Research Publications

Research and development are key activities within Inverclyde Educational Psychology Service.  Our team regularly lead, facilitate and work with others to deliver high-quality, real-world research, which aims to improve the experiences and outcomes for children and young people, both within Inverclyde and beyond.

Recent examples of research our team have been engaged in:

Niven, J. (2023). Using cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) tools to understand reflecting teams as a process for professional learningEducational and Child Psychology, 40(2), 109-127. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsecp.2023.40.2.109

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Moir, T., & Johnson, J. (2021). Ensuring quality transitions from early years’ establishments into primary schools: putting research into practice. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 499917. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.499917

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Harker, S., Howell, B, Niven, J., & Thorne, J. (2020). The effectiveness of nurturing approaches on primary-aged children in the UK: a systematic review.  Educational Psychology in Scotland, 20, 1, 24-39.

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McNicol, S. & Reilly, L. (2018). Applying nurture as a whole school approach. Educational and Child Psychology, 35, 44-63.

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