- Facilitators and barriers of bystander intervention: A focus group study with a university sample Mainwaring, Chelsea; Scott, Adrian J. and Gabbert, Fiona. 2024. Facilitators and barriers of bystander intervention: A focus group study with a university sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 39(11-12), 2655 -2686. ISSN 0886-2605
- 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.. 2024. Identity crisis in eyewitness testimony: Exploring visual similarity judgments as an alternative to identification decisions. Criminal Law Journal, 47(2), pp. 93-108. ISSN 1321-6562
- A multi-country study of image-based sexual abuse: Extent, relational nature and correlates of victimisation experiences Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J.; Flynn, Asher and McCook, Sarah. 2024. A multi-country study of image-based sexual abuse: Extent, relational nature and correlates of victimisation experiences. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 30(1), pp. 25-40. ISSN 1355-2600
- Appearances can be deceiving: How naturalistic changes to target appearance impact on lineup-based decision making Jordan, Dominic T.; Scott, Adrian J. and Thomson, Donald M.. 2023. Appearances can be deceiving: How naturalistic changes to target appearance impact on lineup-based decision making. Psychology, Crime & Law, ISSN 1068-316X
- 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.. 2023. Victim-blaming and image-based sexual abuse. Journal of Criminology, 56(1), pp. 7-25. ISSN 2633-8076
- 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.; Flynn, Asher and McCook, Sarah. 2022. Perpetration of image-based sexual abuse: Extent, nature and correlates in a multi-country sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 37(23-24), NP22864-NP22889. ISSN 0886-2605
- 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.; Stathi, Sofia and Burniak, Victoria. 2022. 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. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 40(5), pp. 584-603. ISSN 0735-3936
- Image-based abuse: Gender differences in bystander experiences and responses Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena and Scott, Adrian J.. 2022. Image-based abuse: Gender differences in bystander experiences and responses. Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice(656), ISSN 1836-2206
- Psychological contributions to cold case investigations: A systematic review Toolin, Katie; van Langeraad, Amy; Hoi, Viktoria; Scott, Adrian J. and Gabbert, Fiona. 2022. Psychological contributions to cold case investigations: A systematic review. Forensic Science International: Synergy, 5, 100294. ISSN 2589-871X
- 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.. 2019. Attributions of victim responsibility in revenge pornography. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 11(4), pp. 263-272. ISSN 1759-6599
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Adrian has interests in forensic psychology, focussing on stalking, investigative interviewing and eyewitness testimony.
Staff details
I have a broad interest in Forensic Psychology, specialising in the areas of stalking, investigative interviewing and eyewitness testimony.
I am happy to supervise students in the areas of stalking, investigative interviewing and eyewitness testimony, or related areas. I am interested in supervising new PhD students. Potential students should see my research interests below. Students should email me for an appointment.
Websites
ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adrian_Scott4
Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Yihkdo0AAAAJ&hl=en
Publications and research outputs
Book
- Image-based sexual abuse and bystander intervention: A mixed methods study of attitudes, barriers and facilitators Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena and Scott, Adrian J.. 2025. Image-based sexual abuse and bystander intervention: A mixed methods study of attitudes, barriers and facilitators. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9783031836466
- 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
- Forensic Psychology (2nd edition) Scott, Adrian J.. 2019. Forensic Psychology (2nd edition). London: Red Globe Press. ISBN 9781352004861
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. and Cama, Elena. 2024. An empirical research study on barriers, facilitators, and strategies to promote bystander intervention in intimate image abuse contexts. In: Gian Marco Caletti and Kolis Summerer, eds. Criminalizing intimate image abuse: a comparative perspective. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 376-400. ISBN 9780198877813
- Crossing a Line? Understandings of the Relative Seriousness of Online and Offline Intrusive Behaviours Among Young Adults Coleman, Victoria; Scott, Adrian J.; Gavin, Jeff and Rajakaruna, Nikki. 2022. Crossing a Line? Understandings of the Relative Seriousness of Online and Offline Intrusive Behaviours Among Young Adults. In: Anastasia Powell; Asher Flynn and Lisa Sugiura, eds. The Palgrave Handbook of Gendered Violence and Technology. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 229-257. ISBN 9783030837334
- The extent and nature of image-based sexual abuse among Australian youths: Perspectives from victims, perpetrators and bystanders Scott, Adrian J.; Mainwaring, Chelsea; Flynn, Asher; Powell, Anastasia and Henry, Nicola. 2022. The extent and nature of image-based sexual abuse among Australian youths: Perspectives from victims, perpetrators and bystanders. In: H. Lim, ed. Interpersonal violence against children and youth. Washington, DC: Lexington Books, pp. 85-108. ISBN 9781793614339
Article
- Enhancing investigative interview skills with brief educational videos Gabbert, Fiona; Scott, Adrian J. and Brouillard, Celine. 2025. Enhancing investigative interview skills with brief educational videos. Journal of Criminal Psychology, ISSN 2009-3829
- An exploration into why there is an overrepresentation of BAME people in missing person cases Sleigh-Johnson, Phoebe; Gabbert, Fiona and Scott, Adrian J.. 2024. An exploration into why there is an overrepresentation of BAME people in missing person cases. International Journal of Missing Persons, 2(1), 4. ISSN 2769-7037
- 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.. 2024. Racial bias in risk allocation and resource utilisation: A contributing factor to ethnic minority overrepresentation in missing person investigations? International Journal of Missing Persons, 2(1), 2. ISSN 2769-7037
Report
- Preventing image-based abuse in Australia: The role of bystanders Flynn, Asher; Cama, Elena and Scott, Adrian J.. 2022. Preventing image-based abuse in Australia: The role of bystanders. Project Report. Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra.
- Image-based sexual abuse: An international study of victims and perpetrators Powell, Anastasia; Scott, Adrian J.; Flynn, Asher and Henry, Nicola. 2020. Image-based sexual abuse: An international study of victims and perpetrators. Project Report. Goldsmiths, University of London.
- Shattering lives and myths : a report on image-based sexual abuse McGlynn, Clare; Rackley, Erika; Johnson, Kelly; Henry, Nicola; Flynn, Asher; Powell, Anastasia; Gavey, Nicola and Scott, Adrian J.. 2019. Shattering lives and myths : a report on image-based sexual abuse. Project Report. Durham University; University of Kent; RMIT University; Monash University; University of Auckland; Goldsmiths, University of London.
Research Interests
I am involved in three ongoing programmes of research in the areas of stalking, investigative interviewing and eyewitness testimony. All three programmes of research are collaborative and reflect my general interest in forensic psychology.
- Stalking: Examines perceptions and experiences of stalking.
- Investigative interviewing: Examines the influence of training, as well as planning and self-evaluation practices, on the quality of police recruits’ interviews with witnesses.
- Eyewitness testimony: Examines the influence of line-up procedures on the accuracy of eyewitness identification decisions, as well as the role of resemblance in person identification.
In addition, I am currently involved in research relating to jury decision making, police officer use of force, prison misconduct and technologically facilitated sexual violence.
I am a member of the Forensic Psychology Unit.
