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NCEPH Summer Research Scholars 2008-09

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	Bronwyn Isaacs Research Topic: Supermarkets in Thailand. Using data collected by myself, in complementation with data collected by Drs Dixon and Banwell, I will be researching and writing on the dietary, social and cultural impacts of the presence of European-owned supermarkets in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In particular, I am looking at the continuing importance of fresh markets and the relationship betweenn the two. Supervisor: Dr Jane Dixon & Dr Cathy Banwell Research Interests: Culture - anthrolological inquiry in consumerism, health, illness and economy Supermarkets: dietary, social and cultural impacts Changing social culinary values around patterns of food consumption and associated economic and political impacts.
	Monica Beshara Research Topic: The effects of time pressure on individuals mental and physical health. Research on time pressure, mental and physical health. Research will contribute to the 'time kit', which consists of analytic tools to assess time impacts of health and environmental initiatives. Supervisor: Dr Lyndall Strazdins and Professor Dorothy Broom Research Interests: Social and health psychology Developmental psychology Gender and health Cross-cultural research, particularly differences in the perception and representation of mental health Neuropsychology Influence of social, cultural and psychological enviroment on mental and physical health
	Karrie Kam Research Topic: I will study the influences in cost of a range of health food items in several spots in Canberra (eg fresh food market and supermarket), in order to understand the cost and availability of standard basket of healthy foods in Australia. Supervisor: Dr Cathy Banwell Research Interests: Factors causing obesity Interactions between nutrients and population health The relationship between food and health involved in family food choices.
	Belinda Norton Research Topic: Time constraints and physical activity Researching time constraints and physical activity (and the relationship between the two). Basically, how daily time pressures affect activity levels and vice versa.. Supervisor: Professor Dorothy Broom Research Interests: Physical activity Nutrition Childhood obesity Secular trends in children's health
	Lynsey Willenberg Research Topic: The effects of climate change on the ability to work. I am looking at the currently-used heat stress indicators that are available and used in the occupational health and safety industries. In addition, I will be comparing and validating these heat stress indices by taking measurements throughout Canberra with a data-logger, WBGT and using Bureau of Meteorology data. Supervisors: Professor Tony McMichael and Professor Tord Kjellstrom Research Interests: The effects of heat stress on human health The effect of climate change on the environment The effects of environmental parameters in industrial workers in various countries How people in various countries cope with heat stress and the effects of climate change What is the most relevant way to test thermal stress in humans?
	Nina Borojevic Research Topic: Supervisors: Professor Dorothy Broom and Dr Lyndall Strazdins Research Interests: Health promotion Prevention and treatment of illness Obesity How sleep patterns influence health choices/behaviours Psychological constructs' influence on health behaviours Qualitative investigation of external influences on health behaviours of those at risk of illness.
	Janaya Cox Research Topic: Time pressures, urban design and health I will be involved in the 'Time pressures, urban design anad health' project and working towards furthering the 'Time kit'. I will do this by firstly contributing a comprehensive literature review on the ways in which different generations of people (and workers) conceptualise, approach and manage their time. Understanding the influences of a new post-industrial labour force and the implications this has had on general health is of paramount importance for the study. Supervisors: Professor Dorothy Broom and Dr Lyndall Strazdins Research Interests: Generational differences in regard to work Governmentality and the welfare state Social determinants of health inequalities Consumerism