Professor Stephen Clift


NameProfessor Stephen Clift
Job titleEmeritus Professor
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5442-267X (unauthenticated)

Research outputs

Long-term self-reported attendance in exercise training or lung choir and status of quality of life following initial pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD

Kaasgaard, Mette, Bodtger, Uffe, Skou, Søren T., Clift, Stephen, Hilberg, Ole, Rasmussen, Daniel Bech and Løkke, Anders 2024. Long-term self-reported attendance in exercise training or lung choir and status of quality of life following initial pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 5, p. 1447765. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1447765

Is it premature to formulate recommendations for policy and practice, based on culture and health research? A robust critique of the CultureForHealth (2022) report

Kaasgaard, Mette, Grebosz-Haring, Katarzyna, Davies, Christina, Musgrave, George, Shriraam, Jahnusha, McCrary, J. Matt and Clift, Stephen 2024. Is it premature to formulate recommendations for policy and practice, based on culture and health research? A robust critique of the CultureForHealth (2022) report. Frontiers in Public Health. 12, p. 1414070. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1414070

WHO-Lancet Global Series on health and the arts.

Clift, Stephen, Bathke, Arne, Daffern, Helena, Davies, Christina, Grebosz-Haring, Katarzyna, Kaasgaard, Mette, McCrary, J Matt, Musgrave, George and Thun-Hohenstein, Leonhard 2024. WHO-Lancet Global Series on health and the arts. The Lancet. 403 (10434), p. 1335. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00246-0

The need for robust critique of arts and health research: the treatment of the Gene Cohen et al. (2006) paper on singing, wellbeing and health in subsequent evidence reviews

Clift, Stephen, Grebosz-Haring, Katarzyna, Thun-Hohenstein, Leonhard, Schuchter-Wiegand, Anna Katharina, Bathke, Arne and Kaasgaard, Mette 2024. The need for robust critique of arts and health research: the treatment of the Gene Cohen et al. (2006) paper on singing, wellbeing and health in subsequent evidence reviews. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2023.2290075

The need for robust critique of arts and health research: Dance‐movement therapy, girls, and depression

Grebosz‐Haring, K., Thun‐Hohenstein, Leonhard, Schuchter‐Wiegand, Anna K., Bathke, Arne C. and Clift, Stephen 2023. The need for robust critique of arts and health research: Dance‐movement therapy, girls, and depression. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1525 (1), pp. 128-139. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.15006

Betts, D. and Huet, V. (eds): Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health, Jessica Kingsley (2021) ISBN: 9781787757226

Clift, Stephen 2023. Betts, D. and Huet, V. (eds): Bridging the Creative Arts Therapies and Arts in Health, Jessica Kingsley (2021) ISBN: 9781787757226. Nordic Journal of Arts, Culture and Health. 5 (1), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.18261/njach.5.1.3

Arts and health glossary - A summary of definitions for use in research, policy and practice

Davies, Christina R. and Clift, Stephen 2022. Arts and health glossary - A summary of definitions for use in research, policy and practice. Frontiers in Psychology. 13, p. 949685. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.949685

A chorus of voices: social singing and health promotion

Fahey, Hannah, Phelan, Helen, Clift, Stephen and Moss, Hilary 2022. A chorus of voices: social singing and health promotion. Health Promotion International. 37 (S1), pp. i1-i3. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac033

Singing and COPD: a pilot randomized controlled trial of wellbeing and respiratory outcomes

Clift, S., Skingley, A., Dickinson, J. and Meadows, S. 2022. Singing and COPD: a pilot randomized controlled trial of wellbeing and respiratory outcomes. Journal of Music, Health and Wellbeing.

The need for robust critique of arts and health research: young people, art therapy and mental health

Grebosz-Haring, Katarzyna, Thun-Hohenstein, Leonhard, Schuchter-Wiegand, Anna Katharina, Irons, Yoon, Bathke, Arne, Clift, Stephen and Phillips, Kate 2022. The need for robust critique of arts and health research: young people, art therapy and mental health. Frontiers in Psychology. 13, p. 821093. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.821093

Singing group leaders’ experiences of online singing sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a rapid survey

Price, S., Phillips, J., Tallent, J. and Clift, S. 2021. Singing group leaders’ experiences of online singing sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a rapid survey. Journal of Music, Health and Wellbeing.

