Personal Profile

Tracey has been in part of the Dpetartment of Psychology since 2000 when she came to study in Bangor as a mature student. Having gained First Class Hons. in her BSc in Psychology, Tracey then went straight on to complete a Masters (MSc) in Psychological Research in 2004. Following that, she studied for her doctorate (PhD), which she received in 2009.  Tracey’s doctoral research involved looking at the well-being of parents who are raising a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD).

Teaching Interests

Tracey is the Module Organiser for the year two Personality and Individual Differences module.  Tracey also delivers lectures on the year 1 Stress and Distress module and the MSc Counselling Masters couse.  Alongside her teaching roles, Tracey is the Senior Tutor for the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences.  T

Research Interests

Tracey is a supervisor for several ongoing undergraduate research projects. Tracey’s research involves evidence-based practice in teaching and learning and she is particularly interested in the types of psychological variables that can influence academic motivation and wellbeing in university students.