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Professor Priscilla Dunk-West is a sociologist and social worker at Victoria University's College of Sport, Health & Engineering with extensive experience across academic and practice domains in Australia and England. Her scholarly work focuses on critical areas including identity, sexuality, relationships, and parenting, making substantial contributions to social work education and research. She is the author of six books, including the influential "How to be a Social Worker" and the recently published "Qualitative Social Research: Critical Methods for Social Change" (Routledge, 2024).
- PhD from Australia
Professor Dunk-West's research primarily explores identity formation, sexuality, intimate relationships, and parenting practices with a commitment to social justice and critical methodologies. She has particular expertise in post-separation parenting dynamics and relationship maintenance, examining how these areas intersect with social justice issues to reduce inequalities. Her work challenges traditional approaches in social work practice while centering marginalized voices and experiences.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on relationship dynamics and parenting practices, with recent work examining co-parenting after divorce and innovative approaches to couples therapy. Rather than focusing solely on relationship breakdown, her research emphasizes understanding successful relationship practices. Her methodology centers qualitative approaches that prioritize participant voices to inform social work practice and policy development.
Professor Dunk-West has secured over $$2$$ million in research grants across category $$1$$-$$3$$ funding streams and is available for Masters and PhD student supervision. She is a sought-after media commentator across print, radio, television, and social media platforms, demonstrating her commitment to research translation and public engagement. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Reduced Inequalities, Good Health and Well Being, Gender Equality, and Quality Education.
