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Peter Etchells is Professor of Psychology and Science Communication at Bath Spa University's School of Sciences. He holds BSc, MSc and PhD degrees from University of Bristol and is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research investigates behavioral effects of digital technology, especially video games, and how scientific research is communicated through media channels.
Research examines:
- Psychological impacts of screen time and gaming
- Scientific communication and media representation
- Methodological rigor in behavioral research
- Gaming disorder diagnostic validity
- Open science practices
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on empirical investigations of technology effects, with recent work challenging diagnostic frameworks for gaming disorders and examining loot box mechanisms. His research employs longitudinal cohorts and advocates for transparent methodologies.
Authored books include Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (2024) and Lost in a Good Game (2019). External roles include BAFTA games jury membership and advisory positions for Imperial War Museum and Science Museum exhibitions on gaming. Contributes regularly to public discourse through Science Focus, New York Times, and Guardian psychology blog.
