We introduce a new Staff Tutor in the School, Cathy Schofield. Cathy says 'I started my new role as a Staff Tutor, and I think I can genuinely say that the Open University has given me the warmest welcome ever – this morning I have spent over an hour going through all of the welcome… Continue reading Introducing new academics in the School: Dr Cathy Schofield, Staff Tutor
Introducing the journal The Psychology of Women and Equalities Review (POWER)
The School's academics contribute to academic journals by publishing articles, and also by taking key editorial roles. Today we begin a new series in which we introduce some of the journals. Dr Lisa Lazard was formerly editor of The Psychology of Women and Equalities Review (POWER). This is a British Psychological Society publication which promotes research… Continue reading Introducing the journal The Psychology of Women and Equalities Review (POWER)
She’s so vain? OU Psychologists explore how young women understand their own selfies
In a recent article, Dr Lisa Lazard and Dr Rose Capdevila explore how young women make sense of selfies against social disapproval of this practice as narcissistic. It is common for those who take and post selfies to be accused of narcissism. Since women and young people engage in photo sharing practices more frequently than… Continue reading She’s so vain? OU Psychologists explore how young women understand their own selfies
An update on recent posts
Catch up on recent posts on the School blog! This the blog for the School of Psychology and Counselling at the Open University. The blog presents news about staff and students in the School. It's a good way to stay in touch with the research of our academics. There are also posts about modules, to… Continue reading An update on recent posts
How to engage with people who believe conspiracy theories
In uncertain times, conspiracy theories proliferate, such as the 'anti-vax' scares that are now circulating online. In a new article in The Conversation, Dr Jovan Byford writes about how to engage with people who believe conspiracy theories. You can read the article here https://theconversation.com/ive-been-talking-to-conspiracy-theorists-for-20-years-here-are-my-six-rules-of-engagement-143132 You can read more about Jovan Byford's work here: http://www.open.ac.uk/people/jtb77 … Continue reading How to engage with people who believe conspiracy theories
