Jackie Abell PhD Psychology (Loughborough University)
Associate Professor, Coventry University, Coventry, West Midlands · United Kingdom
Editorial leadership for Journal of Mammal Research
Research interests
- Conservation
- Lions
- Social Psychology
- Animal Behaviour
- Social Networks
Biography
Dr. Jackie Abell is an Associate Professor at Coventry University, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom, whose research bridges social psychology and conservation biology. Educated at Loughborough University, Dr. Abell's work encompasses the study of animal behaviour, particularly African lions (Panthera leo), with a focus on sociality, territorial and hunting behaviour, and the assessment of captive populations for ex situ reintroduction programs through social network analysis. Dr. Abell has also contributed to social psychology research, including work on national stereotypes and the development of psychometric approaches to human–wildlife interaction. Dr. Abell's most-cited publication, "Evaluation of the use of psychometric scales in human–wildlife interaction research to determine attitudes and tolerance toward wildlife" (2020), has been cited 22 times, reflecting the interdisciplinary impact of this research on conservation and social science methodologies.
Selected publications
- Evaluation of the use of psychometric scales in human–wildlife interaction research to determine attitudes and tolerance toward wildlife 2020 cited 22×
- From Caves to the Savannah, the Mitogenome History of Modern Lions (Panthera leo) and Their Ancestors 2024 cited 8×
- Examining the role of television programmes in legitimising inherited wealth and privilege for the super-rich in a society that values meritocracy 2023 cited 6×
- A scoping review of academic papers on human–lion conflict in Africa 2024 cited 3×
- Exploring how entertainment documentaries construct London to account for the residence of the international super-rich in the “hostile environment” for migrants Recent 2025 cited 1×
- Analysing entertainment documentaries with discursive psychology incorporating Goffman’s concept of frames Recent 2026
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