Ms Ishi Jamdagni

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Psychology

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences


I am a first year PhD Candidate in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide.My research investigates the impact of content moderation on the psychological wellbeing of the content moderators. I am interested in exploring the nature of clinically significant distress experienced by content moderators. Additionally, in my PhD I will be investigating the mechanisms of coping currently used by content moderators and how they can be better supported with psychological interventions.

The objective of my PhD is to enhance our comprehension of the job role stress associated with content moderation jobs and to formulate evidence-based approaches for promoting the well-being of content moderators. I am interested in exploring the amount of clinically significant distress experienced by content moderators. Additionally, understanding the mechanisms of coping currently used by content moderators and how they can be better supported with psychological interventions.

Date Position Institution name
2022 - ongoing Rehabilitation Counsellor Konekt Workcare

Language Competency
Hindi Can read, write, speak and understand spoken
Urdu Can speak and understand spoken

Date Institution name Country Title
2023 - 2027 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
2022 - 2022 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours)
2019 - 2021 University of Melbourne Australia Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Working presently with the ARC Discovery Grant for my PhD projects.


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