Research PG
- About
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- Email Address
- h.pang.23@abdn.ac.uk
- Office Address
- School/Department
- School of Psychology
Biography
I received my undergraduate degree in BSc Psychology at the University of Aberdeen (2021), MSc degree at the University of Edinburgh (2022), and MRes degree at the University of Aberdeen (2023). I started my PhD programme at the University of Aberdeen in 2023. My PhD project examines Intergenerational Communication: Understanding and Supporting Social Interaction between Younger and Older Adults. This project is funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust and supervised by Prof Louise Phillips and Ms Linda Engles from the School of Psychology, Prof Lorna Philip from the School of Geosciences, and Prof Claire Wallace from the School of Social Science.
My research interests are in intergroup relationships and ageing. Please feel free to contact me about my research or potential collaborations.
Qualifications
- MRes (Distinction)2023 - University of Aberdeen
- MSc - Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches (Distinction)2022 - University of Edinburgh
- BSc Psychology (1st class)2021 - University of Aberdeen
External Memberships
British Psychology Society
Experimental Psychology Society
Scottish Cognitive Ageing Network
- Research
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Research Overview
The global population is ageing, and both younger and older adults report experiencing ageism. Understanding the factors that influence intergenerational relationships and contact is crucial. My PhD project uses the mixed-method approach to investigate the importance of intergenerational contact and the factors that influence these relationships.
Funding and Grants
My PhD project is funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
Demonstrator for PS1009
