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Dr. Yanshu Huang is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course at The University of Queensland's Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on social psychology and longitudinal data analysis to understand societal attitudes and family dynamics.
Her educational background includes:
- Masters (Research) of Science (Psychology), The University of Auckland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Auckland
Dr. Huang's primary research interests center around tracking changes in gender role attitudes over time and examining public support for gender equality policies. She also investigates the outcomes of family members of people living with chronic illness and disability. With expertise in analyzing longitudinal panel surveys and integrated administrative data, her work bridges social psychology with practical public health applications. Her research methodology emphasizes rigorous quantitative analysis of large-scale datasets to identify societal trends and inform policy decisions.
Analysis of Dr. Huang's recent publications reveals a strong focus on gender studies, particularly examining attitudes toward abortion, breastfeeding, and gender equality. She frequently employs longitudinal methodologies to track changes in social attitudes over time. Her work also extends to public health evaluations, analyzing the effectiveness of various prevention programs and mental health initiatives. The interdisciplinary nature of her research combines insights from social psychology, public health, and policy analysis.
Dr. Huang is actively involved in multiple research grants and is available for supervision of graduate students. Her current funding includes:
- Evaluation of the Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing initiatives (2024-2025)
- Navigator pilot program evaluation (2024-2027)
- Strategic Evaluation of Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Prevention Programs (2021-2025)
As part of the Institute for Social Science Research, Dr. Huang collaborates with interdisciplinary teams working on children and family issues across the life course. Her research contributes to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course, where she applies her expertise in longitudinal data analysis to understand family dynamics and social attitudes.
