Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW
Dr Lisa A Williams is a social psychologist. Her research interests include the dynamics between emotional experience and social interaction. Specifically, her research considers positive emotions that arise in the context of social interactions - namely pride, gratitude, compassion, and admiration. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales. Her research is funded by the Australian Research Council as well as the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.
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May 23, 2023 15:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views
It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat. A recently published international review spanning 45 years found...
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