School of Psychology and Life Sciences

TypeSchool
FacultyFaculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences
Head of Academic SchoolProfessor Andrew Edwards
Programme DirectorProfessor Dikaia Chatziefstathiou
Dr Pamela Lithgow
Dr Marieke Bloemink
Dr Lance Slade
Dr Laura Gubby
Dr Hayley Mills

Latest research outputs

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Examining supplement use and sport supplement belief on doping susceptibility: Supplement type and moral identity matter
Chandler, M, Kavussanu, M., Zhang, S and Hurst, P. 2026. Examining supplement use and sport supplement belief on doping susceptibility: Supplement type and moral identity matter. Performance Enhancement & Health. 14 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peh.2025.100387

Journal article

Co-designing a running/walking programme with adolescent girls using meaningful physical activity and an activist approach
Hill, J., Gubby, L., Flemons, O., Foladi, H. and Bound, Mel 2025. Co-designing a running/walking programme with adolescent girls using meaningful physical activity and an activist approach. European Physical Education Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x251388572

Journal article

Lactate in Anaphylaxis: 100 Years On
Borzova, E. and Gibbs, B. 2025. Lactate in Anaphylaxis: 100 Years On. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). 55 (9), pp. 2091-2110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-025-02273-8

Journal article

Athletes with intellectual impairments and their support personnel’s experience of anti-doping
Hurst, Philip, Burns, Jan and van Biesen, Debbie 2025. Athletes with intellectual impairments and their support personnel’s experience of anti-doping. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. 17 (5), pp. 435-450. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2025.2509067

Journal article

Small Extracellular Vesicle (sEV) Uptake from Lung Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Alters T-Cell Cytokine Expression and Modulates Protein Profiles in sEV Biogenesis
Padinharayil, H., Varghese, Jinsu, Varghese, Pulikkottil Raphael, Wilson, C. and George, A. 2025. Small Extracellular Vesicle (sEV) Uptake from Lung Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Alters T-Cell Cytokine Expression and Modulates Protein Profiles in sEV Biogenesis. Proteomes. 13 (2), p. 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes13020015

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The Dis/appearing Sporting Body: The Complex Embodiment of Disabled Athletes
Powis, B., Brighton, J. and Townsend, R. 2025. The Dis/appearing Sporting Body: The Complex Embodiment of Disabled Athletes. Sociology. https://doi.org/10.1177/00380385251325452

Journal article

British junior elite track and field athletes’ experience of maltreatment, psychological safety, and subjective vitality
Hurst, P., Chatziefstathiou, Dikaia and Stirling, Ashley 2025. British junior elite track and field athletes’ experience of maltreatment, psychological safety, and subjective vitality. Journal of Sports Sciences. 43 (9), pp. 906-914. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2479964

Journal article

How do transgender young people experience talking about trauma with services?
Crockford, G., Hawthorne, Oliver and Leeuwerik, Tamara 2025. How do transgender young people experience talking about trauma with services? Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045251320673

Journal article

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties.
Bhatti, F., Leeuwerik, T., Savins, C. and Jackson, L. 2025. An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties. Journal of Health Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251315380

Journal article

A grounded theory exploring if art psychotherapy can ameliorate experiential avoidance for military veterans with post-traumatic stress
Smith, A. 2025. A grounded theory exploring if art psychotherapy can ameliorate experiential avoidance for military veterans with post-traumatic stress. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University School of Psychology and Life Sciences

PhD Thesis

Exploring provision and impact of physical activity and guidance for women undergoing fertility treatment: a mixed methods approach
Draper, S. 2025. Exploring provision and impact of physical activity and guidance for women undergoing fertility treatment: a mixed methods approach. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University School of Psychology and Life Sciences

PhD Thesis

A manifesto for plant science education
Alvey, E., Paterlini, A., Williams, M., Cerfonteyn, M., Dobbie, S., Dodsworth, S., Dunbar, S., Headland, L., Kolesnikova, A., Kumar, P., Manrique, S., Mansfield, C., Stroud, S., Woodhouse, S., Ashton, H., Benitez‐Alfonso, Y., Breeze, E., Byers, K., Chetariya, C., Dyson, Beth C., Forsyth, A., Gonzalez, C., Jenkins, Daniel M., Kacprzyk, J., Knox, K., Littlejohn, G., Lopez‐Gomollon, S., López‐Juez, E., Martinho, C., Modji, V., Moroenyane, I., Newell, A., Parry, G., Peacock, J., Plessis, A., Saeed, B., Sanz, L., Spoel, S., Tully, Laurel R., Turchi, L., Woodfield, H. and Hubbard, K. 2025. A manifesto for plant science education. Plants, People, Planet. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.70115

