Katy Greenland

Professor Katy Greenland is a social psychologist at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on applying social psychological theories to understand discrimination, stigma, and intergroup anxiety. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including experimental designs, surveys, and qualitative analyses. Key themes include how emotions like anxiety shape social interactions and perceptions of discrimination.

Education and Affiliations: While specific academic credentials aren't detailed, her work is affiliated with Cardiff University and international collaborations. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, European Association of Social Psychology, and other professional bodies.

Research Interests: Professor Greenland explores how societal groups define discrimination, with attention to intergroup dynamics, prejudice, and social justice. Her work highlights how fear and anxiety influence perceptions of marginalized groups and shape social policies.

Grants and Funding: She has secured grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (£154,477), Wales Office of Research & Development (£55,650), and others for projects on suicide prevention, intergroup anxiety, and policy-related studies.

Advising: Supervised doctoral students include Constantino Dumangane (African/Caribbean boys in education), Susanne Spooner (resilience in looked-after children), and Tom Slater (suicide prevention roles of social workers).