Current 2021 Projects
Kayla Mansour – Doctor of Philosophy of Psychology Candidate
Kayla is investigating the social worlds of adult men in early to mid adulthood. Minimal research exists that describes the social support networks of men during the normative age of transitioning to fatherhood and the associated implications. It is particularly unclear how the development and maintenance of peer networks and support impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of these men and the bidirectional relationship that may exist. Investigations into men’s loneliness is also scarce. An understanding of men’s loneliness and interpersonal connections may aid in identifying male-specific modifiable targets for preventative interventions.
Imogene Smith - Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate
Imogene commenced her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology here at Deakin in 2019. For the research component of this course, she is investigating whether men's desire to have children is associated with mental health outcomes post-partum and bonding with their baby. She is also exploring the ways new fathers, who had low desire for children, express their feelings on social media once they enter fatherhood.
Lauren Francis - Doctor of Philosophy of Psychology Candidate
Lauren is a PhD Candidate in the School of Psychology at Deakin University. Lauren is particularly interested in fathers’ wellbeing. Her research explores the influence of fathers’ sleep on their mental health and the effect of fathers’ traits on their responses to their infant’s emotions.