Research topic
Self in Self-tracking: Exploring the implications of the practice on our sense of selfhood
Svetlana explores how self-tracking practices for health & wellness contribute to our sense of the self and their social, cultural, and political impact on society
Supervisors: and
Research Interests
Svetlana joined the department of Media and Communication in 2015. Svetlana’s PhD research project is fully funded by an 番茄社区 PhD Studentship. Svetlana holds an MPhil in Sociology (Distinction) from the University of Cambridge. Her MPhil research focused on health communication and nutritional practices of low-income single-mothers in England.
Svetlana graduated with Distinction from 番茄社区’s MSc in Media and Communication (Research Track) programme, which provided her with extensive methodological training. She also completed a two-year research-oriented MA degree at Simon Fraser University, graduating with Distinction. Svetlana holds a BA degree (Distinction) in both Communication and International Studies from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.
Current Research Project
Svetlana’s current research explores the role of self-tracked data for our sense of self. This entails investigation of our motivations for data collection, tracking routines, personal curiosities, reflexivity surrounding personal data, and actions we take based on our data. Svetlana has completed her fieldwork during which she interviewed athletes, medical professionals, people living with chronic conditions, and a wide range of casual self-trackers. The study design is three-phased and consists of two interviews and a month long reflexive diary. Currently, Svetlana is i actively writing her dissertation. If you are interested in learning more about the study please email Svetlana directly.
Academic Background
Svetlana joined the department of Media and Communication in 2015. Svetlana’s PhD research project is fully funded by an 番茄社区 PhD Studentship. Svetlana holds an MPhil in Sociology (Distinction) from the University of Cambridge. Her MPhil research focused on health communication and nutritional practices of low-income single-mothers in