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20102025

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Research Biography

Stefania is a social scientist whose work explores the social dimensions of food and food-related inequities. Stefania's research largely draws on oral and visual qualitative methods, with a particular interest in child-centred methodologies. Central to her work is a commitment to social justice and amplifying marginalised voices to inform understanding of lived experience perspectives on the social determinants of health.

Research Interests

  • Child-centred research methods
  • Food security and disadvantage
  • Social, cultural and economic influences on health, food and eating
  • Social justice policy

Completed Supervisions

Associate Supervisions:
  • Food security in South Australia
  • Academic activism

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Research Areas

  • Education

Supervisory Interests

  • Social and cultural factors that influence food patterns and food intake
  • School health promotion
  • Qualitative research methodology
  • Social disadvantage
  • Health promotion and education
  • Food security
  • Child and adolescent health

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