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Lewis Goodings is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University. His research focuses on the intersection of social psychology, digital technologies, and mental health, particularly how self-identity and community are mediated through social media and mental health applications.
- Education: PhD in Social Psychology (Loughborough University, 2010); BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Loughborough University, 2005).
- Academic Roles: Course Leader for MSc Psychology (Conversion); Module Leader for Research in Action and Cyberpsychology.
Goodings employs qualitative methods, including discursive analysis, to explore:
- Affective practices in digitally mediated mental health spaces
- Visual culture in self-tracking apps
- Topological approaches to social media's impact on mental distress
- Community dynamics in online support networks
His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in psychology, digital health, and sociology. Key themes include affect theory, self-tracking, and the ethics of digital mental health interventions.
Scientific recognitions include:
- Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
He has secured grants totaling £42,901 from EPSRC and Communities & Culture Network+ for research on social media and austerity. Goodings supervises research projects on digital identity, mental health technologies, and qualitative methodologies.
