Carys Dally

My current research focuses on the impact of dynamic social networks on communication skills. Prior research has often considered an individuals’ social network as static, but it is important that we seek to understand the impact of social network changes on communication skills; especially considering that such changes often occur alongside major life events that increase vulnerability – such as retirement or widowhood.

The first study of my PhD involves collecting real world data in order to provide ecologically valid evidence of relationships between changes to social network properties and communication skills in retirees. Subsequent studies will then test experimentally the effect of social network changes on communication skills, providing causal evidence for the results of the first study.

I am a Teaching Associate within the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. I teach Psychological Research Methods and Analysis (PS2010), a mandatory module for second year undergraduate students.

Experimental Psychology BA (Oxon), University of Oxford.

Forensic Psychology MSc, Royal Holloway, University of London.