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I have two main research interests. The first is the Sociology of Education, and how our educational experiences both shape and are shaped by our sense of identity. The second is quantitative research methods. More specifically, I am interested in learning how we can develop new techniques to measure concepts in a quantifiable manner. My doctoral studies focused on how to design measures of attitudes to mathematics in young children along with the external factors of those attitudes. I am passionate about education and improving quantitative research skills within the Social Sciences.
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I teach because am passionate about education and I believe Sociology is an exciting and important subject. Most importantly, I love to teach. I believe university is one of the most important times in our lives and work to ensure that my students enjoy learning whilst developing their skills and getting ready for their careers.
Believe in yourself, take advantage of the opportunities presented to you and enjoy your time here. Use your education as an opportunity to learn about yourself as well as your subjects. Enjoy the friendships that you will build and cherish the many memories that you will make whilst studying. Embrace the challenges ahead and always remember what you are working towards.
I love my subject and therefore love teaching it. I also believe the most important perspective in learning is the student’s and welcome feedback to my sessions. I also encourage student-centred learning and believe you should develop additional skills for your desired careers whilst you develop academically.
I will always work to ensure you have the most informative and enjoyable experiences as possible and I will always encourage you to push yourself.
BA (MMU), MSC (MMU), PGCLTHE (MMU),
Previous Coordinator of MMU's Numeracy Support Service, "The Numeracy Project", prvoding tailored support in Numeracy and Statistical Research Methods across the University.
I am the current unit leader for:
Foundations of Quantiative Analysis (Level 7)
Society Counts (Level 3)
My main research interests are
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret Factor Loadings in R With Data From the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Well-Being Module (2015). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Conduct Divergent (Discriminant) Validity in R With Data From the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Well-Being Module (April–May 2015). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret and Conduct Rotation Methods in R With Data From the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2014). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Use the Multilevel Model Test in R With Data From the Longitudinal Educational Outcomes Dataset (2017–18). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret and Revise Factor Scales in R With Data From the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Well-Being Module (2015). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret Factor Loadings in SPSS With Data From the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Well-Being Module (2015). SAGE Publications Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Conduct Divergent (Discriminant) Validity in SPSS With Data From Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2014). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret and Conduct Rotation Methods in SPSS With Data From the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2014). SAGE Publications Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret Second Order Factors in SPSS AMOS With Data From the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2012). SAGE Publications Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Use the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Test in SPSS With Data From the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Teaching Dataset (Open Access Dataset) (2012). SAGE Publications Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Interpret and Revise Factor Scales in SPSS With Data From the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Well-Being Module (2015). SAGE Publications Ltd..
S. Massey (2019). Learn to Use the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Test in R With Data From the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Teaching Dataset (Open Access Dataset) (2012). SAGE Publications, Ltd..
S. Massey (2022). Using Emojis and drawings in surveys to measure children’s attitudes to mathematics. International Journal of Social Research Methodology. 25(6), pp.877-889.
Presentation Title: Children Respondents and Emoji Responses
British Sociological Association: Social Research in Uncertain Times. University of Nottingham. March 2019.
Presentation Title: Risky Research: Children Respondents and Drawing Responses
MMU Postgraduate Conference 2019. Manchester Metropolitan University. March 2019.
Presentation Title: Mobile Maths Support.
Designing Effective Learning Spaces for Mathematics and Statistics Support. Sheffield Hallam University. April 2018.
Presentation Title: Using Mobile Maths Support in Higher Education
Mathematics and Statistics Support in the Age of “Big Data”. SIGMA, University of Essex. March 2017.
Presentation Title: Maths Café: A Mobile Maths Support Service
Exploring Different Models of Maths Support Within HE, Combatting Maths Anxiety. Manchester Metropolitan University. June 2016.
Presentation Title: Maths Cafés: A Service That Promotes Whilst Supporting Promoting and Evaluating your Maths Support Service. SIGMA. University of Essex. April 2016.
Member of British Sociological Association
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy