Dr Alecia Cousins

Darlithydd mewn Seicoleg

Psychology

+44 (0) 1792 205678 ext 1864

a.l.cousins@abertawe.ac.uk

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Adeilad Vivian
Campws Singleton

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Dolenni Ymchwil

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8591-2508

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Seicolegydd Biolegol a Darlithydd mewn Seicoleg yw Dr Alecia Cousins. Cwblhaodd Alecia ei PhD ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe, ac mae ei gwaith ymchwil yn arbenigo mewn Hydradu a Maeth ar draws bywyd, a sut gall hyn ddylanwadu ar swyddogaeth seicolegol a ffisegol. Yn fwy penodol, mae hi wedi archwilio sut mae newidiadau mewn statws hydradu, drwy ddadhydradu ac ychwanegu dŵr, yn rhyngweithio ac yn dylanwadu ar swyddogaeth seicolegol h.y. hwyliau, sylw, amser ymateb, cof. Mae gwaith ymchwil pellach ar y cyd â chydweithwyr o'r Ysgol Feddygaeth wedi archwilio sut mae dadhydradu'n effeithio ar swyddogaeth gardiofasgwlaidd mewn poblogaeth sy'n heneiddio. Mae Alecia hefyd yn gyd-arweinydd Rhwydwaith Ailgynhyrchiant y DU yn Abertawe.

Mae Alecia'n addysgu ar nifer o fodiwlau israddedig gan gynnwys Gwybyddiaeth I: Prosesau sylfaenol, Seicoleg Fiolegol, Maeth ac Ymddygiad.

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Hydradu
Maeth
Heneiddio
Swyddogaeth fasgwlaidd
Ymddygiadau iechyd
Byrbwylltra

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Ymchwil

SNAC: Grŵp Maethiad, Blas a Gwybyddiaeth Abertawe.

Mae UKRN Abertawe: Rhwydwaith Atgynhyrchedd y DU Abertawe, yn grŵp ymchwil fel rhan o'r rhwydwaith cenedlaethol, sy'n canolbwyntio ar hyrwyddo gwyddoniaeth agored ac atgynyrchiol ledled y DU.

Prif Wobrau

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Llewellyn, M., Cousins, A., & Tyson, P. (2022). ‘When you have the adrenalin pumping, it kind of flushes out any negative emotions’: a qualitative exploration of the benefits of playing football for people with mental health difficulties. Journal of Mental Health, 31(2), 172-179.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1793119, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62357
Lancastle, D., Hill, J., Faulkner, S., & Cousins, A. (2022). “The stress can be unbearable, but the good times are like finding gold”: A phase one modelling survey to inform the development of a self-help positive reappraisal coping intervention for caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE, 17(3), e0264837
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264837, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62356
Cousins, A., Young, H., Thomas, A., & Benton, D. (2019). The Effect of Hypo-Hydration on Mood and Cognition Is Influenced by Electrolyte in a Drink and Its Colour: A Randomised Trial. Nutrients, 11(9), 2002
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51537
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002
Young, H., Cousins, A., Johnston, S., Fletcher, J., Benton, D., Young, H., Cousins, A., & Benton, D. (2019). Autonomic adaptations mediate the effect of hydration on brain functioning and mood: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 9(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52775-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52886
Torrance, J., Roderique-Davies, G., Torrance, J., Bhairon, T., Cousins, A., & John, B. (2020). Embedded Gambling Promotion in Football: An Explorative Study of Cue-Exposure and Urge to Gamble. Journal of Gambling Studies, 36(3), 1013-1025.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09949-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62354

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Young, H., Cousins, A., Byrd-Bredbenner, C., Benton, D., Gershon, R., Ghirardelli, A., Latulippe, M., Scholey, A., & Wagstaff, L. (2024). Alignment of Consumers’ Expected Brain Benefits from Food and Supplements with Measurable Cognitive Performance Tests. Nutrients, 16(12), 1950
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16121950, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68070
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu16121950
Norris, J., Tales, A., Badger, J., Cousins, A., & Richards, E. (2024). Autistic Trait Level and Reaction Time in Older Adults: The Influence of Sex and Task upon Study Outcome. Autism in Adulthood, 0
https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2023.0120, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66907
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/aut.2023.0120
Randall, T., Cousins, A., Neilson, L., Price, M., Hardman, C., & Wilkinson, L. (2024). Sustainable food consumption across Western and Non-Western cultures: A scoping review considering the theory of planned behaviour. Food Quality and Preference, 114, 105086
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2023.105086, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65396
Llewellyn, M., Cousins, A., & Tyson, P. (2022). ‘When you have the adrenalin pumping, it kind of flushes out any negative emotions’: a qualitative exploration of the benefits of playing football for people with mental health difficulties. Journal of Mental Health, 31(2), 172-179.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1793119, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62357
Lancastle, D., Hill, J., Faulkner, S., & Cousins, A. (2022). “The stress can be unbearable, but the good times are like finding gold”: A phase one modelling survey to inform the development of a self-help positive reappraisal coping intervention for caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE, 17(3), e0264837
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264837, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62356
Bowers, D., Morgan, K., Abbott, L., Fishleigh, L., Cousins, A., & Taylor, R. (2020). User perceptions of powered wheelchair features.. Technology, Mind, and Behavior, 1(2)
https://doi.org/10.1037/tmb0000011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62355
Torrance, J., Roderique-Davies, G., Torrance, J., Bhairon, T., Cousins, A., & John, B. (2020). Embedded Gambling Promotion in Football: An Explorative Study of Cue-Exposure and Urge to Gamble. Journal of Gambling Studies, 36(3), 1013-1025.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09949-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62354
Young, H., Cousins, A., Johnston, S., Fletcher, J., Benton, D., Young, H., Cousins, A., & Benton, D. (2019). Autonomic adaptations mediate the effect of hydration on brain functioning and mood: Evidence from two randomized controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 9(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52775-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52886
Cousins, A., Young, H., Thomas, A., & Benton, D. (2019). The Effect of Hypo-Hydration on Mood and Cognition Is Influenced by Electrolyte in a Drink and Its Colour: A Randomised Trial. Nutrients, 11(9), 2002
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51537
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11092002

