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Dr Charlotte Dann is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Northampton, leading the BSc Psychology program and serving as Research Inclusion Officer in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. Her research focuses on tattooed bodies, digital families, and feminist theory. She holds editorial roles for the Psychology of Women & Equalities Review and the British Psychological Society's Psychology of Women & Equalities Section. Her book Navigating Tattooed Women’s Bodies (2021) explores intersections of class and gender. Dann has received awards for impactful teaching and diversity advocacy, including the 2019 Student Teaching Award. She leads projects on inclusive assessments and co-leads the Digital Families research group, investigating topics like 'sharenting' and mothers' online identities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing equality and education.
Education: PhD in Psychology (2018), MA and BA from University of Northampton.
- PhD: Tattooed Feminine Bodies (2018)
- MA: Psychology (2014)
- BA: Psychology (2012)
Research Interests: Tattoos as embodied identity markers, digital parenting, feminist methodologies, and intersectional analyses of gender. Her work critiques cultural norms around femininity and body autonomy, with a focus on marginalized groups like tattooed mothers and LGBTQ+ communities.
Articles Trends: Recent publications examine social media's role in shaping gendered identities (e.g., #MothersDay analysis), maternal experiences during the pandemic, and the cultural significance of tattoos in British society. Her work bridges qualitative psychology with feminist critical theory.
- Awards:
- Most Impactful Teaching Award (BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers, 2019)
- UoN Student Teaching and Recognition Award (2019)
- Grants:
- University of Northampton Institute for Learning and Teaching grants (2017/18, 2018/19, 2020/21)
- ESRC-funded Digital Families project (2019-2022)
- British Psychological Society seminar series funding (2019)
Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the Digital Families research group collaborating with Open University, Bradford University, and University of Bedfordshire. Focus areas include children's mental health online and parenting in digital spaces.
