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BPS Cyberpsychology
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Dedicated to sharing and developing insights into cyberpsychology. Est. 2018.

For more info & how you can contact us: https://linktr.ee/bpscyberpsychology

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Want to join us in #teamcyber? We have 6 volunteer roles available on our committee to help support our member network 🌟

🔗 For more details, eligibility and how to apply head to: bit.ly/cybervolunteerroles

#BPS #Cyberpsychology #BPSmembernetworks
A promotional graphic from the British Psychological Society’s Cyberpsychology Section with a purple and blue gradient background and abstract wave patterns. The BPS logo appears in the top left. Large text reads “join our COMMITTEE.” Below, smaller text explains that six volunteer committee roles are available and the section is seeking people with interests, experience, or background in finance and activity planning, member engagement (including EDI), stakeholder engagement, academic engagement, or marketing. At the bottom, text reads “more info & apply @ bit.ly/cybervolunteerroles.”
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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
A promotional graphic from the British Psychological Society’s Cyberpsychology Section announcing “Scholarship & Research Fund for post-graduate (PhD) & early career researchers.” It states that several small grants will be offered in 2025 to support pump-priming and dissemination of research. The aim is to help members conduct studies, organise events that may lead to larger projects, or disseminate existing work. It includes a link to more information (bit.ly/4hVNVbD) and highlights an application deadline of 5 December 2025. The design features a purple and blue gradient background with the BPS Cyberpsychology Section logo.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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For those in our wider community currently based in the games industry/workforce please do take the time to complete the Ukie census survey! This data is cruical to inform policy, practice and real change 🎮

🔗 Link to Survey: bit.ly/ukiecensus25

#Cyberpsychology #GamesIndustry #VideoGames #UKIE
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November 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

We started our ‘Meet the Committee’ series by featuring our first co-chair, so today we’re finishing our recent stream of current committee member introductions by introducing Dr. Dave Harley - who serves as Co-chair on the BPS #Cyberpsychology Section Committee!
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November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Should we do a 're-introducing the committee' post for @daniellehope25.bsky.social? 😆 Don't let the change name stop you from keeping up with Dr Danielle (now) Hope's exciting research and work!
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November 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr Dawn Branley-Bell (@thecyberpsyche.bsky.social) who serves as Past Chair on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. Dawn has chaired our section for the past 3 years, completing her term at the 2025 conference in Birmingham 🌟

#Cyberpsychology
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November 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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#Socialmedia plays a key role in our lives, and this day serves as an important reminder to use these as spaces for positivity and support. Promoting #kindness online is more than being polite - it's about working together to shape digital environments that foster positivity and belonging 🌻
A digital poster with the heading “Let’s make online spaces safer and kinder – together.” Below is a social media–style box featuring the BPS Cyberpsych Section account (@bpscyberpsychology) with its purple logo of a classical figure’s profile. The post reads: “We have a zero-tolerance policy for abusive or discriminatory comments in our community and on our social pages. We’re dedicated to fostering positivity online, creating spaces where respect and empathy are the norm. #SocialMediaKindnessDay.” A small red heart icon appears in the corner of the post. At the bottom, a section titled “Support & Resources:” lists the following: “Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)” with a speech bubble emoji, “Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258” with a green heart emoji, “Report Harmful Content: reportharmfulcontent.com” with a globe emoji, and “The Cybersmile Foundation: https://www.cybersmile.org” with a smiling emoji. The background has a soft peach-to-pink gradient.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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In #Cyberpsychology, a wide range of research exploring social media highlights both the benefits and on-going challenges of these platforms. We know these can be important spaces for fostering connection and community, but are also where bullying, exclusion, and harm occur.

