Paula Greenlees

Paula Greenlees is a Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on qualitative exploration of morality in high-demand religious groups, with expertise in self-identity, group dynamics, and qualitative methodologies. She has published on psychological and therapeutic challenges faced by members of such groups.

Research interests include understanding how group processes influence identity formation and moral frameworks within religious contexts. Her 2016 publication in the BPS Psychotherapy Review highlights her focus on the intersection of psychology and religious group dynamics.

• Primary affiliations: University of Edinburgh
• Supervised by Dr Sue Widdicombe and Dr Eric Laurier