Ms Raquel Boso Perez

  • Research Assistant (MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit)

email: Raquel.BosoPerez@glasgow.ac.uk

MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB

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Biography

I am a qualitative researcher interested in how sex, sexuality and intimate relationships shape people's health and wellbeing.

Education

  • MA Geography and Sociology, University of Edinburgh
  • MPH Public Health, University of Glasgow
  • I am currently undertaking a PhD on young people's sexual wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Current role

I am a research assistant on the Good Measure project. We are developing methodological resources for survey researchers looking to explore the links between adolescent sexual development and gender identity and mental health. 

I am a member of the British Sociological Association and a Early Career Researcher representative within the Medical Sociology Group Committee.

Past roles

  • I worked on the development of a measure of adult sexual wellbeing for the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4). 
  • I researched sexual and reproductive health (SRH), sexual wellbeing, and romantic relationships during the Covid-19 pandemic as part of the Natsal-COVID project. We ran two waves of a national web-panel survey to measure and monitor SRH, and carried out qualitative interviews to explore people's experiences of the pandemic.

Research interests

  • Sex and sexuality 
  • Sexual health and wellbeing
  • Intimate relationships and their ending
  • Young people
  • Qualitative methods

Publications

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Number of items: 31.

2024

Lewis, R. , Bosó Pérez, R., Maxwell, K. J., Reid, D., Macdowall, W., Bonell, C., Fortenberry, J. D., Mercer, C. H., Sonnenberg, P. and Mitchell, K. R. (2024) Conceptualizing sexual wellbeing: a qualitative investigation to inform development of a measure (Natsal-SW). Journal of Sex Research, (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2024.2326933) (PMID:38517458) (Early Online Publication)

Dema, E. et al. (2024) Methodology of Natsal-COVID Wave 2: a large, quasi-representative, longitudinal survey measuring the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health in Britain. Wellcome Open Research, 7, 166. (doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17850.2) (PMID:37794900) (PMCID:PMC10545983)

2023

Mitchell, K. R. et al. (2023) Development and validation of a brief measure of sexual wellbeing for population surveys: The Natsal Sexual Wellbeing Measure (Natsal-SW). Journal of Sex Research, (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2278530) (PMID:38127808) (Early Online Publication)

Willis, M. et al. (2023) Prevalence and correlates of fearing a partner during the COVID-19 pandemic in Britain: findings from Natsal-COVID. Journal of Family Violence, (doi: 10.1007/s10896-023-00665-w) (Early Online Publication)

Baxter, A. J. et al. (2023) Contraceptive use and pregnancy planning in Britain during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 49, pp. 260-273. (doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2022-201763) (PMID:36958823) (PMCID:PMC10579517)

Mitchell, K. R. et al. (2023) Sexual and reproductive health in Britain during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional population survey (Natsal-COVID-Wave 2) and national surveillance data. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 99(6), pp. 386-397. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2022-055680) (PMID:36973042) (PMCID:PMC10447381)

Dema, E. et al. (2023) How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect access to condoms, chlamydia and HIV testing, and cervical cancer screening at a population level in Britain? (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 99(4), pp. 261-267. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2022-055516) (PMID:35981863) (PMCID:PMC10313967)

Macdowall, W. G. et al. (2023) Sexting among British adults: a qualitative analysis of sexting as emotion work governed by 'feeling rules'. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 25(5), pp. 617-632. (doi: 10.1080/13691058.2022.2080866) (PMID:35674014) (PMCID:PMC7614518)

Maxwell, K. J., Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Freeman, L., Menezes, D., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N. and Mitchell, K. R. (2023) Balancing risk, intimacy and (non)compliance: a qualitative study of sex across household during COVID-19 social restrictions. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 25(5), pp. 582-598. (doi: 10.1080/13691058.2022.2078507) (PMID:35674048) (PMCID:PMC10184729)

Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Maxwell, K. J., Gibbs, J., Dema, E., Bonell, C., Mercer, C. H., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N. and Mitchell, K. R. (2023) Access to and quality of sexual and reproductive health services in Britain during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study of patient experiences. BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 49, pp. 12-20. (doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201413) (PMID:35444001) (PMCID:PMC9062459)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2023) Initial impacts of COVID-19 on sex life and relationship quality in steady relationships in Britain: findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Journal of Sex Research, 60(1), pp. 1-12. (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2022.2035663) (PMID:35286182)

2022

Lewis, R. , Boso Perez, R., Maxwell, K., Reid, D., Macdowall, W., Bonell, C., Fortenberry, J. D. and Mitchell, K. (2022) A Conceptual Framework for Sexual Wellbeing: A Qualitative Investigation to Inform Development of a New Measure (the Natsal-SW). Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality 2022 Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 03-06 Nov 2022.

