Matthew Thornton
Biographic Data
| ID | 4407272 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Matthew Thornton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Matthew |
| FAMILY NAME | Thornton |
| SIGNATURE | THORNTON M |
| AFFILIATIONS | School of Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern, Ireland |
| ORCID | 0009-0007-1842-2163 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 44 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Systemic Leadership
This autoethnographic study explores the application of systemic family therapy principles to executive leadership within a nonprofit organization. Drawing on nearly 2 decades of experience, including 7 years as a chief executive officer, the author integrates foundational concepts in systems theory and family therapy, such as wholeness, homeostasis, punctuation, and differentiation of self, into a reflective narrative of organizational leadershi…
The role of social media on psychological wellbeing from the perspectives of young people with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers
This study explores the perceived influence of social media on psychological wellbeing in young people living with type 1 diabetes. Young people aged 13-20 years (N = 19) with type 1 diabetes and caregivers (diabetes healthcare providers and parents) (N = 8) took part in an online focus group or interview. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Participants reflected on social media's capacity to facilitate accessible peer learning and e…
Courting Christians
Religion occupies a central role in American politics. From being an impetus behind numerous political movements, to shaping how political candidates are considered, scholars and pundits alike have emphasized the role of religion for political behavior and attitudes. Yet, there has been a scarcity of empirical work examining the consequences of religious appeals in campaigns. Drawing on recent work that contends views about religious traditionali…
Courting Christians
Religion occupies a central role in American politics. From being an impetus behind numerous political movements, to shaping how political candidates are considered, scholars and pundits alike have emphasized the role of religion for political behavior and attitudes. Yet, there has been a scarcity of empirical work examining the consequences of religious appeals in campaigns. Drawing on recent work that contends views about religious traditionali…
Courting Christians
Religion occupies a central role in American politics. From being an impetus behind numerous political movements, to shaping how political candidates are considered, scholars and pundits alike have emphasized the role of religion for political behavior and attitudes. Yet, there has been a scarcity of empirical work examining the consequences of religious appeals in campaigns. Drawing on recent work that contends views about religious traditionali…
The role of social media on psychological wellbeing from the perspectives of young people with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers
This study explores the perceived influence of social media on psychological wellbeing in young people living with type 1 diabetes. Young people aged 13-20 years (N = 19) with type 1 diabetes and caregivers (diabetes healthcare providers and parents) (N = 8) took part in an online focus group or interview. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Participants reflected on social media's capacity to facilitate accessible peer learning and e…
Systemic Leadership
This autoethnographic study explores the application of systemic family therapy principles to executive leadership within a nonprofit organization. Drawing on nearly 2 decades of experience, including 7 years as a chief executive officer, the author integrates foundational concepts in systems theory and family therapy, such as wholeness, homeostasis, punctuation, and differentiation of self, into a reflective narrative of organizational leadershi…
Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (1 work) · Autoethnography (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work) · Coaching Methods and Impact (1 work) · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics (1 work)