The need for robust critique of research on social and health impacts of the arts

Clift, S., Phillips, K. and Pritchard, S. 2021. The need for robust critique of research on social and health impacts of the arts. Cultural Trends. 30 (5), pp. 442-459. https://doi.org/10.1080/09548963.2021.1910492

‘Creating health’: evaluation of three arts for health training events for GP trainees

Ellis, Vivien, Tully, Katherine, Gill, Nicola, McLewin, Angus and Clift, S. 2020. ‘Creating health’: evaluation of three arts for health training events for GP trainees. Perspectives in Public Health. 141 (5), pp. 287-294. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913920924440

Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing tool for health intervention in Rome

Corvo, E., Skingley, A. and Clift, S. 2020. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing tool for health intervention in Rome. Perspectives in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913920925834

Dance to Health : an evaluation of health, social and dance interest outcomes of a dance programme for the prevention of falls

Vella-Burrows, T., Pickard, A., Wilson, L., Clift, S. and Whitfield, L. 2019. Dance to Health : an evaluation of health, social and dance interest outcomes of a dance programme for the prevention of falls. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 13 (2), pp. 158-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2019.1662461

Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs

Poulos, R., Marwood, S., Harkin, D., Opher, S., Clift, S., Cole, A., Rhee, J., Beilharz, K. and Poulos, C. 2018. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs. Health & Social Care in the Community. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12669

A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition

Williams, E., Dingle, G. and Clift, S. 2018. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition. The European Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cky115

Group singing and quality of life

Lee, P., Stewart, D. and Clift, S. 2018. Group singing and quality of life. in: Bartleet, B. and Higgins, L. (ed.) The Oxford Handbook of Community Music Oxford University Press.

Research examples from the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health

Clift, S., Vella-Burrows, T., Skingley, A., Shipton, M., Price, S. and Wilson, L. 2017. Research examples from the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health.

Singing for better breathing: findings from the Lambeth & Southwark singing and COPD project.

Clift, S., Skingley, A., Price, S., Stephens, L., Hurley, S., Dickinson, J., Meadows, S., Levai, I., Jackson, A., Sullivan, R., Wren, N., McDaid, D., Park, A., Saleem, A., Baxter, N., Rosenthuler, G. and Shah, S. 2017. Singing for better breathing: findings from the Lambeth & Southwark singing and COPD project. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Community singing groups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: participant perspectives

Skingley, A., Clift, S., Hurley, S., Price, S. and Stephens, L. 2018. Community singing groups for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: participant perspectives. Perspectives in Public Health. 138 (1), pp. 66-75. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913917740930

Arts, health and wellbeing: perspectives from the UK

Clift, S. 2017. Arts, health and wellbeing: perspectives from the UK. in: Jensen, A. (ed.) Culture and health: an anthology Turbine Academic.

Barriers preventing early testing and diagnosis of HIV: results of a five-year retrospective review of clinical data for those diagnosed HIV positive in two European regions

O'Connor, S., Manship, S., Diouf, M., Schmit, J. and Clift, S. 2017. Barriers preventing early testing and diagnosis of HIV: results of a five-year retrospective review of clinical data for those diagnosed HIV positive in two European regions. HIV Nursing. 17 (3), pp. 89-95.

Exploring the processes of change facilitated by musical activities on mental wellness

Kwan, C. and Clift, S. 2017. Exploring the processes of change facilitated by musical activities on mental wellness. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. 27 (2), pp. 142-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2017.1363808

On the need for diversity of methods in research on arts and health

Clift, S. 2017. On the need for diversity of methods in research on arts and health. in: Rowe, N. and Reason, M. (ed.) Applied Practice: Evidence and Impact in Theatre, Music and Art Bloomsbury.

Dance to Health: an evaluation of health, social and artistic outcomes of a dance programme for the prevention of falls

Vella-Burrows, T., Pickard, A., Wilson, L. and Clift, S. 2017. Dance to Health: an evaluation of health, social and artistic outcomes of a dance programme for the prevention of falls. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Further evidence that singing fosters mental health and wellbeing: The West Kent and Medway project

Clift, S., Manship, S., Stephens, L. and Canterbury Christ Church University 2017. Further evidence that singing fosters mental health and wellbeing: The West Kent and Medway project. Mental Health and Social Inclusion. 21 (1), pp. 53-62. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-11-2016-0034

Arts, health & wellbeing: reflections on a national seminar series and building a UK research network

Stickley, T., Parr, H., Daykin, N., Clift, S., De Nora, T., Hacking, S., Camic, P., Joss, M., White, M. and Hogan, S. 2016. Arts, health & wellbeing: reflections on a national seminar series and building a UK research network. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2016.1166142

Can singing have a beneficial effect on lung function and breathing for people with respiratory illness?

