Dr Janelle Jones

Janelle Jones
FHEA

Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology
Director of Graduate Studies

School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
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Research

Social Connections, Identity, Health & Well-being, Older adults, The Arts, Technology

Interests

Broadly, my research examines how social connections (e.g., groups, relationships), related identities, and interactions (whether real, imagined or implied) influence behaviour, health, and well-being.

Recently, this work has focused on three main areas in collaboration with QMUL colleagues from Psychiatry (WIPH), Engineering (EECS), Law (CCLS), and with External Partners:

(1) The role of identity, its management, and identity change in mental health (e.g., schizophrenia, depression);

(2) Older adults' health and well-being (e.g., evaluating community-based arts interventions; employing wireless sensors in the home to support falls prevention; using technology (e.g., sensors, robots) to diagnose and treat dementia);

(3) Preventing gambling harms (e.g., assessing perceptions of bank gambling blocks; investigating the implications of social connections and related identities for gambling participation and harm reduction).

Publications

solid heart iconPublications of specific relevance to the Centre for Brain and Behaviour

2025

bullet iconAlharbi E, Albaradei S, Essack M, Jones JM and Alomainy A (2025). Chapter 12 Wearable devices developed to support dementia detection, monitoring, and intervention. Next Generation eHealth  223-250.  
01-01-2025

2024

Relevant PublicationAlharbi E, Albaradei S, Essack M, Jones J and Alomainy A (2024). Wearable devices developed to support dementia detection, monitoring, and intervention. Next Generation eHealth Applied Data Science, Machine Learning and Extreme Computational Intelligence , Editors: Lytras M, Housawi A, Alsaywid B and Aljohani N. 223-250.  
08-10-2024
Relevant PublicationConneely M, Giacco D, Hickling LM, Priebe S and Jones JM (2024). Social Identity Mapping and Psychotic Disorders: Understanding the Relationships Between Social Identity Features, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life. Clinical Psychological Science, SAGE Publications 
26-08-2024
Relevant PublicationDogu E, Paredes J, Alomainy A, Jones J and Rajab K (2024). A Falls Risk Screening Tool Based on Millimetre-Wave Radar. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health
06-05-2024
Relevant PublicationHornle J, Jones J, Kenkwanzi R and Quinn E (2024). A Unique Position and a Difficult Challenge: Banks’ Support of Individuals Experiencing Gambling-Related Financial Harm. 
15-02-2024

2022

Relevant PublicationCéspedes N, Hsu A, Jones JM and Farkhatdinov I (2022). A Feasibility Study of a Data-Driven Human-Robot Conversational Interface for Reminiscence Therapy. 2022 IEEE-RAS 21st International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids)
30-11-2022
Relevant PublicationHowlin C, Quinn E and Jones J (2022). Identifying the art of well-being: The Experiences and Impacts of Entelechy Arts’ Staying Connected Programme. 
19-07-2022
Relevant PublicationAlharbi EA, Jones JM and Alomainy A (2022). Non-invasive Solutions to Identify Distinctions Between Healthy and Mild Cognitive Impairments Participants. IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers vol. PP (99), 1-1.  
16-05-2022

2021

Relevant PublicationHowlin C and Jones J (2021). Discoveries in Distanced Arts: The work, wonder, and wear of Entelechy Arts' Staying Connected Programmes. 
22-11-2021

2020

Relevant PublicationAlharbi E, Alomainy A and Jones JM (2020). Detecting Cognitive Decline in Early Alzheimer’s Patients Using Wearable Technologies. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Healthcare Informatics (ICHI)
03-12-2020
Relevant PublicationConneely Mc Inerney M, McNamee P, Gupta V, Richardson J, Priebe S, Jones J and Giacco D (2020). Understanding identity changes in psychosis: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Schizophrenia Bulletin, Oxford University Press (OUP) vol. 47 (2), 309-322.  
29-09-2020

2019

Relevant PublicationJONES JM, Schonherr DM, Zaitsoff S and Pullmer R (2019). Changing from the inside out? Examining relationships between overweight identification, dieting behaviours, and body measurements over time. British Journal of Health Psychology, Wiley 
28-03-2019

2017

Relevant PublicationJONES JM and Hynie M (2017). Similarly Torn, Differentially Shorn? The experience and management of conflict between multiple roles, relationships and social categories. Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers Media 
05-10-2017

