Overview
Background
Kieren is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR). His research examines experiences of inequality and discrimination, with a particular emphasis on the relationships between social identity, health, political ideology, and collective action. For example, his doctoral thesis examined the causes, consequences, and development of perceived relative deprivation over time, focusing on how different ethnic groups respond to perceived inequality. Kieren is also passionate about LGBTQIA+ research, leading and supporting projects examining (a) the relationships between identity, health, and well-being among LGBTQIA+ populations and (b) attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ people and social policy.
As part of his role at ISSR, Kieren works on several externally funded projects monitoring and evaluating public programs related to substance use, criminal justice, and primary care. He applies various research methods, including longitudinal, multilevel, person-centred, and quasi-experimental approaches, and has expertise in managing large-scale panel and administrative data sets.
Availability
- Dr Kieren Lilly is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychology, The University of Auckland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Psychology, The University of Auckland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Psychology, The University of Auckland
Research interests
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Experiences of inequality and deprivation
Including studies of relative deprivation, perceived discrimination, neighbourhood wealth, and support for income redistribution and social change.
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Gender and sexual minority research
Including studies of gender and sexual identity fluidity, minority stress, and prejudice towards LGBTQIA+ people.
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Social identity and well-being
Including studies of trajectories of well-being across the lifespan, and the effects of group identities and discrimination on health and well-being.
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Political ideology and prejudice
Including studies of authoritarianism and the causes and consequences of reactionary and alt-right social movements.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Rise of the alt‐White? Examining the prevalence of perceived racial and gender discrimination among White men from 2014 to 2023
Lilly, Kieren J., Kimberley, Chantelle, Bertenshaw, Zoe, Bahamondes, Joaquín, Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2025). Rise of the alt‐White? Examining the prevalence of perceived racial and gender discrimination among White men from 2014 to 2023. British Journal of Social Psychology, 64 (4) e70010, 1-26. doi: 10.1111/bjso.70010
2025
Journal Article
The haves and the have-nots: Identifying typologies of change in relative deprivation using multi-trajectory latent class growth analysis
Lilly, Kieren J., Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2025). The haves and the have-nots: Identifying typologies of change in relative deprivation using multi-trajectory latent class growth analysis. British Journal of Social Psychology, 64 (4) e70009, 1-24. doi: 10.1111/bjso.70009
2025
Other Outputs
ADHD symptomology and associated drug use among a sample of people who regularly use illicit drugs in Australia
Hewson, Rebecca, Daly, Catherine, Lilly, Kieren, Barber, Tayla and Salom, Caroline (2025). ADHD symptomology and associated drug use among a sample of people who regularly use illicit drugs in Australia. Drug Trends Bulletin Series Sydney, NSW, Australia: University of New South Wales. doi: 10.26190/unsworks/31507
2025
Other Outputs
Sexualised drug use among cisgender heterosexual and LGBTQ+ people who regularly use illicit stimulants in Australia
Lilly, Kieren, Barber, Tayla, Bruno, Raimondo and Salom, Caroline (2025). Sexualised drug use among cisgender heterosexual and LGBTQ+ people who regularly use illicit stimulants in Australia. Drug Trends Bulletin Series Sydney, NSW, Australia: University of New South Wales. doi: 10.26190/unsworks/31508
2025
Book Chapter
The role of relative deprivation in the process of radicalization into violent extremism
Osborne, Danny, Lilly, Kieren J., Kunst, Jonas R., Obaidi, Milan and van Den Bos, Kees (2025). The role of relative deprivation in the process of radicalization into violent extremism. The Cambridge handbook of the psychology of violent extremism. (pp. 323-344) edited by Milan Obaidi and Jonas R. Kunst. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781009407892
2025
Journal Article
Profiling societal disengagement in the New Zealand population
Wigg, Kaitlyn, Lilly, Kieren J., Hill Cone, Deborah, Zubielevitch, Elena, Satherley, Nicole, Osborne, Danny and Sibley, Chris G. (2025). Profiling societal disengagement in the New Zealand population. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 54 (2), 4-20. doi: 10.63146/001c.138672
2025
Other Outputs
Final report: evaluation of Queensland drug checking services 2025
Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Kocar, Sebastian, Lilly, Kieren, Barber, Tayla, McLachlan, Jerissa, Robinson, Mark, Peacock, Amy, Bruno, Raimondo and Olsen, Anna (2025). Final report: evaluation of Queensland drug checking services 2025. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2025
Other Outputs
The haves and the have-nots: antecedents, consequences, and development of perceived relative deprivation over time
Lilly, Kieren J. (2025). The haves and the have-nots: antecedents, consequences, and development of perceived relative deprivation over time. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, University of Auckland.