Journal article

‘I’m not a dictator, but equally I’m probably not a pushover’: A case study of the critical qualities and behaviours of a police supervisor in supporting officer well-being
Foley, J., Hassett, A. and Williams, E. 2025. ‘I’m not a dictator, but equally I’m probably not a pushover’: A case study of the critical qualities and behaviours of a police supervisor in supporting officer well-being. International Journal of Police Science and Management. 27 (3). https://doi.org/10.1177/14613557251365150

Journal article

Safeguarding as health: a public health imperative for sports policy
Burrows, Kirsty, Vertommen, T. and Craig, Kat 2025. Safeguarding as health: a public health imperative for sports policy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-110294

Journal article

Exploring the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity, anomalous experiences and belief, and presentiment
Roxburgh, E. C, Vernon, D. and Schofield, M. B. 2025. Exploring the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity, anomalous experiences and belief, and presentiment.

Conference paper

How should we talk to pregnant women about physical activity? A scoping review of physical activity during pregnancy communication by healthcare professionals in the UK
Williamson, C., Baker, G, DeVivo, M., Mills, H., Bauld, L, Reynolds, R. M., Boath, A. and Kelly, P. 2025. How should we talk to pregnant women about physical activity? A scoping review of physical activity during pregnancy communication by healthcare professionals in the UK. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine.

Journal article

High consistency of interest but not perseverance of effort is related to doping via moral disengagement: a cross-sectional study of grit
Yuka Murofushi, Takeru Nishikiori, Yujiro Kawata, Haruka Kadoya, Miyuki Nakamura, Shinji Yamaguchi, Hanako Fukamachi, Hiroshi Aono, Etsuko Kamihigashi, Yuji Takazawa, Hisashi Naito and Philip Hurst 2025. High consistency of interest but not perseverance of effort is related to doping via moral disengagement: a cross-sectional study of grit. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2025.2570198

Journal article

PAHG: The database of human multi-gene families
Azhar, R., Malik, M. F., Khokhar, W., Abbasi, Y. M., Jalalzai, M. H., Bao, Y. and Abbasi, A. A. 2025. PAHG: The database of human multi-gene families. BMC Genomic Data. 26 (74). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-025-01361-y

Journal article

IoT-enabled headband for real-time concussion monitoring in amateur rugby
Manna, S., Azhar, H., Browne, T. C., O'Sullivan, E and Howells, K. 2025. IoT-enabled headband for real-time concussion monitoring in amateur rugby.

Conference paper

Environmental considerations for post-war reconstruction of Gaza
Rintoul-Hynes, N. 2025. Environmental considerations for post-war reconstruction of Gaza. Ambio. 54, pp. 1979-1984. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-025-02246-1

Journal article

Safe sport and health promotion: Elite youth athletes’ perspectives at the Winter Youth Olympic Games
Vertommen, T., Sáenz-Olmedo, A., Gursoy, Ayça, Soligard, T., Mountjoy, M., Thornton, J. and Burrows, Kirsty C 2025. Safe sport and health promotion: Elite youth athletes’ perspectives at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 59 (21). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-110203

Journal article

Cognitive and executive functions of top level para-karate athletes with intellectual disability
Van Biesen, Debbie, Augustovičová, D., Pineda, Roi Charles, Nemček, Dagmar and Burns, Jan 2025. Cognitive and executive functions of top level para-karate athletes with intellectual disability. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 82, p. 102998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102998

Journal article

Children and young survivors of domestic abuse: A trauma informed approach for health care professionals
Sanfey, I., Cortez, C., Massey, K. and Willows, C. 2025. Children and young survivors of domestic abuse: A trauma informed approach for health care professionals. Rising Sun Kent.

Other

The role of sport involvement on residents’ evaluation of Youth Olympic Games benefits, quality of life, and event support
Kaplanidou, Kyriaki, Cho, Inje, Chatziefstathiou, Dikaia and Ma, Chris 2025. The role of sport involvement on residents’ evaluation of Youth Olympic Games benefits, quality of life, and event support. Journal of Olympic Studies. 6 (2), pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.5406/26396025.6.2.01

Journal article

The state of research in teaching and learning of sport and exercise science: A scoping review
Dray, K., Burgess, K., Bradley, E., Powell, S. and Runswick, O. 2025. The state of research in teaching and learning of sport and exercise science: A scoping review. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education. 37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2025.100573

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How microsampling is impacting pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic studies: volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS)
Protti, Michele, Mandrioli, Roberto, Santos, Hugo M., Lodeiro, Carlos, Capelo-Martínez, José L. and Mercolini, Laura 2025. How microsampling is impacting pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic studies: volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS). Bioanalysis. 17 (15), pp. 997-1009. https://doi.org/10.1080/17576180.2025.2546782

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Pesticide misuse, health impacts, and knowledge gaps among Cameroonian vegetable farmers: survey findings
SOPKOUTIE, KENGNI NERLUS GAUTIER, DJEUGAP FOVO, JOSEPH, ABUKARI, WUMBEI, NGULEFACK, ERNEST FORGHAB, TABI NTOH, GAETAN, NYA, EDOUARD, SPANOGHE, PIETER and GALANI YAMDEU, JOSEPH HUBERT 2025. Pesticide misuse, health impacts, and knowledge gaps among Cameroonian vegetable farmers: survey findings. Cameroon Journal of Biological and Biochemical Sciences. 33, pp. 151-177. https://doi.org/10.63342/cjbbs2025.33.011.eng

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Seed scarification and plant extracts enhanced germination, seed health and seedlings vigour of Tetrapleura tetraptera
Niky Joliesse Nouteka Koagne, Steve Ngalle Tchatho, Sylver Landry Dida Lontsi, Sylvie Essomo Etanke, Hans Abireche Utenego, Hubert Joseph Yamdeu Galani and Joseph Djeugap Fovo 2025. Seed scarification and plant extracts enhanced germination, seed health and seedlings vigour of Tetrapleura tetraptera. Agricultural Sciences. 16, pp. 472-488. https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2025.165031

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‘Where is the help for me here?’ Female domestic violence survivors’ narratives of navigating and receiving secondary-care mental health services in the United Kingdom
Webb, M., Cooke, A. and Sweeney, A. 2025. ‘Where is the help for me here?’ Female domestic violence survivors’ narratives of navigating and receiving secondary-care mental health services in the United Kingdom. Women's Health. 21, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251336142

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Early years nutrition: Setting the standards for change
Clark, H., Royal, P., Robillard Webb, L., Graham, C., Richardson, A., De Maeijer H., Godfrey, K., Taylor, C., Emmett, P., Avery, A., Ruxton C., Halnan, B., Aaronricks, M., Harris, M., Hodgson, C., Stirling-Reed, C., Lippe, C., Smith, S., Crowther, B., Titman, D., Hashem, K., Davies, Z., Mackay, B., Aiyetigobo, A., Box, F., Cowden Leyf, S., Porter, A., Eddy, J., Player, J., Baker, C., King, V., Howells, K., Perkins, K., Bhatia, S., Lang Henry, B., Devalia, U., Murray, A., Murray, P., Gorvett, G., Carnell, J. and Fallon, E. 2025. Early years nutrition: Setting the standards for change. London Nursery Kitchen.

Working paper

Meaningful intergenerational contact to build social connections, enhance felt understanding and build confidence in future community social action
Cameron, L., Drury, L., Torwu, E. and Cane, J. 2025. Meaningful intergenerational contact to build social connections, enhance felt understanding and build confidence in future community social action. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.70157

Journal article

Bullying in schoolchildren and its relationship to malocclusion accounting for demographic and psychosocial factors: a cross-sectional study of 10- to 14-year-olds in the United Kingdom
DiBiase, A., Cox, Z., Rae, M., Cane, J., Cameron, L. and Rutland, A. 2025. Bullying in schoolchildren and its relationship to malocclusion accounting for demographic and psychosocial factors: a cross-sectional study of 10- to 14-year-olds in the United Kingdom. The Angle Orthodontist. https://doi.org/10.2319/122724-1064.1

Journal article

Students' assessment experience in higher education: A trial of summative audio feedback
Van Vuuren-Cassar, G. 2025. Students' assessment experience in higher education: A trial of summative audio feedback. in: EDULEARN25 Proceedings IATED Academy. pp. 1317-1323

Book chapter

Co-creation in the pursuit of engagement in the flipped classroom model
Dray, K. and Neal, C. 2025. Co-creation in the pursuit of engagement in the flipped classroom model. Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. 11 (1).