Clift, S. and Gilbert, R. 2016. Can singing have a beneficial effect on lung function and breathing for people with respiratory illness? in: Welch, G., Howard, D. and Nix, J. (ed.) The Oxford Handbook of Singing Oxford University Press.

The perceived effects of singing on the health and wellbeing of wives and partners of members of the British Armed Forces: a cross-sectional survey

Clift, S., Price, S., Daykin, N. and Peasgood, E. 2016. The perceived effects of singing on the health and wellbeing of wives and partners of members of the British Armed Forces: a cross-sectional survey. Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2016.03.022

Singing for mental health and wellbeing: findings from West Kent and Medway

Clift, S., Manship, S. and Stephens, L. 2015. Singing for mental health and wellbeing: findings from West Kent and Medway. Canterbury, UK Canterbury Christ Church University.

Intergenerational music-making – a vehicle for active ageing for children and older people

Varvarigou, M., Hallam, S., Creech, A. and McQueen, H. 2015. Intergenerational music-making – a vehicle for active ageing for children and older people. in: Clift, S. and Camic, P. (ed.) Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing Oxford Oxford University Press. pp. 259-267

An introduction to the field of creative arts, wellbeing and health: achievements and current challenges.

Clift, S. and Camic, P. 2015. An introduction to the field of creative arts, wellbeing and health: achievements and current challenges. in: Clift, S. and Camic, P. (ed.) Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing: International Perspectives on Practice, Policy and Research Oxford and New York Oxford University Press. pp. 3-9

Community cultural development for health and wellbeing

Camic, P. 2015. Community cultural development for health and wellbeing. in: Clift, S. and Camic, P. (ed.) Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing: International Perspectives on Practice, Policy and Research Oxford and New York Oxford University Press. pp. 49-53

Oxford textbook of creative arts, health and wellbeing: international perspectives on practice, policy and research.

Clift, S. and Camic, P. (ed.) 2015. Oxford textbook of creative arts, health and wellbeing: international perspectives on practice, policy and research. Oxford and New York Oxford University Press.

Community cultural development

Camic, P. 2015. Community cultural development. in: Clift, S. and Camic, P. (ed.) Oxford Textbook of Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing Oxford and New York Oxford University Press.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on the mental health related quality of life of the older population: a randomized controlled trial

Coulton, S., Clift, S., Skingley, A. and Rodriguez, J. 2015. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on the mental health related quality of life of the older population: a randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry. 207 (3), pp. 250-255. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.113.129908

Understanding factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV: Findings from phase 1 of the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) Project

Manship, S., O'Connor, S., Clift, S., Diouf, M., Lorenzo, P., Trouillet, H. and Schmit, J. 2015. Understanding factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV: Findings from phase 1 of the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) Project.

The contribution of community singing groups to the well-being of older people: participant perspectives from the United Kingdom

Skingley, A., Martin, A. and Clift, S. 2016. The contribution of community singing groups to the well-being of older people: participant perspectives from the United Kingdom. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 35 (12), pp. 1302-1324. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464815577141

Group singing and young people’s psychological well-being

Hinshaw, T., Clift, S., Hulbert, S. and Camic, P. 2015. Group singing and young people’s psychological well-being. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2014.999454

Phase 1 Anglo-French report on the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) project 4282: understanding factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV

O'Connor, S., Manship, S., Clift, S., Diouf, M., Lorenzo, P., Trouillet, H. and Schmit, J. 2014. Phase 1 Anglo-French report on the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) project 4282: understanding factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Phase 1 Research Report on the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) Project 4282: Understanding the factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV

O'Connor, S., Manship, S., Hart, M., Tudor, F. and Clift, S. 2014. Phase 1 Research Report on the IMPRESS Health 2 (Interreg IVA Channel Programme) Project 4282: Understanding the factors behind the late testing and diagnosis of HIV. Canterbury, UK. Canterbury Christ Church University.

“Singing for breathing”: participants' perceptions of a group singing programme for people with COPD

Skingley, A., Price, S., Clift, S., Morrison, I., Coulton, S., Treadwell, P., Vella-Burrows, T., Shipton, M. and Salisbury, I. 2013. “Singing for breathing”: participants' perceptions of a group singing programme for people with COPD. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 6 (1), pp. 59-74. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2013.840853

Experiences of being a control group: lessons from a UK based randomised controlled trial of group singing as a health promotion initiative for older people

Skingley, A., Bungay, H., Clift, S. and Warden, J. 2013. Experiences of being a control group: lessons from a UK based randomised controlled trial of group singing as a health promotion initiative for older people. Health Promotion International. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/dat026

Greenwich and Bexley Council on alcohol: young peoples' HIV/Alcohol Project evaluation report

Ruston, A. and Clift, S. 1995. Greenwich and Bexley Council on alcohol: young peoples' HIV/Alcohol Project evaluation report.

