Frances Maratos

Affiliation and Expertise

Frances Maratos is Professor of Psychology and Affective Science at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her research integrates compassion science with mental health interventions.

Research Focus

Maratos investigates self-compassion, emotion regulation, and wellbeing across contexts (e.g., schools, workplaces). She develops and evaluates compassion-focused training programs, with emphasis on teacher burnout prevention and student mental health.

Publication Insights

Recent work includes psychometric scale validation (Child Self-Criticism Scale), randomized trials of compassion interventions in educational settings, and studies on medical error prevention through cognitive load management.