Research

Emotion Perception using Naturalistic Dynamic Stimuli

This study aims to understand how individuals perceive complex emotions.

Adults communicate differently to gender-diverse children

Published on: 27 July 2023

University of Queensland research has found a child’s gender expression influences how adults communicate with them.

Investigating early intervention professionals’ and families’ withdrawal from telehealth early intervention

Now that urge and interest for telehealth have declined after the COVID-19 pandemic, we are interested in investigating professionals’ and families return to in-person services after using telehealth.

Sensory processing, quality of life, and associated factors in school-aged children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

The aim of our study is to investigate the sensory processing and quality of life in children with DCD, and potential contextual factors associated with children both with and without DCD.

Understanding mental health practitioners' perceptions of psychedelic psychotherapy

The purpose of this study is to undertake a mixed-methods interview of AHPRA registered health practitioners on their views of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

What's impacting your back pain?

The research aims to understand what and how factors (across domains of biology, psychology, sociology and behaviour) relate to back pain.

Testing of LifeCHAT apps to support self-management for people with aphasia

Join a study testing the LifeCHAT app.

Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression

Published on: 7 July 2023

University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm.

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

Published on: 6 July 2023

University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.

UQ academics feature on Indigenous ‘world-changers’ list

Published on: 5 July 2023

Professor James Ward and Dr Keane Wheeler were among six UQ staff members featured on a national NAIDOC Week list of 52 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are changing the world.