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Ian Baker is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. His research focuses on supernatural beliefs, parapsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and the interplay between personality traits and psychological phenomena. His work explores topics like the Dark Tetrad of personality, the neurophysiological basis of math anxiety, and the psychological mechanisms underlying paranormal experiences.
Baker's research spans experimental psychology and applied mental health interventions, including studies on role-play games as therapeutic tools and the predictive role of narcissism in public health compliance. His studies often employ mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative psychometric analysis with qualitative exploration of belief systems. Notable contributions include modeling supernatural belief frameworks and investigating cardiovascular responses to stress across diverse populations.
His work has been published in journals such as Current Psychology, Journal of Scientific Exploration, and International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. He collaborates internationally, with projects involving Thai participants and multidisciplinary teams examining dissociative tendencies and sensory processing sensitivity. Baker's ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-4692-7202.
