Jessica Sharp

Dr. Jessica Sharp is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics and Psychology at Swinburne University's Department of Psychological Sciences within the School of Health Sciences. Her contact information includes phone number +61 3 9214 4300 and email jsharp@swin.edu.au. She holds an ORCID identifier 0000-0001-7017-731X and serves as an Associate Editor for both Scientific Reports and Australian Psychologist.

Dr. Sharp's primary research focuses on the psychosocial wellbeing of at-risk populations, with particular emphasis on:

• Post traumatic growth and wellbeing among young adults with a history of child maltreatment
• Pathways to post traumatic symptoms among women with a history of interpersonal violence
• Psychological distress and wellbeing among university students, including student parents
• Personalized health care for cancer patients, particularly mothers who are breast cancer survivors
• Patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary and their information needs

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging psychology, oncology, and healthcare decision-making. She frequently investigates the intersection of trauma, cancer survivorship, and mental health through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Her work on breast cancer survivor mothers examining self-compassion, parenting efficacy, and fear of cancer recurrence has been particularly influential, as has her research on trauma pathways among women with interpersonal violence histories.

Dr. Sharp has received notable recognition for her work, including:

• Vice-Chancellor's Engaged Award (team), Highly Commended, for Promoting Future-ready Health Science graduates through Industry-engaged Learning (2022)
• Top Cited Article 2020-2021 in Psycho-Oncology (2021)

She actively supervises doctoral and master's students across diverse projects spanning trauma interventions, mental health literacy, and psychological experiences of vulnerable populations. As an Honorary Member of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and member of professional organizations including the Australian Psychological Society, she maintains strong connections between academic research and clinical practice. Her research aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), demonstrating her commitment to addressing real-world health challenges through rigorous psychological science.