2015

Relevant PublicationJetten J, Branscombe NR, Haslam SA, Haslam C, Cruwys T, Jones JM, Cui L, Dingle G, Liu J, Murphy SC, Thai A, Walter Z and Zhang A (2015). Correction: Having a Lot of a Good Thing: Multiple Important Group Memberships as a Source of Self-Esteem. PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS) vol. 10 (6) 
15-06-2015

2014

Relevant PublicationGreenaway KH, Louis WR, Hornsey MJ and Jones JM (2014). Perceived control qualifies the effects of threat on prejudice. Br J Soc Psychol vol. 53 (3), 422-442.  
01-09-2014
Relevant PublicationJetten J, Branscombe N, Haslam SA, Haslam C, Cruyws T, Jones JM, Cui L, Dingle G, Liu J, Murphy S, Thai A, Walter Z and Zhang A (2014). Having a lot of a good thing: Multiple important group memberships as a source of self-esteem. PLoS One, Public Library of Science vol. 10 (5), 1-29.  
12-08-2014
bullet iconJONES JM (2014). Discussion group effectiveness is related to critical thinking through interest and engagement. Psychology, Learning and Teaching, Symposium Journals vol. 13 (1), 12-24.  
01-03-2014

2013

Relevant PublicationMounce LTA, Williams WH, Jones JM, Harris A, Haslam SA and Jetten J (2013). Neurogenic and psychogenic acute postconcussion symptoms can be identified after mild traumatic brain injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil vol. 28 (5), 397-405.  
01-01-2013

2012

Relevant PublicationJones JM, Williams WH, Jetten J, Haslam SA, Harris A and Gleibs IH (2012). The role of psychological symptoms and social group memberships in the development of post-traumatic stress after traumatic injury. Br J Health Psychol vol. 17 (4), 798-811.  
01-11-2012

2011

Relevant PublicationGleibs IH, Haslam C, Haslam SA and Jones JM (2011). Water clubs in residential care: is it the water or the club that enhances health and well-being? Psychol Health vol. 26 (10), 1361-1377.  
01-10-2011
Relevant PublicationJONES JM, Jetten J, Haslam SA and Williams WH (2011). Deciding to disclose: The importance of social relationships for well-being after acquired brain injury. The Social Cure: Identity, health, and well-being , Editors: Jetten J, Haslam C and Alexander SH. 255-271.  
01-08-2011
Relevant PublicationJONES JM and Jetten J (2011). Recovering from strain and enduring pain: Multiple group memberships promote resilience in the face of novel physical challenges. Social Psychological and Personality Science vol. 3, 239-243.  
01-05-2011
Relevant PublicationO'Mahen HA, Henshaw E, Jones JM and Flynn HA (2011). Stigma and depression during pregnancy: does race matter? J Nerv Ment Dis vol. 199 (4), 257-262.  
01-04-2011
Relevant PublicationJones JM, Haslam SA, Jetten J, Williams WH, Morris R and Saroyan S (2011). That which doesn't kill us can make us stronger (and more satisfied with life): the contribution of personal and social changes to well-being after acquired brain injury. Psychol Health vol. 26 (3), 353-369.  
01-03-2011
Relevant PublicationGleibs IH, Haslam C, JONES JM, Haslam SA, McNeill J and Connolly H (2011). No country for old men? The role of a ‘Gentlemens’ Club’ in promoting social engagement and psychological well-being in residential care. Aging and Mental Health vol. 15, 456-467.  
01-01-2011

2008

Relevant PublicationLalonde RN, Jones JM and Stroink ML (2008). Racial Identity, Racial Attitudes, and Race Socialization Among Black Canadian Parents. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science/Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement, American Psychological Association (APA) vol. 40 (3), 129-139.  
01-07-2008
bullet iconLalonde RN, JONES JM and Stroink ML (2008). Preparing children for racism: Racial identity and socialization among Black Canadian parents. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science vol. 40, 129-139.  
01-01-2008

Grants

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solid heart iconSmart sensors for a wearable-free and contactless virtual ward at home
Sayid-Khalid Rajab, Akram Alomainy and Janelle Jones
£396,049 EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (01-10-2022 - 31-01-2025)
solid heart iconPhD Programme: Gambling Harms
Janelle Jones and Jessica Blais
£156,538 GambleAware (01-02-2022 - 30-09-2026)


solid heart iconBlack Women's Identity and Depression Study 2
Janelle Jones
£9,989 NIHR National Institute for Health Research (01-02-2023 - 30-09-2024)