Dr Catherine Talbot
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
Cyberpsychology 💻 Senior Lecturer in Psychology 🧠 Qualitative methods 🗣 Social media, Identity & digital inclusion 👥 📱 Feminist 💪🏻 Dementia, older adults, & digital technology
🚨 New research with Dr Lisa Thomas : The Rise & Fall of BeReal
Why did users flock to, then abandon, the 'authenticity-promoting' app? 📱
Our large-scale qualitative survey reveals a trajectory of enthusiasm, scepticism, and eventual disinterest
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Why did users flock to, then abandon, the 'authenticity-promoting' app? 📱
Our large-scale qualitative survey reveals a trajectory of enthusiasm, scepticism, and eventual disinterest
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The rise and fall of BeReal: Values of and motivations for (dis)engagement with authenticity-promoting social media - Lisa Thomas, Catherine V. Talbot, 2025
Social media has long facilitated self-presentation, but the tension between authenticity and performativity remains. BeReal, launched in 2020, promised a more ...
journals.sagepub.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚨 New research with Dr Lisa Thomas : The Rise & Fall of BeReal
Why did users flock to, then abandon, the 'authenticity-promoting' app? 📱
Our large-scale qualitative survey reveals a trajectory of enthusiasm, scepticism, and eventual disinterest
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Why did users flock to, then abandon, the 'authenticity-promoting' app? 📱
Our large-scale qualitative survey reveals a trajectory of enthusiasm, scepticism, and eventual disinterest
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
Exciting News! We are now offering several small grant funding opportunities to our section members who are post-graduate (PhD) or early career researchers 🌟
For full details and how to apply, visit our micro-site and head to the 'Funding' tab @ bit.ly/4hVNVbD
#Cyberpsychology #ECRs #PhD #grants
For full details and how to apply, visit our micro-site and head to the 'Funding' tab @ bit.ly/4hVNVbD
#Cyberpsychology #ECRs #PhD #grants
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Exciting News! We are now offering several small grant funding opportunities to our section members who are post-graduate (PhD) or early career researchers 🌟
For full details and how to apply, visit our micro-site and head to the 'Funding' tab @ bit.ly/4hVNVbD
#Cyberpsychology #ECRs #PhD #grants
For full details and how to apply, visit our micro-site and head to the 'Funding' tab @ bit.ly/4hVNVbD
#Cyberpsychology #ECRs #PhD #grants
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
If you want to find out more about Catherines research, check out her latest empiricle research paper - using mixed-methods, to explore the impact of a co-designed #socialconnectivity app on #OlderAdults and #digitalloneliness below 🤩
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology #digitalhealth
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology #digitalhealth
Excited our new paper is out!
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
Older adults can re-appraise loneliness using a social connectivity app: a mixed method intervention study
Older adults face an elevated risk of social isolation, loneliness, and poor psychological health. This mixed methods study evaluates a trial of an intervention app designed to protect against lone...
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you want to find out more about Catherines research, check out her latest empiricle research paper - using mixed-methods, to explore the impact of a co-designed #socialconnectivity app on #OlderAdults and #digitalloneliness below 🤩
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology #digitalhealth
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology #digitalhealth
That’s me 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
👋 Meet the Committee!
Today we're introducing Dr Catherine Talbot, who serves as our Research Board Representative on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee!
#Cyberpsychology
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
Today we're introducing Dr Catherine Talbot, who serves as our Research Board Representative on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee!
#Cyberpsychology
@catherinetalbot.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
That’s me 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
Excited our new paper is out!
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
Older adults can re-appraise loneliness using a social connectivity app: a mixed method intervention study
Older adults face an elevated risk of social isolation, loneliness, and poor psychological health. This mixed methods study evaluates a trial of an intervention app designed to protect against lone...
doi.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Excited our new paper is out!
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
#OlderAdults using a co-designed social-connectivity app showed reductions in depression after 4 weeks, but no change in loneliness & anxiety
Interviews revealed self-reflection, self-analysis, and re-appraisal as key processes #DigitalHealth
doi.org/10.1080/1360...
If I ever mention that I’m planning to do a new systematic/scoping review, please can someone aggressively scream “NOOOO” at me 😅 #AcademicSky
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October 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If I ever mention that I’m planning to do a new systematic/scoping review, please can someone aggressively scream “NOOOO” at me 😅 #AcademicSky
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
Another free event for BPS members that might be of interest to our cyber section exploring online safety for young people, screen time, and mental health📱🤳
📅 Date: 26 September 2025, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
You can register at: www.bps.org.uk/event/smartp...
#Smartphones #Mentalhealth #Cyberpsychology
📅 Date: 26 September 2025, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
You can register at: www.bps.org.uk/event/smartp...
#Smartphones #Mentalhealth #Cyberpsychology
Smartphone use and young people | BPS
This event will explore a holistic approach to technology use in adolescents.
www.bps.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another free event for BPS members that might be of interest to our cyber section exploring online safety for young people, screen time, and mental health📱🤳
📅 Date: 26 September 2025, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
You can register at: www.bps.org.uk/event/smartp...
#Smartphones #Mentalhealth #Cyberpsychology
📅 Date: 26 September 2025, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
You can register at: www.bps.org.uk/event/smartp...
#Smartphones #Mentalhealth #Cyberpsychology
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
ONLINE Seminar: Cosmetic procedures - yes or no? Research talk by Dr Becki Nash. What makes us judge those who go under the knife. Monday 6 October 2025 | 13.00-14.00
@exeter.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uniwinchester.bsky.social @buresearch.bsky.social
www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/event-detail...
@exeter.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uniwinchester.bsky.social @buresearch.bsky.social
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September 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
ONLINE Seminar: Cosmetic procedures - yes or no? Research talk by Dr Becki Nash. What makes us judge those who go under the knife. Monday 6 October 2025 | 13.00-14.00
@exeter.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uniwinchester.bsky.social @buresearch.bsky.social
www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/event-detail...
@exeter.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uniwinchester.bsky.social @buresearch.bsky.social
www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/event-detail...
Just registered for this @arc-west.bsky.social event on creative research methods. Having recently dived into photo-production methods, I'm excited to learn more 🎨🖌️!
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Building ideas: Using creative and inclusive techniques in research
Join us for a webinar exploring how creative methods can be used in research, with practical examples and reflections from researchers.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Just registered for this @arc-west.bsky.social event on creative research methods. Having recently dived into photo-production methods, I'm excited to learn more 🎨🖌️!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-i...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-i...
Had a fantastic time in Prague the past few days. It was great to meet the research team and take part in workshops with policymakers, health and social care professionals, and unpaid carers on inequalities in dementia.
September 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Had a fantastic time in Prague the past few days. It was great to meet the research team and take part in workshops with policymakers, health and social care professionals, and unpaid carers on inequalities in dementia.
Great time hosting the EquaDem event this week at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social
The room was full of researchers, health and social care professionals, third sector workers, and people with lived experience, who came together to discuss solutions to inequalities in #dementia @arcwessex.bsky.social
The room was full of researchers, health and social care professionals, third sector workers, and people with lived experience, who came together to discuss solutions to inequalities in #dementia @arcwessex.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Great time hosting the EquaDem event this week at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social
The room was full of researchers, health and social care professionals, third sector workers, and people with lived experience, who came together to discuss solutions to inequalities in #dementia @arcwessex.bsky.social
The room was full of researchers, health and social care professionals, third sector workers, and people with lived experience, who came together to discuss solutions to inequalities in #dementia @arcwessex.bsky.social
Our scoping review on dementia, travel & tourism found just 13 studies 🧳
People with dementia want to travel but face barriers:
🚉 Inaccessible transport & restrooms
🏛️ Venues worry about costs & resourcing
ℹ️ Low dementia awareness
Tourism can be inclusive but we need action! doi.org/10.1177/1471...
People with dementia want to travel but face barriers:
🚉 Inaccessible transport & restrooms
🏛️ Venues worry about costs & resourcing
ℹ️ Low dementia awareness
Tourism can be inclusive but we need action! doi.org/10.1177/1471...
Dementia, Travel, and Tourism: A Scoping Review - Clarissa Giebel, Catherine V. Talbot, Marcus Hansen, 2025
Background: Little is known about travelling and tourism for people living with or caring for someone with dementia. The aim of this scoping review was to synth...
doi.org
August 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Our scoping review on dementia, travel & tourism found just 13 studies 🧳
People with dementia want to travel but face barriers:
🚉 Inaccessible transport & restrooms
🏛️ Venues worry about costs & resourcing
ℹ️ Low dementia awareness
Tourism can be inclusive but we need action! doi.org/10.1177/1471...
People with dementia want to travel but face barriers:
🚉 Inaccessible transport & restrooms
🏛️ Venues worry about costs & resourcing
ℹ️ Low dementia awareness
Tourism can be inclusive but we need action! doi.org/10.1177/1471...