Researching participatory arts, well-being and health: some methodological issues

Skingley, A., Bungay, H. and Clift, S. 2012. Researching participatory arts, well-being and health: some methodological issues. Journal of Arts and Communities. 3 (1), pp. 73-87. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaac.3.1.73_1

Benefits of choral singing on health: a comparison of singers with high and low psychological wellbeing

Livesey, L., Morrison, I., Clift, S. and Camic, P. 2012. Benefits of choral singing on health: a comparison of singers with high and low psychological wellbeing. Journal of Public Mental Health. 11 (1), pp. 10-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/17465721211207275

HIV/AIDS and midwifery: a study of knowledge, attitudes and practice among midwifery tutors, students and qualified midwives

Grellier, R., Stears, D., Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 1996. HIV/AIDS and midwifery: a study of knowledge, attitudes and practice among midwifery tutors, students and qualified midwives. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church College.

Current research on singing and health within the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for arts and health, UK

Clift, S. 2008. Current research on singing and health within the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for arts and health, UK.

Participating in the arts: a prescription for health improvement?

Clift, S. 2008. Participating in the arts: a prescription for health improvement?

Evaluating youth peer education

Clift, S. 1999. Evaluating youth peer education.

Investment opportunities for health promotion in schools in Wales: a valuation of assets

Clift, S. 1999. Investment opportunities for health promotion in schools in Wales: a valuation of assets.

Mechanisms linking active participation in choral singing with benefits for wellbeing and health

Hancox, G. and Clift, S. 2008. Mechanisms linking active participation in choral singing with benefits for wellbeing and health.

How individuals use singing in a group in response to adverse life events

Von Lob, G. and Clift, S. 2009. How individuals use singing in a group in response to adverse life events.

South East Arts and Health: Challenges facing a regional arts and health organisation

Clift, S. 2009. South East Arts and Health: Challenges facing a regional arts and health organisation.

Developing a progressive research programme for Arts and Health: Illustrations from the work of the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health

Clift, S. 2009. Developing a progressive research programme for Arts and Health: Illustrations from the work of the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health.

Can the conclusions reached in the reviews of the effectiveness of healthcare be trusted?

Morrissey, M. and Clift, S. 1999. Can the conclusions reached in the reviews of the effectiveness of healthcare be trusted?

The development of a model for a cost-benefit analysis of community music activity with older people

Clift, S. 2007. The development of a model for a cost-benefit analysis of community music activity with older people.

Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF

Hancox, G., Clift, S., Morrison, I., Hess, B., Kreutz, G. and Stewart, D. 2007. Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF.

Singing for health: an overview of the work of the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health

Clift, S. and Morrison, I. 2009. Singing for health: an overview of the work of the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health.

What do singers say about the effects of choral singing on physical health?

Hancox, G., Clift, S. and Morrison, I. 2009. What do singers say about the effects of choral singing on physical health?

Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF

Hancox, G., Clift, S., Morrison, I., Hess, B., Kreutz, G. and Stewart, D. 2007. Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF.

Mobilising the power of singing in promoting wellbeing and health

Clift, S. and Hancox, G. 2007. Mobilising the power of singing in promoting wellbeing and health.

The role of systematic reviews in the strategic development of a research project

Clift, S. 2010. The role of systematic reviews in the strategic development of a research project.

Is there a role for the arts in addressing health inequalities within sub-saharan Africa?

Clift, S. 2010. Is there a role for the arts in addressing health inequalities within sub-saharan Africa?

The development and evaluation of a singing group network for mental health service users in the South East of England

Clift, S. 2010. The development and evaluation of a singing group network for mental health service users in the South East of England.

The value of the arts, theatre and music in promoting health and tackling health inequalities

Clift, S. 2010. The value of the arts, theatre and music in promoting health and tackling health inequalities.

The evidence base for arts and health: a continuing challenge

Clift, S. 2010. The evidence base for arts and health: a continuing challenge.

Why singing is good for wellbeing and health

Clift, S. 2010. Why singing is good for wellbeing and health.

New developments in research on singing, wellbeing and health

Clift, S. 2010. New developments in research on singing, wellbeing and health.

Does a 'singing together' group improve the quality of life of people with a dementia and their carers?: a pilot evaluation study

Camic, P., Williams, C., Clift, S. and Meeten, F. 2010. Does a 'singing together' group improve the quality of life of people with a dementia and their carers?: a pilot evaluation study.

