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Biography
Dara Mojtahedi is a Lecturer in Psychology for the MSc Investigative Psychology. Dara obtained a first class undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Huddersfield. In 2014 he also completed his MSc in Investigative Psychology at the University of Huddersfield. His dissertation was on the effects of social conformity on eyewitness statements, focussing on the social pressures exerted onto eyewitnesses after witnessing a crime. This research was later developed into a PhD project in 2014. Dara’s main research interests focus around eyewitness behaviour.
Dara Mojtahedi has presented his research in multiple conferences and the emerging findings of his research have become widely accepted by both academics and practitioners within various police forces.
Dara supports public engagement, and is available as a media contact.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Forensic, Investigative and Criminal Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Eyewitness Behaviour (paying particular attention to cognitive biases)
Research Degree Supervision
I am interested in supervising PhD projects looking at:
Eyewitness memory and interviews
Stalking
Psychology in Sports
Research Expertise and Interests
- Eyewitness Behaviour
- Interviewing Techniques
- Human Memory
- Human Trafficking
- Sexual Exploitation
- Evidence Based Policing
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A review of the current measures used within the English courts for vulnerable individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Devine, K., Mojtahedi, D. & Palmer, D., 1 Jun 2021, In: Psychreg Journal of Psychology (PJP). 5, 1, p. 101-107 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Criminal Geography and Geographical Profiling within Police Investigations – A Brief Introduction
Willmott, D., Hunt, D. & Mojtahedi, D., 20 Dec 2021, In: Internet Journal of Criminology. 2021, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Doping behaviour in mixed martial arts athletes: the roles of social norms and self-regulatory efficacy
Petrou, M., Lazuras, L., Hillier, M. & Mojtahedi, D., 13 Jul 2021, In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Juror Decision Making in Cases of Rape Involving High Functioning Autistic Persons
Devine, K. & Mojtahedi, D., 1 Jul 2021, In: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. 77, 8 p., 101714.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Relationship Between Mental Toughness, Job Loss, and Mental Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mojtahedi, D., Dagnall, N., Denovan, A., Clough, P., Hull, S., Canning, D., Lilley, C. & Papageorgiou, K. A., 3 Feb 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 11, 16 p., 607246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health (Journal)
Dara Mojtahedi (Reviewer)
20 Oct 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Dara Mojtahedi (Reviewer)
4 Sep 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Virtual European Association of Psychology and Law
Dara Mojtahedi (Panelist)
26 Aug 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Acta Psychologica (Journal)
Dara Mojtahedi (Reviewer)
12 Jul 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Frontiers in Psychology (Journal)
Dara Mojtahedi (Reviewer)
31 May 2021 → 27 Jul 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
Press / Media
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BBC Radio Leeds Interview about Essex Lorry Deaths
24/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New research reveals how little we can trust eyewitnesses
13/07/17 → 17/07/17
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research
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Eyewitness recollection easily distorted by the views of others
6/07/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research