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Dr Lee Shepherd

Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology

I completed my BSc in Applied Psychology and my MSc in Social Science Research methods at Cardiff University. In 2011, I completed an ESRC funded PhD at Cardiff University, assessing the role of (anticipated) emotions in promoting prosocial intergroup behaviour. I subsequently worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Stirling, before coming to ϲ.

Lee Shepherd

My research focuses on the role of emotions on human behaviour. I have looked at the role of emotions on group-processes (e.g., discrimination and colleactive action) and health-related behaviours (e.g., organ donation, human milk donation, breastfeeding, sexual health screening, cervical screening). In addition, I look at people's emotional response to experiencing discrimination. I also undertake research looking at how emotions and group processes influence psychological well-being.

  • Anna Maughan Emotion-based processes and medical conspiracy theories: Investigating the association between emotions, medical conspiracy beliefs and health-intentions. Start Date: 31/01/2022
  • Amy Sorrell Start Date: 01/10/2024
  • Kevin Stoodley An investigation into the impact of a UK school-based social norms intervention to address young peoples’ (aged 13-15 years) risk taking behaviours associated with alcohol and sexual activity. Start Date: 01/10/2013
  • Angela Wearn Understanding and Addressing Socioeconomic Inequalities in Cervical Screening Participation: Development of an Intervention Strategy Using the Behaviour Change Wheel. Start Date: 01/10/2016 End Date: 03/03/2021

  • Psychology PhD January 01 2011
  • Fellow (FHEA) Higher Education Academy (HEA) 2015


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