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Ian Norman is a Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of East Anglia (UEA). He is a member of the Gender and Its Intersections research group and the Social Cognition Research Group, contributing to interdisciplinary research on identity, gender, and social behavior.
Academic Background:
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Criminology, University Campus Suffolk, 2012
- MSc in Psychology, University of Essex, 2013
- PhD in Psychology, University of East Anglia
His research focuses on social psychology, particularly altruism, empathic concern, gender, and identity. He explores how altruistic behaviors are perceived, distinguished, and socially evaluated, including their role in signaling desirability and quality. His work intersects with queer psychology and student experience, emphasizing inclusivity and transition in higher education.
His primary publication examines the perceived attractiveness of different altruistic types, reflecting a strong interest in moral psychology and social cognition. The work shows trends in experimental social psychology with applications in evolutionary and interpersonal contexts.
He serves as Module Leader for PSY-4010Y: Introduction to Psychology and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the Psychology of Gender and Social Psychology Theory and Methods at the MSc level.
He has contributed to public discourse on improving social group dynamics for underrepresented students, indicating engagement beyond academia.
Research and Teaching Responsibilities:
- Module Leader: PSY-4010Y Introduction to Psychology
- Undergraduate Teaching: Year 1 – Introduction to Psychology; Year 3 – Research Project; Psychology of Gender
- MSc Teaching: Social Psychology Theory and Methods
Research Groups:
- Gender and Its Intersections
- Social Cognition Research Group
