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...psychology of literature or stories? Or how a certain narrative might change our attitude or perspective?...Ever wondered about the psychology of literature or stories? Or how a certain narrative might change our attitude or perspective? This free course, What happens to you when you read? explores our relationship with books and the ways in which engaging with fiction in...

...psychology: investigating crime and therapy. This module draws on recent theoretical debates and research to critically explore the fascinating relationship between counselling and forensic psychology. You'll learn about media representations of crime and therapy and the role of sociocultural issues in both forensic and therapeutic work. You'll be introduced to the most...

...Psychology and Counselling recently published a systematic review of research aiming to understand one often overlooked factor: the role of the built environment. Laura was part of a team of researchers led by Dr Marlee Bower from the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney, who set out to understand how people’s loneliness might be related to the places where they...

...psychologically fit. This can lead to behaviours which might increase the risk of injury. The issue has been highlighted in the media with reports of professional female footballers who have been put out of action for long periods of time, such as Jordan Nobbs, Aoife Mannion, Abi Harrison and Ellie Brazil (BBC Sport, 2020). Ahead of the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New...

...psychological abilities needed to thrive through change and complex situations, that there must be other skills involved than just those measured by IQ tests – ones that help build relationships, manage emotions and navigate social situations. Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer were especially interested in the influence of emotion on cognition – do people...