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Professor Damien Riggs is a leading academic in psychology at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work and the Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing. His research focuses on gender, family dynamics, LGBTQ+ issues, child protection, and wellbeing in marginalized communities. He employs mixed-methods approaches to examine topics such as trans parenthood, foster care systems, and the role of animal companionship in mental health.
Key research interests include kinship studies, child protection policy, and the intersection of gender identity with healthcare and education. Professor Riggs has supervised numerous doctoral candidates in areas like foster care and child welfare. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to equitable education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.
Publications from 2025 highlight his focus on systemic challenges in foster care, trans health advocacy, and interdisciplinary approaches to dementia and animal companionship. He has contributed over 300 research outputs, with an h-index of 34 and 3,770 citations, reflecting significant scholarly impact.
