Understanding Multilevel Effects of School Climate on Student Outcomes using TIMSS 2023
This large-scale project focuses on understanding the effects of individual, peer, and school-level factors that contribute to individual differences in mathematics and science achievement among primary and secondary students in Aotearoa New Zealand. We emphasise the effects of belonging, bullying, safety, and class management on what helps students to learn and perform successfully.
Current Projects
The Impact of Youth Mental Health and Socio-Emotional Skills on Academic Achievement: Insights from PISA 2022 in Aotearoa New Zealand
This large-scale quantitative project investigates the influences of students’ perceptions of school and their mental health on academic performance and school attendance among youth in Aotearoa.
From Maunga to Moana: Mental Health among Young People in Aotearoa New Zealand
This large-scale, mixed-method research project focuses on understanding the stress, coping strategies, and mental health challenges faced by rangatahi (16-21 years) in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Exploring Access to Mental Health Support for Rangatahi in New Zealand Schools
This pilot project, funded by Health Research Council (HRC), explores the challenges, barriers, opportunities, and strategies for enhancing the quality and utilisation of mental health support services in secondary schools across Aotearoa.