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Biography
Erin Mackenzie is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and STEM in the School of Education at Western Sydney University. She has experience teaching in secondary schools and university settings, and lectures in educational psychology, research methods, and STEM education. Erin’s research focuses on adolescent girls’ mental health in school contexts to improve educational outcomes, leveraging expertise in educational psychology and STEM education. She has extensive experience in designing and delivering professional development to teachers, is a co-author of Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching (7th Edition), and is the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) in the School of Education.
Research interests
- Adolescent coping, help seeking, and mental health
- Individual and social factors influencing girls’ participation in STEM
- Motivation and engagement in STEM education
- Adolescent online interactions
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, Macquarie University
Bachelor of Science Education, University of Wollongong
Research keywords
- Educational psychology
- STEM education
- Gender and STEM
- Coping
- Motivation
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Embedding brain health in the curriculum: a qualitative study of primary school teacher perceptions
Siette, J., Ayyoub, J. & Mackenzie, E., Dec 2026, In: BMC Public Health. 26, 1, 12 p., 1182.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Attitudes towards teachers supporting student mental health in rural contexts: a pilot study examining community perspectives
Moore, B., Redshaw, S., Masters, N., Mackenzie, E., Parada, R. H. & Danaia, L., Oct 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 16, 10 p., 1613341.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring university students’ perspectives on Tai Chi for stress reduction: a qualitative study
Aslan, A., Conti, J., Ee, C., Liao, A., Huda, M. N., Henning, M. A., Yeung, A., Oh, B., Mackenzie, E. & Yang, G., Dec 2025, In: Mental Health and Prevention. 40, 10 p., 200455.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Increasing student interest in secondary mathematics: student perspectives
Holmes, K., Mackenzie, E., Thompson, M., Reid O’Connor, B. & Anderson, J., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Mathematics Education Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mind the gap: investigating misaligned mathematics study intentions and perceived capabilities
Mackenzie, E., Holmes, K., Berger, N. & Thompson, M., 2025, Unlocking Minds in Mathematics Education: Proceedings of the 47th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 6 - 10 July 2025, Canberra. Patahuddin, S. M., Gaunt, L., Harris, D. & Tripet, K. (eds.). Adelaide, S.A.: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, p. 285-292 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Academic partner for Curriculum Implementation Professional Learning
Mackenzie, E. (PI), Carroll, K. (Investigator), Holmes, K. (Investigator), Simons, M. (Investigator), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Thompson, M. (Investigator)
11/07/23 → 26/09/25
Project: Research
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Writing in Secondary Academic Partner
Gannon, S. (PI), Carroll, K. (Investigator), Curry, C. (Investigator), Mackenzie, E. (Investigator) & Jacobs, R. (Investigator)
1/06/21 → 12/10/22
Project: Research
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Flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley: School Geography Resource
Carroll, K. (PI), Holmes, K. (Investigator), Berger, N. (Investigator), Mackenzie, E. (Investigator) & Maheshwari, B. (Investigator)
3/12/18 → 28/02/20
Project: Research
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Parramatta Light Rail Teacher Professional Development Project
Attard, C. (PI), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Mackenzie, E. (Investigator)
15/10/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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An investigation into prior research on self-regulated learning in students in primary and secondary schools.
Mackenzie, E. (PI)
Macquarie University Non Cat 1
19/06/18 → 24/07/18
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Year 12 exams in the time of COVID: 5 ways to support your child to stress less and do better
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1 item of Media coverage
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5 ways parents can help children adjust to being at school after months in lockdown
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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