Kate Seers

Kate Seers is a researcher at Charles Sturt University, focusing on psychology with a specialization in autism spectrum conditions, gender socialization, and wellbeing. Her work employs qualitative methods, particularly thematic analysis, to explore diagnostic barriers for gender-diverse and autistic individuals.

• Key Research Areas: Autism Spectrum Conditions, Gender Socialization, Wellbeing, Thematic Analysis
• Recent Publications: 3 in 2025 (peer-reviewed journals), 2 in 2023 (including a presentation and journal article), 1 in 2021.
• Media Contributions: 3 press/media appearances between 2022-2024 discussing wellness industry critiques and gender disparities.
• Metrics: h-index of 56 based on Scopus citations; 25 citations for her 2023 article in Feminism and Psychology.

Her research highlights systemic biases in autism diagnostics for nonbinary and female individuals, alongside critical perspectives on psychology's role in serving women's mental health.