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Alison McFarland

Dr Alison McFarland 

Lecturer in Work Psychology and Human Resource Management

Dr Alison McFarland is a Lecturer in Work Psychology and Human Resource Management. She is also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Her career began in the non-profit sector. She is particularly interested in exploring how psychological models and theories used in for-profit environments can be adapted to improve how non-profit organisations are run. Alison’s teaching focus centres on research methodologies, with a specialisation in teaching quantitative research methods and statistical analysis.

Research interests


Human Resource management


Organisational behaviour


Efficient methods for managing volunteers

Qualifications and career highlights:

  • Chartered Psychologist – British Psychological Society

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