Travel, lifestyles and health

Clift, S. and Page, S. 1994. Travel, lifestyles and health. Tourism Management. 15 (1), pp. 69-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-5177(94)90030-2

Formative evaluation of the Silver Song Club project

Skingley, A., Bungay, H., Clift, S. and Hancox, G. 2008. Formative evaluation of the Silver Song Club project.

A guide to using the booklet: sexual feelings and relationships

Clift, S., Kanabus, A., Callister, C. and Forrester, S. 1996. A guide to using the booklet: sexual feelings and relationships. AVERT.

Sexual feelings and relationships: a booklet for young people

Clift, S., Kanabus, A., Callister, C. and Forrester, S. 1996. Sexual feelings and relationships: a booklet for young people. AVERT.

Health and the international tourist

Clift, S. and Page, S. (ed.) 1996. Health and the international tourist. London Routledge.

Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth female sex workers outreach project report

Clift, S. 1995. Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth female sex workers outreach project report. Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Health.

Europe against AIDS summer campaign 1995 schools resource pack

Clift, S. and Thomas, L. 1995. Europe against AIDS summer campaign 1995 schools resource pack. Canterbury Christ Church University.

Sexual behaviour abroad: a study of genito-urinary clinic attenders

Black, P., Clift, S. and Wijesurendna, C. 1995. Sexual behaviour abroad: a study of genito-urinary clinic attenders. Travel Medicine International. 13 (6), pp. 66-69.

Dimensions of holiday experience and their implications for health: a study of British tourists in Malta

Clift, S. and Clark, N. 1995. Dimensions of holiday experience and their implications for health: a study of British tourists in Malta. Canterbury Christ Church University.

The significance of choral singing for sustaining psychological wellbeing: findings from a survey of choristers in England, Australia and Germany

Clift, S. and Hancox, G. 2010. The significance of choral singing for sustaining psychological wellbeing: findings from a survey of choristers in England, Australia and Germany. Music Performance Research. 3 (1), pp. 79-96.

Singing for health: a musical remedy

Clift, S. 2010. Singing for health: a musical remedy. British Journal of Wellbeing. 1 (6), pp. 19-21.

The Silver Song Club Project: A sense of well-being through participatory singing

Bungay, H., Clift, S. and Skingley, A. 2010. The Silver Song Club Project: A sense of well-being through participatory singing. Journal of Applied Arts and Health. 1 (2), pp. 165-178. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.1.2.165_1

Arts on prescription: A review of practice in the UK

Bungay, H. and Clift, S. 2010. Arts on prescription: A review of practice in the UK. Perspectives in Public Health. 130 (6), pp. 277-281. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913910384050

Shall we dance? An exploration of the perceived benefits of dancing on well-being

Quiroga Murcia, C., Kreutz, G., Clift, S. and Bongard, S. 2010. Shall we dance? An exploration of the perceived benefits of dancing on well-being. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 2 (2), pp. 149-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533010903488582

The arts and global health inequities

Clift, S., Camic, P. and Daykin, N. 2010. The arts and global health inequities. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 2 (1), pp. 3-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533010903421476

Supported further education provision for people with long-term mental health needs: Findings from a survey of further education colleges and primary care trusts across the south east of England

Morrison, I., Clift, S. and Stosz, L. 2010. Supported further education provision for people with long-term mental health needs: Findings from a survey of further education colleges and primary care trusts across the south east of England. Perspectives in Public Health. 130 (2), pp. 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913909360454

Australian data from the "cross-national research on the effects of choral singing" project

Stewart, D., Sun, J., Clift, S., Hancox, G., Morrison, I., Hess, B. and Kreutz, G. 2008. Australian data from the "cross-national research on the effects of choral singing" project.

Stress and Antonovsky's Resistance Resources: A practical example

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2007. Stress and Antonovsky's Resistance Resources: A practical example. Stress News. 19 (2), pp. 4-5.

Mental health needs in the workplace

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2005. Mental health needs in the workplace. The Institution of Electrical Enginners Engineering Management. 15 (2), pp. 36-37.

Arts, well-being and health

Robinson, S. and Clift, S. (ed.) 2002. Arts, well-being and health. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University College.

