Dr Sally B. Palmer (she/her)

I am a developmental social psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Education. I examine how issues of social and environmental justice are understood across childhood and adolescence.

Using mixed methods I draw on developmental intergroup theory to examine when and why young people enact positive bystander responses when faced with bias-based bullying or environmental harm. I am also interested in the role of school and educator support, and the mental health implications for positive bystanders.