Dr Darren Edwards

Senior Lecturer

Public Health

d.j.edwards@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 120
First Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2143-1198

About

Darren Edwards is a registered Chartered Health Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), with a PhD in cognitive psychology. His academic interests are broad and include psychophysiology (interoception and vagal functioning), categorization models of cognition, data visualization, psychological therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the impact of therapy in society, and more recently how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to identify predictors for ill health, which will allow for early interventions to be developed.

These interventions are intended to provide a cost reduction to the NHS. Darren has also developed several policy briefs for Welsh Government and in conjunction with the NHS in the area of health and AI. Finally, Darren has recently co-edited a textbook with SAGE called ‘The Textbook of Health and Social Care’, and another with Springer called ‘Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science’.

Areas Of Expertise

• Categorization
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Health Psychology
• Cognitive psychology

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

• Research methods
• Statistics
• Health and cognitive psychology
• Wellbeing

Research Award Highlights

Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Edwards, D. (2024). A functional contextual, observer-centric, quantum mechanical, and neuro-symbolic approach to solving the alignment problem of artificial general intelligence: safe AI through intersecting computational psychological neuroscience and LLM architecture for emergent theory of mind. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 18
https://doi.org/10.3389/fncom.2024.1395901, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66966
Gordon, T., Kemp, A., & Edwards, D. (2024). Mixed-methods feasibility outcomes for a novel ACT-based video game ‘ACTing Minds’ to support mental health. BMJ Open, 14(3), e080972
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080972, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65740
Hope-Bell, J., Draper-Rodi, J., & Edwards, D. (2023). Applying an osteopathic intervention to improve mild to moderate mental health symptoms: a mixed-methods feasibility study protocol. BMJ Open, 13(6), e071680
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071680, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63645
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071680
Edwards, D. (2023). Functional contextual implementation of an evolutionary, entropy-based, and embodied free energy framework: Utilizing Lagrangian mechanics and evolutionary game theory’s truth vs. fitness test of the veridicality of phenomenological experience. Frontiers in Psychology, 14
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1150743, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62750
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1150743
Edwards, D. (2022). Going beyond the DSM in predicting, diagnosing, and treating autism spectrum disorder with covarying alexithymia and OCD: A structural equation model and process-based predictive coding account. Frontiers in Psychology, 13
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.993381, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60770
Edwards, D., Young, H., & Yoris, A. (2022). Editorial: Neurobiological and psychophysiological underpinnings of wellbeing and prosocial connectedness. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 16
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2022.995909, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60769
Edwards, D., McEnteggart, C., & Barnes-Holmes, Y. (2022). A Functional Contextual Account of Background Knowledge in Categorization: Implications for Artificial General Intelligence and Cognitive Accounts of General Knowledge. Frontiers in Psychology, 13
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.745306, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59384
Edwards, D. (2021). Ensuring Effective Public Health Communication: Insights and Modeling Efforts From Theories of Behavioral Economics, Heuristics, and Behavioral Analysis for Decision Making Under Risk. Frontiers in Psychology, 12
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.715159, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57954
Edwards, D. & Lowe, R. (2021). Associations Between Mental Health, Interoception, Psychological Flexibility, and Self-as-Context, as Predictors for Alexithymia: A Deep Artificial Neural Network Approach. Frontiers in Psychology, 12
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.637802, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56356
Edwards, D. & Kemp, A. (2020). A novel ACT-based video game to support mental health through embedded learning: a mixed-methods feasibility study protocol. BMJ Open, 10(11), e041667
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041667, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55677
Pinna, T. & Edwards, D. (2020). A Systematic Review of Associations Between Interoception, Vagal Tone, and Emotional Regulation: Potential Applications for Mental Health, Wellbeing, Psychological Flexibility, and Chronic Conditions. Frontiers in Psychology, 11
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01792, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54432
Griffiths, F., McSweeney, T., & Edwards, D. (2019). Immediate effects and associations between interoceptive accuracy and range of motion after a HVLA thrust on the thoracolumbar junction: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50468
Shackleton, E., Toutt, C., & Edwards, D. (2019). Psychological context effects of participant expectation on pain pressure thresholds as an adjunct to cervicothoracic HVLA thrust manipulation: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2019.11.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53145
Panagioti, M., Khan, K., Keers, R., Abuzour, A., Phipps, D., Kontopantelis, E., Bower, P., Campbell, S., Haneef, R., Avery, A., Ashcroft, D., & Edwards, D. (2019). Prevalence, severity, and nature of preventable patient harm across medical care settings: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, l4185
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4185, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51153
Edwards, D., Rainey, E., Boukouvala, V., Wells, Y., Bennett, P., Tree, J., & Kemp, A. (2019). Novel ACT-based eHealth psychoeducational intervention for students with mental distress: a study protocol for a mixed-methodology pilot trial. BMJ Open, 9(7), e029411
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029411, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50899
Edwards, D. (2019). Age, Pain Intensity, Values-Discrepancy, and Mindfulness as Predictors for Mental Health and Cognitive Fusion: Hierarchical Regressions With Mediation Analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 10
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00517, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49092
Saracutu, M., Edwards, D., Davies, H., & Rance, J. (2018). Protocol for a feasibility and acceptability study using a brief ACT-based intervention for people from Southwest Wales who live with persistent pain. BMJ Open, 8(11), e021866
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021866, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45404
Cathcart, E., McSweeney, T., Johnston, R., Young, H., & Edwards, D. (2018). Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.10.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43592
Edwards, D. & Toutt, C. (2018). An evaluation of osteopathic treatment on psychological outcomes with patients suffering from chronic pain: A prospective observational cohort study collected through a health and well-being academy. Health Psychology Open, 5(1), 205510291877468