Mercer, C. H. et al. (2022) Impacts of COVID-19 on sexual behaviour in Britain: findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 98(7), pp. 469-477. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-055210) (PMID:34916335) (PMCID:PMC8687784)

Reid, D. S. et al. (2022) Online sexual partner seeking as a social practice: qualitative evidence from the 4th British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4). Journal of Sex Research, 59(8), pp. 1034-1044. (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2021.1994516) (PMID:34792430) (PMCID:PMC9519119)

Dema, E. et al. (2022) Methodology of Natsal-COVID Wave 1: a large, quasi-representative survey with qualitative follow-up measuring the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health in Britain. Wellcome Open Research, 6, 209. (doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16963.2) (PMCID:PMC9020538)

Sonnenberg, P. et al. (2022) Intimate physical contact between people from different households during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from a large, quasi representative survey (Natsal-COVID). BMJ Open, 12(2), e055284. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055284) (PMID:35140158) (PMCID:PMC8829844)

Long, E. et al. (2022) COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on social relationships and health. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 76(2), pp. 128-132. (doi: 10.1136/jech-2021-216690) (PMID:34413184) (PMCID:PMC8380476)

Riddell, J. et al. (2022) Sexual and Reproductive Health in Scotland During the First Year of the COVID Pandemic (March 2020-March 2021). Natsal-COVID study Scotland report. Documentation. Natsal Resource.

Dema, E. et al. (2022) Initial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health service use and unmet need in Britain: findings from a quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Lancet Public Health, 7(1), e36-e47. (doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(21)00253-X) (PMID:34995541) (PMCID:PMC8730819)

Bosó Pérez, R., Lewis, R. , Littlejohn, J., Willis, M. and Mitchell, K. R. (2022) Young people’s sexual wellbeing: a qualitative evidence synthesis protocol. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 21, p. 16094069221123674. (doi: 10.1177/16094069221123674)

2021

Boso Perez, R. et al. (2021) Qualitative Findings From Natsal-COVID: Exploring Difficulties and Distress Within Established Relationships During COVID-19 Pandemic. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A133-A134. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.350)

Dema, E., Gibbs, J., Clifton, S., Riddell, J. , Boso Perez, R., Copas, A., Mercer, C., Mitchell, K. , Sonnenberg, P. and Field, N. (2021) Measuring Impacts of COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Use in Britain: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A24. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.71)

Maxwell, K., Freeman, L., Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Menezes, D., Sonnenberg, P., Mercer, C., Mitchell, K. and Field, N. (2021) Sexual Contact With Partners Outside of Household During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Investigating Motivations and Decision-Making Using Natsal-COVID Data. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A27. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.79)

Mercer, C. et al. (2021) Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual Behaviour in Britain: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A27. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.78)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2021) A New Measure of Sexual Wellbeing for Community Surveys: Development and Validation of the The Natsal-SW. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A153. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.401)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2021) Early Impacts of COVID-19 on Sex Life and Relationship Quality: Findings From a Large British Quasi-Representative Online Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A26. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.76)

Reid, D. et al. (2021) Online Partner Seeking as a Social Practice: Findings to Develop the Fourth National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A126-A127. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.332)

Reid, D. et al. (2021) A Mixed-Method Investigation Into Challenges in Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Services in Britain During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A25-A26. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.75)

Sonnenberg, P. et al. (2021) Investigating Intimate Physical Contact Between Partners From Different Households During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A25. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.74)

2020

Ridge, M.-C. et al. (2020) The fourth National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4): Responses to the Consultation on Questionnaire Content. Documentation. Natsal.

