RESEARCH
For researchers, VIG/VERP practitioners, and comissioners of research
reSearch
Spotlight
​Crucial work using VIG with Dads has been highlighted recently, in this wonderful article Making the Invisible Visible: Fathers, Infants and Video Interaction Guidance in an Irish Neonatal Context (p74-75). Published in this August's World Association for Infant Mental Health, Special Issue: Integrating Fathers into IMH Care: A Paradigm Change on the Horizon ​​​​. Do have a look at the article, especially pertinent is their observation that:
"Fathers do not need to learn how to become attuned; they begin to recognise that they already are. This shift from doubt to confidence is central to the development of paternal identity, particularly in environments where traditional caregiving roles are disrupted".
VIG offers an accessible way, in all environments, for boosting fathers' confidence.
reSearch Database
“I look back at that moment and think even at my very worst, there was a moment of beauty between me and my son. And I know that can continue" Smith, C. (2023)
Social Science, Education and Health Research, is not about 'numbers' per se, in essence, it is about people, and evidencing the impact of the work we do, on people's lives.
Our reSearch Database can be used to search for relevant VIG, VERP, or related papers, peer-reviewed research, posters, conference presentations, newspaper articles, projects etc. where you can see the impact of VIG and VERP on clients and practitioners alike.
We will continue to regularly upload more documents and research over the coming year. 2025 Conference posters can also be found here. If you know of any research or articles that should be included or you notice are missing, please do email or message us.
AVIGuk Research and Publishing Network
Our research network is growing. The AVIGuk Research and Publishing Advisory Group has been running for a year now. The Research Team did two presentations (at the Practitioner's and Supervsior's Pre-conference afternoons), and also a Poster Table at the AVIGuk October Conference. Where we also initiated a Community of Practice. An outcome this year has been launching the reSearch Database. Next, we want to set up a network of researchers and those who need data analysed. If you want to join our Community of Practice - complete this quick form.
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Who are the Research Team? Our Joint Chief Executive, Hilary Kennedy is Research Lead, working with our Research and Engagement Lead, Dr. Oonagh Davies (part of our Events Team too). Please contact us with any research related questions or feedback.​
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At AVIGuk we're passionate about evidencing this fantastic intervention, and sharing the results with as wide an audience as possible. So please share your research with us - whether it's a case study, a blog, a poster or an RCT - all research is important in helping us showing that VIG WORKS, so we can keep making a positive difference in clients and professionals' lives. Message us via the Learning Platform or email research@videointeractionguidance.net.
We've been very busy getting our reSearch Database ready to launch on the 1st Dec, and our Lunchtime Live 2026 Programme organised. Thanks for being patient with us, as we know we've had lots of messages, and queries, lovely feedback, and research shared, and we do want to get back to you properly, as soon as possible!​
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