Dr Emily Hughes

About me

I am a Social Psychologist, Lecturer, and Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter. As part of this role, I teach various modules and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Interests

My interests lie at the intersection of social-psychological research on identity, group processes, cognition, and methodology. My primary research focuses on the ways in which social identity and group membership influences the way that we think, feel, and act, in relation to ourselves and in relation to other people.

I am also a collaborator on various education facing projects, including examining the efficacy of digital learning analytics interventions for student well-being and attainment. In 2020, I undertook a secondment at the Department for Education as a Research & Data Analyst investigating the influence of psychosocial factors (e.g., self efficacy, percieved behavioural control) on GCSE attainment. This research used the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE2)—a dataset following the lives of over 13,000 young people from the age of 13/14 to 21/22. I'm particularly interested in statistical modelling, and the analysis of longitudinal panel data.

Qualifications

PhD – Psychology; University of Exeter (ESRC SWDTP)

MSc – Social and Organisational Psychology; University of Exeter

BSc – Psychology; University of Exeter

Awards

• Above and Beyond Award for Excellence (University of Exeter)
• Deans Commendation for Exceptional Performance on the MSc Programme (University of Exeter)
• Deans Commendation for Exceptional Performance on the BSc Programme (University of Exeter)
• The BPS Award for Outstanding Performance on the BSc Programme (British Psychological Society)
• Outstanding Subject Chair (VP Education Awards; University of Exeter)