JOY Drive

11 Aug 2025

Sam Cornell: Why Gyms Are Banning Selfies

Consumer Affairs, Fitness & Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

Gyms across Australia are cracking down on selfie culture, citing safety, consent and the mental health impact of influencer behaviour. Researcher Sam Cornell unpacks the trend, its cultural roots and what it means for how we work out.

Guest: Sam Cornell, PhD Candidate in Social Media and Communication, UNSW

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...