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Registered Psychologist with a specialist endorsement in Health Psychology, Sue Ferguson's main research interest lies in Geropsychology, particularly focusing on positive aging concepts. She examines adult development, especially the adjustments faced by older adults during midlife and how chronic illness and pain affect their well-being. A strong advocate for making psychological knowledge accessible to the general public, particularly for older adults, her research investigates predictors of well-being in this demographic, including optimism, social support, self-compassion, and proactive coping. Sue is also engaged in community outreach as a monthly columnist for the Council on Ageing (COTA) NSW in the Sydney Observer magazine, where she addresses issues pertinent to older adults, such as caregiving and mental health. A Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society's College of Health Psychologists, she is actively involved in several interest groups focusing on aging and positive psychology. Sue teaches undergraduate courses in developmental psychology and health psychology, supervising students in research related to positive psychology and well-being. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Psychology from Macquarie University, focusing on positive aging and its associations with well-being among older adults, as well as a Master of Clinical Psychology.
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