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Past Research Projects:-
2008-2012
Doctoral research project analysing the spatial production and social performance of long-term, mental health service users. This qualitative study was funded by The University of Northampton.
2010-2012
Research Assistant on a 'pilot' research project exploring people’s experiences of Telephone Telepathy. This qualitative study was funded by the Perrott-Warwick Fund. Pilot findings report submitted to Perrott-Warwick.
2009-2010
Research Assistant for Bedfordshire NHS Trust, CAMH Services. Barometer Project assessing young client needs and psychiatrist’s perceptions of adult mental health care. This study was funded by Bedfordshire NHS Trust. Report on findings and recommendations submitted to Bedfordshire NHS Trust.
2007-2009
Research Assistant undertaking a series of one-to-one interviews with older, mental health service users residing within the East Midlands to explore the experiences of life-transitions. This qualitative study was funded by the Mental Health Foundation. Report on findings submitted to the Mental Health Foundation
Supervision
PhD Supervision - Maria Cochrane - Exploring women's experiences following a masectomy using creative qualitative methods
Supervision
PhD Supervision - Elaine Williams - Exploring the potential impacts on self-esteem for menopausal women after being treated with facial aesthetics
Biography
Lesley-Ann Smith is a Critical Social Psychologist and Qualitative Researcher. Her research interests focus on drawing from post-structuralist philosophical concepts, critical psychiatry and and critical social psychology literature to analyse the spatial production and social performance of long-term, mental health service users. More specifically, the empirical data explores the spaces of long-term psychiatric institutions, charitable day centres and the home. Lesley-Ann is also interested in the ways in which diagnostic identities are either embodied or discursively rejected as ‘risky’ in terms of social and self-identity, with a particular focus on psychosis and borderline personality disorder. Other areas of interest include researching and analysing the memorial accounts of service users drawing primarily from a process theory framework. Other areas of research include exploring people’s experiences of telephone telepathy and more recently, researching the shaving/grooming practices around the pubic region and the rise of ‘designer vagina’ surgery for young adult females. Research around psychedelic use and transformative identities with links to geographical spaces. Research around the rising use of non-invasive surgery (i.e. botox, dermal fillers) in older and younger women.
Research Interests
My research interests focus on drawing from post-structuralist philosophical concepts, critical psychiatry and and critical social psychology literature to analyse the spatial production and social performance of long-term, mental health service users. More specifically, the empirical data explores the spaces of long-term psychiatric institutions, charitable day centres and the home. Lesley-Ann is also interested in the ways in which diagnostic identities are either embodied or discursively rejected as ‘risky’ in terms of social and self-identity, with a particular focus on psychosis and borderline personality disorder. Other areas of interest include researching and analysing the memorial accounts of service users drawing primarily from a process theory framework. Other areas of research include exploring people’s experiences of telephone telepathy and more recently, researching the shaving/grooming practices around the pubic region and the rise of ‘designer vagina’ surgery for young adult females. Research around psychedelic use and transformative identities with links to geographical spaces and identity. Research around the rising use of non-invasive surgery (i.e. botox, dermal fillers) in older and younger women and particularly the 'botox glow' in menopausal females.
Teaching Interests
I am a Programme Leader for the MSc Psychology Conversion Programme
I am the Module Co-ordinator for PSY1004 Investigating Psychology, PSY3024 Understanding the Social World and PSYM081 Applied and Critical Social Psychology.
I teach on PSY1003 Introduction to Psychology (Social), PSY1004 Investigating Psychology, PSY3024 Understanding the Social World, PSYM079 Advanced Developmental, PSYM081 Applied and Critical Social Psychology, PSYM101 Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology and PSYM102 Research Skills.
I am the Staff Lead Mentor and Staff Mentor.
I am the Liaison Tutor for TMC Academy in Singapore.
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Projects
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Evaluating efforts to decolonise the curriculum – exploring the experiences of staff and students at UoN
Dann, C. (PI), Jivraj, K. (CoI) & Smith, L.-A. (CoI)
1/10/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund
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Assessing public perspectives of parapsychology through YouTube commentaries
Murphy-Morgan, C., Cooper, C. E. & Smith, L.-A., 31 Dec 2022, In: Australian Journal of Parapsychology. 22, 2, p. 153-177Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Anal Intercourse
Cooper, C. & Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, p. 33-34 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Fetishism
Smith, L.-A. & Cooper, C. E., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, Vol. 3 vols.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Foreplay and Afterplay
Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, Vol. 3 Vols.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Necrophilia
Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, Vol. 3 Vols.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Pubic Shaving and Grooming
Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, p. 555-556Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Swinging
Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, Vol. 3 Vols. p. 715-716Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Vaginoplasty
Smith, L.-A., 1 Feb 2021, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology and Culture. Armstrong, H. (ed.). ABC-CLIO, Vol. 3 Vols.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Entry for Dictionary/Encyclopedia
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Me: how are you feeling? You: A little bit grey
Williams, E. (Author), Hill, K. (Author), Smith, L.-A. (Author), Ridge, J. (Author) & Redwood, T. (Author)
11 Jul 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Well nobody wants to see a hairy fanny do they? Exploring the Everyday Narratives of Young Women's Perceptions and Practices around Genital Appearance and Sexual Identities
Smith, L.-A. (Author), Reed, L. (Author), Hickinbotham, L. (Author), Cooper, C. (Author) & Evenden, R. (Author)
15 May 2015Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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"Well nobody wants to see a hairy fanny do they?": Exploring the everyday narratives of young women's perceptions and practices around genital appearance and sexual identities
Smith, L.-A. (Speaker), Reed, L. (Speaker), Hickinbotham, L. (Speaker), Cooper, C. (Speaker) & Evenden, R. (Speaker)
21 May 2015Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Exploring People’s Experiences of Telephone Telepathy: A Qualitative Study
Roe, C. (Author) & Smith, L.-A. (Author)
16 Jul 2015Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Press/Media
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Mile posts: Items on Mattison Plummer, Carter Huyser, Kelsey Schweizer, Alexina Teubel
1/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Mile posts: Items on Mattison Plummer, Carter Huyser, Kelsey Schweizer, Alexina Teubel
1/05/24
2 items of Media coverage
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Actually, Both Men and Women Should Stop Drinking Before and During...
11/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Actually, Both Men and Women Should Stop Drinking Before and During Pregnancy
11/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy
13/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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MIL-OSI Global: Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting
13/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Thesis
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'Mad, bad and dangerous to know': exploring the everyday spaces of older, mental health service users
Smith, L.-A. (Author), Tucker, I. M. (Supervisor), 2012Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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