About

I am a PhD Candidate and Researcher in the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Currently, I am undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, focusing on addressing traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents.

I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Psychology, both awarded by the University of Derby.

Since November 2023, I have served as the doctoral researcher representative on the School of Psychology Research Steering Group. In this role, I represent the views and concerns of the postgraduate research (PGR) community within the School of Psychology, ensuring that their needs are prioritised in the school’s strategic research planning. This includes contributing to decisions regarding the purchase of research equipment, the organisation of research events, and the development of a supportive and effective research environment.

Additionally, I am responsible for communicating key developments and messages from the School of Psychology Research Steering Group back to the School of Psychology PGR community. 

Thesis title

Construction and validation of measures for use in tackling traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents.

Supervisors

• Dr Peter Macaulay (Director of studies)
• Dr Christopher Barnes
• Dr Jenny Hallam 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, University of Derby (Research Project: Exploring the relationship between social media usage, gender and mental health)
• Master of Science in Health Psychology, University of Derby (Research Project: Evaluating the impact of parent/child interaction, cultural background and environment on children's eating behaviour)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) - University of Derby (Research Project: Construction and validation of measures for use in tackling traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents)