Kicking goals for junior sport culture
New research that focuses on how to improve behaviour at junior sport calls for a move beyond trying to fix individual parents and coaches behaviour, to […]
Institute for Mental Health & Wellbeing
Alas, poor Romeo! Is digital tech killing romance?
The use of dating apps and pornography websites has grown rapidly in recent years, supporting what may develop into a form of addiction – while potentially […]
Climate change outrage fires up protests
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people engage in conventional protests – and sometimes more radical forms of action – in the face of environmental […]
Exercise addiction is real, but often overstated
With fitness culture booming and “no days off” mindsets trending, new research is challenging common assumptions about “exercise addiction” —finding the issue is real, but often […]
Takeaway lessons on online food choices
The appearance of food images on a menu can influence whether we order big or small – or potentially choose healthy or more calorific meals. New […]
What celebrity worship says about self-worth
In today’s celebrity‑ and influencer‑driven culture, psychologists are increasingly interested in why people form strong emotional connections with famous figures, finding that celebrity admiration is closely […]
Helping teen sleep after trauma
Flinders University experts are inviting young South Australians aged 13–18 years to take part in a new trial designed to support teenagers experiencing posttraumatic stress and […]
From serving the nation to serving a prison sentence
As Australia faces renewed strategic tension and the heightened prospect of conflict abroad, new Flinders University research warns that many veterans and their families – the […]