Boso Perez, R. (2020) Atanasoski, N. and Vora, K. Surrogate Humanity: Race, Robots, and the Politics of Technological Futures, London and Durham: Duke University Press. 2019. 240pp $99.95 (cloth) $25.95 (pbk) $25.95 (ebk). ISBN 978‐1‐4780‐0386‐1. Sociology of Health and Illness, 42(6), pp. 1489-1490. (doi: 10.1111/1467-9566.13097)[Book Review]

This list was generated on Fri Apr 19 03:38:29 2024 BST.
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Number of items: 31.

Articles

Lewis, R. , Bosó Pérez, R., Maxwell, K. J., Reid, D., Macdowall, W., Bonell, C., Fortenberry, J. D., Mercer, C. H., Sonnenberg, P. and Mitchell, K. R. (2024) Conceptualizing sexual wellbeing: a qualitative investigation to inform development of a measure (Natsal-SW). Journal of Sex Research, (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2024.2326933) (PMID:38517458) (Early Online Publication)

Dema, E. et al. (2024) Methodology of Natsal-COVID Wave 2: a large, quasi-representative, longitudinal survey measuring the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health in Britain. Wellcome Open Research, 7, 166. (doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17850.2) (PMID:37794900) (PMCID:PMC10545983)

Mitchell, K. R. et al. (2023) Development and validation of a brief measure of sexual wellbeing for population surveys: The Natsal Sexual Wellbeing Measure (Natsal-SW). Journal of Sex Research, (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2278530) (PMID:38127808) (Early Online Publication)

Willis, M. et al. (2023) Prevalence and correlates of fearing a partner during the COVID-19 pandemic in Britain: findings from Natsal-COVID. Journal of Family Violence, (doi: 10.1007/s10896-023-00665-w) (Early Online Publication)

Baxter, A. J. et al. (2023) Contraceptive use and pregnancy planning in Britain during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 49, pp. 260-273. (doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2022-201763) (PMID:36958823) (PMCID:PMC10579517)

Mitchell, K. R. et al. (2023) Sexual and reproductive health in Britain during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional population survey (Natsal-COVID-Wave 2) and national surveillance data. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 99(6), pp. 386-397. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2022-055680) (PMID:36973042) (PMCID:PMC10447381)

Dema, E. et al. (2023) How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect access to condoms, chlamydia and HIV testing, and cervical cancer screening at a population level in Britain? (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 99(4), pp. 261-267. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2022-055516) (PMID:35981863) (PMCID:PMC10313967)

Macdowall, W. G. et al. (2023) Sexting among British adults: a qualitative analysis of sexting as emotion work governed by 'feeling rules'. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 25(5), pp. 617-632. (doi: 10.1080/13691058.2022.2080866) (PMID:35674014) (PMCID:PMC7614518)

Maxwell, K. J., Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Freeman, L., Menezes, D., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N. and Mitchell, K. R. (2023) Balancing risk, intimacy and (non)compliance: a qualitative study of sex across household during COVID-19 social restrictions. Culture, Health and Sexuality, 25(5), pp. 582-598. (doi: 10.1080/13691058.2022.2078507) (PMID:35674048) (PMCID:PMC10184729)

Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Maxwell, K. J., Gibbs, J., Dema, E., Bonell, C., Mercer, C. H., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N. and Mitchell, K. R. (2023) Access to and quality of sexual and reproductive health services in Britain during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study of patient experiences. BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 49, pp. 12-20. (doi: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201413) (PMID:35444001) (PMCID:PMC9062459)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2023) Initial impacts of COVID-19 on sex life and relationship quality in steady relationships in Britain: findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Journal of Sex Research, 60(1), pp. 1-12. (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2022.2035663) (PMID:35286182)

Mercer, C. H. et al. (2022) Impacts of COVID-19 on sexual behaviour in Britain: findings from a large, quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 98(7), pp. 469-477. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-055210) (PMID:34916335) (PMCID:PMC8687784)

Reid, D. S. et al. (2022) Online sexual partner seeking as a social practice: qualitative evidence from the 4th British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4). Journal of Sex Research, 59(8), pp. 1034-1044. (doi: 10.1080/00224499.2021.1994516) (PMID:34792430) (PMCID:PMC9519119)

Dema, E. et al. (2022) Methodology of Natsal-COVID Wave 1: a large, quasi-representative survey with qualitative follow-up measuring the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health in Britain. Wellcome Open Research, 6, 209. (doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16963.2) (PMCID:PMC9020538)