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
A rare group shot of some of our committee who make this all happen! #teamcyber #cyber25 ✨
July 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A rare group shot of some of our committee who make this all happen! #teamcyber #cyber25 ✨
Excellent @bournemouthuni.bsky.social student @jordanking.bsky.social sharing his #PhD research on nostalgia and videogames at #Cyber25 🕹️🎮
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Excellent @bournemouthuni.bsky.social student @jordanking.bsky.social sharing his #PhD research on nostalgia and videogames at #Cyber25 🕹️🎮
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
New @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social model just dropped
We have cyber merch!!!! Pens, notepads and totes - because what academic doesn’t need a new tote bag? #cyber25
July 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
New @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social model just dropped
It's #Cyber25 time! Always wonderful to see the cyber family 😀
I'll be presenting our work on barriers to engagement with social media among people living with dementia. @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
I'll be presenting our work on barriers to engagement with social media among people living with dementia. @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
It's #Cyber25 time! Always wonderful to see the cyber family 😀
I'll be presenting our work on barriers to engagement with social media among people living with dementia. @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
I'll be presenting our work on barriers to engagement with social media among people living with dementia. @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
Happy Saturday everyone! Except for Reviewer 2, who wanted me to have a control group in my qualitative survey and report numbers in themes #AcademicSky
June 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Happy Saturday everyone! Except for Reviewer 2, who wanted me to have a control group in my qualitative survey and report numbers in themes #AcademicSky
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
Where are we headed, in a world shaped by AI?
Dr Lisa Orchard @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social reviews 'For Emma' by @mrewanmorrison.bsky.social
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Dr Lisa Orchard @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social reviews 'For Emma' by @mrewanmorrison.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Where are we headed, in a world shaped by AI? | BPS
Dr Lisa Orchard, Chair Elect of the British Psychological Society's Cyberpsychology Section, reviews 'For Emma', the new novel by Ewan Morrison.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Where are we headed, in a world shaped by AI?
Dr Lisa Orchard @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social reviews 'For Emma' by @mrewanmorrison.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Lisa Orchard @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social reviews 'For Emma' by @mrewanmorrison.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Interested in solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care? Our next #EquaDem event will take place in Bournemouth on 3rd Sep 🗓️
Register your attendance for free @arcwessex.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equadem-qu...
Register your attendance for free @arcwessex.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
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Equadem Quarterly Network Event Bournemouth
Join us for our free quarterly Equadem event to discuss solutions to dementia inequalities, this time in Bournemouth!
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June 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Interested in solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care? Our next #EquaDem event will take place in Bournemouth on 3rd Sep 🗓️
Register your attendance for free @arcwessex.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equadem-qu...
Register your attendance for free @arcwessex.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equadem-qu...
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
Our #Cyber25 conference programme is now live! You can view the talks we have lined up here 👇👇
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June 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our #Cyber25 conference programme is now live! You can view the talks we have lined up here 👇👇
cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
The Public Voices in AI webinar series begins next week, with discussions around incorporating members of the broader community into policy and research.
Register for the events here: digitalgood.net/pvai-seminar...
Register for the events here: digitalgood.net/pvai-seminar...
Public Voices in AI seminar series - ESRC Digital Good Network
Join our series of webinars about the Public Voices in AI project, which aimed to ensure that public voices are front and centre in artificial intelligence […]
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May 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Public Voices in AI webinar series begins next week, with discussions around incorporating members of the broader community into policy and research.
Register for the events here: digitalgood.net/pvai-seminar...
Register for the events here: digitalgood.net/pvai-seminar...
Reposted by Dr Catherine Talbot
Our annual conference is taking place 9th-10th July in Birmingham!
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Joanne Lloyd and @shuhbillskee.bsky.social as our keynote speakers
Register here 👇
www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Joanne Lloyd and @shuhbillskee.bsky.social as our keynote speakers
Register here 👇
www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...
Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS
Welcome to our Annual Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference, providing a valuable platform for researchers in the field to share their findings.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our annual conference is taking place 9th-10th July in Birmingham!
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Joanne Lloyd and @shuhbillskee.bsky.social as our keynote speakers
Register here 👇
www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Joanne Lloyd and @shuhbillskee.bsky.social as our keynote speakers
Register here 👇
www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...
The noughties really did involve taking photographs of nothing didn’t it? Facebook memories alerted me to ✨21✨ photos of me and my sister just being silly in our room.
A true cultural artefact
A true cultural artefact
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The noughties really did involve taking photographs of nothing didn’t it? Facebook memories alerted me to ✨21✨ photos of me and my sister just being silly in our room.
A true cultural artefact
A true cultural artefact
Had a great couple of days on my research visit to Nottingham! Lots of exciting papers and grant applications (🤞🏻) to come 🤓
May 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Had a great couple of days on my research visit to Nottingham! Lots of exciting papers and grant applications (🤞🏻) to come 🤓
Delighted my conference abstract has been accepted for #Cyber25 . Looking forward to sharing our research findings on barriers to social media engagement among people living with dementia! @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Delighted my conference abstract has been accepted for #Cyber25 . Looking forward to sharing our research findings on barriers to social media engagement among people living with dementia! @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social