Highlights

Saul Mcleod, Ph.D., is a qualified psychology teacher with over 18 years of experience working 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., Hodgson, C., & Wearden, A. (2020). Attachment and social support in romantic dyads: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(1), 59-101.
• 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.
• Mcleod, S., Berry, K., Taylor, P., & Wearden, A. (2021). Romantic attachment and support adequacy in new mothers. The Journal of Social Psychology, 1-24.

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

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

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

Professional Experience

• Founder, content writer, and editor-in-chief of Simply Psychology (2007-present)
• International Affiliate Member of the (APA) American Psychological Association (2023)
• Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society: CPsychol (2022)
• 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