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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 19h

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay so we're taking a moment to reflect - mental health affects us all, and taking care of it is something we can support together 💙🌍

💬 Find support: Samaritans - 116 123 | Mind - www.mind.org.uk

🔗 Resources from the Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 3d

💬 “We do not just use technology - we experience it, interact with it, and shape it. Cyberpsychology gives us the tools to understand technology as a lived, relational experience, which I think is really important in an increasingly digital world.”

BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 3d

Raul is currently finalising his PhD at the University of Surrey, where he explores how VR can be used to reduce mental illness stigma among healthcare students. Alongside his PhD, Raul has contributed to teaching on the MSc Psychology of Game Design and Digital Innovation programme.

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 3d

👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Raul Székely (he/him), @raulszekely.bsky.social who is one of the postgraduate student reps for careers outreach and industry, and a member of our Cyber Bulletin team, within the BPS Cyberpsychology Section 🎓

#Cyberpsychology #VR #appliedpsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 4d

Please note we’re currently unable to access our BlueSky messages because of required age-verification! If you’ve reached out and haven’t received a reply, you can still contact us via email (www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...) or LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/bps-... - Thank you for your patience!

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 4d

💬 “For me Cyberpsychology embraces such a variety of different fields and expertise that it is fascinating to explore it! It is another lens through which we can look at and understand human behaviour.”

BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 4d

Sofia is a Lecturer at the University of Buckingham and her research focuses on exploring the different positive effects of technology- e.g., in social human-robot interactions, with AI, in gaming, etc. 🤖 🎮

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 4d

👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr. Sofia Petisca, who is part of the Conference Organisation Team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. She helps organising the conference each year!

#Cyberpsychology #socialrobots #AI #gaming #HRI #humanrobotinteraction #appliedpsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 8d

💬 “It's a real honour to be on the Section committee to continue to champion cyberpsychology and the opportunities it can bring.” - @lindakkaye.bsky.social 🌟

BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 8d

Linda's role on the committee is to raise the visibility of cyberpsychology both within education and within businesses and industry, to build better literacy and opportunities around cyberpsychologically-informed careers.

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 8d

Linda's research explores psychological processing of emoji 🌟😁👋, as well as understanding more about different types of social media behaviour. She also is interested in applying her insights into the psychology of technology acceptance to support digital health adoption and innovation.

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 8d

👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Professor Linda Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social, who is former Chair and founding Section member and now serves on the Careers, Industry and Outreach team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee!

#Cyberpsychology #Emoji #socialmedia #digitalhealth

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11d

...and amplifying the voice of cyberpsychology within the wider psychological field.

💬 "As technology expands across all areas of society, human psychology cannot exist without consideration to the cyberpsychological processes that drive our digital behaviours."

BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11d

As co-chair of the BPS Cyberpsychology committee, Lisa’s priority is to build on our community’s reputation for friendliness and support. She is committed to creating opportunities for members to showcase their expertise, fostering collaboration across the community...

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11d

By applying cyberpsychological principles to industry, Lisa's role allows her to explore online shopping behaviours and inform design decisions that enhance customers’ digital experiences. She has published research on social media usage and digital health, and continues to research in this area!

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11d

👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr Lisa Orchard, who serves as Co-chair on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee.
Following an academic career as a Senior Lecturer in Cyberpsychology, Lisa recently joined the Halfords Group as a mixed-methods UX Researcher!

#Cyberpsychology #UX

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11d

✨Introducing Our Committee✨

Over the coming weeks in a series of posts we'll be introducing our committee members, so you can get to know the people working behind the scenes to support our community! Stay tuned for our first post 🌟

#Cyberpsychology #BPSCyberpsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

If you're a postgraduate researcher exploring topics in cyberpsychology, we’d love you to get involved with our network and community!

🔗 You can learn more about our section and learn how to join here: www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...

#Cyberpsychology #PostgraduateResearch #FutureOfPsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

Our member network is full of postgraduate representation - we have two postgraduate representatives on our committee! We’re proud to have many postgraduate researchers who have grown with our community throughout their academic journeys, from their Master’s studies through to their PhDs ✨

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

Reflecting on a brilliant day as the postgraduate conference comes to a close - the event showcased amazing postgraduate research across psychology, and it was great to see cyberpsychology representated amoungst these presentations🌟

#Cyberpsychology #BPS #PostgraduateResearch #FutureOfPsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

More cyberpsychology representation at the Scottish Branch Postgraduate Annual Conference today 👏🌟 "Digital Infidelity & Emotional Fallout: Exploring Generation Z’s Perceptions of Digital Disloyalty" by Madison Riley - it was such an amazing presentation 🤩

#Cyberpsychology #PostgraduateResearch

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 16d

Poster spotlight at the Scottish Branch Postgraduate Annual Conference ⭐ "AI in Action: Perceived Intentionality of Artificial Actors" by Alžběta Manová - great to see cyber representation 🤖

#Cyberpsychology #AI #Postgrad

Poster image provided below with Authors permission.

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · 16d

Checked in at the conference venue, and set up our
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social stand – check out that shiny new banner 🤩 If you’re attending, come say hi 👋 and find out more about what our section does, how you can get involved, and upcoming events!

#BPSCyberpsychology

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