Acacia Begley
- PhD Research Student
- Institute of Health

- Email: acacia.begley@uni.cumbria.ac.uk
- Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Biography
I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Cumbria, graduating in 2013. I then went on to study for my MSc at the University of Portsmouth, graduating in 2015. My background is in criminal psychology, with emphasis on the treatment and rehabiliation of female youth offenders. My current research focuses on positive mental wellbeing in postgraduate students, in particular research students, and their access to university-based support.
Lead Supervisor: Dr Susan Wilbraham
Qualifications and memberships
BSc(Hons) Applied Psychology
MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology
Graduate member of the British Psychological Society
Currently studying for my PhD in Psychology
Academic and research interests
My main topics of interest are:
Mental wellbeing in postgraduate students
Positive psychology
Psychology in pain management
Criminal justice and the treatment of female offenders
Qualitative research methods