Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
University of York
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beth.bell@york.ac.uk
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Main CyberPsychology Expertise:
Mental Health and Education in the Digital Age
Consultant Expertise:
- Dr Bell’s research expertise lies in youth wellbeing and mental health in the digital age.
- More specifically, she adopts a mixed-methods interdisciplinary approach to understanding the risks and opportunities afforded by digital media and technologies in relation to youth wellbeing and mental health.
- A second strand of her research involves the co-design, development and evaluation of psychological interventions delivered in educational and technological settings.
Media Articles
The dark side of Strava: What happens when users lose control
Applications can have unintended consequences that reach beyond what they were originally created for.
In this article Dr Bell contributes to a discussion on the downsides of applications like Strava, saying that using these apps can make ‘these people feel demotivated and stops them from engaging in physical activity.’
Or download a PDF of the article from the media website page.
