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Mr Kingsley Ampomah Boateng

Research Postgraduate

BA (Hons), MSc, GMBPsS, APAGS, MBACP, MNCPS Accred, MHS Accred, CMC Assoc

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Research Postgraduate in the Department of Psychology

Biography

Kingsley Ampomah Boateng is a doctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology at Durham University. His research examines how societal norms influence psychological therapy processes and outcomes for Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) adults. Drawing on Minority Stress Theory and intersectional perspectives, he aims to understand distress, well-being, and help-seeking behaviours. His current work employs mixed methods to investigate how stigma and broader social structures shape treatment experiences and psychological outcomes.

Supervisors

Dr Sophie Hodgetts

Dr Monique Botha

Prof Simon Forrest

Research Interest

Kingsley focuses on the psychological impact of stigma on GSRD adults, particularly in clinical settings. He studies stigma-related processes and their effects on therapy engagement. His research adopts a mixed-methods approach that integrates clinical psychology, social psychology, and research on mental health inequalities.