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102918774684, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39385
Edwards, D., Young, H., & Johnston, R. (2018). The Immediate Effect of Therapeutic Touch and Deep Touch Pressure on Range of Motion, Interoceptive Accuracy and Heart Rate Variability: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Moderation Analysis. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 12
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2018.00041, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43712
Whelan, G., Johnston, R., Millward, C., & Edwards, D. (2017). The immediate effect of osteopathic cervical spine mobilization on median nerve mechanosensitivity: A triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33672
Saracutu, M., Rance, J., Davies, H., & Edwards, D. (2017). The effects of osteopathic treatment on psychosocial factors in people with persistent pain: A systematic review. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2017.10.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35955
Edwards, D., McEnteggart, C., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Lowe, R., Evans, N., & Vilardaga, R. (2017). The Impact of Mindfulness and Perspective-Taking on Implicit Associations Toward the Elderly: a Relational Frame Theory Account. Mindfulness, 8(6), 1615-1622.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0734-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33013
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0734-x
Edwards, D. (2017). Unsupervised categorization with a child sample: category cohesion development. European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 14(1), 75-86.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17405629.2016.1158706, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27188
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17405629.2016.1158706
Hoffman, Y., Perlman, A., Orr-Urtreger, B., Tzelgov, J., Pothos, E., & Edwards, D. (2016). Unitization of route knowledge. Psychological Research
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-016-0811-0, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30109
Edwards, D. & Wood, R. (2016). Unsupervised categorization with individuals diagnosed as having moderate traumatic brain injury: Over-selective responding. Brain Injury, 1-5.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2016.1199899, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29550
McCoss, C., Johnston, R., Edwards, D., & Millward, C. (2016). Preliminary evidence of Regional Interdependent Inhibition, using a ‘Diaphragm Release’ to specifically induce an immediate hypoalgesic effect in the cervical spine. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.08.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29684
Osborne, L., Whittall, C., Emanuel, R., Emery, S., Reed, P., & Edwards, D. (2016). Randomized control trial of a values-based interview support to promote attendance at pelvic floor muscle training physiotherapy treatment. Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, 119(Autumn), 38-46.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30561
https://pogp.csp.org.uk/journal/pogp-journal-119-autumn-2016
Osborne, L., Whittall, C., Edwards, D., Emanuel, R., Emery, S., & Reed, P. (2016). Randomised control trial of a values-based motivational interview support to promote attendance at pelvic floor muscle training physiotherapy treatment. Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, 119(Autumn), 38-46.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30616
https://pogp.csp.org.uk/journal/pogp-journal-119-autumn-2016
Osborne, L., Dixon, C., Edwards, D., Begum, R., Younis, A., Lucas, M., Reed, P., Reed, P., & Edwards, D. (2016). A qualitative analysis of patients reasons for choosing neobladder or ileal conduit after cystectomy for bladder cancer. Journal of Clinical Urology, 9(5), 340-345.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2051415816650841, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28246
Chung, D., Archambault, D., Borgo, R., Edwards, D., Laramee, B., & Chen, M. (2016). How Ordered Is It? On the Perceptual Orderability of Visual Channels. Computer Graphics Forum, 35(3), 131-140.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.12889, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa27749
Perlman, A., Hoffman, Y., Tzelgov, J., Pothos, E., Edwards, D., & Edwards, D. (2016). The notion of contextual locking: Previously learnt items are not accessible as such when appearing in a less common context. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 69(3), 410-431.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17470218.2015.1054846, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21990
Grimaldi, G., Argyropoulos, G., Bastian, A., Cortes, M., Davis, N., Ferrucci, R., Fregni, F., Galea, J., Hamada, M., Manto, M., Miall, R., Morales-Quezada, L., Pope, P., Priori, A., Rothwell, J., Tomlinson, S., Celnik, P., Davis, N., & Edwards, D. (2014). Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (ctDCS): A Novel Approach to Understanding Cerebellar Function in Health and Disease. The Neuroscientist
https://doi.org/10.1177/1073858414559409, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19653
Whittal,, C., Khan, Z., Edwards, D., Osborne, L., Emery, S., Reed, P., & Edwards, D. (2013). A prospective observational study of the impact of patient values on compliance and outcomes for physiotherapy treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. Neurology and Urodynamics, 32 (6), 663-664..
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16932
Edwards, D., Pothos, E., Perlman, A., & Edwards, D. (2012). Relational Vs. absolute representation in categorization. American Journal of Psychology. 125, 4, 481- 497..
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16934
Perlman, A., Hahn, U., Edwards, D., & Pothos, E. (2012). Further attempts to clarify the importance of category variability for categorisation. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 24(2), 203-220.
https://doi.org/10.1080/20445911.2011.613818, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16935
Edwards, D., Perlman, A., & Reed, P. (2012). Unsupervised Categorization in a sample of children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 33(4), 1264-1269.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.02.021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16933
Edwards, D., Pothos, ., & Perlman, A. (2012). Relational Versus Absolute Representation in Categorization. The American Journal of Psychology, 125(4), 481
https://doi.org/10.5406/amerjpsyc.125.4.0481, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55676
Pothos, E., Perlman, A., Bailey, T., Kurtz, K., Edwards, D., Hines, P., & McDonnell, J. (2011). Measuring category intuitiveness in unconstrained categorization tasks. Cognition, 121(1), 83-100.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2011.06.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16936
Pothos, E., Edwards, D., & Perlman, A. (2011). Supervised versus unsupervised categorization: Two sides of the same coin?. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 64(9), 1692-1713.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17470218.2011.554990, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16937
Blagrove, M., Henley-Einion, J., Barnett, A., Edwards, D., & Seage, C. (2011). A replication of the 5–7day dream-lag effect with comparison of dreams to future events as control for baseline matching. Consciousness and Cognition, 20(2), 384-391.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2010.07.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa9005
Perlman, A., Pothos, E., Edwards, D., & Tzelgov, J. (2010). Task-relevant chunking in sequence learning.. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 36(3), 649-661.
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0017178, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16939

