Lucy Thompson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3650451 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lucy Thompson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lucy |
| FAMILY NAME | Thompson |
| SIGNATURE | THOMPSON L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Aberdeen |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7461-3262 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Overheard and Observed
This article examines how early nineteenth-century British novels employed horizontal surveillance—peer-based observation—to regulate women’s behavior and reinforce social norms. Focusing on Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility (1833 [1811]) and Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda (1824 [1801]), it explores how different sensory modes of scrutiny—auditory in Austen’s world of whispered speculation, gossip, and overhearing, and visual in Edgeworth’s depictio…
Prenatal maternal infections and early childhood developmental outcomes
BACKGROUND: Previous research has linked prenatal maternal infections to later childhood developmental outcomes and socioemotional difficulties. However, existing studies have relied on retrospectively self-reported survey data, or data on hospital-recorded infections only, resulting in gaps in data collection. METHODS: This study used a large linked administrative health dataset, bringing together data from birth records, hospital records, presc…
Examining the Potential Mediating Role of Maternal Mental Health in the Association Between Socioeconomic Deprivation and Child Development Outcomes
The association between SED and children's developmental outcomes appears to be partially mediated by maternal mental health, although the proportional-mediated effect was very small
Association between socioeconomic disadvantage and severe maternal morbidity and mortality in high-income countries
Conceptualizing and Measuring Violence
Feminist methodological advances in gender-based violence research have yet to be comprehensively integrated into policy-based research. This article discusses methodological concerns identified when reviewing the UK government's public consultation for its 2021 Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. We apply intersectional feminist perspectives and critical measurement analysis, and discuss two areas of methodological concern: issue…
Intersectional Consciousness in Studies of Violence
Violence has been a major area of global focus for feminist psychologists for decades. From its earliest volumes to the present day, Feminism & Psychology continues to provide a forum for critical and feminist psychological contributions in this domain. This work has collectively drawn attention to the power relations underscoring experiences of - and responses to - violence. Simultaneously, intersectional feminist theory has drawn attention to t…
From dealer to doctor
Face-to-face vs. online delivery of the Lullaby Project
Online delivery of community music groups has become more widely accepted following the COVID-19 pandemic, and may reduce barriers to attendance for certain demographics, including mothers with caring responsibilities. However, different interaction patterns may affect group processes, altering a programme’s underlying mechanisms of change when adapted for online delivery. This research compares in-person and videoconference delivery of the Lulla…
With great (statistical) power comes great responsibility
As health data infrastructure improves, we have the opportunity to link increasing volumes of data in order to investigate important health problems. This is perhaps most pertinent when looking at the experiences and outcomes of our most disadvantaged groups, who are often invisible in data obtained through primary research. Whilst these data offer enormous opportunity, there are also ethical implications in their use, which are less frequently d…
Mellow Babies
Mellow Babies aims to improve mothers' mental wellbeing and the quality of their interactions with their baby. The feasibility of a definitive trial of Mellow Babies was assessed using a waiting-list randomised pilot trial (Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02277301). Mothers with substantial health/social care needs and a child aged p = 0.019), adjusted for pre-intervention scores. There was no significant improvement in mothers' mental wellbeing on any me…
Beyond the academic imposter syndrome
Previous research utilised discourse analysis to explore institutional ideal worker discourse to find that it shapes (un)belonging and shores up an unequal and stratified academy via intersecting classed and gendered discourse. This paper develops this work by utilising Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis (FRDA) on interview data from 12, one-to-one semi-structured interviews with working-class women academics employed in UK Higher Education i…
Investigating low birth weight and preterm birth as potential mediators in the relationship between prenatal infections and early child development
Low birth weight and preterm birth appear to mediate the relationship between prenatal infections and childhood development, but only to a small extent. Maternal immune activation mechanisms unrelated to low birth weight and preterm birth remain the most likely explanation for associations observed between prenatal infections and child developmental outcomes, although other factors (for example, genetic factors) may also be involved
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the final of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the types of treatment being implemented among adolescents with GD, the age when different treatment types are instigated, and any outcomes measured within adolescence. Having searched PROSPERO and the Coch…
