About

I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Loughborough University in 2015 which included a placement year at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London (2013). Following this, I went on to complete an MSc in Psychology Research Methods in 2016 at the University of Surrey and a PhD in Psychology at Loughborough University in 2019. I joined the University of Derby as a lecturer in August 2021, having previously worked as a Teaching Associate in Psychology at the University of Nottingham and an Associate Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Northampton.

Teaching responsibilities

I am module leader for "Introduction to Research Methods", "Psychology Research Project" and co-module leader for "Independent Study in Psychology".  I also teach across a variety of research methods modules and deliver eating behaviour related guest lectures e.g., "Development of eating behaviour in childhood", "Exercise and food addiction", "Eating Disorders". I supervise, BSc, MSc and PhD level projects, primarily in the field of eating behaviours.

Current PhD students:

• Mia Morgan (Director of studies). Project title "Development of a nature connectedness intervention for disordered eating using a person-based approach"
• Shavonne Segall (first supervisor). Project title: "Day to day relationships between perseverative cognition, sleep and eating behaviours."
• Alexandra Jones (first supervisor). Project title: "Examining the effectiveness of an emotional skills training intervention for reducing emotional difficulties in individuals with disordered eating"

Research interests

My doctoral research examined how teammates influence disordered eating and compulsive exercise behaviours in athlete populations. Currently, my research is concerned with exploring factors that protect against or increase the risk of disordered eating behaviour (e.g., nature connection, emotion skills regulation, social influence). Other research interests include exploring the wellbeing and help-seeking behaviours of athlete populations and the impact of exercise on cognitive function.

Membership of professional bodies

• Fellow of the Higher Education Authority
• Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
• Graduate member of Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Graduate member of British Association of Sport and Exercise Science
• Member of Midlands Health Psychology Network

Qualifications

• PGCHE: Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. University of Nottingham (2020-2021)
• PhD in Psychology: Loughborough University (2016-2019). Thesis title: Teammate influences on athletes' eating and exercise psychopathology
• MSc Research Methods in Psychology: University of Surrey (2015-2016). Dissertation title: ERP Effects of a limited cognitive load on oddball target detection in real life settings using mobile EEG recordings
• BSc (Hons) Psychology: Loughborough University (2011-2015) Dissertation title: Effects of an acute bout of exercise on cognitive function in students with high and low scores of ADHD

Recent conferences

• Morgan, M., Scott, C. L., Richardson, M., Caldwell Philipps, B., Holland, F. (2025). Exploring how nature supports people with disordered eating (DE): A Qualitative Study with DE professionals and People with Lived Experience. London International Eating Disorders Conference, 27th March, Oral presentation
• Morgan, M., Richardson, M., Caldwell Philipps, B., Scott, C. L., (2025). The Design of a Nature Connectedness Intervention for Disordered Eating. London International Eating Disorders Conference, 27th March, Poster presentation
• Scott, C. L., Sharpe, E., Doleman, A., Harrison, L., Barker. A. (2024). Longitudinal changes in the frequency of disordered weight control behaviour / negative body image content portrayed in 'The Kardashians' TV series. BPS Midlands Conference, 9 September, Poster presentation
• Segall, S., Scott, C. L., Kudinova, A., Maratos. F. (2024). Day to day relationships between perseverative cognition, sleep and eating behaviours. BPS Midlands conference, 9 September, Poster presentation
• Szaprowska, Z., Hampson, C., Scott. C. L. (2024). Exploring gender differences in the relationship between ADHD domains and disordered eating in a normative adult population. BPS Midlands Conference, 9 September, Poster presentation
• Morgan, M., Holland, F. Richardson, M., Caldwell Philipps, B., Scott, C. L. (2024). Developing a nature connection intervention for people with disordered eating using an evidence, theory, and person-based approach: initial intervention design ideas. Nature Connection Conference, 24 June. Oral presentation
• Pickard, C., Scott, C. L. (2024). Exploring the role of nature connectedness in the relationship between place attachment and pro-environmental behaviour. Nature Connection Conference, 24 June, Poster presentation
• Morgan, M., Scott, C. L., Richardson, M., Caldwell Philipps, B., Holland, F. (2024). Development of a nature connection intervention for disordered eating (DE). Exploring views from DE professionals and people with lived experience. Appearance Matters Conference, 11 June, Oral presentation
• Scott, C. L., Petronzi, D., Sharpe, E., Petronzi, R. (2024). Can a storybook facilitate conversations and improve poor body image / disordered eating awareness among children? Appearance Matters Conference, 11th June, Poster presentation
• Scott, C. L., Morgan, M., Sheffield, D., Kelley, G., Nyman, S. (2023). A systematic review with meta-analysis on the effect of acute exercise on cognitive function in adults with cognitive impairment. BPS DSEP Conference, 28 November, Poster presentation
• Doleman, A., Gande, T., Harrison, L., Scott, C. L. Sharpe, E. (2023). Exploring the frequency of problematic eating / behaviour in "The Kardashians" reality TV series. BPS Midlands Conference, 8 September, Poster presentation
• Scott, C. L. Haycraft, E. Lees, H., Plateau, C. R. (2023). Social modelling of unhealthy snack food intake among female teammates. Midlands Health Psychology Network Conference, 25 May. Oral presentation
• Morgan, M., Richardson, M., Holland, F., Scott, C. L. (2023).The co-development of a nature connectedness intervention for disordered eating. Midlands Health Psychology Network Conference, 25 May. Poster presentation
• Scott, C. L. Haycraft, E. Lees, H., Plateau, C. R. (2023). Do teammates imitate each other's snack food intake? A pilot study. British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual Conference, 13 April. Poster presentation
• Morgan, M. Richardson, M. Holland, F, Scott, C. L. (2023). Development of a nature connectedness intervention for disordered eating using a person-centred approach. British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual Conference, 13 April. Poster presentation
• Scott, C. L. Plateau, C. R, Haycraft, E., (2022). Factors affecting athletes' susceptibility to teammate influences and subsequent eating/exercise psychopathology. Midlands Health Psychology Network (MHPN) 17 Annual Conference, 9 June. Oral presentation
• O'Rourke, N., Scott, C. L., (2022). The mediating role of thin-ideal internalisation in the relationship between Fitspiration engagement and disordered eating in athletes. Midlands Health Psychology Network (MHPN) 17 Annual Conference, 9 June. Poster presentation

Additional interests and activities

• Secretary and conference organiser for the BPS East Midlands Committee

In the media

• A nature-connectedness intervention for disordered eating
• Loughborough University research highlights the influence of teammates on eating and attitudes and behaviours of athletes

Recent publications

• Zadurian, N., Scott, C. L., Blewitt, C., Garip, G. (pre-print). The psychological impact of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on competitive adult figure skaters in the United Kingdom
• Barker, B. A., Scott, C.L., Sharpe, E. (2025). Population Exposure to Alcohol Content & Branding in Seasons 2 & 4 of 'The Kardashians'
• Scott, C. L., Morgan, M., Kelley, G., Nyman, S. (2025). Effects of an acute bout of exercise on cognitive function in adults with cognitive impairment: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
• Petronzi, D., Scott, C. L., Sharpe, E. Petronzi R. (2025). Parent, educator and practitioner perceptions of a storybook approach to raise awareness of unhealthy attitudes towards and behaviours around eating in children
• Hisham, A., Kirkman, A., Scott, C. L., Babicova, I., Irons, Y., J. (2024) Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Confidence and Decrease Anxiety among Students with Dyslexia: A Narrative Review. MDPI Youth
• Barker, B. A., Scott, C.L., Sharpe, E. (2024). A content analysis of alcohol imagery in season 2 of 'The Kardashians'. Journal of Public Health
• Scott, C. L., Haycraft, E. & Plateau, C. R. (2022). The impact of critical comments from teammates on athletes' eating and exercise psychopathology. Body Image
• Scott, C. L., Haycraft, E. & Plateau, C. R. (2022). A prospective study of teammate factors on athletes' well-being, disordered eating, and compulsive exercise. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
• Dunning, I., Scott, C. L., (2022). Gender differences in coping strategies of elite athletes during COVID-19. PsyPAG Quarterly. September issue
• Scott, C. L., Morgan, M., Kelley, G. A., Nyman, S. (2021) A systematic review with meta-analysis on the effect of an acute bout of exercise on cognitive function in adults with cognitive impairment. PROSPERO Protocol (registration number: CRD42021232726)
• Currer, M. & Scott, C. L. (2021) The impact of receiving a critical weight/shape comment on female aesthetic athletes' wellbeing. PsyPAG Quarterly. September Issue
• Scott, C. L., Haycraft, E. & Plateau, C. R. (2021). The influence of social networks within sports teams on athletes' eating and exercise psychopathology: A longitudinal study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Scott, C. L., Plateau, C. R., Haycraft, E. (2020). Teammate influences, psychological wellbeing and athletes' eating and exercise psychopathology: A moderated mediation analysis. International Journal of Eating Disorders
• Scott, C. L., Haycraft, E. & Plateau, C. R. (2019). Teammate influences and relationship quality are associated with eating and exercise psychopathology in athletes. Appetite, 143(12)
• Scott, C. L., Haycraft, E. & Plateau, C. R. (2019). Teammate influences on the eating attitudes and behaviours of athletes: A systematic review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 43(7), 183-194