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Biography
Dara Mojtahedi is a Reader in Forensic Psychology and the Deputy Director of the National Policing Doctoral Programme . Dara has a BSc (hons) degree in Psychology, a Masters in Invesigative Psychology, PGCert in Higher Education and a PhD in Psychology. His PhD, awarded to him in 2018, examined the effects of co-witness discussion on blame attribution.
Dara's research interests are in the applications of psychology within legal and investigative domains of the criminal justice system. This includes the evaluation of eyewitness evidence, jury-decision making and investigative interviewing. Dara's research contributions have informed international policies and he has perviously contributed to Parliamentary reports in the UK. He has also featured on various media outlets (e.g., ITV & BBC) to comment on notable cases.
Outside of these areas, Dara has also been involved in various projects in collaboration with external organisations such as FIFA (referee abuse), the NHS (burnout prevention) and Anti-doping authorities (doping prevention in sports).
Dara supports public engagement and is available as a media contact.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Eyewitness memory
- Jury decision-making
- Victim attitudes
- Politics and crime
Research Degree Supervision
Dara is available as a PhD supervisor for projects within the fields of Forensic, Investigative and Legal Pychology.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Eyewitness Behaviour
- Interviewing Techniques
- Human Memory
- Human Trafficking
- Sexual Exploitation
- Evidence Based Policing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Can metamemory judgements predict the risk of memory contamination for facial descriptions?
Mojtahedi, D., Williams, T. J. V., Hunt, D., Ioannou, M., Synnott, J., Tzani, C. & van der Kemp, J., 1 Feb 2026, In: Legal and Criminological Psychology. 31, 1, p. 50-63 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the relationship between criminal narrative experience (CNE) and criminal thinking, among sexual offenders
DeBlasio, S. & Mojtahedi, D., 19 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice. 12, 1, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intimate Partner Rape and Juror Decisions: Do rape myths still influence verdict outcomes when the defendant is an ex-partner?
Lilley, C., Mojtahedi, D. & Willmott, D., 6 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Frontiers in Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is This a Psychopath’s Sport? Examining the Prevalence of Dark Personality Traits and Sportspersonship Among Combat Sports Athletes
Mojtahedi, D., Whitfield, S., Watson, D., Farimond, C., Fozzard, T., Brimmell, J. & Ruddick, L., 18 Feb 2026, In: Martial Arts Studies. 2026, 19, p. 16-28 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Burnout interventions for UK healthcare workers: a systematic literature review
Mojtahedi, D., Slater, H., Bajracharya, B., Rogers, M., Jones, S. & Caress, A., 24 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mental Health and Social Inclusion.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Introducing the Professional Doctoral Academy
Mojtahedi, D. (Invited speaker) & McGuire, C. (Speaker)
29 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Right Wing Beliefs & Victim Blaming
Mojtahedi, D. (Speaker)
25 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Contemporary research developments in Cuckooing
Mojtahedi, D. (Invited speaker)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Political Orientation and Sex Trafficking Victim Support: Examining the impact of right-wing authoritarianism and nationality on attitudes towards victims of sexual
Mojtahedi, D. (Speaker), Synnott, J. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Ioannou, M. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Tzani Pepelasi, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
17 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Exploring the Contaminating Effects of Written and Visual Misinformation on Facial Memory
Mojtahedi, D. (Speaker), Hunt, D. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Noyes, E. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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‘Developmental science has underplayed everyday quality of life’
Mojtahedi, D. & Belsky, J.
19/02/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Football referees: death threats, physical violence and verbal abuse are all part of the job
14/05/19 → 21/04/24
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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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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