Howardena Pindell's ‘A New Language’ Exhibition, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the research literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to adequately inform clinical decision making. In the first of a series of three papers, this study sought to systematically review published evidence regarding: the prevalence of GD in adolescence; the proportions of natal males/females with GD in adolescence and whether this changed over time; and the pattern of age at (a) onset (b) re…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the second of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the extent and nature of mental health problems recorded in adolescents presenting for clinical intervention for GD. Having searched PROSPERO and the Cochrane library for existing systematic rev…
Mapping Geographic Trends in Early Childhood Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties in Glasgow
Measuring variation in childhood mental health supports the development of local early intervention strategies. The methodological approach used to investigate mental health trends (often determined by the availability of individual level data) can affect decision making. We apply two approaches to identify geographic trends in childhood social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). SDQ …
Toward a feminist psychological theory of “institutional trauma”
Public discussions about trauma are circulating exponentially in the wake of global movements against structural violence, and efforts to mainstream “trauma-informed” approaches in mental health, human services, and organizational contexts. Within these discussions, the term “institutional trauma” is increasingly being deployed to make sense of structural violence and its impacts. However, such discussions typically reproduce highly individualist…
Readers and service commissioners require clear financial disclosures
Sanders et al.'s proposal for a management framework for conflicting interests among program developers is very welcome. The underlying principles of such a framework must nevertheless prioritise the need for researchers and commissioners of services to make objective assessments of the impact of interventions reported in journal articles. This is particularly important in the field of randomised trials which may influence public sector expenditu…
Primary schools and the amplification of social differences in child mental health
BACKGROUND: This paper examines socioeconomic inequalities in mental health at school entry and explores changes in these inequalities over the first 3 years of school. METHODS: The study utilises routinely collected mental health data from education records and demographic data at ages 4 and 7 years, along with administrative school-level data. The study was set in preschool establishments and schools in Glasgow City, Scotland. Data were availab…
Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis
Discourse analysis is a useful and flexible method for exploring power and identity. While there are many forms of discourse analysis, all agree that discourse is the central site of identity construction. However, recent feminist concerns over power, agency, and resistance have drawn attention to the absence of participants’ first-hand experiences within broad discursive accounts (Lafrance & McKenzie-Mohr 2014 Boonzaier, F 2014, ‘Talking against…
Exploring the social, emotional and behavioural development of preschool children
At 46 months, there does not appear to be any difference in Glasgow with regards to social, emotional and behavioural development. Glaswegian children appear to have slightly fewer conduct problems at this age, once demographics are taken into account. A range of theories are put forward as to why no differences were found, including the inclusion of areas adjacent to Glasgow City in the analysis, sleeper effects, and rater bias
Associations between social isolation, pro-social behaviour and emotional development in preschool aged children
Social isolation does have a significant association with reported child social and emotional difficulties, independent of demographic characteristics. The analysis highlights the complexity of measuring social isolation in young children. Different types of social isolation were found to have relationships with specific areas of social and emotional functioning
To the American Indian, Reminiscences of a Yurok Woman
Politics as Public Art
Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis
Discourse analysis is a useful and flexible method for exploring power and identity. While there are many forms of discourse analysis, all agree that discourse is the central site of identity construction. However, recent feminist concerns over power, agency, and resistance have drawn attention to the absence of participants’ first-hand experiences within broad discursive accounts (Lafrance & McKenzie-Mohr 2014 Boonzaier, F 2014, ‘Talking against…
Toward a feminist psychological theory of “institutional trauma”
Public discussions about trauma are circulating exponentially in the wake of global movements against structural violence, and efforts to mainstream “trauma-informed” approaches in mental health, human services, and organizational contexts. Within these discussions, the term “institutional trauma” is increasingly being deployed to make sense of structural violence and its impacts. However, such discussions typically reproduce highly individualist…
To the American Indian, Reminiscences of a Yurok Woman
Primary schools and the amplification of social differences in child mental health
