I was recently invited to be part of a panel with AIFS on the important topic of supporting positive peer relationships for young people in online spaces. If you missed the webinar and want to check it out, the recording is now available! University of Southern Queensland

Join us next summer in Brisbane, Australia for the 1st joint conference of the International Academy for Intercultural Research (IAIR) and the International Association for Cross-cultural Psychology (IACCP).

Abstract submissions for the AHDA 2024 Conference are now open!  Submissions close: 12th July Conference: 21st-22nd November Location: the Women’s College, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Submit your abstract here: ahda.org.au/upcoming-confe…

Couldn’t agree with this more. “Online” and “offline” are not two different places… They depend on us for their safety – not by taking their spaces away but by making them better spaces” amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.thegua…

🚨 New research out now! In this study, led by Prof Melanie Zimmer-Gembeck, we explored risks and resources for adolescents' and young adults' online appearance preoccupation. Check it out! #openaccess Griffith Centre for Mental Health University of Southern Queensland doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.…

New research out now! Of course, there are several risks associated with social media and internet use, but there are also many benefits that we don’t acknowledge as often. Grateful to have this spotlight shared today. Read our open access paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr…

The surgeon general has called for for a warning label saying "social media is associated with significant mental health for adolescents." But does the scientific research support that conclusion? I reached out to half a dozen prominent researchers, and here's what they said:

Have had a great week in Lisbon at #ISSBD2024 presenting, networking, and learning about new and exciting research! Thanks to those who came to our symposia for the many great discussions and questions.

There is a new report claiming that observed declines in youth #mentalhealth since 2012 is due to the rise of #socialmedia. I don’t often criticise research online, but given the escalating policy discussions & public concern I think it’s important to unpack this further 🧵 1/9

📢 Keen to join us in Brisbane next year for the first ever joint conference between IAIR and IACCP? Please share with your networks and check out intercultural-academy.net/conference/abs… for more information and to submit! IAIR Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) #interculturalrelations #crossculturalpsychology

This is not about online safety for children.

The deadline to submit your abstracts for the IAIR and IACCP Conference in Brisbane has been extended to 10th January 2025! Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research and engage with the latest developments in the field. Submission Link: openconf.org/IAIRIACCP2025/…

Presenting yesterday at the #SRCD2025 Peers pre-conference with Prof Amy Bellmore. We talked through many positives and negatives of online engagement and social media for peer interactions, and the social media bans in Australia. Loved being part of these discussions!

Engaging and Influencing Learners in the Digital Age of Higher Education 🏫 go.unu.edu/vC4ZP How can educators adapt to today’s digital-native learners? Dr Jaimee Stuart United Nations University Institute in Macau and Dr Riley Scott University of Southern Queensland propose in their latest Times Higher Education article suggest