Laura Carter

Laura Carter is a Researcher and Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Pain Research. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of Surrey (2021), an MSc in Health Psychology (2017), and a BSc in Psychology (2016). Her research focuses on symptom perception, particularly the interplay between emotional processing and bodily sensation interpretation. She is involved in the Consortium to Research Individual, Interpersonal, and Social Influences in Pain, exploring psychological factors in pain perception.

Education:

• PhD in Health Psychology, University of Surrey (2021)
• MSc in Health Psychology, University of Surrey (2017)
• BSc in Psychology, University of Surrey (2016)

Research Interests:

• Psychological factors in symptom perception
• Emotional processing of bodily sensations
• Qualitative methodologies (e.g., thematic analysis)
• Individual differences in pain interpretation

Her recent publications investigate interoceptive crossover between emotional and physical symptoms, employing qualitative approaches to understand lived experiences. She collaborates on the GW4 Biopsychosocial Pain Network project, emphasizing community-driven pain research.

Grants & Projects:

• GW4 Biopsychosocial Pain Network (Community Building Funding)

She is a member of the Centre for Pain Research, contributing to multidisciplinary efforts in pain management and psychological influences on health outcomes.