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Prof Linda K. Kaye

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Oct 2

👋 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

A smiling woman with tied-back hair wearing a white blouse and a heart-shaped pendant necklace, standing indoors with blurred lights and windows in the background.

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Dr Heather Shaw @hshawberry.bsky.social · Jul 9

When should we have discussions about ethics during the research process ? Looking forward to presenting the DECIDE framework today at #Cyber25 @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Jul 17

Today is #WorldEmojiDay 🤩✨📱So we’re spot-lighting our amazing past chair and current careers, industry and outreach rep on our committee Professor Linda Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social - the emoji expert 👏 You can find more about Linda’s work on her website: lindakkaye.wixsite.com/dr-linda-kaye 📓😎📑⭐️🎉

an emoji wearing a party hat is blowing a party horn .

ALT: an emoji wearing a party hat is blowing a party horn .

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our panel session on ethical issues in Cyberpsychology with leading experts is under way, with crucial questions being tackled such as the use of content on social media, AI, and public versus private content for data collection #cyber25

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Jul 10

We aren’t just a regular conference - we’re a cool conference because we have the @inbitspodcast.com with us talking about all things cyber #cyber25 😎

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Jul 9

A rare group shot of some of our committee who make this all happen! #teamcyber #cyber25 ✨

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great to see former EHU Psychology student @evelynmurray.bsky.social rocking her PhD at @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social conference #CYBER25

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jul 9

This is such a useful framework- highly recommend attending this session! 👇

Dr Heather Shaw @hshawberry.bsky.social · Jul 9

When should we have discussions about ethics during the research process ? Looking forward to presenting the DECIDE framework today at #Cyber25 @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jul 9

Today at the BPS Cyberpsychology Section conference, I will be presenting a work-in-progress of ongoing research innovation work where we are applying principles from technology acceptance to digital health innovation #CYBER25

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jun 3

I'm looking forward to delivering a talk for this "Digital and data Research masterclass" event taking place at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust next week. I will be getting us to think about how we can apply principles from psychology to support integration of technology into healthcare

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Only a few more weeks until I'll be joining my wonderful cyber-siblings at… | Prof Linda Kaye

Only a few more weeks until I'll be joining my wonderful cyber-siblings at the annual BPS Cyberpsychology conference! This year, I'm presenting some ongoing research innovation work we are d...

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ICAGames.bsky.social @icagames.bsky.social · May 25

Humanizing gameplay, as one of our high-density #ICA25 panels. This one will be on Friday 13 June, 10:30am. These are great panels for getting many different "quick chats" and, we hope, sparking some collaboration and critique.

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · May 24

I'm looking forward to presenting at the "Digital and Data research masterclass", I will be leading a session on how we can apply principles from technology acceptance to encourage digital health innovation

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Amy Orben @orbenamy.bsky.social · May 23

Interested in improving researcher's access to social media data? Kate Dommett and myself are hiring for a Research Fellow (1 year; based at Sheffield) for an exciting new project to be announced soon: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...

Research Fellow (UKRI Social Media Data Access for Researchers)

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · May 15

How to tailor online marketing to millennials.

What preferences do millennials have on methods used in online adverts?

Here is another blog-post authored by BSc Psychology student Luiza Quinn which is featured on my blog series on consumer cyberpsychology.

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Do Millennials have preferences for digital ad strategies?

Blog-post authored by BSc Psychology student Luiza QuinnWith the increasing usage of digital media by consumers, more companies are using digital marketing to reach their target audiences. It is impor...

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Apr 14

I'm currently writing it! Due to be available early 2026 🤩

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Apr 14

Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’

Analysis of over-50s who engage with phones, tablets and other devices challenges fears of ‘digital dementia’ Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technology. An analysis of published studies that looked at technology use and mental skills in more than 400,000 older adults found that over-50s who routinely used digital devices had lower rates of cognitive decline than those who used them less. Continue reading...

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Apr 9

Building a Career in Cyberpsychology.

Are you fascinated by cyberpsychology? Have you ever wondered how you could make a successful career using cyberpsychology?! My current book project, on behalf of the British Psychological Society is on "Building a Career in Cyberpsychology".