Sonnenberg, P. et al. (2022) Intimate physical contact between people from different households during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from a large, quasi representative survey (Natsal-COVID). BMJ Open, 12(2), e055284. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055284) (PMID:35140158) (PMCID:PMC8829844)

Long, E. et al. (2022) COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on social relationships and health. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 76(2), pp. 128-132. (doi: 10.1136/jech-2021-216690) (PMID:34413184) (PMCID:PMC8380476)

Dema, E. et al. (2022) Initial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health service use and unmet need in Britain: findings from a quasi-representative survey (Natsal-COVID). Lancet Public Health, 7(1), e36-e47. (doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(21)00253-X) (PMID:34995541) (PMCID:PMC8730819)

Bosó Pérez, R., Lewis, R. , Littlejohn, J., Willis, M. and Mitchell, K. R. (2022) Young people’s sexual wellbeing: a qualitative evidence synthesis protocol. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 21, p. 16094069221123674. (doi: 10.1177/16094069221123674)

Book Reviews

Boso Perez, R. (2020) Atanasoski, N. and Vora, K. Surrogate Humanity: Race, Robots, and the Politics of Technological Futures, London and Durham: Duke University Press. 2019. 240pp $99.95 (cloth) $25.95 (pbk) $25.95 (ebk). ISBN 978‐1‐4780‐0386‐1. Sociology of Health and Illness, 42(6), pp. 1489-1490. (doi: 10.1111/1467-9566.13097)[Book Review]

Research Reports or Papers

Riddell, J. et al. (2022) Sexual and Reproductive Health in Scotland During the First Year of the COVID Pandemic (March 2020-March 2021). Natsal-COVID study Scotland report. Documentation. Natsal Resource.

Ridge, M.-C. et al. (2020) The fourth National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-4): Responses to the Consultation on Questionnaire Content. Documentation. Natsal.

Conference or Workshop Item

Lewis, R. , Boso Perez, R., Maxwell, K., Reid, D., Macdowall, W., Bonell, C., Fortenberry, J. D. and Mitchell, K. (2022) A Conceptual Framework for Sexual Wellbeing: A Qualitative Investigation to Inform Development of a New Measure (the Natsal-SW). Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality 2022 Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 03-06 Nov 2022.

Boso Perez, R. et al. (2021) Qualitative Findings From Natsal-COVID: Exploring Difficulties and Distress Within Established Relationships During COVID-19 Pandemic. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A133-A134. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.350)

Dema, E., Gibbs, J., Clifton, S., Riddell, J. , Boso Perez, R., Copas, A., Mercer, C., Mitchell, K. , Sonnenberg, P. and Field, N. (2021) Measuring Impacts of COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Use in Britain: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A24. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.71)

Maxwell, K., Freeman, L., Boso Perez, R., Reid, D., Menezes, D., Sonnenberg, P., Mercer, C., Mitchell, K. and Field, N. (2021) Sexual Contact With Partners Outside of Household During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Investigating Motivations and Decision-Making Using Natsal-COVID Data. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A27. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.79)

Mercer, C. et al. (2021) Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual Behaviour in Britain: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A27. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.78)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2021) A New Measure of Sexual Wellbeing for Community Surveys: Development and Validation of the The Natsal-SW. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A153. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.401)

Mitchell, K. et al. (2021) Early Impacts of COVID-19 on Sex Life and Relationship Quality: Findings From a Large British Quasi-Representative Online Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A26. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.76)

Reid, D. et al. (2021) Online Partner Seeking as a Social Practice: Findings to Develop the Fourth National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A126-A127. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.332)

Reid, D. et al. (2021) A Mixed-Method Investigation Into Challenges in Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Services in Britain During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A25-A26. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.75)

Sonnenberg, P. et al. (2021) Investigating Intimate Physical Contact Between Partners From Different Households During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From a Large, Quasi-Representative Survey (Natsal-COVID). Sexually Transmitted Infections. 97(Suppl 1). STI & HIV World Congress, 14-17 Jul 2021. A25. (doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-sti.74)

This list was generated on Fri Apr 19 03:38:29 2024 BST.

Supervision

I welcome Masters supervision enquiries, particularly those utilising qualitative methods to explore:

  • Sex and sexuality
  • Sexual wellbeing
  • Relationship break-ups