#socialmediakindessday
A digital poster titled “The science of online kindness.” The text reads: “Important research highlights the prevalence, and real impact, of negativity online and it’s just as crucial to recognise the positive potential of these spaces when we use them for good!” Below that, a highlighted paragraph says, “Acts of cyber-kindness are widespread, and by continuing to study them, we can better understand how to design technologies that foster a kinder, more compassionate society (Rowland & Klisanin, 2018).” The next paragraph states, “There’s a complex relationship between online kindness, empathy, and cognitive skills, and further research is essential – but work by Brandão and Fratantoni (2024) represents an important step in understanding how social media can encourage prosocial behaviours.” At the bottom, bolded and larger text reads, “As Bradley et al. (2023) remind us: because kindness can be contagious... it also has the potential to improve society as a whole.” The logo of The British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section is in the lower left corner, and faint yellow flower illustrations form part of the background.
November 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Ahead of Sunday we wanted to post our support for Social Media Kindness Day - in our section community we are committed to championing empathy, respect, and kindness online 🌐💛

#socialmediakindnessday
A digital poster titled “Social Media Kindness Day 2026” with the subtitle “What is social media kindness day?” It explains that Social Media Kindness Day 2025 is an annual event promoting empathy and kindness in digital spaces. The text highlights that social media plays a significant role in daily life and encourages people to use it to build supportive communities and spread positivity rather than hate. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of using social media to foster belonging and connection. The British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section logo appears at the bottom left on a soft beige and peach gradient background.
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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🌟Excellent opportunity for Cyber section members🌟

The BPS is seeking members to join the #AI Task Group, which will play a central role in shaping guidelines for psychologists working with AI.

🔗 Full details, contact info, and interest submission form at: bit.ly/bps-AI-task-group

#Cyberpsychology
Graphic announcement for an opportunity from the British Psychological Society titled “Call for cyber psychologists.” It invites psychologists to join the BPS AI task group to help shape BPS guidance on how psychologists understand, respond to, and engage with AI technology in clinical and applied settings. The deadline for statements of interest is the 5th of December 2025. It provides application details at bit.ly/bps-AI-task-group and contact information for the practice team at PracticeTeam@bps.org.uk. The graphic design features dark blue and teal abstract wave patterns with light green and white text, and the British Psychological Society logo at the bottom left.
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we are introducing Carol Brooks, a Cyber and Organisational Psychologist who serves on the Careers, Industry and Outreach team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee, as well as a reviewer for the Cyberpsychology bulletin 🌟

#Cyberpsychology #CyberBulletin
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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👋 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
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November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr Graham Scott, who was a founding member of the BPS Cyberpsychology section 🤩 He serves as treasurer on the committee, and has also been conference lead for the past few years!

#Cyberpsychology #psycholinguistics #ghosting #onlinedating
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October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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👋Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr Danielle Paddock (she/her), who is part of our social/communications team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee 🌟

#Cyberpsychology #identitydevelopment #digitalidentity #wellbeing #digitalwellbeing
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October 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Fraser Carey (he/him), who is our Undergraduate Student Representative on the Careers and Outreach Team within the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee and on the Cyber Bulletin Team 🎓📚

@frasercarey.bsky.social

#Cyberpsychology #BPSStudents
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October 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Nadine Rose-Smith (she/her), who is one of our industry representatives and is our new conference lead on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee!

#Cyberpsychology
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October 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Technology shapes our lives, so understanding the human side of Cybersecurity has never been more important. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth highlights the real-world applications and impact of #Cyberpsychology - helping us build safer digital spaces, not just through passwords, but through people 🔐
A blue graphic promoting Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The text reads: “Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Stay Safe Online – Applications of Cyberpsychology. Through applications of Cyberpsychology, we can explore and understand how factors like trust, behaviour, and emotion affect online decision-making. Cybersecurity isn’t only about firewalls, passwords and code – it’s about human behaviour, awareness, and resilience.” The bottom left corner features the BPS Cyberpsychology Section logo.
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Professor Darren Chadwick who serves as a member of the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. He supports the section committee around the conference and cyber bulletin.

#Cyberpsychology
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October 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Bethany Thomas (she/her) who is one of our student representatives (PG), part of our Social/communications and Cyber Bulletin team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee 🎓

@brthomas.bsky.social

#Cyberpsychology #videogames #gamers #identity
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October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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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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October 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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👋 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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October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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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October 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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👋 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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October 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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👋 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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October 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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👋 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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September 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM