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  • Rhys is a positive psychologist with a particular interest in nature connectedness – specifically how urban greenspaces such as allotments can benefit the wellbeing of individuals living in low-income areas. Additionally, his other research interests include conservation behaviours, social and environmental justice, spirituality, mindfulness-based interventions and compassion. Rhys is primarily a qualitative researcher with expertise in experiential approaches such as ethnography Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and Experiential Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

  • Modules currently and previously taught:

    • PSY3055: Applying Positive Psychology (Module Coordinator)
    • PSY1011: Positive Psychology
    • PSY1012: Psychology for Life
    • PSYM085: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.
    • PSY2007: Psychology of Wellbeing

  • Rhys’ research interests include:

    • Positive Psychology
    • Nature Connectedness
    • Ecopsychology
    • Social and environmental Justice
    • Low-income communities
    • Spirituality
    • Mindfulness
    • Compassion

  • For publications, projects, datasets, research interests and activities, view Rhys Furlong’s research profile on Pure, the University of Northampton’s Research Explorer.

  • Furlong, R., Harvey, C., Holland, F., & Hallam, J. (2025). “I came here and it flows”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of low-income residents’ experiences with allotment gardening. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 104, 128646.

    Furlong, R., Hallam, J., & Barnes, C. (2024). Conservation volunteers’ experiences of connecting with nature during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Discover Psychology, 4(1), 30. 

    ​Holland, F., Harvey, C., Ferris, E., Furlong, R., & Gibson, S. (2024). ‘It was a whole other world’: the impact of residential outdoor trips on nature connectedness and wellbeing in young people. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 1-19.​