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Biography
Laura obtained her PhD in Applied Psychology in 2013 from the School of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences at East China Normal University in Shanghai. After that she joined the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus as an Assistant Professor. She joined Leeds Trinity University in 2017. Her research interests revolve around various applications of Cross-Cultural Psychology, including the relations between culture, migration and identity in personal and professional settings. In addition, in the last two years, she has become active in the field of Environmental Psychology.
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate, PGCHE, University of Nottingham
Award Date: 23 Jul 2016
Doctor of Philosophy, East China Normal University
Award Date: 20 Jun 2013
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Jul 2017 → …
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Access to natural green spaces and their associations with psychological wellbeing for South Asian people in the UK: a systematic literature review
Hamza, M., Edwards, R. C., Beaumont, J., De Pretto, L. & Torn, A., Oct 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 359, 117265.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Psalm a day: a randomised controlled trial examining the effects of a 1‑week, daily Psalm meditation on hope, flow and wellbeing
Button, M. & De Pretto, L., Apr 2023, In: Pastoral Psychology. 72, p. 187–204Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning and Teaching Conference 2022: ‘Collaboration and Innovation’
Shelton, F. (Contributor), O'Connor, C. (Contributor), Egbu, C. (Contributor), Bovill, C. (Contributor), Beard, C. (Contributor), Marsden, P. (Contributor), Thomson, S. (Contributor), Torn, A. (Contributor), Wilson, C. (Contributor), Shakir, S. (Contributor), Dave, H. (Contributor), Hoath, L. (Contributor), Madriaga, M. (Contributor), Bowers-Brown, T. (Contributor), Jefferson, A. (Contributor), Nuttall, A. (Contributor), Brierley, A. (Contributor), Gibbs, N. (Contributor), Shabut, A. (Contributor) & Siddiquee, A. (Contributor) & 30 others, , 12 Jul 2022, 31 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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The fear of COVID-19 scale: its structure and measurement invariance across 48 countries
Sawicki, A. J., Żemojtel-Piotrowska, M., Balcerowska, J. M., Sawicka, M. J., Piotrowski, J., Sedikides, C., Jonason, P. K., Maltby, J., Adamovic, M., Agada, A. M. G., Ahmed, O., Al-Shawaf, L., Appiah, S. C. Y., Ardi, R., Babakr, Z. H., Bonato, M., Bălțătescu, S., Cowden, R. G., Chobthamkit, P. & De Pretto, L. & 35 others, , Mar 2022, In: Psychological Assessment. 34, 3, p. 294–310 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Haze and government communications in Malaysia: Policy brief 003
Varkkey, H., Ashfold, M., De Pretto, L., Ives, C., Wong, P. Y., Masran, S. A. & Vasantha Kumar, P. V. K., Jan 2021, University of Nottingham, Institute for Policy and Engagement.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open Access
Prizes
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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Best Personal Tutor 2015-2016
De Pretto, L. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Leeds Trinity University Learning and Teaching Conference
Noon, E. (Speaker), Taylor-Batty, J. (Speaker), De Pretto, L. (Speaker) & Sule, M. (Speaker)
Jul 2022Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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European Congress of Psychology
De Pretto, L. (Speaker)
Jul 2022Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo
De Pretto, L. (Visiting lecturer)
Apr 2022Activity: Visiting an external institution › Research/teaching at external academic institution
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Connectedness in times of social isolation: the impact on student adjustment and wellbeing
Webster, L. (Invited speaker), De Pretto, L. (Speaker), Morris, B. (Speaker) & Mann, D. (Speaker)
Nov 2021Activity: Invited talk/public lecture/debate
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25th International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
De Pretto, L. (Chair)
27 Jul 2021 → 31 Jul 2021Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
Press/Media
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The psychological impact of COVID-19 lockdown.
30/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Life beyond COVID-19: What are experts concerned about?
30/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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