My research interests span developmental and personality psychology, mental health, and applied work. I examine personality and family dynamics in context - my work therefore moves away from 'generalisability' to consider how families interact within specific environments or situations. This has included cross-cultural work in non-WEIRD countries. I am also interested in unpacking the influence of adversity (e.g., adverse childhood experiences, chronic illness) on resilient functioning, particularly with young people and parents. The ultimate goal of my work is to contribute to the development or adaptation of technological resources for young people and families at risk, to support youth mental health and positive dynamics within families. 

I am part of the Trauma and Mental Health Group, Deputy Director of the InteRRaCt Centre, and was previously a Research Fellow in the Renal Arts Group in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. 

I am interested in conducting research focused on the parent-offspring relationship, personality and emotion, adversity/stressful life experiences, and adaptation of interventions to new contexts.