Amy Maher

Pregnancy changes the brain – and we are only beginning to understand how and why Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.

Pregnancy changes the brain – and we are only beginning to understand how and why
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Here's the Call for Papers on the journal website with details of the submission process, submission guidelines etc.: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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It is a pleasure to work with Andrew Malvern and he is so deserving of this honour.

Understanding ‘Gender Equality’
Earlier this year, @ktwamley.bsky.social & Charlotte Faircloth were nominated for the BSA & SAGE Prize for Innovation/Excellence. Their work reshapes thinking around caring responsibilities, work & equality post-parenthood.
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Exploring Black Women's Experiences in Psychotherapeutic Training and Practice in the UK Background Discussions around racial disparities and injustice have gained increasing prominence in psychotherapy and counselling research. However, research in this area has been criticised for its.....

Melissa McCallum's important research using qualitative surveys, interviews, focus groups & reflexive thematic analysis (supervised by me) -
Exploring Black Women's Experiences in Psychotherapeutic Training and Practice in the UK - Counselling and Psychotherapy Research share.google/QAahdyVCLjtV...

Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism ‘spectrum’ The idea of autism as a single spectrum has shaped thinking for decades. But many autistic people and researchers now argue the metaphor is misleading.

Really interesting read from @draimeegrant.bsky.social - Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism ‘spectrum’ theconversation.com/why-its-time...

Major theories of consciousness may have been focusing on the wrong part of the brain Do we need to change the way we think about consciousness?

Major theories of consciousness may have been focusing on the wrong part of the brain
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I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education Can AI agents superpower the classroom?

I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education
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Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?

Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring
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Ocean Vuong on the unsettling way 'cringe culture' holds young people back | 7.30 YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

Been thinking about this clip of Ocean Vuong talking about how the fear of cringe has affected students youtube.com/shorts/fsGsm...

No problem. Am sure the translations team are on the case but will check in!

Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Research Explore the collection

We’re sharing a @journals.sagepub.com hub of free-to-access resources on immigration, migration, and refugees.

Find research on law and policy, health, education, and much more.

Explore the collection: journals.sagepub.com/immigrant-mi...

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I'm excited to announce that this spring/summer Statistics, Methods, and Research Training (SMaRT) Workshops are live!

Check out the offerings here: smart-workshops.com/workshops

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Pleased to see this is now published as online first:

“Being Really Confidently Wrong”: Qualitative Researchers’ Experiences of Methodologically Incongruent Peer Review Feedback”

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@vicclarke.bsky.social
@janeemcallaghan.bsky.social, LaMarre & Adams

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Congratulations John! Delighted to see it!

Green book cover of 'The Biopsychology Colouring Book' on grey background with 'Just published' announcement

The Biopsychology Colouring Book 2E is now out! 🥳 If your undergraduate students are struggling with biological psychology / behavioural neuroscience, this colouring book is perfect for revision AND a fun and relaxing break from screens!

Check it out here: bit.ly/3OAzpIt

#PsychSciSky #neuroskyence

Uncharacteristcally long 🧵 (sorry) re: #Qualitative methodologies, science, and 'AI'.

As Qualitative researchers, we should definitely care and remain curious about what 'good work' can look like - but we should be very wary about assuming that a focus on 'rigour' will address this question. 1/13

Will be drip feeding some of my research in the coming weeks to (re)introduce myself to folks on here!

Going to start with this one where a bunch of us wrote about the impact of white supremacy in body image research and practice:

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Program for the Spark Society's Annual Meeting panel on 'Colonized Cognitive Psychology' featuring panelists Akira O'Connor, Suparna Rajaram, Erin Robbins, and Jyotsna Vaid. November 21, 2024 in NYC, Marriott Marquis. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV9bSX16V1P71tMYLfrElAK_7DR4uQ6eGuo_HTltsA53Kx_Q/viewform

If you're at Psychonomics 2024, the SPARK Society panel discussion TODAY on Colonized Cognitive Psychology is not to be missed - featuring two of our lovely Sage Psychology authors, Akira O'Connor @akiraoc.bsky.social and Erin Robbins @eerobbins.bsky.social! #PsychSciSky

Crowds & Identities -- a starter pack.

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SAGE Publications is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead the Autism & Developmental Language Impairments (ADLI) editorial team. Expressions of interest due by 31st December 2024.
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🧪 My work with John Jackson and Andrew Winston: "Confronting scientific racism in psychology: Lessons from evolutionary biology and genetics." is now published in American Psychologist's special issue, Dismantling Racism in the Field of Psychology and Beyond #EvoSky #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky

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Congrats @akiraoc.bsky.social and @eerobbins.bsky.social - Colonised Minds is out now! This is a must-read critical exploration of the historical power structures and forces of oppression that shaped psychology, and a compelling call towards decolonisation of our field. #PsychSciSky bit.ly/4b1MOmN

New paper on #ThematicAnalysis (in relation to Palliative Medicine) from @vicclarke.bsky.social and me - focused on supporting prest practice in reporting - including supplementary materials Reflexive Thematic Analysis Reporting Guidelines (RTARG)

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A copy of newly published textbook 'Evolution and Psychology' in the foreground, with the Sage London office in the background

'Evolution and Psychology' looking right at home @Sage! This textbook teaches students to think critically, addressing frequently misunderstood topics, common fallacies, and historical misuses of applying evolutionary theory to human behaviour.

Order your inspection copy here: ow.ly/Kwa450QxNmI