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Dr. Richard Hamshaw is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Psychology. His academic background includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Bath (2018), an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology from the University of Southampton (2014), and a BSc in Psychology from the Open University (2012).
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society.
Dr. Hamshaw is a social psychologist specializing in social media use, health communication, and appearance concerns. His research employs mixed-methods and qualitative approaches to investigate how people engage with social media data, particularly focusing on:
- How individuals with food allergies and intolerances use social media
- How users evaluate credibility of social media sources
- Men's attitudes toward appearance and grooming
- LGBTQ experiences, particularly PrEP uptake among young UK men
His recent research output shows a strong focus on health communication, with publications examining body dissatisfaction, barriers to PrEP uptake, open data practices, dietary transitions, and male grooming practices. His work often intersects with public health concerns and leverages both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Dr. Hamshaw has received recognition for his research, including significant citations for his work on open data guidelines. His fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in Mixed Methods Psychology (100%), Qualitative Research Psychology (75%), Social Psychology (50%), New Media Psychology (50%), Positioning Theory (50%), Hypersensitivity (50%), and LGBTQIA+ Psychology (50%).
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- BPS Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)
Dr. Hamshaw has been actively involved in research projects including "Exploring the experience of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) for psychology students from neurodiverse backgrounds" (2023-2024) as Co-Investigator and "Transforming Research Methods Teaching in Psychology" (2022-2023) as Principal Investigator. His teaching focuses on social psychology and qualitative research methods, reflecting his core research expertise.
