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Beatrice Edgell: An appreciation.

Elizabeth R. Valentine1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.

British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|January 23, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Beatrice Edgell significantly advanced psychology in Britain, establishing a key laboratory and holding numerous leadership positions. Her research and mentorship fostered the growth of academic and applied psychology.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Beatrice Edgell was a pioneering figure in British psychology.
  • She held a significant academic position at Bedford College, London, from 1898 to 1933.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Beatrice Edgell's contributions to the field of psychology.
  • To highlight her role in advancing the status of psychology in academia.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of Edgell's career and achievements.
  • Examination of her research contributions and leadership roles.

Main Results:

  • Edgell established one of Britain's first psychological laboratories.
  • She was the first British woman to earn a psychology doctorate and hold professorships.
  • She held presidencies in major scientific societies, including the British Psychological Society.

Conclusions:

  • Beatrice Edgell made substantial theoretical and empirical contributions to psychology.
  • Her work on instruments like the Wheatstone-Hipp chronoscope and memory research was significant.
  • She mentored numerous women who became leaders in psychology.

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