The internet often gets a bad rap, and for good reason. Social media use can contribute to poorer mental health in teens. It can also be used to manipulate users’ emotions, and to disseminate misinformation and click bait to sway public opinion.
Despite this, research demonstrates that, when used appropriately, the internet can be a powerful source for social good. When individuals from different groups interact positively and cooperatively online, society may change for the better.
Congratulations to SUPIR Lab member Dr. Amanda Arcieri on attaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. Amanda’s research focused on ways to reduce stigma against feminists.
We are so proud of you, Amanda!
The SUPIR Lab congratulates members Shayne McIntyre and May-Zin Khine on their graduation with a Bachelor of Science with first class honours in psychology! Their theses explored perspective-taking as a means of reducing prejudice against asylum seekers and the elderly.
We wish them all the best in their future endeavours!
We’re proud to announce that we are partnering with The Newcastle-Oxford Research Centre for Conflict and Cohesion (NORCCC).
The NORCCC brings together a team of internationally-renowned researchers who study ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination in society and increase a sense of belonging and wellness, with a focus on people who are members of disadvantaged groups.
For more information see https://www.norccc.org/
The SUPIR Lab has arrived in Wellington for the annual conference of the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists! Stefano and Rachel will be presenting their research in the first session on Friday, Room 4.
The new SUPIR Lab website is here! Thank you to Jarin Yarbrough for all the work you put into designing and creating this site for us. We love it!
Congratulations to SUPIR Lab PhD Student, Rachel! Rachel was awarded the Margaret Foddy postgraduate travel award to attend and present her research at the 2018 Society of Australasian Social Psychologists Annual Conference in Wellington. This is the second year Rachel has received this prestigious award, and is one of only five recipients.
You are invited to participate in an online study investigating the same-sex marriage debate in Australia. You will be asked to complete a series of online questionnaires about yourself and read an article relating to same-sex marriage. To participate, you must be 18 years or older, an Australian citizen, and identity as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. The entire study will take no longer than 20 minutes to complete and you will be entered into a draw to win one of four gift cards.
If you are interested in participating, please click here
This research study has been ethics approved by The University of Sydney’s Human Research Ethics Committee (protocol number 2017/811)
