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Research interests
My background is in cognitive psychology, employing both experimental methods and computational modelling, but I have also published in social psychology, theoretical psychology, political psychology, health psychology, applied psychology, literacy education and animal behaviour.
My current research focuses on the psychology surrounding climate change, and how to facilitate behavioural and social change. This work is often interdisplinary, involving collaboration with sociologists, political economists, geographers, anthropologists, film makers and activists.
Some questions in recent and ongoing research include:
- How should information about climate change be communicated?
- What interventions increase support for climate policies?
- How does protest affect observers? What is the impact of disruptive protest?
- What interventions facilitate behaviour changes such as going car free and switching to a vegan diet? How can such behavioural changes be maintained?
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Increasing Climate Efficacy is Not a Surefire Means to Promoting Climate Commitment
Angill-Williams, A. & Davis, C. J., 2 Oct 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Thinking and Reasoning. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Efficacy Information Influences Intention to take COVID-19 Vaccine
Davis, C. J., Golding, M. & McKay, R., 11 Jul 2021, In: British Journal of Health Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Structured Word Inquiry for Students in Grades 3 and 5 With Reading and Spelling Difficulties: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Colenbrander, D., Parsons, L., Bowers, J. S. & Davis, C. J., 25 Jan 2022, In: Reading Research Quarterly. 57, 1, p. 307-352 46 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile17 Citations (Scopus)784 Downloads (Pure)
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Policy & Protest
Davis, C. J. (Principal Investigator) & Berglund, O. J. B. (Co-Principal Investigator)
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
Prizes
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Policy and Protest
Davis, C. J. (Recipient) & Berglund, O. J. B. (Recipient), 18 Jan 2023
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants