- Development and validation of the rapport-pro for investigative information-gathering contexts Brouillard, Celine ; Gabbert, Fiona ; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Situational facilitators and barriers of bystander intervention intent in image-based sexual abuse contexts Mainwaring, Chelsea; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Gabbert, Fiona ORCID logo
- Enhancing investigative interview skills with brief educational videos Gabbert, Fiona ; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Appearances can be deceiving: How naturalistic changes to target appearance impact on lineup-based decision making Jordan, Dominic T.; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Racial bias in risk allocation and resource utilisation: A contributing factor to ethnic minority overrepresentation in missing person investigations? van Langeraad, Amy ; Gabbert, Fiona ; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- An exploration into why there is an overrepresentation of BAME people in missing person cases Sleigh-Johnson, Phoebe ; Gabbert, Fiona ; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Facilitators and barriers of bystander intervention: A focus group study with a university sample Mainwaring, Chelsea; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Addressing Current Issues in Assessing Professional Rapport: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Existing Measures Brouillard, Celine ; Gabbert, Fiona ; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2024. Addressing Current Issues in Assessing Professional Rapport: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Existing Measures. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 38(3), e4205. ISSN 0888-4080
- Identity crisis in eyewitness testimony: Exploring visual similarity judgments as an alternative to identification decisions Zwartz, Micaiah; Thomson, Donald M.; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- A multi-country study of image-based sexual abuse: Extent, relational nature and correlates of victimisation experiences Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- A systematic review exploring variables related to bystander intervention in sexual violence contexts Mainwaring, Chelsea ; Gabbert, Fiona ; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2023. A systematic review exploring variables related to bystander intervention in sexual violence contexts. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 24(3), pp. 1727-1742. ISSN 1524-8380
- Victim-blaming and image-based sexual abuse Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena; Powell, Anastasia; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Behavioral Intentions of Bystanders to Image-Based Sexual Abuse: A Preliminary Focus Group Study with a University Student Sample Mainwaring, Chelsea ; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Gabbert, Fiona . 2023. Behavioral Intentions of Bystanders to Image-Based Sexual Abuse: A Preliminary Focus Group Study with a University Student Sample. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 32(3), pp. 318-339. ISSN 1053-8712
- Perpetration of image-based sexual abuse: Extent, nature and correlates in a multi-country sample Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Deepfakes and digitally altered imagery abuse: A cross-country exploration of an emerging form of image-based sexual abuse Flynn, Asher; Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Cama, Elena. 2022. Deepfakes and digitally altered imagery abuse: A cross-country exploration of an emerging form of image-based sexual abuse. British Journal of Criminology, 62(6), pp. 1341-1358. ISSN 0007-0955
- Where to draw the line? The influence of prior relationship, perpetrator-target sex and perpetrator motivation on the point at which behavior ‘crosses the line’ and becomes stalking Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Image-based abuse: Gender differences in bystander experiences and responses Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Psychological contributions to cold case investigations: A systematic review Toolin, Katie ; van Langeraad, Amy ; Hoi, Viktoria ; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Misuse of police information systems: Predicting perceived likelihood of misuse among unsworn police employees Rajakaruna, Nikki; Henry, Pamela J.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2021. Misuse of police information systems: Predicting perceived likelihood of misuse among unsworn police employees. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 15(2), pp. 686-700. ISSN 1752-4512
- Digital harassment and abuse: Experiences of sexuality and gender minority adults Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Henry, Nicola. 2020. Digital harassment and abuse: Experiences of sexuality and gender minority adults. European Journal of Criminology, 17(2), pp. 199-223. ISSN 1477-3708
