Holly Barnett
PhD studentResearch Overview
I am an EPSRC-funded PhD student investigating how psychological interventions influence misinformation detection and self-efficacy among older and younger adults. I aim to identify effective strategies that enhance people’s ability to navigate misinformation and engage confidently with developing digital technologies.
Qualifications
In July 2024, I graduated with a First Class Honours BSc Psychology degree. My undergraduate dissertation focused on the role of social media appeals in missing persons investigations. I also completed a study abroad year at Griffith University in Australia, achieving a high GPA of 6.25.
Supervised By
Dr Lara Warmelink, Dr Sophie Nightingale, Professor Trevor Crawford & Dr Faraz Ahmed
Current Teaching
- PSYC113 Social Psychology in the Digital Age
- PSYC116 Personality and Individual Differences
- PSYC136 Personality and Individual Differences
- PSYC224 Psychological Research Methods
01/10/2024 → 31/03/2028
Research
School Engagement
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Visiting an external academic institution
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prize (including medals and awards)
Prize (including medals and awards)
- Social Processes