Michael Biddlestone
Postgraduate Researcher
Associate Lecturer
About
Michael is a Postgraduate Researcher and Associate Lecturer in the School of Psychology.
Research interests
- Conspiracy Belief
- Social Identity
- Group Behaviour
- Collective Narcissism
Michael is focused on the group-orientated Social Identity motives behind conspiracy theory belief. Notable motives include a need for belonging, uniqueness, and collective self-esteem. He is also looking to research the role that Collective Narcissism plays in this process. Using statistical modelling, Michael hopes to reveal the collaborative and complicated interactions between these measures.
Supervision
Supervisor
- Dr Aleksandra Cichocka (1st Supervisor)
- Professor Karen Douglas (2nd Supervisor)
Professional
Thesis Title
TBA
Funding
- University Studentship
- (2018) Graduate Teaching Scholarship (GTA), School of Psychology, University of Kent
Last updated