“No hat, no play” has become synonymous with Australian childhoods. We’re very aware of the risk of sun damage – and were one of the first countries to ban sunbeds – so why is suntanning suddenly having a resurgence in popularity?  

Dr Anna Nicholson and Emma Glassenbury explain how social norms shape attitudes towards tanning and sun safety. Drawing on research with young Australians, they discuss social media, influencers, changing beauty trends and the challenges of public health messaging in a digital world. 

&ldquo;No hat, no play&rdquo; has become synonymous with Australian childhoods. We&rsquo;re very aware of the risk of sun damage &ndash; and were one of the first countries to ban sunbeds &ndash; so why is suntanning suddenly having a resurgence in popularity?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dr Anna Nicholson and Emma Glassenbury explain how social norms shape attitudes towards tanning and sun safety. Drawing on research with young Australians, they discuss social media, influencers, changing beauty trends and the challenges of public health messaging in a digital world.&nbsp;

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This is PsychTalks: a podcast that deep dives into groundbreaking research in psychology. Hear psychology and neuroscience experts unpack how our minds work &ndash; and discover how these insights can enrich your own life and help others. Made by the University of Melbourne&rsquo;s School of Psychological Sciences.
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