Rebecca Smith

Dr. Rebecca Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Human Sciences, University of Greenwich. Her academic career spans over 15 years, with a focus on social psychology. She specializes in teaching and research related to ostracism, rape myth acceptance, and homeless stigmatization, while also contributing to gender equality studies. Her work bridges theoretical and applied research in human behavior.

• PhD (Psychology), University of Dundee
• MA (Psychology), University of Dundee

Research Interests: Dr. Smith’s work explores the psychological impacts of social exclusion, the cultural and cognitive underpinnings of rape myth acceptance, and societal biases toward marginalized populations like the homeless. She integrates these themes with broader social psychology frameworks.

Article Trends: Her recent publications span social psychology (e.g., ostracism, homeless stigma) and interdisciplinary topics like IVF outcomes, galaxy dynamics, and West Nile virus surveillance. This reflects a diverse collaboration network across medical, astrophysical, and public health domains.

Advising: Dr. Smith supervises PhD and EdD students in social psychology and gender equality, fostering research in human behavior and societal structures. She previously served as Deputy Head of Department (2015-16) and TMC Link Tutor (2009-13).