Anne-Marie Maxwell

Anne-Marie Maxwell is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University. She holds a PhD in Psychology, a Master of Research in Human Sciences (Psychology), a Master of Education, and a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) from Charles Sturt University.

• Education: PhD (Macquarie University, 2021), MRes (Macquarie University, 2017), MEd (University of the Witwatersrand, 2002), BEd (Charles Sturt University, 1992)

Her research focuses on parenting interventions, attachment theory, peace education, and mental health in caregiver-child dyads. Key projects include the Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) intervention effectiveness studies and peace education programs in South Africa.

Recent publications emphasize attachment-based parenting programs, caregiver-child interaction measurement, and violence prevention in early education. Her work has been cited 50 times according to Scopus, with collaborations spanning Australia and South Africa.