MATILDA GOSLING
AUTHOR, SOCIAL SCIENTIST & RESEARCHER
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Matilda Gosling is a social scientist and independent researcher with more than 25 years’ experience. Her work covers social psychology and analysis of belief systems, as well as education, skills and adolescent development. She is the author of two non-fiction books, both published with Swift Press; her third will be published by Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury) in early 2027.
Before moving into independent research and writing, Matilda co-founded and ran an international research consultancy. She has worked for governments, charities, foundations and private-sector organisations internationally, and has overseen field research in more than 60 countries across Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Matilda has degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics.
An experienced speaker, she has delivered talks at the House of Commons, Royal Society of Arts and Battle of Ideas, and for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Harvard University and Brookings Institution among many others.
Reviews
'Gosling produces a rare entity.' – New Statesman
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'A bracingly no-nonsense parenting guide... Breezy and authoritative.' – The Times
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'Offers some much-needed clarity.' – The Critic
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'Gosling produces a rare entity.' – New Statesman | 'A bracingly no-nonsense parenting guide... Breezy and authoritative.' – The Times | 'Offers some much-needed clarity.' – The Critic |
‘Gosling produces a rare entity: a parenting book that is accessible, well evidenced, practical, gritty and not hectoring. In short, one that is genuinely helpful. It’s also funny: she writes with warmth and humour.’ – New Statesman
‘A bracingly no-nonsense parenting guide… Breezy [and] authoritative.’ – The Times
‘Teenagers offers some much-needed clarity to parents questioning how best to help their teenagers navigate an ever-more complicated world.’– The Critic
‘Social scientist Matilda Gosling is an effective guide in her Teenagers: The Evidence Base.’ – Good Housekeeping
‘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