BACKGROUND: This paper examines socioeconomic inequalities in mental health at school entry and explores changes in these inequalities over the first 3 years of school. METHODS: The study utilises routinely collected mental health data from education records and demographic data at ages 4 and 7 years, along with administrative school-level data. The study was set in preschool establishments and schools in Glasgow City, Scotland. Data were availab…
Beyond the academic imposter syndrome
Previous research utilised discourse analysis to explore institutional ideal worker discourse to find that it shapes (un)belonging and shores up an unequal and stratified academy via intersecting classed and gendered discourse. This paper develops this work by utilising Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis (FRDA) on interview data from 12, one-to-one semi-structured interviews with working-class women academics employed in UK Higher Education i…
To the American Indian, Reminiscences of a Yurok Woman
Associations between social isolation, pro-social behaviour and emotional development in preschool aged children
Social isolation does have a significant association with reported child social and emotional difficulties, independent of demographic characteristics. The analysis highlights the complexity of measuring social isolation in young children. Different types of social isolation were found to have relationships with specific areas of social and emotional functioning
Exploring the social, emotional and behavioural development of preschool children
At 46 months, there does not appear to be any difference in Glasgow with regards to social, emotional and behavioural development. Glaswegian children appear to have slightly fewer conduct problems at this age, once demographics are taken into account. A range of theories are put forward as to why no differences were found, including the inclusion of areas adjacent to Glasgow City in the analysis, sleeper effects, and rater bias
Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis
Discourse analysis is a useful and flexible method for exploring power and identity. While there are many forms of discourse analysis, all agree that discourse is the central site of identity construction. However, recent feminist concerns over power, agency, and resistance have drawn attention to the absence of participants’ first-hand experiences within broad discursive accounts (Lafrance & McKenzie-Mohr 2014 Boonzaier, F 2014, ‘Talking against…
Primary schools and the amplification of social differences in child mental health
BACKGROUND: This paper examines socioeconomic inequalities in mental health at school entry and explores changes in these inequalities over the first 3 years of school. METHODS: The study utilises routinely collected mental health data from education records and demographic data at ages 4 and 7 years, along with administrative school-level data. The study was set in preschool establishments and schools in Glasgow City, Scotland. Data were availab…
Readers and service commissioners require clear financial disclosures
Sanders et al.'s proposal for a management framework for conflicting interests among program developers is very welcome. The underlying principles of such a framework must nevertheless prioritise the need for researchers and commissioners of services to make objective assessments of the impact of interventions reported in journal articles. This is particularly important in the field of randomised trials which may influence public sector expenditu…
Toward a feminist psychological theory of “institutional trauma”
Public discussions about trauma are circulating exponentially in the wake of global movements against structural violence, and efforts to mainstream “trauma-informed” approaches in mental health, human services, and organizational contexts. Within these discussions, the term “institutional trauma” is increasingly being deployed to make sense of structural violence and its impacts. However, such discussions typically reproduce highly individualist…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the research literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to adequately inform clinical decision making. In the first of a series of three papers, this study sought to systematically review published evidence regarding: the prevalence of GD in adolescence; the proportions of natal males/females with GD in adolescence and whether this changed over time; and the pattern of age at (a) onset (b) re…
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides sufficient evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the second of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the extent and nature of mental health problems recorded in adolescents presenting for clinical intervention for GD. Having searched PROSPERO and the Cochrane library for existing systematic rev…
Mapping Geographic Trends in Early Childhood Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties in Glasgow
Measuring variation in childhood mental health supports the development of local early intervention strategies. The methodological approach used to investigate mental health trends (often determined by the availability of individual level data) can affect decision making. We apply two approaches to identify geographic trends in childhood social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). SDQ …
A PRISMA systematic review of adolescent gender dysphoria literature
