Jason Skues

Assoc Prof Jason Skues is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology, where he contributes significantly to research, teaching, and PhD supervision. His work focuses on mental health, identity development, cultural intelligence, and psychological wellbeing across diverse populations including university students, prisoners, vocational trainees, and emerging adults.

• University: Swinburne University of Technology
• School: School of Health Sciences
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: jskues@swin.edu.au

His research interests span applied and developmental psychology, social and personality psychology, and clinical and health psychology. He investigates mental health literacy, cyberbullying, identity processes, and the psychological impact of educational and vocational experiences. His work often employs qualitative and mixed methods to explore complex human behaviors and interventions.

The most recent publications show a strong trend toward mental health in educational and vocational contexts, prison mental health, cultural intelligence development through international exchange, and cyberbullying in emerging adults. His research consistently addresses real-world applications, aiming to improve training, policy, and psychological support systems.

• Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation (2012)

Jason Skues supervises a wide range of PhD projects, particularly in identity development, mental health interventions, cyberbullying, and educational psychology. He has secured multiple competitive research grants from bodies including the Department of Justice, Department of Defence, and St. John's University, supporting studies on sleep problems, smoke-free prisons, and human-machine interface technologies. His collaborative network includes researchers across psychology, nursing, education, and forensic science.

He leads and contributes to research teams focused on mental health in higher education, justice care, and vocational training. His work with simulated persons in nursing education and prison-based mental health programs highlights his commitment to innovative, evidence-based interventions.