Pattamanan Poonseripipat

About

I have lived in Thailand for more than 30 years. I obtained a degree in sociology and worked for the state’s telecommunication company for 7 years. I later received a scholarship from the government to study Sociology (both Master’s and PhD). I graduated with my Master’s from SSPSSR and am now doing a PhD (also in SSPSSR). After graduation, I will become a lecturer in a provincial university according to conditions of my scholarship. My interest is in the area of affect, digital sociology and philanthropic activities.

Research interests

My PhD project, 'Understanding Networked Affect in Online Appeals for Giving in Thailand', examines the working of affect in emotive representations of suffering that are used in donation appeals on online platforms in Thailand. Particular attention is paid to the dynamic and distinctive characteristics of affect which is circulated online or ‘networked affect’ and responses to such affect in terms of giving or emotions among others.

Supervision

Supervised by: Dr. Carolyn Pedwell, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, and Dr.Triona Fitton, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research.