Stephanie Tobin

senior lecturer, social psychologist, social media researcher

[Society for Personality and Social Psychology @SPSPnews]

New #SPSPblog — Goal Contagion: Why What You See Online Matters by @tobinsteph https://t.co/Du2UIxS89u

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This study provides valuable insights into the psychological processes behind social media use, offering guidance on fostering positive interactions and well-being online. (6/6)

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I’m excited to share a new paper from my lab led by PhD researcher Danielle Villoresi: Understanding Interpersonal Goal Adoption and Pursuit on Social Media: A Qualitative Investigation. https://t.co/Kqgy4d1oax (1/6)

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Platform features, and user perceptions further shape goal pursuit. For example, Instagram feed posts are often used for self-image goals due to their visibility, while story posts are preferred for compassionate goals due to their ephemeral nature. (5/6)

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New research from @UrbanDropbear @selentrky @_DanielJ_ @tobinsteph investigating how rewards for helping in videogames affect later prosocial behaviour. Reward salience didn't matter, but reasons for helping did. https://t.co/rbDqjARevw (eprint: https://t.co/EGEb7RnRaF)

[Selen Turkay @selentrky]

An awesome MPhil scholarship available for an exciting project at QUT, "From virtual sites to real opportunities: using VR to inspire young women in construction." Please share. See the details here-https://t.co/ls5kXyYm2V

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why do people want to be anonymous online? being toxic is only half the story. https://t.co/2uM2oYJUyN @L_Nitschinsk @socialneuro @DeaVarley

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Social and Personality Psychology in Australia, together at last! #SASP #ACPID #Noosa

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Last day to get your #sasp23 #acpid23 shirt!

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@williamslisaphd I’m very curious about this other place! Can I have one?

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@doggonepsych Did he have to pay for registration? 🤔

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New paper from @L_Nitschinsk looking at dark personality traits, toxic motivations for anonymity, and trolling: https://t.co/YLNGR77Cjr

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With @Carly_A_McComb

[MediaPsychMEP @MediaPsychMEP]

🔦Article spotlight: A meta-analysis by Carly McComb, @socialneuro, & @tobinsteph found negative effects of upward social comparisons on social media users’ body image, subjective well-being, mental health, and self-esteem. Learn more here: https://t.co/FxmtpgA9Fj

[Selen Turkay @selentrky]

A brand new paper from @TheGRIDLab led by my PhD student Blake Kammerman. Well done, Blake! Do videogame rewards influence players’ subsequent prosocial engagement... https://t.co/xQn2Pz6eAl

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@nascherme Oh it’s the worst! And they always want US phone numbers/addresses for US accounts.

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@leah_ss Congrats!!

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@siminevazire Donated! Why is the email receipt in German?