Dr Kerem Soylemez

• Toirova, L., Soylemez, K. K., Carretero-Resino, A. M., Rachitskiy, M., & Lusher, J. (2026). Between Cultural Expectations and Personal Choices: Marriage Attitudes of Central Asian Women. Lifespan Development and Mental Health, 2(2), 10008.
• Skarnulyte, A., Rachitskiy, M., & Soylemez, K. K. (2026). The role of risk taking in explaining the link between early maladaptive schemas and aggression. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 29, 943-957.
• Soylemez, K. K. & Lusher, J. (2025). ‘In the dungeon of public opinion: Perceptions towards BDSM.’ In Banbury, S. & Lusher, J. (Eds.). Advancements in Sexology. Nova Science Publishers.
• Rachitskiy, M., Soylemez, K. K., Bapir-Tardy, S., & Albakr, N. S. (2026). From Practitioners to Algorithms: Predictors of Public Preferences towards AI-led Domestic Violence Risk Assessment.
• Soylemez, K. K., Lusher, J., & Rachitskiy, M. (2025). Beliefs About Naturists Scale: A standardised measure of personal stigma towards naturists. Psychology International, 7(4), 85. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/psycholint7040085
• Soylemez, K. K., de Boo, E. M., Susuzlu, A., Lusher, J. (2025). The role of psychedelics in contemporary psychological and interdisciplinary inquiry. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 15(10), 450. Special Issue: Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry: Challenges and Opportunities. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm15100450
• Soylemez, K. K., de Boo, E. M., Susuzlu, A., Lusher, J. (2025). The impact of female hormones on psychedelic effects: Implications for mood, relationships, and menopausal health. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 27(03), 373 – 381. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.3.3140
• Soylemez, K. K., de Boo, E. M., Susuzlu, A., Lusher, J. (2025). Neuroplasticity and neuro-generation: The promise of psychedelics in dementia care. Psychoactives, 4(3), 31. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/psychoactives4030031
• Soylemez, K. K., Susuzlu, A., de Boo, E. M., Lusher, J. (2025). Exposing negative societal perceptions and stigma towards individuals with dementia. Ann Gerontol Geriatr Res 1(1), 1006. DOI: 10.52768/3068-8035/1006
• Ruffo, E. S., Carretero-Resino, A. M., Soylemez, K. K., Lusher, J. (2025). Beauty unboxed: Unveiling the ‘why’ behind plastic and cosmetic surgery in young adults. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 26(03), 2519 – 2530. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.3.2461
• Patel, A., Soylemez, K. K., Rachitskiy, M., & Lusher, J. (2025). A qualitative exploration of men’s perceptions towards male victims of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 26(02), 1467 – 1477. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.2.1764
• Soylemez, K. K., de Boo, E. M., & Lusher, J. (2025). Regulatory Challenges of Integrating Psychedelics into Mental Health Sector. Psychoactives, 4(2), 11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/psychoactives4020011
• Kierkegaard, A., Soylemez, K. K., & Lusher, J. (2025). Uncharted paths: A qualitative exploration of the life experiences of middle-aged, never-married women in 21st Century America. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 26(01), 2288-2304. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.1.1332
• Ruffo, E. S., Soylemez, K. K., & Lusher, J. (2025). Masculinity, body image and eating pathology: A review of eating disorders amongst men. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 23(01), 34 – 38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2022.23.1.0104
• Soylemez, K. K., de Boo, E. M., Shoklander, C. Y., Lawrence, O. E., & Lusher, J. (2025). From controversy to curiosity: A qualitative exploration of societal perceptions of psychedelics. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25(03), 368 – 375. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.3.0720
• Soylemez, K. K., Lusher, J., & Rachitskiy, M. (2025). Naturism Stigma Scale: Adaptation of a Standardised Measure of Stigma Towards Naturism. Psychology International, 7(1), 9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/psycholint7010009

• Stigma and Taboo Behaviours
• Perceptions of Minority Groups
• Identity and the Self
• Clinical and Therapeutic Interventions
• Qualitative Methodology.

Kerem has supervised numerous BA, BSc and MSc Psychology dissertations across different HEIs in the U.K. Some of these projects can be found below:

MSc Psychology Dissertation Supervision, Regent’s University London
• Kierkegaard, A. & Soylemez, K. K. (2025). Uncharted paths: A qualitative exploration of the life experiences of middle-aged, never-married women in 21st century America. (Distinction).
• Rezai, B. & Soylemez, K. K. (2024). An exploration of the experiences of adult third culture kids (TCKs) in relation to their sense of belonging and social identity. (Merit).
• King, K. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of going through menopause (Distinction).
• Lawrence, O. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). An interpretative phenomenological analysis of daily meditation and its impacts on the sense of self (Distinction).
• Noske, E. A. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). The lived experiences of homosexual men with serial infidelity in monogamous relationships (Distinction).
• Lopez-Echeverria, J. & Soylemez, K. K. (2022). The impact of the transition from university to adulthood on the sense of self: social comparison, self-esteem, and identity (Distinction).
• Matsanyuk, E. & Soylemez, K. K. (2022). Experiences of self-objectification and interpersonal objectification amongst lesbians (Distinction).
• Atendido, F., Soylemez, K. K., & Costantini, C. (2021). Breaking Up is Hard to Do: The emergent coping strategies after a romantic break up. An interpretative phenomenological analysis on the coping strategies that emerge after romantic dissolution (Distinction).

BSc Psychology Dissertation Supervision, Regent’s University London
• Saloum, D. & Soylemez, K. K. (2025). Marriage on trial: The influence of family law work on solicitors’ personal marriages. (Distinction).
• Laziza, T. & Soylemez, K. K. (2025). Between cultural expectations and personal choices: Marriage attitudes of Central Asian women. (Distinction).
• Alani Ana Bilic & Soylemez, K. K. (2025). Driven to victory: Motivational drivers and coach impact on football players. (Distinction).
• Knutsson, M. U. & Soylemez, K. K. (2024). A qualitative exploration of the perceptions surrounding Covid-19 and its influence on social anxiety. (Distinction).
• Kidron-Style, B. & Soylemez, K. K. (2024). A qualitative exploration of experiences of individuals living with a person diagnosed with depression. (Distinction).
• Feldmann, R. L. & Soylemez, K. K. (2024). A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on the experiences of young adults’ engagement in nightlife entertainment. (Distinction).
• Bergman, I. A. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). An interpretative phenomenological analysis of invisibility amongst femme lesbians. (Distinction).
• Scarcelli, G. F. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). Lived experiences of imposter syndrome amongst Brazilian students in the U.K. higher education system. (Merit).
• Wieskotter, P. & Soylemez, K. K. (2023). Motivations behind finding happiness in day-to-day life. (Distinction).

British Psychological Society:

• Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow
• Full Member, Division for Teachers and Researchers in Psychology
• Member, Qualitative Research Methods Section

Other professional affiliations and memberships:

• National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
• Higher Education Academy (HEA) - Fellow Member

As an Assistant Professor in Psychology, Kerem teaches a variety of modules across the BA (Hons) Psychology and MSc Psychology (Conversion) courses. In addition to teaching and supervision, Kerem also contributes to validation of new degrees.