- Prior relationship, relationship breakdown, and group decisions in the attribution of cases of stalking Duff, Simon C.; Birchall, Jessica; Bisbee, Elisabeth; Wheatcroft, Jacqueline; Gavin, Jeff; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2019. Prior relationship, relationship breakdown, and group decisions in the attribution of cases of stalking. Forensic Update, 132, pp. 23-33. ISSN 1356-5028
- Attributions of victim responsibility in revenge pornography Gavin, Jeff; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Stalking in the workplace Sheridan, Lorraine; North, Adrian C.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2019. Stalking in the workplace. Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 6(2), pp. 61-75. ISSN 2169-4842
- Perceptions of exonerees in Australia Tudor-Owen, Jane; Scott, Adrian J. ; Henry, Pamela J.; and Stratton, Gregory. 2019. Perceptions of exonerees in Australia. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 26(2), pp. 206-218. ISSN 1321-8719
- Image-based sexual abuse: The extent, nature, and predictors of perpetration in a community sample of Australian residents Powell, Anastasia; Henry, Nicola; Flynn, Asher; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2019. Image-based sexual abuse: The extent, nature, and predictors of perpetration in a community sample of Australian residents. Computers in Human Behavior, 92, pp. 393-402. ISSN 0747-5632
- The influence of contextual information regarding the breakdown of relationships and perpetrator-target sex composition on perceptions of relational stalking Scott, Adrian J. ; Duff, Simon C.; Sheridan, Lorraine; and Rajakaruna, Nikki. 2019. The influence of contextual information regarding the breakdown of relationships and perpetrator-target sex composition on perceptions of relational stalking. Psychology, Crime and Law, 25(4), pp. 364-380. ISSN 1068-316X
- Perceptions and experiences of intrusive behaviour and stalking: Comparing LGBTIQ and heterosexual groups Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Campbell, Amy M.. 2019. Perceptions and experiences of intrusive behaviour and stalking: Comparing LGBTIQ and heterosexual groups. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 34(7), pp. 1388-1409. ISSN 0886-2605
- Revenge pornography: The influence of perpetrator-victim sex, observer sex and observer sexting experience on perceptions of seriousness and responsibility Scott, Adrian J. ; and Gavin, Jeff. 2018. Revenge pornography: The influence of perpetrator-victim sex, observer sex and observer sexting experience on perceptions of seriousness and responsibility. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 8(2), pp. 162-172. ISSN 2009-3829
- Female undergraduates’ perceptions of intrusive behavior in 12 countries Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J. ; Archer, John; and Roberts, Karl. 2017. Female undergraduates’ perceptions of intrusive behavior in 12 countries. Aggressive Behavior, 43(6), pp. 531-543. ISSN 0096-140X
- A preliminary examination of the effect of Operation Turning Point Western Australia: An evidence based policing strategy Weissofner, Natalie M.; Henry, Pamela J.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2017. A preliminary examination of the effect of Operation Turning Point Western Australia: An evidence based policing strategy. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Evidence Based Policing, 2(1), pp. 30-35. ISSN 2206-5202
- The influence of the sex of and prior relationship between the perpetrator and victim on perceptions of stalking: A qualitative analysis Gavin, Jeff; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2016. The influence of the sex of and prior relationship between the perpetrator and victim on perceptions of stalking: A qualitative analysis. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 23(5), pp. 716-732. ISSN 1321-8719
- Police officer perceptions of harassment in England and Scotland Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Nixon, Kerry. 2016. Police officer perceptions of harassment in England and Scotland. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 21(1), pp. 1-14. ISSN 1355-3259
- Young women’s experiences of intrusive behavior in 12 countries Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Roberts, Karl. 2016. Young women’s experiences of intrusive behavior in 12 countries. Aggressive Behavior, 42(1), pp. 41-53. ISSN 0096-140X
- An exploratory study of the planning and interviewing practices of police recruits in Western Australia Tudor-Owen, Jane; Scott, Adrian J. ; Henry, Pamela J.; and Bull, Ray. 2016. An exploratory study of the planning and interviewing practices of police recruits in Western Australia. Forensic Update, 120, pp. 20-25.
