Danny Hinton

Danny Hinton is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Course Director of Undergraduate Psychology Programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing. He has been a faculty member since 2013 and holds a PhD from Aston University, an MSc from the University of Sheffield, and a BSc from the University of Dundee.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Psychology – Aston University (2010–2015)
• MSc in Occupational Psychology – University of Sheffield (2005–2006)
• BSc in Psychology – University of Dundee (2000–2004)

Danny Hinton’s research focuses on Occupational Psychology, Psychometrics, Recruitment and Selection, and extends into cyberpsychology and psychological assessment. His work explores the validity of online testing, anonymous marking in education, gambling-related harms, loot box engagement, and the experiences of Deaf individuals in cognitive testing. He has a strong interest in workplace wellbeing, job design, and the psychological factors influencing hiring and performance.

His publication record reflects a diverse and impactful research trajectory, with recent work (2025) on stigma related to gambling harms and the development of the RAFFLE scale for loot box engagement. Earlier studies examine suicidal behaviours in relation to parental psychopathology and attachment, as well as the effectiveness of anonymous marking in higher education. His research often involves psychometric development and validation, indicating a methodological strength.

Danny Hinton has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as Applied Psychology: An International Review, Current Psychology, and Journal of Organizational Effectiveness. He has also been a PTC Reviewer for the British Psychological Society, evaluating commercial psychometric instruments for organizational use.

He actively supervises doctoral students on topics including test impact on Deaf individuals, anger perception, mental health disclosure at work, and religious coping among refugees. He teaches courses such as 'Bad Science', 'Working in Psychology', and 'Psychological Assessment and Training', emphasizing critical thinking and applied psychology.

He is involved in research labs and collaborative teams focused on psychometrics, workplace psychology, and educational assessment, contributing to both academic and policy-relevant outputs.