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Dr. James Butterworth is a Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Psychology's Cognitive Psychology research group. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton (2024), an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Surrey. His research focuses on sleep's relationship with self-constructs (self-compassion, self-control, self-esteem), EEG-based neurophysiology, and motivational processes. Notable contributions include studies on solitude's neural correlates and age-related psychological distress mediated by self-control. He teaches Cognitive Psychology modules and oversees dissertation/placement supervision.
Education:
- PhD in Cognitive Psychology, University of Southampton (2024)
- MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Sussex
- BSc in Psychology, University of Surrey
Research Interests: Investigates how sleep interacts with multifaceted self-concepts, employing EEG to explore neural mechanisms underpinning motivation and emotion regulation. Recent work examines solitude's neurophysiological basis and age-related psychological resilience via self-control. Current projects include neural signatures of authenticity and reward-related behavior.
Key Themes in Publications: Recurring themes include self-related cognition, EEG-based motivation studies, and aging psychology. His work bridges behavioral outcomes with neurophysiological data, emphasizing translational insights for mental health.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants & Advising: Oversees student placements and dissertations but no grants mentioned. Supervises research projects in cognitive psychology domains.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Cognitive Psychology research group at Surrey, collaborating on EEG-based studies of self-constructs and motivation.
