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Research interests

Evolutionary theories of partner choice

Victim blaming and rape myths

Prevalence of harmful sexual behaviours 

Biography

Amy is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology. Her research follows two strands: the evolutionary mechanisms behind partner choice, and victim blaming in sexual assault cases. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Psychology, PhD, Facial composition, body language, and interpersonal judgements: individual differences in partner choice, Northumbria University

1 Oct 201630 Sept 2019

Award Date: 14 Nov 2019

Psychology, MRes

30 Jun 201531 Dec 2099

Award Date: 30 Jun 2015

Other Courses, BSc (Hons), Jury decison making: Are rape myths transferable to "low-level" sexual assault?, Sheffield Hallam University

1 Sept 201031 May 2014

Award Date: 1 Jul 2014

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