A survey of supported education for people with long-term mental health needs in Further Education colleges in the South East of England

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2006. A survey of supported education for people with long-term mental health needs in Further Education colleges in the South East of England. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Arts and healthy communities in the South East

Clift, S. and Vella-Burrows, T. 2003. Arts and healthy communities in the South East. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

The MusicStart Project: evaluation of an early years music initiative

Clift, S., MacKenzie, K. and Bushell, F. 2006. The MusicStart Project: evaluation of an early years music initiative. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Choral singing, wellbeing and health: findings from a cross-national survey

Clift, S., Hancox, G., Morrison, I., Hess, B., Stewart, D. and Kreutz, G. 2008. Choral singing, wellbeing and health: findings from a cross-national survey. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: quantitative and qualitative findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey

Clift, S., Hancox, G., Morrison, I., Hess, B., Kreutz, G. and Stewart, D. 2010. Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: quantitative and qualitative findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey. Journal of Applied Arts and Health. 1 (1), pp. 19-34. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.1.1.19/1

Singing and health: a systematic mapping and review of non-clinical research

Clift, S., Hancox, G., Staricoff, R. and Whitmore, C. 2008. Singing and health: a systematic mapping and review of non-clinical research. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Evaluation of the 'Sound Start' project - singing to babies before and after birth

Clift, S. 2002. Evaluation of the 'Sound Start' project - singing to babies before and after birth. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University College.

Southampton Silver Song Club: reflections on music making with elderly people facilitated by student volunteers

Bamford, A. and Clift, S. 2007. Southampton Silver Song Club: reflections on music making with elderly people facilitated by student volunteers. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Music into Upton: reflections on an initiative to bring live music into a hospital setting

Bamford, A. and Clift, S. 2007. Music into Upton: reflections on an initiative to bring live music into a hospital setting. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Making singing for health happen: reflections on a 'Singing for the Brain' training course

Bamford, A. and Clift, S. 2007. Making singing for health happen: reflections on a 'Singing for the Brain' training course. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

An evidence base for mental health promotion through supported education: a practical application of Antonovsky's salutogenic model of health

Morrison, I., Stosz, L. and Clift, S. 2008. An evidence base for mental health promotion through supported education: a practical application of Antonovsky's salutogenic model of health. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 46 (1), pp. 11-20.

The MusicStart Project: an evaluation of the impact of a training programme to enhance the role of music and singing in educational settings for children aged three to five years

MacKenzie, K. and Clift, S. 2008. The MusicStart Project: an evaluation of the impact of a training programme to enhance the role of music and singing in educational settings for children aged three to five years. International Journal of Music Education. 26 (3), pp. 229-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/0255761408092524

Gay tourism: culture, identity and sex

Clift, S., Luongo, M. and Callister, C. (ed.) 2002. Gay tourism: culture, identity and sex. London Continuum.

Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF

Clift, S., Hancox, G., Morrison, I., Hess, B., Kreutz, G. and Stewart, D. 2007. Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey using the WHOQOL-BREF. in: Williamon, A. and Coimbra, D. (ed.) Proceedings of the International Symposium on Performance Science Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen. pp. 201-207

Tourism and the sexual ecology of gay men

Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 2000. Tourism and the sexual ecology of gay men. in: Clift, S. and Carter, S. (ed.) Tourism and Sex: Culture, Commerce and Coercion Leicester Pinter.

Gay tourism, sex and sexual health promotion

Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 2000. Gay tourism, sex and sexual health promotion. in: Horne, J. and Fleming, S. (ed.) Masculinities: Leisure Culture, Identities and Consumption Eastbourne Leisure Studies Association.

Factors associated with the sexual behaviour and risk of gay men on holiday

Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 1999. Factors associated with the sexual behaviour and risk of gay men on holiday. AIDS Care. 11 (3), pp. 281-295.

Tourism and sex: culture, commerce and coercion

Clift, S. and Carter, S. (ed.) 2000. Tourism and sex: culture, commerce and coercion. Leicester Pinter.

Sex and international travel: behaviour, health and human rights

Clift, S. 2003. Sex and international travel: behaviour, health and human rights. in: Bor, R. (ed.) Passenger Behaviour London Ashgate.

Tourism and health: present issues and future concerns

Clift, S. 2000. Tourism and health: present issues and future concerns. Tourism Recreation Research. 25 (3), pp. 55-61.

The health promoting school: a resource for developing indicators

Barnekov, V., Buijs, G., Clift, S., Jensen, B., Paulus, P., Rivett, D. and Young, I. 2006. The health promoting school: a resource for developing indicators. Copenhagen International Planning Committee of the European Network of Health Promoting Schools Task Force.

Cognitive predictors of adherence to malaria prophylaxis regimens on return from a malarious region: a prospective study

Abraham, C., Clift, S. and Grabowski, P. 1999. Cognitive predictors of adherence to malaria prophylaxis regimens on return from a malarious region: a prospective study. Social Science and Medicine. 48, pp. 1641-1654.

