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My key area of research expertise is in the psychology of language processing. My research in this area centres on inferences made during the reading of sentences, with particular focus on quantification and pragmatics, and on the processing of individual words. I use paper and pencil (online) tasks and behavioural paradigms, as well as eye tracking and EEG technology to complete this research. I am also interested in the effect of domain knowledge on reading words.
I also carry our research on cognition, chronic illness, and social interaction. During the COVID-19 pandemic I led funded, international, research (Chief Scientist’s Office, Royal Society of Edinburgh) which examined the effects of social isolation on cognitive function. I also contributed to projects tracking cognitive function in people with long-covid (funded by National Institute for Health Research and Chief Scientist’s Office).
I currently have a broad range of research projects underway, these include:
I have previously been involved in the following projects:
I intend to continue my research in psycholinguistics and cognition.
I will examine theories of quantifier focus whilst expanding to broader areas of pragmatics. I will consider how older adults process non-literal language, and if their pattern of processing is affected by cognitive decline with and without dementia.
I also wish to consider how established accounts of quantifier focus and scalar implicature, in English, may be reflected in other languages. I will use understanding of quantities to inform health messaging, particularly within apps for both pacing and encouraging activity.
I have experience of using eye tracking and behavioural techniques to deliver applied research projects for local government, including evaluation of road safety campaigns. I have also delivered workshops on the applied uses of information framing to corporate delegates.
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Lobbyists and associated companies
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NHS Research Scotland
Local authorities (e.g. Renfrewshire Council or Glasgow City Council)
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External Examiner, Bath Spa University
Member of the Young Academy of Scotland, Royal Society of Edinburgh
External Examiner, University of Wolverhampton
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Other contribution
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ingram, J. (Member)
Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel
Ingram, J. (Organiser)
Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
25/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Ingram, J., Hand, C. J. & Maciejewski, G.
25/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Ingram, J., Hand, C. J. & Maciejewski, G.
25/03/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Ingram, J. & Hand, C. J.
21/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Brodie, Z. & Ingram, J.
16/11/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities