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Dr Barbie Clarke
Family Kids & Youth
Managing Director

Barbie completed her PhD in child and adolescent psychosocial development at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, where her research has looked at early adolescents’ use of digital media. A trained child therapist, she has worked with young offenders and in secondary schools. A Fellow of the MRS, Barbie regularly gives papers at international conferences, writes articles, and has appeared on TV and radio commenting on youth research. Barbie is spokesperson for the MRS on children’s research.
Dr Barbie's Sessions
Research 4, 5 & 6 (Repeat)
Three 30 minute research presentations... repeated 4. Pink or Blue? Gender identification and gender-specific provision of content in the digital marketplace. 5. #FOMO! 2014, Welcome to the year of ‘#FOMO. 6. World of Wonder: Why Gaming Appeals to Kids Exploring the world of children and their relationship to gaming... 4.…
Research 6 & 7
Two 30 minute research sessions... 6. World of Wonder: Why Gaming Appeals to Kids Exploring the world of children and their relationship to gaming, including the attractions of playing and winning, and the potential for benefits or hazards. 7. Transformational Technology Understanding how technology is transforming children’s interaction with the world. …