Biography

I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Roehampton in 2013. I then went straight on to engaging in my Masters degree at Brunel University, which is where I conducted research looking into the male experiences of Infertility. Whilst conducting this research, my interest in the area of infertility deepened which led me to continue researching the topic of infertility at PhD level.

Aside from my academics, I also have experience working in the mental health industry in both the NHS and the private sector.

Research Interests

My PhD focuses on how individuals adjust to living with infertility. My other research interests include but are not limited to; chronic conditions such as HIV and cancer, patient experience and health interventions.

Publications

Arya, S.T. and Dibb, B. (2016). The Experience of Infertility Treatments: The Male Perspective. Human Fertility, 19, 242-248.

Nash, J. and Arya, S. (2014). Diabetes in the bedroom: Discussing the psychological element of diabetes-related sexual difficulties. Journal of Diabetic Nursing, 18, 101-106.