Arts and health

Clift, S. 2011. Arts and health. Perspectives in Public Health. 131 (1), p. 8. https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139111310010401

The health promoting school: international advances in theory, evaluation and practice

Clift, S. and Jensen, B. (ed.) 2005. The health promoting school: international advances in theory, evaluation and practice. Copenhagen Danish University Education Press.

Antonovsky revisited: implications for mental health promotion practice

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2007. Antonovsky revisited: implications for mental health promotion practice. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. 9 (2), pp. 36-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2007.9721837

Mental health promotion through supported further education: The value of Antonovsky's salutogenic model of health

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2006. Mental health promotion through supported further education: The value of Antonovsky's salutogenic model of health. Health Education. 106 (5), pp. 365-380. https://doi.org/10.1108/09654280610685956

Music and well-being

Clift, S. and Hancox, G. 2006. Music and well-being. in: Greenstreet, W. (ed.) Integrating Spirituality in Health and Social Care: Perspectives and Practical Approaches Oxford Radcliffe Publishing. pp. 151-165

Singing for mental health and wellbeing: community initiatives in England

Clift, S., Morrison, I., Vella-Burrows, T., Hancox, G., Caldon, E., Perry, U., Holden, P., Parsons-West, C., Moore, K., Rowland-Jones, C. and Hayes, S. 2011. Singing for mental health and wellbeing: community initiatives in England. in: Brader, A. (ed.) Songs of Resilience Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp. 121-144

Group singing fosters mental health and wellbeing: findings from the East Kent ‘‘singing for health’’ network project

Clift, S. and Morrison, I. 2011. Group singing fosters mental health and wellbeing: findings from the East Kent ‘‘singing for health’’ network project. Mental Health and Social Inclusion. 15 (2), pp. 88-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/20428301111140930

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a participative community singing programme as a health promotion initiative for older people: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Skingley, A., Clift, S., Coulton, S. and Rodriguez, J. 2011. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a participative community singing programme as a health promotion initiative for older people: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 11 (1), p. 142. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-11-142

The perceived benefits of singing: findings from preliminary surveys of a university college choral society

Clift, S. and Hancox, G. 2001. The perceived benefits of singing: findings from preliminary surveys of a university college choral society. The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. 121 (4), pp. 248-256. https://doi.org/10.1177/146642400112100409

Group singing, wellbeing and health: a systematic mapping of research evidence

Clift, S., Nicol, J., Raisbeck, M., Whitmore, C. and Morrison, I. 2010. Group singing, wellbeing and health: a systematic mapping of research evidence. UNESCO Observatory. 2 (1).

The use of singing-in-a-group as a response to adverse life events

Von Lob, G., Camic, P. and Clift, S. 2010. The use of singing-in-a-group as a response to adverse life events. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. 12 (3), pp. 45-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2010.9721818

Let the music play

Clift, S. 2010. Let the music play. British Journal of Wellbeing. 1 (1), pp. 15-17.

The state of arts and health in England

Clift, S., Camic, P., Chapman, B., Clayton, G., Daykin, N., Eades, G., Parkinson, C., Secker, J., Stickley, T. and White, M. 2009. The state of arts and health in England. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 1 (1), pp. 6-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533010802528017

Incidence and location of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence

Galea, A., Springett, K., Clift, S., Bungay, H., Fava, S. and Cachia, M. 2009. Incidence and location of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence. The Diabetic Foot Journal. 12 (4), pp. 181-186.

Coming of age for arts and health: what we hope to achieve

Camic, P., Clift, S. and Daykin, N. 2009. Coming of age for arts and health: what we hope to achieve. Arts & Health: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice. 1 (1), pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533010802614627

The Open Door programme: student journeys to employment and university

Morrison, I. and Clift, S. 2005. The Open Door programme: student journeys to employment and university. A Life in the Day. 9 (2), pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/13666282200500016

Guest Editorial

Clift, S. 2005. Guest Editorial. Health Education. 105 (5), pp. 328-331. https://doi.org/10.1108/09654280510617150

Health and the older traveller: issues for health promotion

Clift, S. and Morrissey, M. 2001. Health and the older traveller: issues for health promotion. in: Chiva, A. and Stears, D. (ed.) Promoting the Health of Older People: The Next Step in Health Generation Buckingham Open University Press. pp. 132-143

Part V: Psychology - Coach and players' assessment of coach effectiveness in an elite men's hockey team

