I am a part-time lecturer and PhD researcher, with a background in social psychology. My research area includes attitudes, prejudice, stereotypes with a focus on conspiracy theory beliefs and how they impact society.
I started as a foundation student at Staffordshire University in 2014 and graduated with a BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology in 2018. I went straight on to a PhD program undertaking a project entitled The Dark Side of Conspiracy Theories. My thesis investigates the role of intergroup conspiracy theory beliefs in harmful conduct towards people perceived as conspirators, across two interlinked contexts: support for violence and the criminal justice system.
Professional memberships and activities
Member of British Psychological Society
Academic qualifications
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
Expertise
- Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
- Intergroup Behaviour
- Social Dominance Orientation
Research interests
- Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
- Gender and Ethnic Stereotypes
- Social Dominance Orientation
- Feminist Psychology
- Jury Decision-making
Teaching
- Social Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Research Methods
Publications
Jolley, Douglas, K. M., Leite, A. C., & Schrader, T. (2019). Belief in conspiracy theories and intentions to engage in everyday crime. British Journal of Social Psychology, 58(3), 534–549. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12311