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Mar 31

What Can Our Personality Traits Tell Us About Our Cyber Security And Privacy Related Behaviour?

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What Can Our Personality Traits Tell Us About Our Cyber Security And Privacy Related Behaviour?

A blog-post authored by Luiza Quinn (BSc Psychology student) and Professor Linda KayeAs internet popularity increases so do email attacks and privacy threats for online users. Halevi et al. (2013) inv...

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Mar 18

Can Language-Based Assessments accurately predict user personality from social media content?

Edge Hill Psychology student Luiza Quinn has been summarising studies from the cyberpsychological literature on this fascinating topic: lindakkaye.wixsite.com/dr-linda-kay...

Can Language-Based Assessments accurately predict user personality from social media content?

A blog-post authored by Luiza Quinn (BSc Psychology Student) and Professor Linda KayeThere has been a surge in psychological research using social media in relation to personality. It is a fascinating...

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Sonia Livingstone @sonialivingstone.bsky.social · Mar 7

What to do about children and smartphones? EUKidsOnline has gathered the evidence:

❌ban kids
✅regulate platforms
✅require safety-by-design
✅support parents
✅consult children
✅respect all their rights

🔗https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/bans

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Mar 5

What Can Facebook “Likes” Reveal About Our Personal Characteristics?- A blog post authored by EHU Psychology student Luiza Quinn and me (but mainly Luiza!)

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What Can Facebook “Likes” Reveal About Our Personal Characteristics?

Authored by Luiza Quinn* & Linda K. Kaye*Luiza Quinn is currently a BSc (Hons) Psychology Student at Edge Hill UniversityEvery time someone interacts with online content, they are leaving a digital fo...

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Mar 4

"Cyberpsychology: The online human-experience" - find out more about studying cyberpsychology at Edge Hill! www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/03...

Cyberpsychology: Q&A with Professor Linda Kaye | Edge Hill University

Cyberpsychology is the scientific study of our psychological experiences with new technologies and aspects of the Internet. See full article.

www.edgehill.ac.uk

Reposted by Linda Kaye, Lusine Grigoryan, Allison Eden

Timon Elmer @timonelmer.bsky.social · Feb 17

Does smartphone use make people feel lonelier? Or does loneliness predict smartphone use?

We combined experience sampling data with smartphone usage data to examine the bidirectional association between well-being and smartphone use over time.

Published in @apajournals.bsky.social Emotion!
🧵 👇

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Philippe Vynckier @pvynckier.bsky.social · Feb 8

CyberCriminal.com Launches Comprehensive Cybercrime Investigation Platform to Combat Digital Fraud - The Globe and Mail www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...

Cyber Crime Exposure and Investigation - CyberCriminal.com

Unmasking the Digital Underworld: CyberCriminal.com is your source for Cyber Crime exposure and investigation ..

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Feb 8

Applying theories from cyberpsychology to understand engagement with digital education services.

When there is an increased demand for services to be delivered in online formats, how do we maximise methods of engagement and success?

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Applying theories from cyberpsychology to understand digital engagement

In a digitally-connected world, there are multiple ways that we might seek to engage, interact and communicate with one another. Post-COVID, we have observed that there is increased demand for things ...

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Kristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · Feb 7

NIH cuts indirect rates on grants to 15%.

This will be the end of American excellence in science.

Universities will struggle and many (likely most) will terminate their research programs.

Independent research institutions will not be able to survive this.

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NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Feb 5

A blogpost authored by EHU Psychology student, Luiza Quinn and me (although I can't take much credit for it!) We summarise an interesting paper that explored how we form personality impressions of Instagram users based on their photo-related behaviours

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What Do Instagram Photo Behaviours Reveal About User Personality?

Authored by Luiza Quinn* & Linda K. Kaye*Luiza Quinn is currently a BSc (Hons) Psychology Student at Edge Hill UniversityDigital traces are a fascinating field which can bring on many opportunities fo...

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thanks Fraser!

Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thanks Beth!

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