Saul McLeod, PhD

Editor-in-Chief for Simply Psychology

Expertise

Attachment Styles, Research Methods, Psychology Theories


Education

BSc (Hons) Psychology, MRes, PhD, University of Manchester

Highlights

Saul McLeod, PhD., is a qualified psychology teacher with over 18 years of experience in further and higher education. Saul has a knack for breaking down complex information into easily digestible pieces.

His main areas of teaching responsibility included:

  • Teaching A-level psychology, psychology BSc. tutorial and seminar classes, and supporting the teaching of lab lectures and statistics.
  • Assessing assignments and giving constructive feedback to students across a range of A-level and undergraduate psychology modules.
  • Curriculum development of psychology modules through applying an appropriate pedagogical and instructional design framework to the course development and delivery process.

In 2021, Dr. McLeod obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Manchester, examining the relationship between romantic attachment and social support.

Contact: saulmcleod@simplypsychology.org

Publications

  • McLeod, S., Berry, K., Taylor, P., Wearden, A., & Oakes, L. (2024). Attachment styles in romantic relationships and perceived support in postpartum couples. Journal for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 38(2). https://doi.org/10.62858/apphQzbOtOoY
  • McLeod, S., Berry, K., Taylor, P., & Wearden, A. (2021). Romantic attachment and support preferences in new mothers: The moderating role of stress. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38 (5), 1535-1552. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407521990432
  • Mcleod, S., Berry, K., Taylor, P., & Wearden, A. (2021). Romantic attachment and support adequacy in new mothers. The Journal of Social Psychology, 164(1), 112-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2021.2006125
  • McLeod, S., Berry, K., Hodgson, C., & Wearden, A. (2020). Attachment and social support in romantic dyads: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76 (1), 59-101. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22868

His articles on Simply Psychology have been referenced by numerous media outlets and publications, including:

  • The New York Times
  • CNN
  • The Telegraph
  • BBC
  • Washington Post
  • Guardian

According to Google Scholar, his articles have collectively been cited more than 8000 times during the past 5 years in academic journal papers. You can follow Saul on ResearchGate.

Professional Experience

  • Founder, content writer, and editor-in-chief for Simply Psychology (2007-present).
  • International Affiliate Member of the (APA) American Psychological Association (2023).
  • Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society: CPsychol (2023).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant on the Undergraduate Psychology degree at The University of Manchester (2014-2020).
  • Lecturer at Wigan and Leigh College, primarily teaching A-level psychology (2003-2013).
  • Lecturer at Edge Hill University College, during PGCE work placement (2001-2002).
  • He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Clinical Psychology, and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Education

  • PhD in Psychology, The University of Manchester (2021)
  • MRes in Experimental Psychology with Data Science, The University of Manchester (2012)
  • PGCE in Further, Higher and Adult Education, University of Bolton (2002)
  • Psychology BSc. (Hons), University of Bolton (2002)

Publications