Laura Joyner

Dr. Laura Joyner is a Research Fellow in Suicide Prevention Research at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Psychology. She holds an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London (2020) and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Westminster (2023). Her work focuses on technology's impact on social behavior, moral judgments in digital contexts, and surveillance technologies for public health interventions. Current projects include evaluating surveillance systems to prevent suicides at high-risk locations.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of Westminster, 2023
• MSc Psychology, University of East London, 2020

Her research explores how social identity, morality, and technology influence online behavior, particularly regarding disinformation spread. Recent studies address political misinformation sharing motivations and the ethical implications of surveillance tech in suicide prevention. She supervises doctoral student Damon Boughen (2025–present).