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Netta Weinstein is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Reading and holds a Research Associate position at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) since February 2020. Her work focuses on human motivation’s role in behavior and well-being, particularly in the context of technology use. She examines self-regulation in digital contexts, caregiver regulation of youth technology use, and positive technology outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her research contributes to three key areas: online addiction, digital parenting strategies to foster cooperation and reduce aggression, and technology’s benefits for marginalized groups.
Her research projects include the OII’s Programme on the Governance of Emerging Technologies, exploring legal and ethical aspects of AI, and the Trustworthiness Auditing for AI initiative, which evaluates accountability tools in healthcare and open science. Collaborations include work with Professors Ekaterina Hertog and Victoria Nash on parental control technologies’ impact on parent-teen relationships.
Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding digital detoxing’s minimal effects on well-being, advocating for cautious application of behavioral science in policy (e.g., pandemic responses), and promoting moderate screen time for children’s mental health. She emphasizes balancing child safety with autonomy through evidence-based parenting tools.
Publications span interdisciplinary topics, including parental monitoring’s ethical implications and the long-term effects of digital tools on family dynamics. Her findings are disseminated through press releases, academic journals, and platforms like BBC Ideas, ensuring accessible insights for policymakers and the public.
