Research in Psychology

In Psychology and Neuroscience Research; neuropsychology, memory disorders, brain function, and swallowing recovery after neurological injuries, employing neuroimaging and behavioural approaches are investigated. 

To find out more about what our staff are up to you can follow through to their researcher profile via their name. 

Social/Personality Psychology research explores achievement psychology, environmental psychology, health behaviour self-regulation, the impact of digital technology on mental health, prosocial behaviour, and intergroup relations.

To find out more about what our staff are up to you can follow through to their researcher profile via their name. 

You can also find out information about some of out reasearch labs by visiting the Mind Control Lab, The Cultural Dynamics Lab, Envrionmental Psychology Research Group,  Digital Culture Lab and Moral Psychology Lab. 

In the realm of Developmental and Aging Psychology, staff analyse social, emotional, and behavioural development in children and adolescents, alongside behavioural interventions for aging populations.

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Clinical Psychology research targets motivational interviewing, psychotherapeutic factors for depression, trauma treatments, and nutritional interventions for mental health

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Industrial-Organizational Psychology investigates a range of topics, from leadership, workplace well-being, resilience, mindsets, motivation, and success to human factors, innovation adoption, and emerging socio-technology dynamics, all through the lens of psychological principles.

Our focus spans a variety of work environments—not just traditional organisations and businesses, but also government entities, startups, sports teams, communities, and nonprofits.

To find out more about what our staff are up to you can follow through to their researcher profile via their name. 

Forensic Psychology studies decision-making in forensic contexts, risk assessment, and rehabilitation methods for violent offending. See information on the Forensic Psychology Lab here.

To find out more about what our staff are up to you can follow through to their researcher profile via their name. 

Mātauranga Māori research aims to understand specific health issues among Māori populations to enhance treatment outcomes. Various research groups support these areas, facilitating collaborative projects and specialized studies.

To find out more about what our staff are up to you can follow through to their researcher profile via their name.