Auguste Harrington

Dr Auguste Harrington is a leading researcher at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, focusing on the psychology of gender identity and societal norms. His work challenges rigid gender roles through interdisciplinary methodologies, including social psychology and computational analysis of societal data.

Research interests include:

• Impact of gender norms on intimate relationships and dating contexts
• Analysis of societal attitudes via geolocated tweets
• Intersection of socioeconomic factors (e.g., income inequality) and gender perceptions
• Ethical dimensions of psychological research through affiliation with the Ethics and Wellbeing Hub

Harrington collaborates with colleagues like Dr Khandis Blake, leveraging innovative approaches to understand how gender-based attitudes shape behaviors, emotions, and societal outcomes. His goal is to drive transformative change by reshaping restrictive gender norms.