Dr Laura Joyner

"Research Fellow, Suicide Prevention Research"

  • School Faculty of Science and Technology

  • Department Psychology

  • Location London

Biography

Laura is a Research Fellow in Suicide Prevention Research currently working on the project "Effectiveness of Surveillance Technologies to Prevent Suicides at High-Risk Locations". 

Following a career working in public relations and digital marketing she received her MSc Psychology from the University of East London in 2020. She then completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Westminster in 2023, with the thesis "Why Do People Spread Disinformation on Social Media? The Role of Social Identity and Perceived Morality".

Laura is broadly interested in the influence of technology, social contexts, and morals on judgements and behaviour. 

Publications

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