Elizabeth Beacon

Elizabeth Beacon is a Postgraduate Research Student in the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Teaching Associate for the course PS2010 - Research Methods & Analysis. Her work explores intersections of social inequality and perception.

• Educational Background
  • Doctoral Researcher, Royal Holloway, University of London (2022–)
  • BSc Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London (2015–2019), First Class Honours

Research Interests: Elizabeth investigates how social inequality and perception are influenced by factors like race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Her projects include 'Social Class and Gender Group Memberships Affect Feelings of Schadenfreude' and 'How Does Socioeconomic Status Affect University Choice?'

Recent Publications: Her 2024 article in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology examines stereotype-driven biases in social class perception from facial cues.