Overview
Background
I am a social and developmental psychologist specialising in how social environments shape people’s development. My research focuses on family, peer, school, and community influences on mental health, educational aspirations, and social attitudes.
My work applies advanced statistical methods, including latent class analysis, longitudinal modeling, and moderation-mediation frameworks. I collaborate with schools, clinics, and policymakers to ensure my research has practical applications for improving life outcomes and fostering inclusive social environments.
Through interdisciplinary projects, I aim to bridge psychological research and real-world practice, contributing to healthier, more equitable societies.
Availability
- Dr Alexander O'Donnell is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Sport participation may protect socioeconomically disadvantaged youths with refugee backgrounds from experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties
O'Donnell, Alexander W., Stuart, Jaimee, Barber, Bonnie L. and Abkhezr, Peyman (2020). Sport participation may protect socioeconomically disadvantaged youths with refugee backgrounds from experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties. Journal of Adolescence, 85, 148-152. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2020.11.003
2020
Journal Article
The long-term financial and psychological resettlement outcomes of pre-migration trauma and post-settlement difficulties in resettled refugees
O'Donnell, Alexander W., Stuart, Jaimee and O'Donnell, Karlee J. (2020). The long-term financial and psychological resettlement outcomes of pre-migration trauma and post-settlement difficulties in resettled refugees. Social Science and Medicine, 262 113246, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113246
2019
Journal Article
Learning to fear outgroups: an associative learning explanation for the development and reduction of intergroup anxiety
O'Donnell, Alexander W., Neumann, David L., Duffy, Amanda L. and Paolini, Stefania (2019). Learning to fear outgroups: an associative learning explanation for the development and reduction of intergroup anxiety. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 13 (3) e12442. doi: 10.1111/spc3.12442
2018
Journal Article
Exploring the association between adolescent sports participation and externalising behaviours: The moderating role of prosocial and risky peers
O'Donnell, Alexander W. and Barber, Bonnie L. (2018). Exploring the association between adolescent sports participation and externalising behaviours: The moderating role of prosocial and risky peers. Australian Journal of Psychology, 70 (4), 361-368. doi: 10.1111/ajpy.12203
2018
Journal Article
The Role of Online Social Identity in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Content on Social Networking Sites and Adolescent Alcohol Use
Pegg, Karlee J., O'Donnell, Alexander W., Lala, Girish and Barber, Bonnie L. (2018). The Role of Online Social Identity in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Content on Social Networking Sites and Adolescent Alcohol Use. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 21 (1), 50-55. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0665
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Availability
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Enquiries
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- Adolescence
- Communities
- Social Cohesion
- Well-being
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