JOY Drive

3 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Katie Wood: Friendship

Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences

Romantic relationships tend to take centre stage in conversations about love and connection, but friendships play a crucial role in our mental and emotional wellbeing. Despite this, they do not always get the same attention or appreciation. So, how can we shift our mindset and start valuing friendships just as much as romantic partnerships?

Guest: Katie Wood, Associate Professor, Psychology, School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...