Holly Barnett
PhD studentResearch Overview
As a first-year EPSRC-funded PhD student, my research focuses on the vulnerability of older adults to deception when using new technologies. Specifically, I am analysing the effectiveness of interventions designed to detect misinformation and assessing how well they work for older populations. My goal is to identify strategies that enhance older adults’ ability to navigate and use technology in their daily lives but also protect them from risks such as disinformation. I aim to contribute to the development of supportive tools and approaches that empower older adults to engage with technology safely and confidently.
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
Older adults’ vulnerability to deception in new digital technologies
01/10/2024 → 31/03/2028
Research
Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Centre for Ageing Research (C4AR) - Research Showcase
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Social Sciences School Talk
Visiting an external academic institution
Introduction to Teaching at Lancaster
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Best Poster at C4AR Showcase
Prize (including medals and awards)
Gold Lancaster Award
Prize (including medals and awards)