Jessica Marrington

Jessica Marrington is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and serves as Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures). She holds affiliations with the Centre for Health Research (CHR) and Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR). With over 15 years of experience in higher education, her innovative teaching approaches have earned institutional awards and national recognition.

Education:

• BA, Australian Catholic University (2007)
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology, ACU (2008)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, ACU (2009)
• PhD, Australian Catholic University (2014)

Research Focus: Dr. Marrington investigates cognitive processes, online behavior (including internet trolling), personality psychology, and higher education pedagogy. Her work bridges fundamental psychological principles with contemporary digital interactions, examining topics like adolescent online behaviors, self-regulation mechanisms, and personality traits (Dark/Light Triads) in social media contexts.

Publication Trends: Her research consistently explores the intersection of personality, technology, and behavior, with recent emphasis on antisocial/prosocial online conduct, adolescent psychology, and educational methodologies. She maintains strong publication output in journals like PLoS One and Computers in Human Behavior.

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Highly Commended Rapid Research Presentation, Centre for Health Research (2022)

Supervision & Grants: Currently supervises four graduate students researching ADHD/AI in education, social exclusion effects, sleep deprivation impacts, and moral decision-making. Secured funding including the Latrobe Healthy Relationships Online Project ($24,860) and Adolescent Behaviours Online grant ($7,712).

Professional Networks: Active member of Australian Cyberpsychology Online Research Network (ACORN), Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA), and Australasian Congress on Personality and Individual Differences (ACPID).