Social, developmental, & personality psychology, Psychology, Macquarie University
This research group examines interpersonal relations, psychological
development throughout the lifespan, and the nature and influence of
personality. Research here includes the study of personality and
culture, psychodynamics, trait-displaced aggression, as well as bullying
both at school and via social media. Other research investigates the
impact of maternal depression and attachment style on parenting and
child development and peer aggression in adolescents, gender relations,
and children's participation in the legal process.