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Kristy is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Monash University Malaysia. Her work focuses on developing expertise in the sociopolitical determinants of health and well-being, particularly through the lens of decolonial feminism. She is expanding her research to include community-informed studies that promote co-design and participatory action research among marginalized communities, exploring the social determinants of well-being from Indigenous perspectives. Her current research interests encompass sociohistorical influences on social inequalities, cultural perspectives on family dynamics, and well-being outcomes for adolescents. She emphasizes culturally sensitive methodologies to promote diversity and inclusivity, articulating sustainable and equitable ways of enhancing well-being for broader humanity. Her research is guided by a social constructivist perspective, centering the lived experiences and narratives of participants to critically examine societal norms, values, and power structures that shape perceptions and actions.
Monash University Malaysia • Melbourne, Australia
Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, focusing on health and well-being.
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