Goldsmiths University of London

Biobanks, the ‘diagnostic misconception’ and the distinction between altruism and reciprocity

Abstract In this paper, we revisit the topic of genetic biobanks and the ethical issues surrounding them. Focusing on the centrality of altruism to their conception, design and governance, we explore the ways in which the idea of participation as a “free gift” has served to defin...

Trauma and PTSD Symptoms: Exploring the Experiences of Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults in Midlife and Old Age

Autistic children and young adults have been found to experience high rates of traumatic life experiences and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when compared to non-autistic peers. Despite the lifelong nature of autism, these issues have yet to be studied in middl...

Dark Personality Traits and the Big Five Personality Traits of Fathers in Relation to Sons’ Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Attachment Style: The Moderating Role of Fathers’ Life Strategy and Reproductive Value

Abstract The present study examined the associations between paternal personality characteristics, the father–son relationship, and sons’ self-esteem and attachment. It also investigated whether paternal life-history strategy and mate value moderated these associations. A total o...

Digital ID as surreptitious experimentation in the humanitarian-tech industry: an ethnography of a biometric pilot in a refugee camp in the Thailand-Myanmar border

This article focuses on a technological pilot involving a digital identity system that was introduced in the hospital of a refugee camp along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Drawing on an 18-month-long ethnographic study of refugees’ experiences with biometric systems, the article a...

Epistemic politics of research funding: a social network analysis of knowledge production

Unequal power dynamics in knowledge production and dissemination are central to decolonisation debates, shaping whose knowledge is recognised, funded, and circulated. Knowledge produced in the Global North is often treated as universally applicable, while knowledge from the Globa...

Ethical dilemmas or uneasy situations? Using a dialogical reflective method to address intersectional challenges in research conducted by female researchers with male participants

Ethical dilemmas in research are common and often anticipated through institutional review processes, yet some challenges only surface during fieldwork. These unanticipated dilemmas are discussed far less frequently by women researchers, partly due to shame, stigma, or the absenc...

Algorithmic imaginaries: Definition and critical questions

Algorithmic systems play an increasingly central role across a variety of social domains. Over the last few years, various concepts have been developed in the interdisciplinary field of algorithm studies to understand how people make sense of these systems and interact with them...

A controlled trial of a co-designed virtual reality experience to support wellbeing in students

Abstract Increasing rates of mental health problems among university students require innovative interventions. This study evaluated a multi-sensory, virtual reality (VR) intervention aimed at reducing stress and exam anxiety among students at a healthcare university in the UK. P...