD (Sociology & Anthropology), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Consultant Supervisor |
| 2009 | PhD | Parenthood and Mental Illness: A Sociological Journey Through Silenced Experiences of Illness | PhD (Humanities), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2006 | Honours | Experience of anti-Islamic racism | Sociology, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2006 | Honours | Irrational male bodies | Sociology, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2006 | Honours | After Domestic Violence: womens' experience of leisure | Sociology, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2001 | PhD | The formulaic 'progressive' or old fashioned scientific progress: starting from as little as possible in feminist theory | Gender Specific Studies, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Ann Taylor
Positions
Honorary Senior Lecturer
School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci
College of Human and Social Futures
Casual Academic
School of Humanities, Creative Ind and Social Sci
College of Human and Social Futures
Focus area
Sociology and Anthropology
Contact Details
| ann.taylor@newcastle.edu.au |
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