2025
Journal Article
Perceived inequality and wellness: investigating the longitudinal links between relative deprivation, facets of well-being, and self-rated health
Don, Brian P., Lilly, Kieren J., Sibley, Chris G., Overall, Nickola C. and Osborne, Danny (2025). Perceived inequality and wellness: investigating the longitudinal links between relative deprivation, facets of well-being, and self-rated health. Affective Science, 6 (2), 308-320. doi: 10.1007/s42761-025-00304-1
2025
Journal Article
Psychological entitlement and relative deprivation have reciprocal cross-lagged associations for both structurally advantaged and disadvantaged groups
Lilly, Kieren J., Clarke, Eden V., Don, Brian P., Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2025). Psychological entitlement and relative deprivation have reciprocal cross-lagged associations for both structurally advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Social Justice Research, 38 (2), 1-23. doi: 10.1007/s11211-025-00453-5
2025
Journal Article
Examining the antecedents, prevalence and trajectories of reactionary collective action intentions among Europeans over time
Lilly, Kieren J., González, Roberto, Houkamau, Carla A., Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2025). Examining the antecedents, prevalence and trajectories of reactionary collective action intentions among Europeans over time. European Journal of Social Psychology, 55 (2), 357-378. doi: 10.1002/ejsp.3148
2025
Journal Article
A naturalistic test of minority stress theory: examining social and psychological well-being trends across heterosexual and sexual minority adults from 2009 to 2022
Clarke, Eden V., Lilly, Kieren J., Osborne, Danny, Hill Cone, Deborah, Fluit, Sam, Simionato, Natalia M., Sibley, Chris G. and Barlow, Fiona Kate (2025). A naturalistic test of minority stress theory: examining social and psychological well-being trends across heterosexual and sexual minority adults from 2009 to 2022. Journal of Sex Research, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/00224499.2025.2458636
2025
Other Outputs
Final report: evaluation of the fast track sentencing pilot
Johnstone, Melissa, Salom, Caroline, Thomas, Natalie, Wallis, Rebecca, San Martin Porter, Maca, Lilly, Kieren, Barber, Tayla, Antrobus, Emma and Spierings, Shea (2025). Final report: evaluation of the fast track sentencing pilot. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
2024
Journal Article
Comparative Reliability of 108 Scales and Their Short-Form Counterparts
Sibley, Chris G., Stronge, Samantha, Lilly, Kieren, Yogeeswaran, Kumar, Van Tongeren, Daryl, Milfont, Taciano, Zubielevitch, Elena, Bulbulia, Joseph, Wilson, Marc, Overall, Nickola and Osborne, Danny (2024). Comparative Reliability of 108 Scales and Their Short-Form Counterparts. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 53 (2), 57-76. doi: 10.63146/001c.138416
2024
Journal Article
Iwi importance predicts systems justification and life satisfaction among Māori
Houkamau, Carla, Lilly, Kieren, Dell, Kiri, Mika, Jason, Newth, Jamie and Sibley, Chris G. (2024). Iwi importance predicts systems justification and life satisfaction among Māori. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 53 (2), 4-17. doi: 10.63146/001c.138411
2024
Journal Article
My body, my choice? Examining the distinct profiles underlying attitudes toward abortion and COVID-19 mandates
Osborne, Danny, Bahamondes, Joaquin, Clarke, Eden V., Cone, Deborah Hill, Lilly, Kieren J., Lizzio-Wilson, Morgana, Pichardo, Eduardo J. Rivera, Satherley, Nicole, Simionato, Natalia Maria, Thomas, Emma F., Zubielevitch, Elena and Sibley, Chris G. (2024). My body, my choice? Examining the distinct profiles underlying attitudes toward abortion and COVID-19 mandates. Sex Roles, 90 (12), 1807-1827. doi: 10.1007/s11199-024-01533-7
2024
Journal Article
Identifying “Types” of authoritarians: a latent profile analysis of left- and right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation
Lilly, Kieren J., Costello, Thomas H., Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2024). Identifying “Types” of authoritarians: a latent profile analysis of left- and right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation. European Journal of Personality, 39 (4), 518-534. doi: 10.1177/08902070241280319
2024
Journal Article
Opposing Misperceptions of Wealth: Liberals Overestimate Their Neighborhoods’ Wealth in Wealthier Neighborhoods While Conservatives Overestimate Their Neighborhoods’ Wealth in Poor Neighborhoods
Lilly, Kieren J., Dawtry, Rael, Sutton, Robbie M., Sibley, Chris G. and Osborne, Danny (2024). Opposing Misperceptions of Wealth: Liberals Overestimate Their Neighborhoods’ Wealth in Wealthier Neighborhoods While Conservatives Overestimate Their Neighborhoods’ Wealth in Poor Neighborhoods. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 15 (8), 1-10. doi: 10.1177/19485506241265410
2024
Other Outputs
Profiling societal disengagement in the New Zealand population
Wigg, Kaitlyn, Lilly, Kieren J., Hill Cone, Deborah, Zubielevitch, Elena, Satherley, Nicole, Osborne, Danny and Sibley, Chris G. (2024). Profiling societal disengagement in the New Zealand population. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/zhfcm
2024
Other Outputs
Comparative reliability of 108 scales and their short-form counterparts
Sibley, Chris G., Stronge, Samantha, Lilly, Kieren J., Yogeeswaran, Kumar, Van Tongeren, Daryl R., Milfont, Taciano L., Zubielevitch, Elena, Bulbulia, Joseph A., Wilson, Marc S., Overall, Nickola C. and Osborne, Danny (2024). Comparative reliability of 108 scales and their short-form counterparts. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/ydfsx
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Gender Inequality over the Life Course
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stefanie Plage, Professor Janeen Baxter
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Kieren Lilly directly for media enquiries about:
- economic inequality
- mental health
- political ideology
- relative deprivation
- sexual fluidity
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