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Academic Biography
Dr Heather Clements is a Lecturer in Psychology in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. She completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2013 and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods in 2015, both at the University of Sunderland. Heather received her PhD from the University of the West of Scotland in 2022. Her PhD work was conducted in collaboration with the WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute and involved a mixed methods examination of the role of companion animals in human well-being, focusing on the influence of ornamental fishes. Prior to and during her PhD, Heather also worked as a Research Assistant on projects relating to public health and pedagogy.
Summary of Research Interests
Heather's research interests are largely within the field of interspecies relations and green/blue spaces. Specifically, Heather is interested in how interactions between humans and companion animals influence our wellbeing and their welfare, as well as whether exposure to restorative environments (e.g., natural or urban green spaces) may affect human cognition and well-being. She is currently working on developing a programme of research regarding social identification with animals.
Learning and Teaching Interests and Activities
Heather is currently the module leader for Quantitative Research in Psychology (Level 7) and Psychological Research Design and Analysis (Level 4). She also contributes to teaching on Conducting Research in Psychology (Level 5), Development, Cognitive Processes and Disorders (Level 5), Psychopathologies and Individual Differences (Level 5 and 7), Biological and Social Psychology (Level 5 and 7), and Applied Quantitative Research Methods (Level 7). Heather supervises dissertations at Level 6 and Level 7, and is a Course Leader for MSc Psychology and MSc Applied Psychology (January intakes).
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education , Teesside University
1 Jan 2023 → 24 Jun 2024
Award Date: 29 Aug 2024
PhD, The role of companion animals in human well-being: A mixed methods approach with a focus on ornamental fishes , University of the West of Scotland
1 Oct 2017 → 1 Aug 2022
Award Date: 1 Aug 2022
Master, Psychological Research Methods (MSc), University of Sunderland
1 Sept 2014 → 1 Sept 2015
Award Date: 1 Sept 2015
Bachelor, Psychology (BSc), University of Sunderland
1 Sept 2010 → 1 Jul 2013
Award Date: 31 Jul 2013
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Projects
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Evaluation of the Outreach Nurse Role
Eberhardt, J. (PI), Portman, R. (PI), Gair, L. (CoI), Livingston, R. (CoI) & Clements, H. (CoI)
1/05/24 → 31/10/24
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A multi-stakeholder qualitative evaluation of the impacts of the Outreach Nurse role
Portman, R., Eberhardt, J., Clements, H., Gair, L. & Livingston, R., 29 Nov 2024, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. 82 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Do workplace fish tanks influence employee well-being and cognitive performance? An embedded mixed methods study
Clements, H., Valentin, S., Jenkins, N., Rankin, J., Gee, N. R., Snellgrove, D. & Sloman, K. A., 31 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Anthrozoos.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative insight into time-poor/grade-hungry health studies students' perceptions of using assessment criteria and feedback in assignment writing
Lusher, J., Clements, H. & Stevens, E., 5 Jun 2021, In: Nurse Education Today. 104, 5 p., 104999.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Companion Animal Type and Level of Engagement Matter: A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Links between Companion Animal Guardianship, Loneliness and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Clements, H., Valentin, S., Jenkins, N., Rankin, J., Gee, N., Snellgrove, D. & Sloman, K., 9 Aug 2021, In: Animals. 11, 8, 22 p., 2349.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supporting mental health service users to stop smoking: findings from a process evaluation of the implementation of smokefree policies into two mental health trusts
Jones, S. E., Mulrine, S., Clements, H. & Hamilton, S., 29 Oct 2020, In: BMC Public Health. 20Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Additional file 2 of Supporting mental health service users to stop smoking: findings from a process evaluation of the implementation of smokefree policies into two mental health trusts
Jones, S. E. (Contributor), Mulrine, S. (Contributor), Clements, H. (Contributor) & Hamilton, S. (Contributor), figshare, 1 Jan 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.13161281.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_2_of_Supporting_mental_health_service_users_to_stop_smoking_findings_from_a_process_evaluation_of_the_implementation_of_smokefree_policies_into_two_mental_health_trusts/13161281/1
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Additional file 3 of Supporting mental health service users to stop smoking: findings from a process evaluation of the implementation of smokefree policies into two mental health trusts
Jones, S. E. (Contributor), Mulrine, S. (Contributor), Clements, H. (Contributor) & Hamilton, S. (Contributor), figshare, 1 Jan 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.13161287.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_3_of_Supporting_mental_health_service_users_to_stop_smoking_findings_from_a_process_evaluation_of_the_implementation_of_smokefree_policies_into_two_mental_health_trusts/13161287/1
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