Lecturer in sociology, University of Bristol
Jennifer Whillans is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bristol. Her research expertise is in the temporal organisation and experience of mundane practices, which she examines using both qualitative and advanced quantitative methods. She held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship award to conduct research into the relationship between employment and eating in the UK. She also led the quantitative research on the project Eating Out. She is concerned with sociological debates around poor eating habits, worker well-being and time-squeezed society.
What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits
Mar 28, 2024 12:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Hows that sandwich? If youre munching on a supermarket meal deal while reading this, well, I probably am too. Brits in particular are known for their obsession with sandwiches, which they eat alone while continuing to...
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