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Research activity per year
Area of research expertise - Outline
My main research interests lie in the impact of early experiences on later functioning and well-being. My PhD thesis focused on the relevance of early attachment experiences as a broader framework to explain aspects of human emotions, cognitions and behaviours in later life.
Current research activities
I am currently working in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Edinburgh and Police Scotland to evaluate the impact of trauma awareness training on police officer attitudes towards trauma-informed policing. Recent projects also include on-going investigations into attachment-related differences in the regulation of anger and expression of aggression. In addition, I am currently working in collaboration with colleagues from the University of the West of Scotland on an exploratory project focused on the predictors and outcomes of the sending and receiving of sexually explicit messages in a UK population.
Desired research direction
The overarching aim of my research is to understand the ways in which early experiences relate to poor social and emotional outcomes in adulthood, such that relevant risk factors can be targeted to reduce such outcomes. I then hope to use this evidence to work with educators, support workers and policy makers to help inform the development of attachment and emotion regulation based interventions to improve the developmental trajectory of affected young people.
Target Collaborative Companies (National, International, up to 3)
1. Social network operators
Target Collaborative Organisations (National, International, up to 3)
1. Police Scotland
2. Local Authorities
3. Sacro
Teaching expertise
My primary teaching interests lie in Forensic, Social and Developmental Psychology. However, I have experience teaching on a wide range of modules across all levels of study, both at the University of the West of Scotland (as outlined below), and at Queen Margaret University.
Level |
Module |
L07 |
Introduction to Psychology Investigating Psychology (Module Moderator) Foundations of Life & Social Science |
L08 |
Lifespan Development B Introductory Cognitive & Social Psychology Biological and Developmental Psychology |
L09 |
Social Psychology (Module Moderator) Child Development |
L10 |
Atypical Child Development Forensic Psychology (Module Co-ordinator) Dissertation (project supervision) |
Psychology Tutor, University of Edinburgh
Mar 2020 → …
Doctoral Researcher, Queen Margaret University
2013 → 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Queen Margaret University
2013 → 2017
Student Learning Adviser, Edinburgh Napier University
2012 → 2016
Research Assistant, Edinburgh Napier University
2011 → 2012
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Brodie, Zara (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Brodie, Zara (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Brodie, Zara (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Zara Brodie (Speaker), Roxanne Hawkins (Speaker), Chloe Maclean (Speaker) & Jack McKinlay (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Zara Brodie (Speaker), Roxanne Hawkins (Speaker), Chloe Maclean (Speaker) & Jack McKinlay (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Zara Brodie, Chloe Maclean, Roxanne Hawkins & Jack McKinlay
16/02/22 → 17/02/22
14 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
16/11/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities