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Dr Julie Goodhew
Research Fellow
School of Art, Design and Architecture (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business)
Biography
Biography
I am a Research Fellow in environmental psychology, with a background in education. Currently, I am working in the field of marine plastic litter and microplastics on a United Nations Environment Programme. With Professor Sabine Pahl, we are using an online survey to take stock of existing activities and actions (taken by government and non-government entities) towards the long-term elimination of discharges into the oceans, to reduce marine plastic litter and microplastics.
However, I specialise in research on the behavioural outcomes of using visual behavioural antecedents to make energy (heat) visible in buildings. My research has explored how individuals respond to energy efficiency communications and especially how they understand heat in buildings. I use mixed methodology.
As part of the team on the EPSRC funded eviz project (Energy Visualisation for Carbon Reduction), we investigated whether demand for energy could be reduced when energy is made more visible, for users. If so, what were the key features of such visualisations.
I have taught on the PSY250 module (Workplace Learning and Skills Development) in the School of Psychology and having a background in education, I have taught on a variety of psychology related courses. I also have previous experience managing a team of staff in a busy Further Education college.
I have experience on research council funded projects involving multidisciplinary teams and collaborations with business, community groups and policy stakeholders (e.g the eViz Project (TEDDI), the RealValue project; Horizon 2020).
As part of the team on the EPSRC funded eviz project (Energy Visualisation for Carbon Reduction), we investigated whether demand for energy could be reduced when energy is made more visible, for users. If so, what were the key features of such visualisations.
I have taught on the PSY250 module (Workplace Learning and Skills Development) in the School of Psychology and having a background in education, I have taught on a variety of psychology related courses. I also have previous experience managing a team of staff in a busy Further Education college.
Qualifications
PhD (Psychology)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
BA (Hons) Business Studies
RSA Counselling in the Development of Learning
Professional membership
British Psychological Society (Graduate Member, MBPsS)
Key publications
(2017) 'Mental models: Exploring how people think about heat flows in the home' Energy Research and Social Science , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The feasibility of saving energy in challenging organisational contexts: Testing energy visualisation in a social services office in the United Kingdom' Energy Research & Social Science 15, 58-74 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Improving the visibility of energy use in home heating in England: Thermal images and the role of visual tailoring' Energy Research & Social Science 14, 111-121 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The Role of Energy Visualization in Addressing Energy Use: Insights from the eViz Project' Frontiers in Psychology 7, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Making Heat Visible: Promoting Energy Conservation Behaviors Through Thermal Imaging' Environment and Behavior , DOI Open access
(2014) 'The heart of ESD: personally engaging learners with sustainability' ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH 20, (5) 718-734 , DOI
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Within the School of Psychology, I teach on module PSY250 and supervise project students in their final year.
I have however, spent my earlier career in Schools and FE Colleges, teaching vocational and academic Business and Marketing. During this time I coordinated courses, led a Business Studies section and acted as a College Counsellor. I have also been an Assistant Examiner for AS Business Studies (AEB) and have also taught on the Open University DZX222 and B120 modules.