Authored Books

Edwards, D. & Best, S. (2020). The textbook of Health and Social Care SAGE.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53898
https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-textbook-of-health-and-social-care/book261690
Edwards, D. (2015). Integrating behavioural and cognitive psychology: A modern categorization theoretical approach. Nova Science Publishers.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21991
https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=52367&osCsid=4706defa8b611c6843d50064697820c1

Book Chapters

Kemp, A. & Edwards, D. (2022). An Introduction to the Complex Construct of Wellbeing, Societal Challenges and Potential Solutions. Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science (pp. 1-11). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18329-4_1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62468
Kemp, A. & Edwards, D. (2022). Discussion: Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science. Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science (pp. 151-164). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18329-4_11, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62467
Edwards, D. (2022). ACTing for Society: The Promotion and Nurturance of Prosocial Behavior at Scale. Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science (pp. 59-70). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18329-4_5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62007
Edwards, D. (2020). Psychology of Health and Illness. The textbook of Health and Social Care SAGE
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53905
https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-textbook-of-health-and-social-care/book261690
Edwards, D., Kaastra, L., Fisher, B., Chang, R., & Chen, M. (2017). Cognitive Information Theories of Psychology and Applications with Visualization and HCI Through Crowdsourcing Platforms. Evaluation in the Crowd. Crowdsourcing and Human-Centered Experiments -153). Springer International Publishing
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66435-4_6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35462
http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319664347

