UCL DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
HEALTH BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH CENTRE
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DR ANA MACEDO
Research Associate

RESEARCH
Research interests

  • Communication in cancer screening and prevention
  • Developmental perspectives in health behaviour
  • Decision-making theories
I have a research background in Developmental Psychology, focused on cognitive development in infancy and childhood. My previous research related to early infant-mother interactions, attachment security and children's understanding of mind. During my PhD, I continued to investigate how social relationships shape cognitive development. I explored the forms of argument and negotiation that children and adolescents use in interaction with others. Other research interests concern reasoning skills underlying decision-making, health promotion and risk prevention.

Current research
I am currently working on a project funded by Cancer Research UK focused on public perceptions of cancer screening. I am particularly interested in issues related to informed choice and informed decision-making in screening participation.

BIOGRAPHY
Appointments
2011-present: Research associate in Health Psychology, UCL
2006-2007: Research assistant in Developmental Psychology, University of Minho
2005-2006: Intern psychologist in Psychology Unit, Hospital Pedro Hispano

Qualifications
2012: Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
2011: PhD in Developmental Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London
2006: BSc (with distinction) in Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Minho

PUBLICATIONS
Leman, P. J., Macedo, A.P., Bluschke, A., Hudson, L., Rawling, C, & Wright, H. (2011). The influence of gender and ethnicity on children's peer collaborations. The British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 29, 131-137.

Martins, C., Osório, A., & Macedo, A. (2008). Theory of mind and socio-cognitive development during infancy and preschool years, Psychologica, 49, 8-29.


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Ana Macedo
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Internal: x45966
Fax:
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Email: ana.macedo@ucl.ac.uk

Postal address: Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health,
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