Andrew Wicking

Dr. Andrew Wicking is an Adjunct Research Associate at the University of South Australia's Justice & Society department. His research focuses on psychology, public health, and health services, particularly examining the interplay between technology use, sleep patterns, and psychological wellbeing in children and adolescents. He has collaborated on large-scale studies involving tens of thousands of Australian youth to understand the impacts of cyberbullying and nighttime mobile phone usage on health outcomes.

Key research outputs include analyses of sleep deprivation correlates in pre-adolescents and adolescents, as well as moderation effects of cyberbullying on sleep and mental health. His work highlights critical public health implications for digital device regulation and sleep hygiene education.

Dr. Wicking's affiliations include the UniSA Justice & Society unit and the Behaviour-Brain-Body Centre. He collaborates with institutions like Resilient Youth Australia and maintains active partnerships within the University of South Australia's academic network.