Buckinghamshire New University
Psychology
ABSTRACT This article will share the preliminary findings from a wider and ongoing interpretative synthesis of narrative identity literature. First, we provide the analogy of Dante’s journey through the “inferno” to contextualize the... more
Aliyah, meaning to rise or ascend, refers to the phenomenon of ongoing predominately Jewish immigration to Israel for religious, sociocultural and idealistic reasons, or to escape cultural and religious persecution. Since research into... more
As a fundamental element of any psychology degree, the teaching and learning of research methods is repeatedly brought into sharp focus, and it is often regarded as a real challenge by undergraduate students. The reasons for this are... more
Faciometrics have widely been used in contemporary studies on gender-related behavioral traits, for example, perceived and actual aggression, co-operation and trustworthiness, prejudicial beliefs, unethical behavior, and achievement... more
The inclusion of peer assessment in an overall programme of assessment can offer benefits to learning. In the current study students' perceptions of peer assessment were evaluated and their ability accurately to assess others'... more
An increasing body of research focusing on gender-related traits has utilized faciometrics in order to consider sexual dimorphism: Aspects as diverse as social heuristics, facial attractiveness, sexual orientation, aggression, and... more
The reticence of many students to engage with research methods is well documented. As an intrinsic element in the study of all social sciences, the effect this can have on their subsequent proficiency should be of concern both to those... more
The challenge of teaching Research Methods to frequently unwilling undergraduate psychologists has long been recognised. Whilst a number of studies have sought to investigate and address the barriers to its effective teaching, few have... more
Given the wealth of literature on appearance manipulation generally, it is, perhaps, surprising that cosmetic usage receives so little empirical attention, and perhaps reflects a patriarchal approach to "appropriate" research... more
Given the wealth of literature on appearance manipulation generally, it is, perhaps, surprising that cosmetic usage receives so little empirical attention, and perhaps reflects a patriarchal approach to “appropriate” research areas.... more