- Starting from scratch: Planning practices of police recruits in Western Australia Tudor-Owen, Jane; Scott, Adrian J. ; Henry, Pamela J.; and Bull, Ray. 2015. Starting from scratch: Planning practices of police recruits in Western Australia. Australasian Policing, 7(2), pp. 3-9. ISSN 1837-7009
- Perceptions and personal experiences of unwanted attention among Portuguese male students Pereira, Fillipa; Matos, Marlene; Sheridan, Lorraine; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2015. Perceptions and personal experiences of unwanted attention among Portuguese male students. Psychology, Crime and Law, 21(4), pp. 398-411. ISSN 1068-316X
- A necessary safety net: Use of a confidential internal telephone line to report unethical behaviour Rajakaruna, Nikki; Henry, Pamela J.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2015. A necessary safety net: Use of a confidential internal telephone line to report unethical behaviour. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 16(5), pp. 431-443. ISSN 1561-4263
- International perceptions of relational stalking: The influence of prior relationship, perpetrator sex, target sex and participant sex Scott, Adrian J. ; Rajakaruna, Nikki; Sheridan, Lorraine; and Gavin, Jeff. 2015. International perceptions of relational stalking: The influence of prior relationship, perpetrator sex, target sex and participant sex. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30(18), pp. 3308-3323. ISSN 0886-2605
- How intuitive is PEACE? Newly recruited police officers’ plans, interviews and self-evaluations Scott, Adrian J. ; Tudor-Owen, Jane; Pedretti, Paul; and Bull, Ray. 2015. How intuitive is PEACE? Newly recruited police officers’ plans, interviews and self-evaluations. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 22(3), pp. 355-367. ISSN 1321-8719
- Discriminating approachers and non-approachers: Can knowledge from research within a public figure context be extrapolated to a community context? Sheridan, Lorraine; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2015. Discriminating approachers and non-approachers: Can knowledge from research within a public figure context be extrapolated to a community context? Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 2(2), pp. 88-97. ISSN 2169-4842
- Stalking and age Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J. ; and North, Adrian C.. 2014. Stalking and age. Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 1(4), pp. 262-273. ISSN 2169-4842
- Constantly connected – The effects of smart-devices on mental health Harwood, Josh; Dooley, Julian J.; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Joiner, Richard. 2014. Constantly connected – The effects of smart-devices on mental health. Computers in Human Behavior, 34, pp. 267-272. ISSN 0747-5632
- International perceptions of stalking and responsibility: The influence of prior relationship and severity of behavior Scott, Adrian J. ; Rajakaruna, Nikki; Sheridan, Lorraine; and Sleath, Emma. 2014. International perceptions of stalking and responsibility: The influence of prior relationship and severity of behavior. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 41(2), pp. 220-236. ISSN 0093-8548
- Framing and perceptions of stalking: The influence of conduct severity and the perpetrator-target relationship Scott, Adrian J. ; Rajakaruna, Nikki; and Sheridan, Lorraine. 2014. Framing and perceptions of stalking: The influence of conduct severity and the perpetrator-target relationship. Psychology, Crime and Law, 20(3), pp. 242-260. ISSN 1068-316X
- Experiences of stalking in same-sex and opposite-sex contexts Sheridan, Lorraine; North, Adrian C.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2014. Experiences of stalking in same-sex and opposite-sex contexts. Violence and Victims, 29(6), pp. 1014-1028. ISSN 0886-6708
- The attribution of responsibility in cases of stalking Scott, Adrian J. ; Gavin, Jeff; Sleath, Emma; and Sheridan, Lorraine. 2014. The attribution of responsibility in cases of stalking. Psychology, Crime and Law, 20(7), pp. 705-721. ISSN 1068-316X
- The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking: A comparison of laypersons, non-specialist police officers and specialist police officers Scott, Adrian J. ; Nixon, Karl; and Sheridan, Lorraine. 2013. The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking: A comparison of laypersons, non-specialist police officers and specialist police officers. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 40(12), pp. 1434-1448. ISSN 0093-8548
- Understanding perceptions of stalking: The impact of additional contextual information regarding the breakdown of relationships Duff, Simon C.; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2013. Understanding perceptions of stalking: The impact of additional contextual information regarding the breakdown of relationships. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 3(2), pp. 136-144. ISSN 2009-3829
