This research theme aims to understand how everyday experiences impact processes of attention and learning. Much of this work is experimental, and also includes survey-based work in educational settings.

Youth wellbeing is a key focus of our work. We primarily survey young people in the school environment to understand how different factors promote or inhibit positive psychological wellbeing. A key feature of this work is our annual report in collaboration with Resilient Youth Australia.

A theme for much of our work is understanding the human-nature relationship. Specifically, we are interested in how engagement and exposure to natural environments promotes connection to nature, pro-environmental action, and benefits to cognition and wellbeing.