Research
Research
Research interests
Visualisations and the influence of the visual on behaviour (in the context of resource use)
ABC Interventions (Antecedent - Behaviour -Consequence)
Persuasive Communications
Persuasive Technologies
Persuasive Significance
Framing (Particularly the effect of specificity, abstract vs concrete, positive vs negative presentations/communications)
Psychological Prompts
Use of vivid imagery/visualisation
Behavioural Economics
Persuasive Communications
Persuasive Technologies
Persuasive Significance
Framing (Particularly the effect of specificity, abstract vs concrete, positive vs negative presentations/communications)
Psychological Prompts
Use of vivid imagery/visualisation
Behavioural Economics
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2017) 'Mental models: Exploring how people think about heat flows in the home' Energy Research and Social Science , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The feasibility of saving energy in challenging organisational contexts: Testing energy visualisation in a social services office in the United Kingdom' Energy Research & Social Science 15, 58-74 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Improving the visibility of energy use in home heating in England: Thermal images and the role of visual tailoring' Energy Research & Social Science 14, 111-121 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The Role of Energy Visualization in Addressing Energy Use: Insights from the eViz Project' Frontiers in Psychology 7, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Making Heat Visible: Promoting Energy Conservation Behaviors Through Thermal Imaging' Environment and Behavior , DOI Open access
(2014) 'The heart of ESD: personally engaging learners with sustainability' ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH 20, (5) 718-734 , DOI
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2021) 'Engaging People with Energy Efficiency: A Randomised Controlled Trial Testing the Effects of Thermal Imaging Visuals in a Letter Communication' Sustainability 13, (6) 3543-3543 , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Mental models: Exploring how people think about heat flows in the home' Energy Research and Social Science , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The feasibility of saving energy in challenging organisational contexts: Testing energy visualisation in a social services office in the United Kingdom' Energy Research & Social Science 15, 58-74 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'Improving the visibility of energy use in home heating in England: Thermal images and the role of visual tailoring' Energy Research & Social Science 14, 111-121 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'The Role of Energy Visualization in Addressing Energy Use: Insights from the eViz Project' Frontiers in Psychology 7, , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Making Heat Visible: Promoting Energy Conservation Behaviors Through Thermal Imaging' Environment and Behavior , DOI Open access
(2014) 'The heart of ESD: personally engaging learners with sustainability' ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH 20, (5) 718-734 , DOI
(2008) 'That's it we're having more insulation! Will householders change behaviours and attitudes after being shown an infrared image of their homes leaking heat?' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 43, (3-4) 273-273
Chapters
'A preliminary investigation of the potential for thermographic images to influence householders' understanding of home energy consumption' in Dainty B Proceedings of ARCOM conference 2009 971-979 Open access
Conference Papers
(2021) 'A combined technological, behavioural and quality systems approach to achieving near zero defect buildings' Steve Goodhew Open access
(2015) 'Exploring mental models of home heating' BCEP Groningen
(2015) 'The power of thermal imaging to change energy understanding and action' BCEP Groningen
(2015) 't's fffffffffffreezsing!...thought thermal imaging might shed some light as to where the heat's going!" Can visualisation shed a light on heating?' Proceedings from the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy 2015 France
Reports
(2018) Getting the balance right: can smart thermal storage work for both customers and grids? Consumer impact study, RealValue project Horizon 2020. Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford.
Presentations and posters
'Lessons on visual feedback from the eViz Project: The evidence for using thermal images as a visual intervention' Open access
Personal
Personal
Additional information
RICS Research Series Prize at ARCOM (2009) for the paper:
Goodhew, J., Goodhew, S., Auburn, T., De Wilde, P., Pahl, S. (2009) " A Preliminary Investigation of the Potential for Thermographic Images to Influence Householders Understanding of Home Energy Consumption" In: Dainty (Ed) Procs 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7 -9 September 2009, Nottingham, UK, ARCOM, 971-79.
Energy Group lead and Member, Bovey Climate Action:
Recent winners of The Regen SW award for Energy Sustainable Community (2008)
Winner of the Carbon Positive Award for Carbon Positive Community (2009) http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk/2009/05/08/bovey-climate-action-picks-up-c-award-for-community-carbon-cutting/
Finalist for the University of Plymouth Vice Chancellor's Enterprise Award 2009 under the category 'Enterprising Research'. http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=25667
21st Century Living Project 2008 to 2010
http://21stcenturyliving.edenproject.com/index.htm
Contributor to the full report
http://21stcenturyliving.edenproject.com/docs/21stCLPReport-FullReport.pdf
See a preview, written by Simon Hodgson of Acona www.acona.co.uk at:
http://www.iema.net/emedia/envonline?mag=environmentalist&issue=issue94&aid=2549&mfunc=article
Links
Examples of Imaging as on Dartmoor National parks Display:
http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/41633/lab-ccsowhatbuilding.pdf
http://www.boveyclimateaction.org.uk/
http://21stcenturyliving.edenproject.com/index.htm