About
Dr. Linus Peitz is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Kent’s School of Social Sciences, focusing on social psychology and criminology. He currently leads research on projects like the ‘Prison Leavers Project’ and ‘Righting Recidivism’, examining recidivism and cognitive underpinnings of re-offending. Previously, he worked at Philipps University Marburg and Kent’s School of Anthropology and Conservation. His PhD in Social Psychology (2021) from Kent underpins his expertise in social networks and group dynamics.
Research Interests: Linus investigates how social groups and networks influence attitudes and behaviors, particularly in prison reform, sport-based interventions, and pandemic-related behavioral psychology. His work bridges criminology and social psychology, addressing topics like community reintegration, vaccine hesitancy, and fan behavior.
Publications: Recent work includes studies on transformative prison programs, soccer-based rehabilitation, and pandemic-era political trust. Key themes include leveraging social cohesion for prison system improvement and understanding identity formation through group activities.
Awards: Currently no scientific awards listed. Ongoing contributions focus on applied research with societal impact.
Advising & Grants: No formal student advisees listed. His projects are funded through institutional grants and collaborations with Prof. Alex Stevens and Dr. Martha Newson.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at the University of Kent and University of Greenwich, advancing criminal justice and public health initiatives.
