Lily Parsons
PhD student
Profile
Biography
I began a Psychology degree at the University of York in 2018 where I discovered my interest in social and decision-making science. After graduating, I transitioned into the technology industry, where I applied my understanding of human behaviour to product development as a User Experience (UX) Researcher at VISFO.
Now I am embarking on a PhD, sponsored by VISFO, investigating social identity as a crucial factor in any full explanation of why people are susceptible to misinformation. Since finishing my studies and working in UX, I have developed a strong sense of responsibility to always put the needs of the people using products above anything else. I want to reflect this in my research and bridge the gap between academia and industry by ensuring my findings can be applied to the real world and make a positive change.
Career
- PhD in Psychology, University of York, 2024 – Present
- User Experience Researcher, VISFO, 2022 – Present
- Associate Behavioural Scientist Internship, VISFO, 2022
- Research Assistant to Baddeley and Hitch, University of York, 2019 – 2020
- BSc in Psychology with Honours, University of York, 2018 – 2021
