Professor Jane Simpson
ProfessorResearch Overview
My research interests are around the psychological experiences of people with adult-onset neurodegenerative conditions (including those who live away from their country of birth), self-disgust and the relationship between emotion and cognition more generally.
Current Research
I am interested in the experiences of people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease. My research with people with neurodegenerative diseases is from a specifically psychological (as opposed to psychiatric) perspective and, as such, tries to reformulate difficulties which can sometimes be termed 'neuropsychiatric'. With colleagues at Sheffield Uinversity I am interested in the potential of the concept of self disgust to help us understand why psychological therapies are not successful for a significant proportion of people with low mood, eating disorders etc. With colleagues within DHR I am also exploring the relationship between disability studies and clinical psychology
Research Interests
Jane joined the Division in 2003. Her PhD was entitled 'A cognitive investigation of schizophrenic delusions' and a major focus of her research interests still centres on the relevance of cognitive mechanisms to our understanding of the cause and maintenance of delusions. Other interests include emotional and cognitive factors in obsessive-compulsive disorder, cognition and depression and cognitive, emotional and health care needs of people with Parkinson's disease. Jane is also a chartered clinical psychologist who works clinically in the 天美传媒 area.
Supervisory Areas:
Jane is interested in supervising postgraduate research projects which investigate the relationship between emotion and cognition. She is particularly interested in projects on self-disgust, Parkinson's disease and other chronic health problems. Please contact Jane directly for further details.
Current Teaching
My current teaching centres on research methods in clinical psychology plus specialised teaching on delusions, health psychology and research ethics.
PhD Supervision Interests
I am interested in receiving applications related to any of my research areas: delusions, obsessions, Parkinson's disease or health outcomes in chronic illness. I would prefer potential PhD students to contact me by email before making an application.
Selected Publications
McKenzie, L.H., Simpson, J., Stewart, M. 01/2010 In: Psychology, Health and Medicine. 15, 1, p. 74-93. 20 p.
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Elvish, J., Simpson, J., Ball, L.J. 03/2010 In: Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 24, 2, p. 231-237. 7 p.
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Fitzpatrick, L., Simpson, J., Smith, A. 06/2010 In: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 83, 2, p. 179-192. 14 p.
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Todd, D., Simpson, J., Murray, C.D. 01/2010 In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 32, 15, p. 1291-1299. 9 p.
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Osborne, H., Simpson, J., Stokes, G. 07/2010 In: Aging and Mental Health. 14, 5, p. 503-515. 13 p.
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Woods, L., Boot, L., Simpson, J. 2010 In: Way Ahead. 14, p. 6-7. 2 p.
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Simpson, J., Hillman, R., Crawford, T., Overton, P.G. 12/2010 In: Motivation and Emotion. 34, 4, p. 399-406. 8 p.
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Murray, C., Simpson, J. 2010 In: Psychology, Learning and Teaching. 9, 2, 2 p.
Editorial
Murray, C., Simpson, J. 2010 In: Psychology, Learning and Teaching. 9, 2
Special issue
Simpson, J., Hemmings, R., Daiches, A., Amor, C. 2010 In: Psychology, Learning and Teaching. 9, 2, 5 p.
Special issue
Osborne, H., Stokes, G., Simpson, J. 2010 In: Aging and Mental Health. 14, 8, p. 928-937. 10 p.
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Molyneaux, V., Butchard, S., Simpson, J., Murray, C. 04/2011 In: Ageing and Society. 31, 3, p. 422-437. 16 p.
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Breckon, S., Simpson, J. 03/2011 In: Clinical Psychology and People with Learning Difficulties. 9, 1, p. 2-7. 6 p.
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Eccles, F., Simpson, J. 2011 In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 33, 13-14, p. 1065-88. 24 p.
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Eccles, F., Murray, C., Simpson, J. 2011 In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 33, 15-16, p. 1409-1420. 12 p.
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MacMahon, L., Murray, C., Simpson, J. 01/2012 In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 34, 13, p. 1121-1130. 10 p.
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Delaney, M., Simpson, J., Leroi, I. 09/2012 In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 17, 3, p. 522-535. 14 p.
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Gill, I., Wall, G., Simpson, J. 2012 In: Brain Injury. 26, 7-8, p. 909-920. 12 p.
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Delaney, M., Leroi, I., Simpson, J., Overton, P.G. 09/2012 In: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 19, 3, p. 338-346. 9 p.
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Mozo-Dutton, L., Simpson, J., Boot, J. 01/2012 In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 34, 14, p. 1208-1217. 10 p.
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Molyneaux, V., Butchard, S., Simpson, J., Murray, C. 07/2012 In: Dementia. 11, 4, p. 483-502. 20 p.
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Lockeridge, S., Simpson, J. 09/2013 In: Dementia. 12, p. 633-649. 17 p.
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Mullin, J., Simpson, J., Froggatt, K. 03/2013 In: Dementia. 12, 2, p. 177-191. 15 p.
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Nowell, Z., Thornton, A., Simpson, J. 07/2013 In: Dementia. 12, 4, p. 394-409. 16 p.
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Keeling, M., Bambrough, J., Simpson, J. 06/2013 In: Psycho-Oncology. 22, 6, p. 1421-1427. 7 p.
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Lee, V.S.P., Simpson, J., Froggatt, K. 2013 In: Aging and Mental Health. 17, 1, p. 48-56. 9 p.
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All Publications
01/01/2022 → 31/10/2024
Research
09/03/2021 → 08/09/2022
Research
01/09/2018 → 01/01/2021
Research
01/05/2018 → 31/12/2022
Research
01/10/2014 → 30/09/2015
Research
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Invited talk
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Invited talk
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Invited talk
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Membership of committee
Examination
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Invited talk
- Centre for Ageing Research