Unorthodox leaders who shake up the political system are more likely to be elected if people believe their society is morally divided and breaking down, University of Queensland research has found.
26 November 2021
Public health campaigns that challenge weight stigma and promote body positivity can boost the health and well-being for people of all body sizes, according to a University of Queensland study.
30 March 2021
Psychology researchers are pushing for greater recognition that social connections are as important to health as regular exercise or not smoking.
31 May 2018
Gossiping helps a person develop a better understanding of their society’s expected behaviours, researchers from The University of Queensland have found.
17 November 2017
People experiencing homelessness who reject being defined ‘homeless’ not only reduce stigma associated with the label but are also more likely to increase their feeling of self-worth.
14 November 2016
The vulnerability of older adults from non-English speaking backgrounds living in Australia will be central to a new joint research project.
9 June 2016
They made global headlines by proving the importance of social groups in retirement, and now Australian researchers are transforming the lives of young adults who feel socially isolated.
22 March 2016
Research into social identity and group dynamics, particularly the response to stigma and oppression, has led Professor Jolanda Jetten to be awarded a prestigious fellowship.
24 September 2015