- Are newly recruited police officers blank slates? An examination of the ‘natural’ interviewing skills of untrained recruits in Western Australia Scott, Adrian J. ; Pedretti, Paul; Tudor-Owen, Jane; and Bull, Ray. 2013. Are newly recruited police officers blank slates? An examination of the ‘natural’ interviewing skills of untrained recruits in Western Australia. Australasian Policing, 5(2), pp. 25-28. ISSN 1837-7009
- The impact of pathological levels of Internet-related anxiety on Internet usage Brosnan, Mark J.; Joiner, Richard; Gavin, Jeff; Crook, Charles; Maras, Pam; Guiller, Jane; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2012. The impact of pathological levels of Internet-related anxiety on Internet usage. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 46(4), pp. 341-356. ISSN 0735-6331
- ‘Reasonable’ perceptions of stalking: The influence of conduct severity and the perpetrator-target relationship Scott, Adrian J. ; and Sheridan, Lorraine. 2011. ‘Reasonable’ perceptions of stalking: The influence of conduct severity and the perpetrator-target relationship. Psychology, Crime and Law, 17(4), pp. 331-343. ISSN 1068-316X
- An exploratory study of the influence of perpetrator and victim sex on perceptions of stalking Scott, Adrian J. ; and Tse, Pui Ki. 2011. An exploratory study of the influence of perpetrator and victim sex on perceptions of stalking. Forensic Update, 103, pp. 9-13.
- The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking in mock jury deliberations Scott, Adrian J. ; and Gavin, Jeff. 2011. The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking in mock jury deliberations. Forensic Update, 104, pp. 32-37.
- The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking in the United Kingdom and Australia Scott, Adrian J. ; Lloyd, Rebecca; and Gavin, Jeff. 2010. The influence of prior relationship on perceptions of stalking in the United Kingdom and Australia. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 37(11), pp. 1185-1194. ISSN 0093-8548
- Perceptions of harm: Verbal versus physical abuse in stalking scenarios Sheridan, Lorraine; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2010. Perceptions of harm: Verbal versus physical abuse in stalking scenarios. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 37(4), pp. 400-416. ISSN 0093-8548
- Drawing the net: Internet identification, Internet use and the image of Internet users Gavin, Jeff; Duffield, Jill; Brosnan, Mark J.; Joiner, Richard; Maras, Pam; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2007. Drawing the net: Internet identification, Internet use and the image of Internet users. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 10(3), pp. 478-481. ISSN 1094-9313
- Internet identification and future Internet use Joiner, Richard; Gavin, Jeff; Brosnan, Mark J.; Crook, Charles; Duffield, Jill; Durndell, Alan; Guiller, Jane; Maras, Pam; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2006. Internet identification and future Internet use. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 9(4), pp. 410-414. ISSN 1094-9313
- Gender, Internet identification and Internet anxiety: Correlates of Internet use Joiner, Richard; Gavin, Jeff; Duffield, Jill; Brosnan, Mark J.; Crook, Charles; Durndell, Alan; Maras, Pam; Miller, Jane; Scott, Adrian J. ; and Lovatt, Peter. 2005. Gender, Internet identification and Internet anxiety: Correlates of Internet use. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 8(4), pp. 371-378. ISSN 1094-9313
- A study of economic socialisation: Financial practices in the home and the preferred role of schools among parents with children under 16 Lewis, Alan; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2002. A study of economic socialisation: Financial practices in the home and the preferred role of schools among parents with children under 16. Citizenship, Social and Economics Education: An International Journal, 5(3), pp. 138-147. ISSN 2047-1734
- The economic awareness, knowledge and pocket money practices of a sample of UK adolescents: A study in economic socialisation and economic psychology Lewis, Alan; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2000. The economic awareness, knowledge and pocket money practices of a sample of UK adolescents: A study in economic socialisation and economic psychology. Citizenship, Social and Economics Education, 4(1), pp. 34-46. ISSN 2047-1734
Dr Adrian Scott
Staff details
Goldsmiths Research Centres/Groups
Adrian has a broad interest in forensic psychology, specialising in the areas of sexual violence and human memory.
