Mark Doyle

Mark Doyle

Lecturer

School of Sport, Health and Social Sciences

023 8201 2056 ext. 2056 Room no. RM131

Biography

I am an early career lecturer/researcher and chartered psychologist with the British Psychology Society. My PhD research at Ulster University examined several areas relating to child and adolescent mental health. I also explored risk for these mental health problems by profiling childhood trauma and social functioning using structural equation modelling. I have also completed both a masters in applied psychology (mental health) and an undergraduate honours degree in psychology. I am also currently working towards obtaining a postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education at Southampton Solent University.

Taught courses

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MSci Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling and Mental Health)

Further information

Industry experience

Prior to my PhD, I spent several years working as a support worker in learning disability and challenging behaviour. I also have experience...
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Prior to my PhD, I spent several years working as a support worker in learning disability and challenging behaviour. I also have experience working within a mental health setting. I have previously volunteered as a Samaritan and enjoy working with vulnerable populations.

Teaching experience

I have taught on several units over the last number of years including: social psychology in action; perspectives on mental health...
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I have taught on several units over the last number of years including: social psychology in action; perspectives on mental health; applied psychology; psychological inquiry; practice of research in psychology; psychological research in action; personality and individual differences; counselling: application and practice; and exploring human development.

Research interests

My research interests include: mental health (adult/child), family environments, childhood trauma, social functioning, stress, psychotic like experiences, attachment, loneliness, stigma, ADHD and social anxiety.

Recent publications

Mark's most recent publication is 'Competing Factor models of child and adolescent psychopathology', (2016). For the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.

Work in progress

I am currently working on a number of projects including video-games, mental health and well-being and stress reactions to computer games.