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Dr Jeff Gavin is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Department of Psychology. As a Critical Social Psychologist, he has an established programme of research examining how identities are constructed and negotiated through online communication. He is particularly interested in internet dating, social media, and online support, stalking and revenge porn. His work involves both textual and visual analyses of online interactions, as well as the design and implementation of online support in collaboration with colleagues in Human-Computer-Interaction. Dr Gavin has engaged in consultancy work with Match.com in the UK and Japan, and had funding from the National Institute for Health Research and Alcohol Research UK.
Research interests
- Self & identity online
- Online relationships, Social networking sites, and online support
- Research ethics online
Research interests
internet dating
online identities
online support
online stalking & revenge porn
ethical issues in online research
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Projects 2012 2017
- 2 Finished
Alcohol Marketing to Young People via Social Media: Implications for the Advertising Standards Code of Practice
1/01/15 → 30/09/17
Project: UK charity
Complex Regional Pain Sydrome Study
Gavin, J. & Rodham, K. J.
National Institute for Health Research
1/01/12 → 30/09/13
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research Output 2001 2019
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Attributions of victim responsibility in revenge pornography
Gavin, J. & Scott, A., 3 Oct 2019, In : Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research. 11, 4, p. 263-272 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Perceptions of food hypersensitivity expertise on social media: Qualitative study
Hamshaw, R. J. T., Barnett, J., Gavin, J. & Lucas, J. S., 28 Jun 2019, In : Interactive Journal of Medical Research. 8, 2, e10812.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Citation
(Scopus)
Shy Geek, Likes Music, Technology, and Gaming: An Examination of Autistic Males’ Online Dating Profiles
Gavin, J., Rees-Evans, D. & Brosnan, M., 17 May 2019, In : Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. 22, 5, p. 344-348 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The attractiveness, trustworthiness and desirability of autistic males' online dating profiles
Gavin, J., Rees-Evans, D., Duckett, A. & Brosnan, M., 1 Sep 2019, In : Computers in Human Behavior. 98, p. 189-195 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The presentation of self-harm recovery: A Thematic Analysis of YouTube videos
Ryan-Vig, S., Gavin, J. & Rodham, K., 2019, In : Deviant Behavior. 40, 12, p. 1596-1608 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Thesis
A phenomenological analysis of the expressive and communicative functions of deliberate self-harm
Author: Bandalli, P., 1 Oct 2011Supervisor: Rodham, K. (Supervisor) & Gavin, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
Impression formation on social network sites during university transition
Author: Doodson, J., 1 Mar 2017Supervisor: Gavin, J. (Supervisor) & Joiner, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Internet of Things for Long Distance Parent-Adult Child Relationships
Author: Patil, B., 3 Aug 2018Supervisor: Stanton Fraser, D. (Supervisor) & Gavin, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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The information preferences of those with food allergies and food intolerances: Learning from social media
Author: Hamshaw, R. J. T., 7 Nov 2018Supervisor: Barnett, J. (Supervisor), Gavin, J. (Supervisor) & Lucas, J. S. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Understanding the impact of self-harm on friendship: A qualitative approach
Author: Heath, H., 9 May 2016Supervisor: Gavin, J. (Supervisor) & Rodham, K. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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