Joanne

PhD Student

Research Interests

• Media Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Media Usage and Child Development
• Development of Executive Function

Description

I graduated with a BSc in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University, Canada. My undergraduate research focused on animal behaviour and evolutionary psychology, and I used social network analysis to explore the behaviour of cichlid fishes for my Honours Thesis. After graduating, I worked as a Volunteer Management Executive in Children's Cancer Foundation. My on-the-job experience ignited my passion for research in child development. Therefore, I am now pursuing a PhD in Psychology at SMU with Prof. Yang to delve into a deeper understanding of the impact of media usage on behaviour and psychological functioning. In my spare time, I watch different types of media (TV, movies), cycle, and play flag football.