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Research overview
I study i) sex/gender differences and similarities in behaviour and cognition, and ii) evolutionary perspectives on human behaviour. My research has previously investigated the role of gonadal hormones in the development of sex differences in behaviour in non-human animals, and her current research interests include the evolution of human mating strategies, the 'gender equality paradox' and cultural evolutionary approaches to human behaviour. More information can be found on my research group website (http://gillianbrown.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/).
Biography
I was born in Manchester, have lived in various parts of the UK and was educated at a state/comprehensive secondary school in the north-east of England, then attended the University of Cambridge for my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Following a postdoc position in Cambridge, I moved to the University of St Andrews, progressing from being a Lecturer to Reader and Professor.
Academic/Professional Qualification
PhD, University of Cambridge
BA Hons, Natural Sciences (Zoology), University of Cambridge
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Evolutionary approaches to human behavior
Brown, G. R., Cross, C. P. & Laland, K. N., 21 Dec 2021, The behavior of animals: mechanisms, function, and evolution. Bolhuis, J. J., Giraldeau, L.-A. & Hogan, J. A. (eds.). 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, p. 456-488 33 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The imposter phenomenon and its relationship with self-efficacy, perfectionism and happiness in university students
Pakozdy, C., Askew, J., Dyer, J., Gately, P., Martin, L., Mavor, K. & Brown, G. R., Feb 2024, In: Current Psychology. 43, p. 5153–5162Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender equality and gender gaps in mathematics performance
Brown, G. R. & Alexandersen, K., 1 Aug 2020, In: Trends in Cognitive Sciences. 24, 8, p. 591-593Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Human mate-choice copying is domain-general social learning
Street, S. E., Morgan, T. J. H., Thornton, A., Brown, G. R., Laland, K. N. & Cross, C. P., 29 Jan 2018, In: Scientific Reports. 8, 1715.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The social construction of human nature
Laland, K. N. & Brown, G. R., 2018, Why We Disagree About Human Nature. Hannon, E. & Lewens, T. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 127-144Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Datasets
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The ‘imposter phenomenon’ and its relationship with perfectionism, self-efficacy and belonging in university students (dataset)
Pakozdy, C. (Creator), Askew, J. (Data Collector), Dyer, J. (Data Collector), Gately, P. (Data Collector), Martin, L. (Contributor), Mavor, K. (Contributor) & Brown, G. R. (Supervisor), University of St Andrews, 24 May 2023
DOI: 10.17630/f93ea09a-e913-44f9-9214-9559b6238ea0
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Risky Spaceships - dataset
Brand, C. O. (Creator), Brown, G. R. (Creator) & Cross, C. P. (Creator), University of St Andrews, 14 Jun 2023
DOI: 10.17630/e73d64ee-120d-4658-91bc-3369c1ef1af2
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Projects
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Sex differences in the brain: Sex Differences in Brain & Behaviour: Activational & Organisational Effects of Steriod Hormones
Brown, G. R. (PI)
1/09/06 → 31/08/10
Project: Standard
Activities
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Sex differences in the brain: a critique of the ‘hardwired’ metaphor.
Brown, G. R. (Speaker) & Hines, M. (Speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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Evolutionary perspectives on sex differences in behaviour.
Brown, G. R. (Speaker)
2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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European Human Behaviour & Evolution Society (External organisation)
Brown, G. R. (Participant)
2012 → 2015Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Organiser of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) conference, 18th-19th August, 2011
Brown, G. R. (Organiser)
18 Aug 2011Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a conference
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Organiser of the European Human Behaviour and Evolution Association (EHBEA) conference (6th-8th April, 2009, St Andrews)
Brown, G. R. (Organiser)
2009 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a conference