معرفی
Dr. Alexa Hayley is a Lecturer at Deakin University's School of Psychology (Faculty of Health), with a research focus on the intersection of social, cognitive, and forensic psychology. Her work explores antisocial and prosocial behaviors in contexts like human-animal relationships and substance consumption.
Education:
- B.Arts (Hons.) in Philosophy, University of Newcastle (2008)
- B.Arts (Hons.) in Psychology, Deakin University (2011)
- PhD in Psychology, Deakin University (2018)
Her research spans human-animal interactions, mental health, and alcohol/substance use, with recent articles examining neurodivergence in education, gender norms in help-seeking, and empathy in digital behavior. She has secured grants from Cellular Agriculture Australia Ltd and the Queensland Government.
Scientific Awards:
- PhD Publication Award (2018)
- Australian Postgraduate Award (2012)
- Australian Psychological Society Fourth Year Award (2011)
A member of the Australian Psychological Society and Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, Hayley advocates for animal welfare as a Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer at the Geelong Animal Welfare Society. Her 2017-2025 publications reflect expertise in relational aggression, nightlife safety, and empathy research.
