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Tom Farsides is an Honorary Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, where he has held a lecturing position since 1995. He previously served as a Visiting Lecturer at King's College London (2001-2007) and the University of Keele (1993-1996), and was a Lecturer at Keele (1992-1993).
His educational background includes:
- BA in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Keele
- MSc in Social Psychology from LSE, University of London
- MSc in Counselling Psychology from London Metropolitan University
- PhD in Social Psychology from LSE, University of London
Dr. Farsides' research centers on altruism, prosocial behavior, and moral psychology, examining motivations for helping behaviors (love, morality, self-interest) and barriers like moral myopia. His work spans body/organ donation, charitable giving, and volunteering, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore real-world applications in medical ethics and public policy. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends connecting social psychology with bioethics, environmental psychology, and neurodiversity studies, particularly through investigations of body donation ethics and prejudice reduction.
His scientific contributions show consistent publication in high-impact journals from 1993-2025, with recent work increasingly addressing contemporary issues like autistic adults' perspectives on kindness and posthumous autonomy. No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
Dr. Farsides supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research in Psychology and Brighton and Sussex Medical School, teaching specialized modules on caring/helping behaviors, communication skills, qualitative research, and personality differences. His drop-in sessions occur Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:00-12:00, reflecting active student engagement despite his honorary status.
No dedicated laboratories or research teams were mentioned in the provided documentation.
