Emma Barton
- Lecturer in health, psychology and social studies
- Institute of Health
- Social Science

- Email: emma.barton@cumbria.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1228 616368
- Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Biography
I have a strong interest in social developmental psychology and in research methods. I am currently working towards a PhD which focuses on experiences of receiving bereavement support - something which I became very interested in after volunteering with a local charity as a bereavement support worker.
I currently lead on the following modules:
- HLLP4006 - Experimental design
- HLLP5012 - Contemporary issues in human development
- HLLP5013 - Social Cognition
- HLLP4006 - Experimental design
- HLLP5010 - Social and community psychology
- HLLP7032 - Qualitative research methodologies and techniques
Qualifications and memberships
MBPsS with Chartered Psychologist (academic) status.
Member of BPS division of academic, researchers and teachers in psychology.
FHEA
BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
PgC Academic Practice
Academic and research interests
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Research Methods
Grief and bereavement support - Currently studying towards a PhD (with full PhD student status) on this subject
Publications
Taylor, J.C. & Barton, E. (2013). Social connectedness: A precursor to desistance for female offenders? Paper presented at BPS Annual Conference - Harrogate, April.
Bates, E. & Barton, E. (2014). Examining the impact of volunteering on student satisfaction, motivations and employability. HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference, Edinburgh.