Jessica Duffy

Jessica Duffy is a Postgraduate Researcher and Technical Demonstrator at York St John University, affiliated with the School of Education, Language and Psychology. Her work bridges academic research and practical training in psychology.

• PhD in Psychology (2022–present)
• MRes in Psychology (2020)
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2018)

Research Interests focus on:

• Anxiety-related distortions in self-concept
• Clinical applications of mental imagery techniques
• Future-self dynamics and their impact on psychological well-being
• Self-defining events in psychopathology

Recent Articles highlight trends in self-concept research, future-self interventions, and anxiety reduction via imagery. Her 2025 studies examine mediation pathways in generalized anxiety, while 2024 work explores self-satisfaction and cognitive style in depression. Earlier collaborations (2023–2021) established empirical foundations for future-thinking mechanisms.