Adrian is a Reader in Psychology, and Co-Director of the Forensic Psychology Unit and of the accredited MSc programme in Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Chartered Psychologist with associate fellow status within the British Psychological Society, and has a broad interest in forensic psychology, specialising in the areas of stalking, image-based sexual abuse, investigative interviewing and eyewitness testimony. Adrian is currently leading an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Alice Ruggles Trust Assembly Project, which aims to help pupils in Year 9 and above: (1) recognise what stalking is; (2) understand that stalking should be taken seriously; (3) know where to go for support or information; and (4) know how to help a friend or family member.
Academic qualifications
- PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Goldsmiths, University of London 2020
- MSc Applied Forensic Psychology (with Distinction), University of Leicester 2009
- PhD Psychology, University of Bath 2004
- MSc Social Research, University of Bath 1999
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology (2:1), University of Bath 1998
Teaching and supervision
Research interests
Adrian’s research in the area of sexual violence focuses on stalking (e.g., how perceptions differ from reality and why these differences matter) and image-based sexual violence (e.g., the characteristics of victims, perpetrators and bystanders). His research in the area of human memory focuses on investigative interviewing (e.g., how to improve the reliability of witness memory) and eyewitness testimony (e.g., how to ensure legal processes align with witness capabilities).
Grants and awards
2023:
Australian Research Council
Understanding and addressing Sexual Artificial Intelligence-Facilitated Abuse (SAIFA): Examining social, technological and legal predictors, consequences and interventions
2023:
Home Office
Investigating factors and potential biases that might help explain the overrepresentation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds amongst missing person cases
2017:
Australian Research Council
Revenge pornography: The prevalence and nature of non-consensual imagery, and the implications for law reform
Publications and research outputs
Book
- The psychology of eyewitness identification: Exploring the relationship between traditional and alternative approaches to recognition Jordan, Dominic T.; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Image-based sexual abuse and bystander intervention: A mixed methods study of attitudes, barriers and facilitators Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Image-based sexual abuse: A study on the causes and consequences of non-consensual nude or sexual imagery Henry, Nicola; McGlynn, Clare; Flynn, Asher; Johnson, Kelly; Powell, Anastasia; and Scott, Adrian J. . 2020. Image-based sexual abuse: A study on the causes and consequences of non-consensual nude or sexual imagery. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN 9780815353836
Edited Book
- Student debt: The causes and consequences of undergraduate borrowing Scott, Adrian J. ; Lewis, Alan; and Lea, Stephen E.G., eds. 2001. Student debt: The causes and consequences of undergraduate borrowing. Bristol: The Policy Press. ISBN 1861342799
Book Section
- An empirical research study on barriers, facilitators, and strategies to promote bystander intervention in intimate image abuse contexts Flynn, Asher; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Crossing a line? Understandings of the relative seriousness of online and offline intrusive behaviours among young adults Coleman, Victoria; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- The extent and nature of image-based sexual abuse among Australian youths: Perspectives from victims, perpetrators and bystanders Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
Article
- Disproportion and decision: Ethnic minority overrepresentation and police risk assessment in missing persons cases Gabbert, Fiona ORCID logo
- Interventions to reduce implicit bias in high-stakes professional judgements: A systematic review Merla, Isabela ORCID logo
- Sexualized deepfake abuse: Perpetrator and victim perspectives on the motivations and forms of non-consensually created and shared sexualized deepfake imagery Flynn, Asher; Powell, Anastasia; Eaton, Asia A.; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
Report
- The Alice Ruggles Trust Assembly Project evaluation: County Durham and Darlington Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Investigating factors and potential biases that might help explain the overrepresentation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds amongst missing person cases Gabbert, Fiona ; Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
- Preventing image-based abuse in Australia: The role of bystanders Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena; and Scott, Adrian J. ORCID logo
Media engagements
2024:
Think you could pick a criminal suspect out of a lineup? If they’d shaved or changed their clothes, you’d probably fail
Article written for The Conversation
2024:
Whether of politicians, pop stars or teenage girls, sexualised deepfakes are on the rise. They hold a mirror to our sexist world
Article written for The Conversation