It is unclear whether the literature on adolescent gender dysphoria (GD) provides evidence to inform clinical decision making adequately. In the final of a series of three papers, we sought to review published evidence systematically regarding the types of treatment being implemented among adolescents with GD, the age when different treatment types are instigated, and any outcomes measured within adolescence. Having searched PROSPERO and the Coch…
Howardena Pindell's ‘A New Language’ Exhibition, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
Face-to-face vs. online delivery of the Lullaby Project
Online delivery of community music groups has become more widely accepted following the COVID-19 pandemic, and may reduce barriers to attendance for certain demographics, including mothers with caring responsibilities. However, different interaction patterns may affect group processes, altering a programme’s underlying mechanisms of change when adapted for online delivery. This research compares in-person and videoconference delivery of the Lulla…
With great (statistical) power comes great responsibility
As health data infrastructure improves, we have the opportunity to link increasing volumes of data in order to investigate important health problems. This is perhaps most pertinent when looking at the experiences and outcomes of our most disadvantaged groups, who are often invisible in data obtained through primary research. Whilst these data offer enormous opportunity, there are also ethical implications in their use, which are less frequently d…
Mellow Babies
Mellow Babies aims to improve mothers' mental wellbeing and the quality of their interactions with their baby. The feasibility of a definitive trial of Mellow Babies was assessed using a waiting-list randomised pilot trial (Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02277301). Mothers with substantial health/social care needs and a child aged p = 0.019), adjusted for pre-intervention scores. There was no significant improvement in mothers' mental wellbeing on any me…
Beyond the academic imposter syndrome
Previous research utilised discourse analysis to explore institutional ideal worker discourse to find that it shapes (un)belonging and shores up an unequal and stratified academy via intersecting classed and gendered discourse. This paper develops this work by utilising Feminist Relational Discourse Analysis (FRDA) on interview data from 12, one-to-one semi-structured interviews with working-class women academics employed in UK Higher Education i…
Politics as Public Art
Investigating low birth weight and preterm birth as potential mediators in the relationship between prenatal infections and early child development
Low birth weight and preterm birth appear to mediate the relationship between prenatal infections and childhood development, but only to a small extent. Maternal immune activation mechanisms unrelated to low birth weight and preterm birth remain the most likely explanation for associations observed between prenatal infections and child developmental outcomes, although other factors (for example, genetic factors) may also be involved
Prenatal maternal infections and early childhood developmental outcomes
BACKGROUND: Previous research has linked prenatal maternal infections to later childhood developmental outcomes and socioemotional difficulties. However, existing studies have relied on retrospectively self-reported survey data, or data on hospital-recorded infections only, resulting in gaps in data collection. METHODS: This study used a large linked administrative health dataset, bringing together data from birth records, hospital records, presc…
Examining the Potential Mediating Role of Maternal Mental Health in the Association Between Socioeconomic Deprivation and Child Development Outcomes
The association between SED and children's developmental outcomes appears to be partially mediated by maternal mental health, although the proportional-mediated effect was very small
Association between socioeconomic disadvantage and severe maternal morbidity and mortality in high-income countries
Conceptualizing and Measuring Violence
Feminist methodological advances in gender-based violence research have yet to be comprehensively integrated into policy-based research. This article discusses methodological concerns identified when reviewing the UK government's public consultation for its 2021 Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. We apply intersectional feminist perspectives and critical measurement analysis, and discuss two areas of methodological concern: issue…
Intersectional Consciousness in Studies of Violence
Violence has been a major area of global focus for feminist psychologists for decades. From its earliest volumes to the present day, Feminism & Psychology continues to provide a forum for critical and feminist psychological contributions in this domain. This work has collectively drawn attention to the power relations underscoring experiences of - and responses to - violence. Simultaneously, intersectional feminist theory has drawn attention to t…
From dealer to doctor
Overheard and Observed
This article examines how early nineteenth-century British novels employed horizontal surveillance—peer-based observation—to regulate women’s behavior and reinforce social norms. Focusing on Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility (1833 [1811]) and Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda (1824 [1801]), it explores how different sensory modes of scrutiny—auditory in Austen’s world of whispered speculation, gossip, and overhearing, and visual in Edgeworth’s depictio…
Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Mental health (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Developmental psychology (7 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (6 works) · Law (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works)