Goruchwyliaeth

The role of Taurine and 'peak focus' supplementation in the cognitive health of older adults in the context of plant-based diets. (cyfredol)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Hayley Young

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PSA111 Cognition I: Basic Processes

The module introduces key theoretical and methodological issues in two main areas of cognitive psychology: Attention, and Perception. Following a historical review of cognitive psychology, the students are introduced to research topics surrounding each of these areas of cognition. The module will introduce students to the different methodologies used during the past 50 years to study cognition and later concentrate on discussing the basic perceptual and attentional processes. This module also explores in more depth the current research topics and the rigorous scientific debates surrounding these areas of cognition. The module will concentrate on the way modern methodologies can be used to probe mental capabilities and discover facts about the way our brains receive, process and act upon information from different sensory modalities.
PSA113 Biological Psychology

This module provides an introduction to biological psychology and the influence of the biological approach on the wider discipline of psychology. Through a series of lectures and tutorials this module will consider the structure and function of the brain and central nervous system and how they underpin human behaviour. The importance of understanding the role of hormones and neurotransmitters on physiology and behaviour as well as the biological basis of individual differences will be covered. These fundamental elements will be explored through by key topics such as emotions, motivated behaviour, language, sleep, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. The importance of understanding evolutionary psychology and gene environment interactions will also be integrated throughout the module.
PSY111 Cognition I: Basic Processes

The module introduces key theoretical and methodological issues in two main areas of cognitive psychology: Attention and Perception. Following a historical review of cognitive psychology, the students are introduced to research topics surrounding each of these areas of cognition. The module will introduce students to the different methodologies used during the past 50 years to study cognition and later concentrate on discussing the basic perceptual and attentional processes. This module also explores in more depth the current research topics and the rigorous scientific debates surrounding these areas of cognition. The module will concentrate on the way modern methodologies can be used to probe mental capabilities and discover facts about the way our brains receive, process and act upon information from different sensory modalities.
PSY113 Biological Psychology

This module provides an introduction to biological psychology and the influence of the biological approach on the wider discipline of psychology. Through a series of lectures and tutorials this module will consider the structure and function of the brain and central nervous system and how they underpin human behavior. The importance of understanding the role of hormones and neurotransmitters on physiology and behavior as well as the biological basis of individual differences will be covered. These fundamental elements will be explored through key topics such as emotions, motivated behavior, language, sleep, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. The importance of understanding evolutionary psychology and gene environment interactions will also be integrated throughout the module.
PSY351 Nutrition and Behaviour

After initially discussing both macro- and micro-nutrients their roles in the development of the brain and their influence on mood and cognition will be examined. The influence of diet at different stages of the entire life cycle will be considered: in particular in the early stages when the brain is developing and in the aging process. Specifically their role in the development of dementia will be discussed.

Hanes Gyrfa

Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil, Prifysgol De Cymru

2018 - Presennol
Cynorthwyydd ymchwil, Prifysgol Abertawe

2017 - 2018

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'American Society of Nutrition Annual conference'

2018

Amerig
'British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual conference'

2018

Ffrainc
'British Society of Gerontology'

2017

Abertawe
Cynhadledd flynyddol Grŵp Bwydo ac Yfed Prydain

2017

Lloegr

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutritional Science 2023

, with Yr Athro Cysylltiol Hayley Young, £5,000

Dr Alecia Cousins

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Cyfeiriad ebost

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Dolenni Ymchwil

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Goruchwyliaeth

The role of Taurine and 'peak focus' supplementation in the cognitive health of older adults in the context of plant-based diets. (cyfredol)

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PSA111 Cognition I: Basic Processes

PSA113 Biological Psychology

PSY111 Cognition I: Basic Processes

PSY113 Biological Psychology

PSY351 Nutrition and Behaviour

Hanes Gyrfa

Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil, Prifysgol De Cymru

Cynorthwyydd ymchwil, Prifysgol Abertawe

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'American Society of Nutrition Annual conference'

'British Feeding and Drinking Group Annual conference'

'British Society of Gerontology'

Cynhadledd flynyddol Grŵp Bwydo ac Yfed Prydain

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutritional Science 2023