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Paul Conway is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Southampton within the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. He is actively engaged in research on moral psychology, supervises PhD students, and accepts new PhD applications. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in various professional contexts including law enforcement, military ethics, and healthcare.
Dr. Conway's research interests focus primarily on moral psychology, examining how people decide what is right and wrong and who is good and bad. His work investigates why people are motivated to do good and sometimes fail, and why people agree and disagree over moral matters. His research spans multiple contexts including sacrificial moral dilemmas, moral injury among professionals, moral character judgments, and the social dimensions of ethical decision-making. He employs both experimental and field methods to understand the psychological mechanisms underlying moral cognition and behavior.
Analysis of Dr. Conway's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applied moral psychology with significant attention to real-world contexts where moral judgments have serious consequences. His work spans military ethics, law enforcement mental health, online safety, and healthcare decision-making during crises like the pandemic. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and behavioral economics to address complex moral questions. His research consistently examines how social factors, cognitive processes, and emotional responses interact in moral judgment formation.
- Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology (2014)
- APS Rising Star (2020)
- Transformation in Teaching Award (2018)
- Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (2019)
- University of Southampton Research & Innovation Services Impact Fund Award (2024)
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences Higher Education Innovation Fund (2023)
Dr. Conway currently supervises multiple PhD students including Irem Sevi Yilmaz, King Hang Jason Lam, and Serena Celeste Romanelli. His research has been supported by numerous grants including the EASP Seedcorn Grant (2022), RAPID grant on COVID-19 sacrifices (2020), and investigations into moral decision-making among people on the autism spectrum (2019). He is actively involved in translating research findings into practical applications, particularly in understanding moral injury among professionals exposed to traumatic material.
Dr. Conway is a member of the Centre for Research on Self and Identity and the Centre for Behavioural Experimental Action and Research (C-BEAR) at the University of Southampton. These research groups provide collaborative environments for investigating the psychological foundations of moral judgment and behavior. His external engagements include numerous speaking roles on moral injury, sacrificial dilemmas, and moral psychology applications in professional contexts.
