Adam Jowett

Prolonged exposure to monotonous stimuli (e.g. driving along a motorway at night without lights) is also known to induce altered states of consciousness and hallucinatory phenomena

Sounds like autoscopy, a known hallucinatory experience where people see a double of themselves (doppelganger) in their external surroundings. It's known to have a number of neurological triggers including migraines or exhaustion.

Screenshot of The Psychologist Magazine webpage with an image of Kenneth B Clark's book Dark Ghetto and the following text: History and philosophy, Poverty, Race, ethnicity and culture The psychology of the ghetto Chartered Psychologist Dr Adam Jowett on encountering Kenneth B. Clark's 'Dark Ghetto' 60 years on. 28 October 2025

60 years on, Kenneth B. Clark’s 'Dark Ghetto: Dilemmas of Social Power' remains an under-recognised contribution to critical social psychology with it's analysis of systemic racism and psychological harm. My reflections via @psychmag.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Screenshot of The Psychologist Magazine webpage with an image of Kenneth B Clark's book Dark Ghetto and the following text: History and philosophy, Poverty, Race, ethnicity and culture The psychology of the ghetto Chartered Psychologist Dr Adam Jowett on encountering Kenneth B. Clark's 'Dark Ghetto' 60 years on. 28 October 2025

60 years on, Kenneth B. Clark’s 'Dark Ghetto: Dilemmas of Social Power' remains an under-recognised contribution to critical social psychology with it's analysis of systemic racism and psychological harm. My reflections via @psychmag.bsky.social #BlackHistoryMonth www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

The psychology of the ghetto | BPS Chartered Psychologist Dr Adam Jowett on encountering Kenneth B. Clark’s 'Dark Ghetto' 60 years on.

The psychology of the ghetto…

Chartered Psychologist @dradamjowett.bsky.social on encountering Kenneth B. Clark’s 'Dark Ghetto' 60 years on.

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#BlackHistoryMonth

Equality and Human Rights Commission response | BPS The BPS response urged the Equality and Human Rights Commission to adopt a clearer and more coherent approach that protects the dignity, privacy, and rights of trans people, while supporting service p...

The BPS urges the Equality and Human Rights Commission to adopt an approach that protects the dignity, privacy, and rights of trans people, while supporting service providers in meeting their legal responsibilities. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Proud to have made a historic statement on behalf of the British Psychological Society acknowledging its deep regret for publishing work that endorsed so-called conversion therapy and the harm caused to LGBTQ+ people.
Recognising this history matters.

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We recommend the Code be strengthened by: Clarifying lawful approaches to trans inclusion. Providing practical examples of how trans-inclusive services (e.g., domestic abuse shelters, counselling services, community sport) have successfully balanced dignity, privacy, and legal compliance. Supporting providers in navigating the balancing of different service user needs and affirming that the rights and dignity of all groups, including both women and trans people, can be upheld without one group feeling excluded or unprotected. These changes would enhance clarity and promote psychologically safe service provision.

The BPS response to the EHRC's code of practice:

"the Code may create a chilling effect...undermining access to vital support and participation in everyday life for trans people"

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Lovely couple of days catching up with quali folks at the Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section #QMiP2025

Progress, Power and Possibilities: 20 Years of the Qualitative Methods Section | BPS This year the British Psychological Society’s Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section (QMiP) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its creation…

Hope everyone's enjoying @qmip.bsky.social #QMiP2025

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In this blog ✍️ for our good growth hub, Dr Philippa Carr, @‌drsimongoodman.bsky.social, @dradamjowett.bsky.social & Dr Jackie Abell explore how the media portrays inequality & wealth and the impact this has on economic growth.
Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/rethinking-e...

Join the BPS at Pride in London! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The British Psychological Society is inviting members to walk with us in this year’s Pride in London Parade on Saturday 5 July. We'd love to see you there.

Find out more and register your interest here:

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⭐New blog post⭐ In this blog ✍️ for our good growth hub, Dr Philippa Carr, drsimongoodman.bsky.social, @dradamjowett.bsky.social & Dr Jackie Abell explore how the media portrays inequality & wealth and the impact this has on economic growth.
Read here ➡️ acss.org.uk/rethinking-e...

