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The Centre for Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) specialises in applied psychological research that contributes to knowledge in the academic community as well being relevant to the public, relevant practitioners, policymakers and the wider community. CAPS aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and applied practice by providing evidence-based solutions to real-world problems.
CAPS adopts an interdisciplinary approach by providing psychological knowledge and perspective through collaboration with other Schools at Teesside University, and various other industry partners, local authorities and third sector organisations.
The work of the research centre is embedded within our teaching programmes and the University's grand challenge themes, for example, health and wellbeing and secure societies. Research is organised around four themes in which members of CAPS have achieved national and international prominence:
- Health and Well-Being
- Vulnerability and communication in the Criminal Justice System
- Pain and Long-Term Conditions
- Cognition and Decision-Making
These themes are underpinned by our strong methodological expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, intervention development, systematic reviewing, service evaluation, co-production and embedded research.
Funding
Our research has been and is supported by many funding agencies, including the British Academy, National Institute for Health Research, Public Health England, Economic and Social Research Council, Horizon 2020, Innovate UK, the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and local government.
We have collaborative bonds with colleagues from several European Union countries (e.g., Denmark, The Netherlands) and also from many other countries, such as Australia, Canada and Malaysia. Other successful collaborations include research with Oxford University, Durham University, University of Manchester, Northumbria University, University of Leicester and, City University.
Members of CAPS publish in prestigious outlets, including Nature Human Behaviour, BMC Medical Research Methodology, PLOS One, British Journal of Social Psychology and Journal of Experimental Psychology.
Postgraduate Students and Early Career Researchers
We are strongly committed to enhancing the participation of postgraduate students and early-career researchers in the life of the Centre, and to engaging with the graduate community. We have an Early Career Researchers Network that has a monthly research development programme. All Masters and doctoral students are encouraged to participate as colleagues in CAPS, particularly the Research Seminar Series where we focus on postgraduate work in progress.
Impact
Our research has had social and societal impact. For example, we have worked closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, to provide evidence and advice to support the publication of legal guidance on the use of community impact statements in hate crime cases. Our research on communication with vulnerable people in the criminal justice system has led to changes in the policy and practice of those working with vulnerable people, including the Police and Registered Intermediaries. We have conducted training workshops in the use of the Integrative Model of Adjustment to Chronic Conditions, a model that is now used by health practitioners working with patients with long-term conditions. Our work on the effect of animal abuse on human well-being has led to animal abuse reporting systems in Ukraine being enhanced regarding child/family protection to social-service departments.
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Profiles
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Alan Robert Bowman
- Centre for Applied Psychological Science
- SSSHL Psychology - Academic Tutor (Clinical Psychology)
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Shani Burke
- Centre for Applied Psychological Science
- SSSHL Psychology - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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Kathy Burrows
- Centre for Applied Psychological Science
- SSSHL Psychology - Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
Person: Academic
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Contingency Funding for Expansion & Growth (NIHR CRN NENC)
Blundred, C., Robinson, C., Bowman-Abouna, S., Braun, T., Newbury-Birch, D. & Eberhardt, J.
4/01/23 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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A co-production evaluation of the implementation of the revised NHS Health Checks model in County Durham
Divers, A., Tuschick, E. & Din, M., 29 Jan 2023Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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App-based oral health promotion interventions on modifiable risk factors associated with early childhood caries: A systematic review
Ajay, K., Azevedo, L. B., Haste, A., Morris, A., Giles, E. & Zohoori, V., 10 Mar 2023, In: Frontiers Oral Health. 4, 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A qualitative evaluation of Thirteen resident perspectives on low-carbon technologies in the home
Lorrimer, S., Stubbs, R., Mountain, A., Leighton, C., Segovia, E., Van Schaik, P., Cotton, M. & Vall, N., 23 Jan 2023, Teesside University. 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Datasets
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sj-pdf-1-prx-10.1177_0033294120979686 - Supplemental material for The Effects of Day of the Week on Temporal Ambiguity Resolution
Medimorec, S. (Contributor), figshare SAGE Publications, 1 Jan 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.14006126.v1, https://doi.org/10.25384%2Fsage.14006126.v1
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The Effects of Day of the Week on Temporal Ambiguity Resolution
Medimorec, S. (Creator), figshare SAGE Publications, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5304284.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/The_Effects_of_Day_of_the_Week_on_Temporal_Ambiguity_Resolution/5304284/1
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing the CURE stop smoking project: a qualitative study
Wearn, A. (Creator), Haste, A. (Creator), Haighton, C. (Creator), Mallion, V. (Creator) & Rodrigues, A. M. (Creator), figshare, 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5432621.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Barriers_and_facilitators_to_implementing_the_CURE_stop_smoking_project_a_qualitative_study/5432621/1
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Press/Media
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Experts analyse the best celebrity Poker faces
Mircea Zloteanu
29/06/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Starting a PhD during a Pandemic: "Are you crazy?"
Nicole Beddard
1/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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How to talk to your doctor about information you find online
6/12/27
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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Biopsychosocial aspects of idiopathic scoliosis
Author: Flynn, D., 7 May 2007Supervisor: Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Van Wersch, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Characterising action potential in virtual game worlds applied with the mind module
Author: Eladhari, M. P., 30 Apr 2010Supervisor: Fencott, P. (Supervisor), Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Mateas, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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The common forms of contemporary videogames: a proposed content analysis model
Author: Allick, S., 1 Apr 2012Supervisor: Fencott, C. (Supervisor), Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & McElhone, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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