Dr Alecia Cousins

Tiwtor mewn Seicoleg, Psychology

+44 (0) 1792 205678 ext 1864

a.l.cousins@abertawe.ac.uk

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Adeilad Vivian
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Dolenni Ymchwil

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Yn fy rôl bresennol fel tiwtor mewn seicoleg, rwy'n cynorthwyo i ddarparu modiwlau amrywiol ar draws blynyddoedd 1 a 2. Ar hyn o bryd rwy'n goruchwylio myfyrwyr 3edd flwyddyn sy'n dilyn prosiectau ymchwil ym maes pwnc seicoleg iechyd neu hydradiad, ac rydw i'n mentor academaidd i fyfyrwyr ym mlynyddoedd 1, 2 a 3.

Mae fy ymchwil yn canolbwyntio'n bennaf ar ddylanwad amrywiadau mewn statws hydradiad ar hwyliau a swyddogaeth wybyddol. Mae diddordebau pellach yn cynnwys archwilio'r cysylltiad rhwng swyddogaeth fasgwlaidd (wedi'i asesu gan ddefnyddio'r dechneg dadleoli cyfaint i fesur tonffurfiau pwysau pwls) a swyddogaeth wybyddol ar draws y rhychwant oes, wrth edrych ar sut y gallai hydradiad ddylanwadu ar y berthynas rhwng y ffactorau hyn.

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Hydradiad
Hwyliau a gwybyddiaeth
Swyddogaeth fasgwlaidd
Seicoleg iechyd
Maethiad

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Ymchwil

SNAC: Grŵp Maethiad, Blas a Gwybyddiaeth Abertawe.

Mae UKRN Abertawe: Rhwydwaith Atgynhyrchedd y DU Abertawe, yn grŵp ymchwil fel rhan o'r rhwydwaith cenedlaethol, sy'n canolbwyntio ar hyrwyddo gwyddoniaeth agored ac atgynyrchiol ledled y DU.

Prif Wobrau

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Llewellyn, M., Cousins, A., & Tyson, P. (2022). ‘When you have the adrenalin pumping, it kind of flushes out any negative emotions’: a qualitative exploration of the benefits of playing football for people with mental health difficulties. Journal of Mental Health, 31(2), 172-179.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1793119, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62357
Lancastle, D., Hill, J., Faulkner, S., & Cousins, A. (2022). “The stress can be unbearable, but the good times are like finding gold”: A phase one modelling survey to inform the development of a self-help positive reappraisal coping intervention for caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE, 17(3), e0264837
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264837, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62356
Cousins, A., Young, H., Thomas, A., & Benton, D. (2019). The Effect of Hypo-Hydration on Mood and Cognition Is Influenced by Electrolyte in a Drink and Its Colour: A Randomised Trial. Nutrients, 11(9), 2002
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51537
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002
Young, H., Cousins, A., Johnston, S., Fletcher, J., Benton, D., Young, H., Cousins, A., & Benton, D. (2019). Autonomic adaptations mediate the effect of hydration on brain functioning and mood: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 9(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52775-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52886
Roderique-Davies, G., Torrance, J., Bhairon, T., Cousins, A., & John, B. (2020). Embedded Gambling Promotion in Football: An Explorative Study of Cue-Exposure and Urge to Gamble. Journal of Gambling Studies, 36(3), 1013-1025.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09949-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62354

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Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Llewellyn, M., Cousins, A., & Tyson, P. (2022). ‘When you have the adrenalin pumping, it kind of flushes out any negative emotions’: a qualitative exploration of the benefits of playing football for people with mental health difficulties. Journal of Mental Health, 31(2), 172-179.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1793119, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62357
Lancastle, D., Hill, J., Faulkner, S., & Cousins, A. (2022). “The stress can be unbearable, but the good times are like finding gold”: A phase one modelling survey to inform the development of a self-help positive reappraisal coping intervention for caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE, 17(3), e0264837
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264837, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62356
Bowers, D., Morgan, K., Abbott, L., Fishleigh, L., Cousins, A., & Taylor, R. (2020). User perceptions of powered wheelchair features.. Technology, Mind, and Behavior, 1(2)
https://doi.org/10.1037/tmb0000011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62355
Roderique-Davies, G., Torrance, J., Bhairon, T., Cousins, A., & John, B. (2020). Embedded Gambling Promotion in Football: An Explorative Study of Cue-Exposure and Urge to Gamble. Journal of Gambling Studies, 36(3), 1013-1025.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09949-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62354
Young, H., Cousins, A., Johnston, S., Fletcher, J., Benton, D., Young, H., Cousins, A., & Benton, D. (2019). Autonomic adaptations mediate the effect of hydration on brain functioning and mood: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 9(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52775-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52886
Cousins, A., Young, H., Thomas, A., & Benton, D. (2019). The Effect of Hypo-Hydration on Mood and Cognition Is Influenced by Electrolyte in a Drink and Its Colour: A Randomised Trial. Nutrients, 11(9), 2002
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51537
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PS-M24 Research Project

The research module will involve constructing and executing a substantial research project, usually conducted in connection to an abnormal and clinical research topic/theme. Previous research projects have spanned various applicable clinical settings linked to NHS trusts, mental health charities, forensic units and topics generated by academics based within the department of psychology. We also encourage students who come to the program with connections as a consequence of previous professional experience, to undertake projects that are linked to interests they have already established.
PSA113 Biological Psychology

This module provides an introduction to biological psychology and the influence of the biological approach on the wider discipline of psychology. Through a series of lectures and tutorials this module will consider the structure and function of the brain and central nervous system and how they underpin human behaviour. The importance of understanding the role of hormones and neurotransmitters on physiology and behaviour as well as the biological basis of individual differences will be covered. These fundamental elements will be explored through by key topics such as emotions, motivated behaviour, language, sleep, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. The importance of understanding evolutionary psychology and gene environment interactions will also be integrated throughout the module.
PSY113 Biological Psychology

This module provides an introduction to biological psychology and the influence of the biological approach on the wider discipline of psychology. Through a series of lectures and tutorials this module will consider the structure and function of the brain and central nervous system and how they underpin human behavior. The importance of understanding the role of hormones and neurotransmitters on physiology and behavior as well as the biological basis of individual differences will be covered. These fundamental elements will be explored through key topics such as emotions, motivated behavior, language, sleep, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. The importance of understanding evolutionary psychology and gene environment interactions will also be integrated throughout the module.
PSY351 Nutrition and Behaviour

After initially discussing both macro- and micro-nutrients their roles in the development of the brain and their influence on mood and cognition will be examined. The influence of diet at different stages of the entire life cycle will be considered: in particular in the early stages when the brain is developing and in the aging process. Specifically their role in the development of dementia will be discussed.

Hanes Gyrfa

Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil, Prifysgol De Cymru

2018 - Presennol

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'American Society of Nutrition Annual conference'

2018

Amerig
'British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual conference'

2018

Ffrainc
'British Society of Gerontology'

2017

Abertawe
Cynhadledd flynyddol Grŵp Bwydo ac Yfed Prydain

2017

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Dr Alecia Cousins

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Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PS-M24 Research Project

PSA113 Biological Psychology

PSY113 Biological Psychology

PSY351 Nutrition and Behaviour

Hanes Gyrfa

Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil, Prifysgol De Cymru

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'American Society of Nutrition Annual conference'

'British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual conference'

'British Society of Gerontology'

Cynhadledd flynyddol Grŵp Bwydo ac Yfed Prydain