Erasing LGBTQ+ health: the psychological impact of political censorship 4 mins read Recent U.S. directives have led to the removal of LGBTQ+ health resources from public health agency websites, alarming LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations and posing a threat to LGBTQ+ health on multiple fronts. Written by Dr Adam Jowett. Published 13 February 2025.

Trump's Exec Orders have reportedly led to US public health agencies taking down webpages with LGBT health info. In this blog article I explain why political censorship and anti-LGBT rhetoric is harmful and how community is key to resilience #LGBTHM www.law.ac.uk/resources/bl...

Come join our small supportive team #PsychologyJobs

📢 Job opportunity: Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Leeds based)
Full time, permanent
£48,000 - £53,000 (+ £1,550 location weighting)
Closing date: 16th Feb 2025 careers.law.ac.uk/job/661324

📢 Job opportunity: Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Leeds based)
Full time, permanent
£48,000 - £53,000 (+ £1,550 location weighting)
Closing date: 16th Feb 2025 careers.law.ac.uk/job/661324

I'm proud to have taken the lead on creating this, of our friends group and the community who contributed their photos of the park & its wildlife.

The Friends of Trittiford 2025 Calendar! 🗓️
💷 £10 (to support the group's work)
Express an interest in owning one here: forms.office.com/r/vKN5n7wwJC

4️⃣ Exploring civil partnership from the perspective of those in mixed-sex relationships: Embracing a clean slate of equality
🔗 Read here: lnkd.in/e4389DFV

3️⃣ Reshaping relational scripts? Marriage and civil partnership proposals among same-gender couples
🔗 Read here: lnkd.in/evJiiVYx

2️⃣ ‘A question of equality and choice’: same-sex couples’ attitudes towards civil partnership after the introduction of same-sex marriage
🔗 Read here: lnkd.in/eFkh7nYr

Here are some of my key publications:
1️⃣ “Seismic Cultural Change?”: British media representations of same-sex ‘marriage’
🔗 Read here: lnkd.in/eTwnzhAt

Key Insights From My Research on Civil Partnership

1) A Stepping Stone to Equality For many same-sex couples civil partnerships marked progress but viewed them as "second best" compared to marriage.

2) A Distinct Alternative For others, they offered an egalitarian alternative to marriage, allowing same-sex couples to define their relationships outside heteronormative traditions and expectations.

3) An Evolving Legal & Social Landscape Same-sex marriage changed the landscape. Fewer same-sex couples opted for Civil Partnership. Meanwhile, some different-sex couples opted for civil partnership as an egalitarian alternative

Today marks 20 years since the Civil Partnership Act 2004 was passed. Landmark legislation for LGBTQ equality 🏳️‍🌈 It also marks 20(ish) years of my academic journey with my first involvement in research being prompted by this. It has remained a theme in my research ever since. Here are some takeaways

A colourful mural on a brick wall of a king fisher, a squirrel and a robin in a blocky style

Love this mural in Moseley, Birmingham

Another new follower to welcome - @dradamjowett.bsky.social Chair of @bpsofficial.bsky.social EDI Board.
Here he is in our archive
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From Backlash to Better Practices: Rethinking EDI in a Polarised World In recent years, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) - or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as it is often called in the US—has become a battleground in the ongoing culture wars. Conservati...

Walmart scaling back their DEI initiatives raises an important question; how can orgs do DEI in ways that are effective and less polarizing?

From Backlash to Better Practices: Rethinking DEI in a Polarised World
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loved this movie as a child and it's still one of my favourites. It's camp perfection

5 Top Career Tips for Psychology Lecturers A career as a psychology lecturer is immensely rewarding, offering opportunities to inspire students, contribute to the field, and make a meaningful impact. However, the evolving demands of academia r...

My 5 Top Career Tips for Psychology Lecturers
#PsychologyLecturer #PsychologyJobs #HigherEducation
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📢 #PsychologyJobs We’re hiring Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Psychology at the University of Law. Help shape a new department as ULaw diversifies its offerings! Apply by 8th December 2024 careers.law.ac.uk/job/639517

Would love to be added if possible. Quite a bit of my research has focused on LGBTQ Health