Admore Tshuma

Admore Tshuma is a Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on the psychological and societal impacts of forgiveness, particularly in post-Apartheid South Africa, exploring links between forgiveness and physical/psychological health outcomes such as stress reduction, cardiovascular health, and emotional well-being. He integrates psychological theories with social policy models to address societal trauma and promote social cohesion.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of Bristol

Research Interests: Forgiveness mechanisms, trauma recovery, health psychology, social policy applications, mental health resilience, and societal healing. His work demonstrates how forgiveness can mitigate anger, hostility, and anxiety while improving sleep, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. This research underscores forgiveness as a tool for both individual resilience and community stability, particularly in contexts of political and socioeconomic division.

Teaching: Contributes to the Psychology MSc Conversion program, teaching Social Psychology.