Robert C. Dempsey (0000-0002-6477-2363)

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My research aims to generally understand the role of social norms (typically perceived norms of unwritten rules or expectations which guide or restrict behaviour) in health-related behaviours and outcomes, including risky and protective health behaviours, help-seeking, and suicidality. I have particular expertise in using the Social Norms Approach as a means of positive health behaviour change and in understanding health-related behaviours.

I also have broader research interests in terms of understanding the lived experience and role of psychological factors in suicidality and bipolar disorder, suicide prevention, university student mental health, and health psychology more broadly.

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Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester, GB

2019-11 to present | Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Department of Psychology)

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Robert C. Dempsey

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6477-2363

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Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester, GB

Staffordshire University: Stoke-on-Trent, GB

Staffordshire University: Stoke-on-Trent, GB

University of Bradford: Bradford, West Yorkshire, GB

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University of Manchester: Manchester, Manchester, GB

University of Manchester: Manchester, Manchester, GB

Works (50 of 66)

Men's experiences of bipolar: A photo-elicitation study. Research Corner, On The Level. Bipolar Scotland

A qualitative evaluation of an in-school social norms approach intervention for reducing unhealthy snacking behaviours amongst secondary school students

Tackle your feelings: experience of help-seeking for mental wellbeing concerns in professional rugby union players

The types of psychosocial factors associated with suicidality outcomes for people living with Bipolar Disorder: a scoping review

Quantitative content analysis of Freedom of Information requests examining the extent and variations of tools and training for conducting suicide risk assessments in NHS Trusts across England

Social Norms: An application of theory to practice in elite sport and mental health

The role of perceived social norms in non-suicidal self-injury and suicidality: A systematic scoping review

Probabilistic decision trees for predicting 12-month university students likely to experience suicidal ideation

How is suicide risk assessed in healthcare settings in the UK? A systematic scoping review

An in‐school social norms approach intervention for reducing unhealthy snacking behaviours amongst 11–12‐year‐olds

Implementing adult safeguarding practices in National Health Service Mental Health Trusts: challenges for leadership and service provision

Healthy eating: children think their peers eat more unhealthy snacks than they actually do – changing this perception can lead to better diets

Exploring men’s experiences and sense-making of bipolar disorder diagnoses and mood management: a photo-elicitation investigation

The role of tenacious versus flexible goal pursuit in the vulnerability to bipolar disorder

Directly or Indirectly? The Role of Social Support in the Psychological Pathways Underlying Suicidal Ideation in People with Bipolar Disorder

Negative Consequences of Substance Use in European University Students: Results from Project SNIPE

Psychosocial motivators of “smart drug” use amongst university students

Normative misperceptions of unhealthy snacking amongst 11- to 12-year-old secondary school students

How to dissuade parents from believing in anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories (The Conversation)

A social norms approach intervention to address misperceptions of anti-vaccine conspiracy beliefs amongst UK parents

“If they believe, then so shall I”: Perceived beliefs of the in-group predict conspiracy theory belief

Addressing misperceptions of UK parents’ belief in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2021 (Online), 30th June 2021.

Electronic brief personalised feedback interventions for alcohol use

Realising the potential of electronic brief personalized feedback interventions for alcohol use: Current state of the evidence

A qualitative study investigating food choices and perceived psychosocial influences on eating behaviours in secondary school students

‘I am free in my wheelchair but pain does have a say in it though’: The meaning and experience of quality of life when living with paraplegia and chronic pain

‘If they believe, then so shall I’: Perceived belief of an in-group member in conspiracy theories predicts personal belief.

Delivering in‐school interventions to improve dietary behaviours amongst 11‐ to 16‐year‐olds: A systematic review

“If there was an apple or a cake, I would obviously choose the cake”: A qualitative study investigating food choices and perceived psychosocial influences on eating behaviours in secondary school students.

A critical appraisal of the social norms approach as an interventional strategy for health-related behavior and attitude change

Personal and perceived peer use and attitudes towards use of non-prescribed prescription sedatives and sleeping pills among university students in seven European countries

The Psychology of Suicidality: New Developments in Theory & Research. Invited talk presented at the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Suicide Prevention Action Planning Stakeholder Event, Bridge Centre, Stoke-on-Trent.

The role of social support in the psychological pathways underlying suicidal ideation in Bipolar Disorder

Quality of life research: a case for combining photo-elicitation with interpretative phenomenological analysis

A prospective study of bipolar disorder vulnerability in relation to behavioural activation, behavioural inhibition and dysregulation of the Behavioural Activation System.

Defeat and Entrapment in Bipolar Disorder: Exploring the Relationship with Suicidal Ideation from a Psychological Theoretical Perspective.

A qualitative investigation into perceptions of eating behaviours in high school students.

Personal and perceived peer use and attitudes towards the use of nonmedical prescription stimulants to improve academic performance among university students in seven European countries.

The Experience of Participation in Suicide Research from the Perspective of Individuals with Bipolar Disorder.

The Reciprocal Relationship between Bipolar Disorder and Social Interaction: A Qualitative Investigation.

Normative Perceptions of Cannabis Use Among European University Students: Associations of Perceived Peer Use and Peer Attitudes With Personal Use and Attitudes.

A qualitative investigation into young heterosexual males’ knowledge and attitudes towards pansexuality

Injunctive norms regarding cognitive enhancing prescription drug use among European students.

Using photo elicitation to explore quality of life in people with paraplegia and chronic pain.

Wellbeing: How is it conceptualised by psychology students?

Normative misperceptions of tobacco use among university students in seven European countries: baseline findings of the 'Social Norms Intervention for the prevention of Polydrug usE' study.

Understanding the role of psychosocial factors in the experience of suicidality in people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.

A qualitative investigation into the relationships between social factors and suicidal thoughts and acts experienced by people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis

Personal and Perceived Peer Use of and Attitudes Toward Alcohol Among University and College Students in Seven EU Countries: Project SNIPE.

A pilot web based positive parenting intervention to help bipolar parents to improve perceived parenting skills and child outcomes

Peer review (85 reviews for 34 publications/grants)