Journal article

Electrotherapy as a rehabilitation modality for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review
Obeng-Frimpong, L., Winter, S. L. and Fong, D. T. P. 2025. Electrotherapy as a rehabilitation modality for chronic ankle instability: A systematic review. Journal of Athletic Training. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0682.24

Journal article

Elite athletes report lower psychological safety and are less likely to report interpersonal violence compared to recreational athletes: a cross-sectional study
Hurst, P., Kavussanu, M. and Stirling, A 2025. Elite athletes report lower psychological safety and are less likely to report interpersonal violence compared to recreational athletes: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2025.2523872

Journal article

Piecing everything together again: Exploring the experiences of ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses and how to support them
Murphy, J., Holt, N., Towers, S. and Alqadi, A. 2025. Piecing everything together again: Exploring the experiences of ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses and how to support them. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508619.2025.2521569

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Sex-based comparison of the blood pressure, haemodynamic and cardiac autonomic adaptations following isometric exercise training in sedentary adults: a randomised controlled trial
Swift, H., Coleman, D., Pedlar, C., Smart, N.A., Farmer, C. and Wiles, J. 2025. Sex-based comparison of the blood pressure, haemodynamic and cardiac autonomic adaptations following isometric exercise training in sedentary adults: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine. 11 (2). https://doi.org/doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002431

Journal article

The individual and situational factors predicting unethical behaviour in the workplace: A direct and conceptual replication of Jones & Kavanagh (1996)
Evans, Thomas, Bartlett, James, Gourdon-Kanhukamwe, Amelie, Allen, Tim, Antoniou, Georgia, Arent, Sara, Asmarani, Dea, Binns, Neelo, Boulton, Clara, Bowhay, Joshua, Cederlund, Linnea, Chana, Ramnik, Chou, Yu Yang, Dookheea, Kevina, Guglani, Gurbani, Hamson-Ford, Abi, Hood, Holly, Hostafci, Eci, Jahanzeb, Suha, Jones, Kaylie, Joseph, Gemma, Kemalesh, Tephilla, Karoui, Lamiss-Roya, Khan, Soha, Kviatkovskyte, Renata, Lee, Jing, Lewis, Rahimah, Logan, Odelia, Martin, Georgia, Masuleh, Samaneh, McCulloch, Rebecca, Modi, Pragya, Nakro, Susan, Nguyen, Vy, Phan, Minh, Philcox, Edward, Pliego, Ana, Raman, Sasha, Ramji, Anusha, Ramsay, Anna, Rhone-Parkinson, Natasha, Rizzo-Powell, Tayla, Simony, Attila, Sobolak, Roksana, Thompson, Maia, Ujobundo, Believe, Vijayakumar, Bhagyashree, Wells-Dean, Natalja, Wernick, Michaela, Wood, Gemma, Yang, Chan Young, Zahid, Zareen, Addicott, Colleen, Bending, Hazel, Bradford, Elisabeth, Branney, Peter, Butler, Joanna, Chu, Irene, Clark, Oliver, Dean, Laura, Griep, Yannick, Hatton, Tom, Heard, Caroline, Kowalczyk, Olivia, Lautarescu, Alexandra, McCarthy, Tony, More, Kimberly, Sabo, J., Schleu, Joyce Elena, Scholarios, Dora, Searle, Rosalind, Sebah, Ilham, Wallis, Laura, Wang, Ruijie, Wilson-Lemoine, Jeremy, Wilson-Lemoine, Emma and Burns, Calvin 2025. The individual and situational factors predicting unethical behaviour in the workplace: A direct and conceptual replication of Jones & Kavanagh (1996). Comprehensive Results in Social Psychology.

Journal article

Invited panel member ‘Sensitivity and mental health’
Roxburgh, E. 2025. Invited panel member ‘Sensitivity and mental health’.

Conference or workshop item

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