Deep dive for ARC fellowships
Four Flinders University researchers have been awarded almost $4.5 million in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships. The grants will support research […]
Eat like me to look like me
Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW) runs from 7-13 September Healthy eating content on social media may be promoting more than wellbeing, with new […]
Eczema effects are more than just skin deep
Eczema affects about one in three Australians, with up to 20 per cent of children living with atopic eczema – yet while physical symptoms are well […]
Consuming my bodyweight in videos
Millions of people watch social media stars consume enormous amounts of food online, but new research suggests these viral eating videos could be contributing to how […]
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 […]
Why Aussies are having fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child. A new Flinders University study of […]
‘Hook-up culture’ on dating apps harming men’s body image
Gay dating apps are exposing men to intense pressure to look sexually desirable, fuelling body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem, with some users describing the experience as […]
Autistic Australians three times more likely to be homeless
Autistic Australians face a homelessness risk nearly three times higher than the general population, according to new Flinders University research that reveals how everyday systems are […]
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 […]