Jack Lear

Jack Lear

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences


I am a PhD student in the School of Psychology, supervised by Associate Professor Diana Dorstyn and Dr. Ian Zajac.

Within my research I am particularly interested in how a gendered approach care to health may benefit understandings of - and outcomes for - male-ill health and loneliness, as previous research has shown loneliness represents a significant risk factor to public health. I am also interested in how potential gendered presentations of ADHD and Autism may influence a broad range of outcomes including diagnosis and psychosocial outcomes. Gendered approaches may be particularly relevant for neurodivergent individuals, where presentations may potentially differ for men and women.

My current research aims to explore the implications and health outcomes associated with loneliness in neurodivergent individuals. The project aims to address gaps in the empirical literature by using a gendered lens to examine loneliness and related concepts in neurodivergent adults. In doing so the project findings can help inform future research and identify potential intervention targets to reduce loneliness, and promote wellbeing, in neurodivergent adult men.

  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2019 - 2024 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced)(Honours)
  • Journals

    Year Citation
    2024 Lear, J. T., & Dorstyn, D. S. (2024). Moderators of Loneliness and Mental Health in Men: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 25(3), 252-263.
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