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Dr. Heather Clements is a Lecturer in Psychology at Teesside University's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. She holds a PhD from the University of the West of Scotland (2022), focusing on companion animals' role in human well-being, particularly ornamental fish. Her research explores interspecies relations, green/blue spaces' impact on cognition, and restorative environments. She teaches quantitative research methods and oversees MSc Psychology courses. Clements has co-authored studies on public health policies, nurse roles, and workplace well-being.
Education:
- BSc Psychology, University of Sunderland (2010-2013)
- MSc Psychological Research Methods, University of Sunderland (2014-2015)
- PhD in Psychology, University of the West of Scotland (2017-2022)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching, Teesside University (2023-2024)
Research Interests:
- Human-animal interactions and welfare
- Environmental influences on mental health
- Public health interventions
- Higher education pedagogy
Recent Research Trends: Her work bridges psychology and public health, emphasizing mixed-methods approaches to evaluate policies (e.g., smokefree trusts) and interventions (e.g., workplace fish tanks). She explores how companion animals mitigate loneliness and how urban green spaces enhance cognitive function.
Grants/Projects:
- Co-Investigator: Evaluation of the Outreach Nurse Role (2024)
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute and Teesside's Institute for Collective Place Leadership.
