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Biography
Dr Kimberley Bartholomew is an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. Kim moved from the School of Psychology at UEA to join the School of Education and Lifelong Learning in 2015. Prior to UEA, Kimberley worked as a Lecturer in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University (2010-2013). After completing undergraduate (Loughborough University, First Class) and postgraduate (Nottingham Trent University, Distinction) studies in the areas of sport and social sciences, Kimberley completed her PhD in Sport Psychology at the University of Birmingham under the supervision of Professor Nikos Ntoumanis.
As an applied social psychologist, Kimberley’s research focuses primarily on human motivation, development, and well-being in formal and informal educational settings. Kim regularly engages in consultancy work in this area and is a Non-Executive Director of a social enterprise which supports ‘at risk’ children and young people re-engage in learning activities via music-mentoring.
Key Research Interests
Kimberley’s research is primarily based within the framework of self-determination theory and aims to (i) accurately measure and map the motivational determinants of adaptive and maladaptive engagement in learning environments; and (ii) utilise this information to inform the implementation and evaluation of intervention programmes designed to facilitate optimal motivation, performance, and well-being in these contexts. Her interests in this area include the use of online platforms for sustainable and scalable intervention work with teachers and young people. Kim’s research also focuses on the way in which children develop digital resilience and the methods via which we can conceptualise and measure this construct. More recently, Kim has begun to explore the links between well-being and early speech, language, and communication skills. Kim has received funding from various research councils and charities including the ESRC, the British Academy, the UKRI eNurture Network, and the Joyce Morris Legacy Fund. She is also part of the International Research Network on Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion.
Teaching Interests
Kim is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and leads research methods teaching across EDU’s Undergraduate, Masters, and EdPsyD programmes. She also contributes to research methods teaching beyond EDU/UEA via UEA's Online Training Series for PGRs. Kim is responsible for supervising a number of PhD, EdPsyD and EdD research students.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Education (General)
- Motivation
- Well-Being
- Quantitative
- Scale Development
- Intervention
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Teacher agency with technology: creating an ecological model through a place-based study of teaching and learning in Norfolk
Gordon, J., Bartholomew, K., Blair, R., Chin, J., Craske, J., Dyer, H., Greenwood, D., Hammond, S., Lapeer, R., Maddox, B., Medler, D., Parr, G., Priyadharshini, E. & Russell, K.
Economic and Social Research Council
1/12/22 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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The Bee Smart Media Literacy Programme: How can the media literacy of care leavers be better supported?
1/01/23 → 29/02/24
Project: Consultancy
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International Research Network on Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Spanish High Council of Sports
1/01/22 → 30/04/22
Project: Research
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Does a closer coach-athlete bond buffer or exacerbate the detrimental effects of controlling coaching on athletes’ coping and outcomes?
Lefever, E., Flamant, N., Morbée, S., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M., Ntoumanis, N., Bartholomew, K., De Cocker, K. & Haerens, L., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 20, 1, p. 56-69 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bee Smart Media Literacy Programme: Improving the media literacy of care leavers
Hammond, S. P., Markovich, G. & Bartholomew, K., 20 Feb 2024, UK.GOV: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. 45 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Children’s, parents’ and educators’ understandings and experiences of digital resilience: A systematic review and meta-ethnography
Hammond, S. P., Polizzi, G., Duddy, C., Bennett-Grant, YE. & Bartholomew, K. J., May 2024, In: New Media and Society. 26, 5, p. 3018-3042 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Family social capital and sustainable well-being: Navigating Chinese adolescents' well-being during COVID-19 lockdown
Jiang, M., Bartholomew, K. J., Edirisingha, P., Liu, Q., Wang, Y., Jin, T., Chen, M. & Russell, K., 7 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal of Educational Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Peer climate matters for academic motivation and student functioning in Higher Education
Adie, J. W., Waldeck, D., Hughes, D. J., Mulvenna, M., Holliman, A. J., Bartholomew, K. J. & Higton, C., Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. 9, 3, p. 1685–1702 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Classification System for Teachers’ Motivational Behaviours Recommended in Self-Determination Theory Interventions
Ahmadi, A. (Creator), Noetel, M. (Creator), Parker, P. (Creator), Ryan, R. M. (Creator), Ntoumanis, N. (Creator), Reeve, J. (Creator), Beauchamp, M. R. (Creator), Dicke, T. (Creator), Yeung, A. (Creator), Ahmadi, M. (Creator), Bartholomew, K. (Creator), Chiu, T. K. F. (Creator), Curran, T. (Creator), Erturan, G. (Creator), Flunger, B. (Creator), Frederick, C. (Creator), Froiland, J. M. (Creator), González-Cutre, D. (Creator), Haerens, L. (Creator), Jeno, L. M. (Creator), Koka, A. (Creator), Krijgsman, C. (Creator), Langdon, J. (Creator), White, R. L. (Creator), Litalien, D. (Creator), Lubans, D. (Creator), Mahoney, J. (Creator), Nalipay, M. J. N. (Creator), Patall, E. (Creator), Perlman, D. (Creator), Quested, E. (Creator), Schneider, S. (Creator), Standage, M. (Creator), Stroet, K. (Creator), Tessier, D. (Creator), Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C. (Creator), Tilga, H. (Creator), Vasconcellos, D. (Creator) & Lonsdale, C. (Creator), Open Science Framework, 26 Jan 2021
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Activities
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UK Literacy Association
Harry Dyer (Speaker), Simon Hammond (Participant), Spyros Themelis (Speaker), Kate Russell (Speaker), Kimberley Bartholomew (Participant), Emma Clough (Speaker) & Gibson Zucca Da Silva (Speaker)
6 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference