Lisa Lazard

Lisa Lazard is a Lecturer in Psychology at The Open University, focusing on gender psychology, social media behavior, and parenting in digital spaces. Her research explores themes such as sexual violence, identity construction, and the intersection of technology with familial and gendered practices. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Psychology of Women Section Review for the British Psychological Society.

Her work investigates how digital platforms shape maternal identity through practices like 'sharenting' and family selfies, emphasizing the role of social media in mitigating parental anxieties and fostering communal validation. She critiques societal perceptions of maternal posting as narcissism, arguing instead that these actions reflect relational and cultural pressures.

Lazard has contributed to policy consultations on violence against women and girls, integrating feminist methodologies into analyses of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Her interdisciplinary approach combines qualitative methods with critical discourse analysis, addressing topics ranging from #MeToo movements to the heterosexualization of workplace harassment.

Her articles consistently bridge psychological theory with contemporary social issues, offering insights into how digital spaces mediate identity, power, and resistance. Lazard’s research underscores the need for intersectional and inclusive approaches to understanding gender dynamics in both online and offline contexts.