About
Dr. James Houston serves as Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of the School of Psychology at Ulster University, part of the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. His research focuses on psychological trauma, mental health, and advanced statistical methodologies applied to large-scale epidemiological studies. He has contributed to peer review for NIHR and leading journals in mathematical/statistical psychology.
Research Interests:
James' work examines trauma impacts, psychosis-like experiences, childhood adversity, and peer victimization. He employs sophisticated statistical techniques to analyze population-level data, particularly in mental health contexts. Key areas include gender differences in trauma responses, social isolation effects, and adolescent mental health dynamics.
Advising & Grants:
Supervised PhD researcher Clara Armstrong-McDowell. Active in grant peer review through NIHR and academic journal evaluations. No specific grants mentioned in current records.
Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with Psychology Research group at Ulster University's Coleraine campus. Collaborates within the School of Psychology's research networks focusing on trauma and mental health.