Conference Contributions

Edwards, D. (2023). Computational approaches of a process-based therapy: From relational frames to idiographic graphs. In Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) World Conference, 2023, Nicosia, Cyprus, 24-25 July 2023.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64078
Edwards, D. (2022). Novel Acceptance and Commitment Therapy digital health Computer Game intervention with students who have depression, anxiety, and stress: A Feasibility study, and protocol discussion. In ACBS World Conference. SF, USA
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62481
Edwards, D. (2021). The Development of Visualization Psychology Analysis Tools to Account for Trust. In IEEE VIS
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57036
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.13200.pdf
Edwards, D. (2018). The impact of osteopathy on co-morbid health psychological outcomes associated with pain. In BPS Division of Health Psychology Annual ConferenceBPS Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference. Newcastle.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa41045
Edwards, D. (2018). 'A Mindful ACT’- the Development of a Psychosocial Intervention for People with Persistent Pain and Psychological Comorbidities. In Scientific Program Committee for the 17th World Congress on Pain. IASP. Boston, USA (pp. 4797-4798). World Congress on Pain.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39691
https://www.iaspworldcongressonpain.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/poster-report-web-PDF.pdf
Edwards, D. (2017). Health professionals students’ knowledge, beliefs and behaviours toward public health issues in Saudi Arabia. In International Diabetes Federation’s Annual Congress. Abu Dhabi, UAE.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35301
https://www.idf.org/our-activities/congress/idf-2017-abu-dhabi.html
Edwards, D. (2017). A qualitative study to inform the development of a novel psychosocial intervention to accompany osteopathic treatment for persistent pain.. In BPS Division of Health Psychology Section Annual Conference. Cardiff.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35299
https://www.bps.org.uk/system/files/user-files/Division%20of%20Health%20Psychology%20Annual%20Conference/Final%20Programme%20Timetable%20230817.pdf
Edwards, D. (2016). (2016). Association of cooperation with mindfulness and age through a prisoner’s dilemma task. In proceedings of the BPS Social Psychology Section Annual Conference
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28832
https://www.bps.org.uk/system/files/user-files/Social%20Psychology%20Section%20Annual%20Conference/Social2016%20Draft%20Programme%20v14.pdf
Edwards, D. (2015). Unsupervised categorization with a child sample: category cohesion development. In BPS. Developmental Section and Social Section Annual. Manchester.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23332
https://www.bps.org.uk/system/files/user-files/Developmental%20Section%20and%20Social%20Section%20Annual%20Conference%202015/abstract_book_draft_3_online.pdf
Edwards, D. (2014). Effects of mindfulness and perspective-taking on implicit attitudes towards the elderly; an RFT perspective. In BPS Social Psychology Section Annual Conference
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23331
http://abstracts.bps.org.uk/index.cfm?&ResultsType=Abstracts&ResultSet_ID=11822&FormDisplayMode=view&frmShowSelected=true&localAction=details
Edwards, D. (2014). Investigating the difference between GP’s and osteopath’s beliefs of contraindication for using manual therapy as part of complementary treatment for cancer. ICOAR, Brazil..
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23501
http://www.bcom.ac.uk/downloads/ICAOR_10_Programme.pdf
Edwards, D. (2013). Unsupervised Categorization in a TBI population.. In BPS Joint Cognitive Section and Developmental Section Conference
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23330
http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/pcls/CogDev_2013_Programme_Document.pdf
Edwards, D. (2013). A qualitative analysis of patient reasons for choosing neobladder or ileal conduit following radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. In In Proceedings of the Spring Welsh Urological Society Meeting. Llandudno.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39566
Edwards, D. (2011). Unsupervised categorization in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders.. In n proceedings of the 28th Anniversary BPS Cognitive Section Conference. keel.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39567
Pothos, E., Edwards, D., Gureckis, T., Hines, P., Chater, N., & Edwards, D. (2008). Modeling category intuitiveness. In Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science SocietyLEA.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16940

Edited Books

Szafir, D., Borgo, R., Chen, ., Edwards, D., Fisher, ., & Padilla, L. (Eds.). (2023). Visualization Psychology. Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34738-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64967
Kemp, A. & Edwards, D. (Eds.). (2022). Broadening the Scope of Wellbeing Science: Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Flourishing and Wellbeing. Springer Nature Switzerland.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18329-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62006

