Contact Lara Temple
- Email: Lara.Temple@cranfield.ac.uk
- ORCID
Background
Lara is a Master’s researcher in the Centre for Electronic Warfare, Information, and Cyber at Cranfield University. She earned her BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Southampton. Her undergraduate dissertation investigated the impact of deepfake technology on political trust, focusing on demographic susceptibility to disinformation and the skills required to detect deepfakes. This research emphasided the importance of education and critical thinking in building resilience against disinformation in the digital age.
Building on this research, her Master’s research explores the influence of false narratives and disinformation on emotional and behavioral responses, aiming to deepen understanding of their psychological effects and inform strategies for defense and security.