Balsdon, A., Clift, S., Underwood, G. and Stephenson, G. 2001. Part V: Psychology - Coach and players' assessment of coach effectiveness in an elite men's hockey team. Journal of Sports Sciences. 16 (1), pp. 71-72. https://doi.org/10.1080/026404198366966

An exploration of players' and coach's assessment of player performance in an elite men’s hockey team

Balsdon, A., Clift, S., Bird, S. and Stephenson, G. 2001. An exploration of players' and coach's assessment of player performance in an elite men’s hockey team. Journal of Sports Sciences. 19 (1), p. 16. https://doi.org/10.1080/026404101750070166

Gay tourism and sexual health promotion

Clift, S. 2000. Gay tourism and sexual health promotion. in: Horne, J. and Flemming, S. (ed.) Masculinities: Leisure Cultures, Identities and Consumption Leisure Studies Association.

Gay men and tourism: destinations and holiday motivations

Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 1999. Gay men and tourism: destinations and holiday motivations. Tourism Management. 20 (5), pp. 615-625. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-5177(99)00032-1

Factors associated with gay men's sexual behaviours and risk on holiday

Clift, S. and Forrest, S. 1999. Factors associated with gay men's sexual behaviours and risk on holiday. AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV. 11 (3), pp. 281-295. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540129947929

Gay tourist space and sexual risk behaviour

Forrest, S. and Clift, S. 1998. Gay tourist space and sexual risk behaviour. in: Aitchison, C. and Jordan, F. (ed.) Gender, Space and Identity Eastbourne Leisure Studies Association. pp. 163-176

Malaria prophylaxis: concerns, choice and compliance among British tourists to The Gambia

Clift, S. 1996. Malaria prophylaxis: concerns, choice and compliance among British tourists to The Gambia. Travel Medicine International. 14, pp. 233-238.

Malaria prophylaxis and the media

Clift, S. and Grabowski, P. 1996. Malaria prophylaxis and the media. The Lancet. 348 (9023), pp. 344-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)64522-9

Travel health promotion: advances and alliances

Stears, D. 1995. Travel health promotion: advances and alliances. in: Clift, S. and Page, S. (ed.) Health and the international tourist London Routledge. pp. 215-234

Health, sex and drugs education - rhetoric and reality

Stears, D., Clift, S. and Blackman, S. 1995. Health, sex and drugs education - rhetoric and reality. in: Ahier, J. and Ross, A. (ed.) Social Subjects within the Curriculum: Children's Social Learning in the National Curriculum Falmer Press.

Travel, sexual behaviour and gay men

Clift, S. and Wilkins, J. 1995. Travel, sexual behaviour and gay men. in: Aggleton, P., Davies, P. and Hart, G. (ed.) Aids Safety, Sexuality and Risk London Taylor & Francis. pp. 35-54

Tourist health: the precautions, behaviour and health problems of British tourists in Malta

Clift, S. 1994. Tourist health: the precautions, behaviour and health problems of British tourists in Malta. in: Page, S. and Clark, N. (ed.) Tourism: the state of the art Chichester John Wiley & Sons. pp. 799-817

Romance and sex on holidays abroad: a study of magazine representations

Clift, S. 1994. Romance and sex on holidays abroad: a study of magazine representations. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church College.

Impulsiveness, venture-some-ness and sexual risk-taking among heterosexual GUM clinic attenders

Clift, S., Wilkins, J. and Davidson, E. 1993. Impulsiveness, venture-some-ness and sexual risk-taking among heterosexual GUM clinic attenders. Personality and Individual Differences. 15 (4), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1016/0191-8869(93)90068-E

AIDS: the secondary scene - a guide to issues, approaches and resources

Clift, S. and Stears, D. 1992. AIDS: the secondary scene - a guide to issues, approaches and resources. Horsham AVERT.

Assessing pupils' games performance in the secondary school: an exploration using repertory grid techniques

Balsdon, A. and Clift, S. 1992. Assessing pupils' games performance in the secondary school: an exploration using repertory grid techniques. in: Almond, L., Williams, T. and Sparkes, A. (ed.) Sport and Physical Activity London Spon Press.

AIDS education in secondary schools

Clift, S. and Stears, D. 1991. AIDS education in secondary schools. Education and Health. 9 (2), pp. 23-26.

A survey of AIDS education in secondary schools

Stears, D. and Clift, S. 1990. A survey of AIDS education in secondary schools. Horsham AVERT.

Assessing gymnastic performance

Balsdon, A. and Clift, S. 1990. Assessing gymnastic performance. Physical Education Review. 13 (1), pp. 48-59.
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