Generally

Broadly, my research focuses on intergroup attitudes and political behaviour in online contexts.

I’m interested in investigating how the design elements of Internet- and technology-enabled social spaces impact our attitudes and interactions; as well as how they can be modified to promote more positive social outcomes.

Understanding Online Sexism

Many of the ways that the Internet has allowed us to connect with one another are being co-opted to target women online. This line of research focuses on determining the nature and predictors of sexist behaviour online, with a particular focus on sexism in the online video gaming community.

Measuring Digital Political Discourse

Social media have quickly become one of the most important venues for citizens to discuss politics. This line of research examines intergroup dynamics and the role of political ideology and identification in online discourse.

Designing Better Digital Communities

Researchers have limited ability to assess causality of social media behaviour using controlled-yet-generalizable experimental conditions. The Mock Social Media Website Project seeks to provide an open-source tool for doing so and testing ways that we can change how we design social media for the better. Check out the Mock Social Media Website page for more information.