Amanda Morris

Amanda Morris is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex and a postgraduate research student. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Kent (2005), a PGCE in Social Sciences from the University of Leicester (2006), and an MA in Education from the Open University (2016). Her research focuses on how parental smartphone use during parent-infant interactions impacts language development and processes like gaze following and joint attention. She has taught psychology at various levels, including GCSE, A Level, IB, and undergraduate programs.

Qualifications:

• BSc Psychology, University of Kent (2005)
• PGCE Social Sciences, University of Leicester (2006)
• MA Education, Open University (2016)

Research Interests: Amanda’s work explores developmental psychology, particularly the effects of digital devices on early childhood development. Her recent studies emphasize the interplay between parental screen time and critical developmental milestones like language acquisition.

Publications: She co-authored a 2022 paper in Child Development Perspectives and a 2024 textbook on psychological research methods.