David Sheffield

Professor David Sheffield is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Derby, affiliated with the School of Psychology and the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. His work spans health psychology, well-being interventions, and environmental psychology. He holds a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University and is a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Health Psychologist.

Education:

• BA (Hons) Psychology, University of Nottingham
• PhD Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University

Research Interests:

• Choirs and Mental Health (ESRC-funded)
• Social Prescribing
• Nature Connectedness
• Pain Management
• Maths Anxiety
• Environmental Psychology

Recent Themes in Articles: His work explores nature-based interventions, group singing benefits for older adults, and the intersection of health psychology with environmental and social factors. Key themes include using nature for well-being, evaluating digital health tools, and understanding psychophysiological responses in stress and pain.

Grants & Advising:

• Supervised over 30 PhD/Doctorate students
• Funded projects: ESRC, AHRC, NERC

Labs/Teams: Active in the Human Sciences Research Centre and collaborates globally with institutions in Europe, USA, Japan, Korea, and Africa.