Ann Patricia Bowling (born 7 May 1951) is a British and Irish sociologist and academic, specializing in research on ageing, quality of life, and research methods.

Bowling developed the internationally recognized[1][2][3] Older People's Quality of Life questionnaire (OPQOL).

Previously Bowling was Professor of Ageing at St George's, University of London (2010–11),[10][11][12][citation needed] Professor of Health Services Research at University College London (1995–2010),[13][14][15][16][17][citation needed] Senior Lecturer promoted to Reader at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (1986–1995)[18][19][20] and joint Senior Lecturer at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (1988–91),[21] following several research posts.

Bowling has been a member of various editorial boards, including the International Journal of Aging and Human Development.

[29] In July 2006, Bowling was elected Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom.