- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Digital Games and Media
- Social Media and Politics
- American Sports and Literature
- Digital Communication and Language
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Media Influence and Health
- Flow Experience in Various Fields
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Cinema and Media Studies
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Higher Education Research Studies
- Social Capital and Networks
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Online and Blended Learning
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Edge Hill University
2014-2023
University of Bath
2021
Aarhus University
2021
Bath Spa University
2021
University of Cumbria
2018-2019
Bemidji State University
2019
University of the West of England
2018-2019
University of Strathclyde
2018
Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2008
University of Liverpool
2001-2008
Debates concerning the impacts of screen time are widespread. Existing research presents mixed findings, and lacks longitudinal evidence for any causal or long-term effects. We present a critical account current shortcomings literature. These include poor conceptualisation, use non-standardised measures that predominantly self-report, issues with measuring over context. Based on these issues, we make series recommendations as basis furthering academic public debate. drawing user-focused...
The use of photo elicitation is limited within the field psychology despite its theoretical and practical potential. It offers significant benefits as a qualitative method that could present new interesting way exploring previously understood topics discipline. Within our discussion, we step-by-step guide outlining key stages ethical assurances involved in research, using ongoing research an illustrative example. intended this be used model good practice for developing paradigms beyond those...
The emergence of social media as a new channel for communication and collaboration has led educators to hope that they may enhance the student experience provide pedagogical tool within Higher Education (HE). This paper explores academics' undergraduates' usage Twitter post-92 university. It argues observed disparity between academics undergraduates can be attributed number factors. Namely, perceived use platform enhancing reputation is an implied acknowledgement importance research HE...
The question of whether screen time, particularly time spent with social media and smartphones, influences mental health outcomes remains a topic considerable debate among policy makers, the public, scholars.Some scholars have argued passionately that may be contributing to an increase in poor psychosocial functioning risk suicide, teens.Other contend evidence is not yet sufficient support such dramatic conclusion.The current meta-analysis included 37 effect sizes from 33 separate studies.To...
Student satisfaction is both an important and yet controversial issue within the higher education sector, which typically measured through policy-driven metrics such as National Survey. However, less understood about qualities of a satisfying student experience 'as lived' from perspective student, thus questioning adequacy measures. In response to this, current study used student-driven photographic elicitation means more adequately capturing holistic experience. This entailed nine...
This paper presents a critical review of the current cyberpsychology understanding what we know about how “social” social media is. Social platforms are vastly complex and diverse, therefore it is important understand range behaviours which correspond to use be in better position theorise their potential psychological or effects. outlines number recommendations on this field can develop these insights further. These include; distinguishing between volume use, typology vs activity-centric...
Learning to think critically is a key educational goal for higher education that presents significant challenge many students. Surprisingly, few studies have reported students’ views and perceptions towards instructional methods in critical thinking. The current study explored university experiences an online intervention designed improve thinking skills. employed video-based learning introduce four common informal logical fallacies students across two micro-learning episodes administered...
In view of recent changes in the higher education sector, such as increased tuition fees, a greater focus has been placed on widening participation initiatives and monitoring student satisfaction. The aims current study were twofold: (1) to explore whether pre-entry programmes foster successful transition education, (2) examine longitudinally factors associated with course Eighty-eight first-year psychology students completed questionnaire measuring academic self-efficacy, social identity...