George Seth
George Seth (1905-1990) was a psychologist originally from Scotland who played an influential role in the establishment of psychology in Northern Ireland.
George Seth | |
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| Born | 1905 |
| Died | 1990 (aged 84–85) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | University of Edinburgh; University College, Cardiff; Queen's University Belfast |
| Thesis | The problem of stuttering : a clinical and experimental study (1933) |
Career
Seth was born in Scotland and educated at the University of Edinburgh where he obtained a MA in English Literature followed by a BEd and finally a PhD in child psychology. He then held various posts at the University of Edinburgh and University College, Cardiff. After the war he moved to Belfast to take up a post as lecturer and subsequently Professor of Psychology in Queen's University Belfast.[1] The department grew in size under his leadership developing training programmes in clinical, educational and occupational psychology. He retired from this position in 1972.[2]
He was active in the British Psychological Society becoming its president in 1967. He also led the establishment of a Northern Ireland branch of the society.
Research
His main research interest was in child psychology and he published a book on speech in childhood.
Publications
- Seth, G. (1935). Speech in Childhood.[3]
Honours
- 1967 - 1968 - President, British Psychological Society
References
- McGuinness, Carol (2016). Origins of Psychology NI. Belfast: British Psychological Society NI.
- Harbison, Joan and Jerry (1990). "In Memoriam - Professor George Seth". The Psychologist. April: 566.
- Seth, George (1935). Speech in Childhood. Oxford: Oxford University Press.