Amelia Dennis

Amelia Dennis is a Researcher in Social Psychology at the University of Bath's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Surrey (2021), an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology (2018), and a BSc in Psychology from Birmingham City University (2016). Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Amelia’s research focuses on group behavior, nostalgia, and well-being. She has explored topics such as interventions for pandemic mental health, vaccine hesitancy in care home staff, and social support during crises. Her recent projects include a government-funded study on 'Reactions to Intragroup Threat - Phase 2' (2023-2025), examining group dynamics in threatening contexts.

Her publications highlight interventions targeting well-being during the pandemic, including nostalgia-based strategies and messaging effects on health expectations. She has also conducted qualitative research on vaccine hesitancy and CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive terrorism) response protocols. Amelia’s work is frequently published in journals like Journal of Happiness Studies and Health Psychology, with notable citations and media coverage.

Amelia collaborates internationally and leads projects addressing both psychological interventions and public health strategies. Her research bridges social psychology with practical applications in healthcare and emergency management.