Other Research Outputs

Edwards, D. & Curry, D. (2019). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Wales.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52846
https://www.impackt.org.uk/our-work/policymaker-engagement/
Edwards, D. (2019). ACTing in Society. A Pint of Science
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50491
https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/decision-making
Edwards, D. (2018). Osteopathy can be used to treat mental health issues related to back pain – new study
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40096
https://theconversation.com/osteopathy-can-be-used-to-treat-mental-health-related-to-back-pain-new-study-94845

Supervision

An analysis into the utility and efficacy of digital wellbeing interventions (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Andrew Kemp
Investigating the transition from paediatric to adult services and the management of ongoing care of adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Laura Wilkinson

Taught Modules

PPS211 Psychology of Health and Illness

This module will build on knowledge gained at level 4 to develop a more in depth understanding of the role of psychology in health and illness. The module will be evidence based and utilize key theoretical and applied health psychology literature and expertise and will provide an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the role of psychology in health and illness.
PPS304 Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing

This module will draw on evidence from health psychology and health promotion literature to develop an understanding of how both disciplines contribute to understanding and promoting wellbeing.
SHHM18 Quantitative Research Methods

This module provides an introduction to a range of quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. Students will learn about the theoretical underpinnings and pragmatic issues relating to the conduct of primary research and secondary analysis of existing data. They will also gain practical experience of undertaking various research tasks at key stages in the research process. The module offers variety, diversity and depth of understanding while focusing on social science perspectives in the field of health services research.

Key Grants and Projects

Osteopathic Foundation. “Exploring the role of osteopathy within the context of public health: Can osteopathy support mental health outcomes in pain free individuals? A mixed methods feasibility study 2022

, £20,000
A user evaluation of a digital health application — ACTing Minds 2022

, £18,022
Development of a mental health video game to support psychological resilience in young people (part two) 2022

, £10,000
Development of an ACT-based video game for the treatment of anxiety and depression 2019

, £43,868
Developing and assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) based, peer support intervention for people affected by haematological cancers who have competed initial active Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy 2020

, £29,924
Developing a virtual reality environment for measuring trust in an autonomous vehicle setting 2018

, £5,000
Developing heart rate applications for measuring trust in an autonomous vehicle setting 2018

, £2,000
A pilot investigation into the use of bilingual techniques to remediate over-selectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2018

, £5000
Focus group evaluation of an outreach project delivered by Neath and Port Talbot Carer Service for unpaid carers 2015

, £3000
NHS Health Board’s commissioning collaborative. Exploring gaps and opportunities for the Emergency Ambulance Service Commissioning Collaborative 2015

, £7,115

Career History

Lecturer, Swansea University

2014 - Present
Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

2018 - Present

Public Engagements

I regularly blog for Psychology Today, The Conversation, as well as participating in the annual Pint of Science.

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Evaluation in the Crowd: Crowdsourcing and Human-Centred Experiments. Crowdsourcing & Psychology.

2017

Frankfurt, Germany

Dr Darren Edwards

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Research Highlights

All Research

An analysis into the utility and efficacy of digital wellbeing interventions (current)

Investigating the transition from paediatric to adult services and the management of ongoing care of adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (awarded 2024)

PPS211 Psychology of Health and Illness

PPS304 Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing

SHHM18 Quantitative Research Methods

Osteopathic Foundation. “Exploring the role of osteopathy within the context of public health: Can osteopathy support mental health outcomes in pain free individuals? A mixed methods feasibility study 2022

A user evaluation of a digital health application — ACTing Minds 2022

Development of a mental health video game to support psychological resilience in young people (part two) 2022

Development of an ACT-based video game for the treatment of anxiety and depression 2019

Developing and assessing the feasibility and acceptability of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) based, peer support intervention for people affected by haematological cancers who have competed initial active Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy 2020

Developing a virtual reality environment for measuring trust in an autonomous vehicle setting 2018

Developing heart rate applications for measuring trust in an autonomous vehicle setting 2018

A pilot investigation into the use of bilingual techniques to remediate over-selectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2018

Focus group evaluation of an outreach project delivered by Neath and Port Talbot Carer Service for unpaid carers 2015

NHS Health Board’s commissioning collaborative. Exploring gaps and opportunities for the Emergency Ambulance Service Commissioning Collaborative 2015

Lecturer, Swansea University

Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

Evaluation in the Crowd: Crowdsourcing and Human-Centred Experiments. Crowdsourcing & Psychology.