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Thomas Pollet is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Northumbria University. He holds a PhD in Psychology (2009) and specializes in interdisciplinary research on social relationships, individual differences, and methodological advancements. His work spans topics like personality, hormonal influences, and social networks, with a focus on replication studies and statistical rigor.
Research interests include evolutionary psychology, the role of methodology in reproducibility, and applications of network analysis. Recent projects address loneliness in older adults, gender differences in social behavior, and the impact of social media. Pollet has contributed to open science initiatives through roles in UKRN and organizes conferences like EHBEA. His teaching includes courses on research methods (PY0794, PY0552) and thesis supervision. Notable collaborations include meta-analyses on topics like contraceptive effects and combat sports performance.
Pollet’s work emphasizes reproducibility, as seen in registered replication reports and open science frameworks. He has explored issues in sampling bias, social support networks, and the psychological impact of body image research. His contributions span over 140 peer-reviewed articles, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical and applied research in social and evolutionary psychology.
