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Frances Lilleystone is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Winchester since 2020, following roles as a Research Fellow and part-time lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Birmingham, an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology, and a PhD from the University of Reading, focusing on emotion regulation in young children and parenting behavior. Her research spans developmental and educational psychology, emphasizing socio-emotional development, childhood anxiety, attachment, creativity, and interventions based on implicit theories of intelligence (Mindsets). She has led projects like the Changing Mindsets 2 initiative (funded by the Educational Endowment Foundation) to address educational attainment gaps. She secured a £20,500 grant in 2019 for evaluating a community program supporting vulnerable youth. Her work combines applied educational research with theoretical contributions to child development.
- Education:
- BSc Psychology, University of Birmingham
- MSc Research Methods in Psychology, University of Reading
- PhD Psychology, University of Reading (supervised by Prof. Pasco Fearon)
- Research Focus: Mindset interventions, creativity in education, developmental trajectories of emotion regulation, and closing attainment gaps through evidence-based practices.
- Grants: £20,500 UniCo Breakthrough Programmes grant (2019).
Her publications highlight teacher impacts of creativity frameworks, socio-demographic influences on mindset beliefs, and debunking myths around mindset theories in educational practice. She collaborates with schools and communities to translate research into actionable strategies for fostering resilience and learning outcomes.
