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Welcome to the University of Southampton research blog for the Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
Our trainees submit assignments demonstrating their ability to generate new knowledge and synthesise existing research. Essays and critiques published here have all been graded as being at distinction level in at least one area.

“I am impressed with the development of a research blog which promotes the academic work of trainees, including published peer reviewed articles.”
Dr Elizabeth Hannah, External Examiner 2020-2022, University of Dundee

“This programme’s excellent provision supports and develops trainees’ critical appraisal skills, equipping them for carrying out doctoral level research and preparing them for professional practice”
Dr Richard Parker and Dr Pandora Giles, External Examiners 2024

Recent Posts

  1. Is yoga an effective intervention for supporting the mental health of young people affected by developmental trauma? (Video) Leave a reply
  2. An Exploration of Intersectionality and School Belonging in the Permanent Exclusion of Black Caribbean Boys in Schools in England: Implications for Educational Psychologists (2024) Leave a reply
  3. Navigating the landscape: Roles, perspectives, and experiences of psychologists supporting gender diverse children and young people in school settings (2023) Leave a reply
  4. What is the effectiveness of the Talk Boost intervention on children’s language development? Leave a reply
  5. The Impact of School Dogs on the Wellbeing of Autistic Children and Young People: An academic critique (video) Leave a reply
  6. Supporting behaviour and emotions in school: an exploration into school staff perspectives on the journey from punitive approaches to relational-based approaches (2024) Leave a reply
  7. What role should schools play in the prevention of disordered eating in children and young people? (2024) Leave a reply
  8. TEP Talks episode 19: The role of motivation in learning Leave a reply
  9. School-based ACT interventions for improving CYP’s SEMH outcomes: An academic critique (video) Leave a reply
  10. The Zones of Regulation: An Academic Critique (video) Leave a reply
  11. Talkabout for Children: Developing Social Skills (video) Leave a reply
  12. Developing Emotional Literacy with Teenagers: An Academic Critique (video) Leave a reply
  13. “They’ll know loads more about me” – Facilitating self-expression through Digital Storytelling to support educational transitions (research poster) Leave a reply
  14. Young Carers’ Experiences of Benefit Finding in the Context of Support Groups (research poster) Leave a reply
  15. KeEPing Well: An exploration of well-being for educational psychologists (research poster) Leave a reply
  16. ‘Boys would obviously start more fights’ – Using Personal Construct Psychology to Explore what Boys feel would make School Safe (research poster) Leave a reply
  17. Recorded webinar: Facilitating self-expression to support transitions through Digital Storytelling Leave a reply
  18. The effectiveness of PATHS intervention on SEMH outcomes: An Academic Critique (video) Leave a reply
  19. TEP Talks episode 18: Play Leave a reply
  20. TEP Talks episode 17: Dyslexia Leave a reply
  21. TEP Talks episode 16: Feedback and motivation Leave a reply
  22. What do measures of gender identity tell us about gender identity over time? (2024) Leave a reply
  23. ‘Schools aren’t talking about it even though they should be’ – Using Personal Construct Psychology to explore what girls feel would make schools safe. Leave a reply
  24. Using Digital Stories for assessments and transition planning for autistic pre-school children (2021) Leave a reply
  25. A Meta-Analysis Investigating the Association Between Metacognition and Math Performance in Adolescence (2022) Leave a reply
  26. A systematic review and meta-analysis of sex differences in narrow constructs of restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests in autistic children, adolescents, and adults (2023) Leave a reply
  27. Punitive behaviour management policies and practices in secondary schools: A systematic review of children and young people’s perceptions and experiences (2023) Leave a reply
  28. Exploring the impact of gender identity and stereotypes on secondary pupils’ computer science enrolment interest (2023) Leave a reply
  29. “If You’re Not Yourself, Who are You Going to be?” an Exploration of Gender and Sexuality Diverse Pupils Experiences of Visibility Management in School: A Systematic Literature Review (2023) Leave a reply