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Keegan Kok is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Health at Charles Darwin University (CDU). He holds a PhD in Culture and Music Psychology from Curtin University of Technology and is also an Adjunct Research Fellow there. His academic work centers on cross-cultural and music psychology, with a strong emphasis on cultural influences on cognition, perception, and behavior. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research and welcomes collaborative projects that integrate diverse methodologies.
- PhD in Culture and Music Psychology, Curtin University of Technology (Awarded: 4 Oct 2024)
- Bachelor’s degree, Curtin University of Technology (Awarded: 12 Feb 2020)
His research interests lie at the intersection of cultural psychology and music, particularly how cultural constructs shape music consumption across societies. He also explores broader cross-cultural phenomena, social interaction, and consumer attitudes, employing both qualitative (e.g., thematic analysis) and quantitative methods. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education.
The recent publications highlight a thematic focus on cultural and technological aspects of human behavior, including music use in Japan, digital engagement in nature parks, and human-AI interaction through voice assistants. These works reflect a consistent interest in real-world applications of psychological principles in diverse cultural and technological contexts.
Keegan Kok is registered to supervise postgraduate research students, indicating active mentorship in psychology. While no specific grants are mentioned, his collaborative output with researchers across institutions suggests involvement in funded or institutionally supported projects. He has published in high-impact interdisciplinary journals such as Psychology of Music and Leisure Sciences.
His research fingerprint includes strong activity in cross-cultural psychology, nature parks, social interaction, consumer attitude, and qualitative methods. He is part of a broader research network involving Australia and international collaborators, with a focus on leisure, technology, and cultural cognition.
