Donna Youngs

Donna Youngs is a Professor in the Social Sciences Department at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on forensic psychology, criminology, and addiction studies, with a particular emphasis on narrative analysis in offender behavior and recovery processes. She has contributed to the development of assessment tools like the 'Life as a Film' procedure for addiction recovery narratives.

Her work spans cross-cultural criminology, psychopathy analysis, and offender profiling. Recent studies include examining Turkish offenders' narrative roles and exploring kindness measurement frameworks. Collaborations involve international researchers like D. Canter and M. Yaneva.

Youngs has published 8 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2022, addressing topics such as criminal behavior mechanisms, addiction resolution strategies, and forensic psychological methodologies. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.