Matilda Gosling – Author, Social Scientist and Researcher
Early reviews of Teenagers: The Evidence Base
‘An amazing resource, meticulously researched and full of wise and interesting advice.’
Professor Suzanne Franks, author of Get Out of My Life… But First Take Me & Alex Into Town
‘A tour de force.’
Professor Peter Fonagy OBE CBE, National Clinical Advisor on Children’s Mental Health, NHS England
‘Highly recommended for its compelling blend of research and real-world application.’
Dr Bettina Hohnen, author of The Incredible Teenage Brain
‘Brilliant... Turns the teenage years into a period of growth and connection.’
Stella O’Malley, author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You
‘Rigorous, warm and witty… Highly recommended.’
Victoria Smith, author of Hags
Matilda Gosling is the author of two books on parenting and child/adolescent development. She is also a social scientist and independent researcher with more than 20 years’ experience, including 12 years running an international social research consultancy. Her work covers education, skills and child development, as well as social psychology and analysis of belief systems.
She specialises in evidence reviews and qualitative research into sensitive topics, linking expert interviews with data analysis, policy analysis and evidence synthesis to assess pressing social issues, and to support clients to achieve impact through evidence. She has worked for governments, charities, foundations and private-sector organisations internationally, and has overseen field research in more than 60 countries. Matilda has been a frequent speaker at conferences and other events about the areas she researches.