Jo Law is a qualitative researcher with a strong commitment to ethical research practices. She is passionate about using qualitative methodologies to improve the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged populations. She is currently part of the qualitative research team on the EDEN project, which investigates the use of ketamine as a treatment for individuals experiencing both anorexia nervosa and depression. Because depression frequently co-occurs with anorexia and can present an additional barrier to recovery, the study aims to examine whether ketamine can alleviate depressive symptoms, foster hope, and support participants in their recovery journeys and overall quality of life. The qualitative component involves in-depth interviews with health professionals, study participants and their supporters. It aims to generate rich accounts of perceptions and experiences of the treatment as well as of contexts that shape recovery.
In addition to her research role, Jo is a PhD candidate exploring the intersection of motherhood and social class. Her thesis, grounded in critical psychology, examines the discourses surrounding working-class motherhood and the psychological and material effects these narratives produce.
Jo also enjoys teaching qualitative methods. Her expertise includes ethical and epistemological issues in qualitative research, Reflexive Thematic Analysis, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Foucauldian Discourse Analysis, ethnography, interviews, and focus groups. Through her work, she is committed to in-depth, respectful inquiry as a means of contributing to meaningful social change.
