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Elle Brittain
Lecturer in Psychology
School of PsychologyDr Eleanor Brittain (she/her/ia) is Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa and Ngāti Rakaipaaka. She is a Lecturer in Te Kura Hinengaro Tangata, School of Psychology, based on the Pukeahu, Wellington campus. She is also a clinical psychologist.
Her research focuses on issues pertinent to Māori, including research projects that have explored Māori psychology and wellbeing. With experience in implementing methodologies grounded in the values of Kaupapa Māori research theory, her research practice is predominantly qualitative. Ultimately she sees her work as in service of communities in order to facilitate change, especially for Māori and groups who have greater need.
Professional
Contact details
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Location: 7C 54, Block 7
Campus: Pukeahu - Wellington
Research Expertise
Research Interests
I am interested in Māori experiences as related broadly to psychology, including Māori wellbeing, wairua, spirituality, culturally tailored psychological interventions, equity in mental health, as well as racism and anti-racism. I am eager to understand sites of crisis as well as sites of resistance and strength for Māori, in order to contribute meaningfully to knowledge and to initiate action. As a colleague of the Centre for Indigenous Psychologies, I have an appreciation for Indigenous psychologies and an openness to research in this area. From a methodological perspective, I am enthusiastic about qualitative approaches that focus on meaning-making, namely narrative inquiry, narrative psychology, and discourse analysis.
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (170106):
Kaupapa Maori Psychology (170108):
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)
Keywords
Māori; wellbeing; wairua; spirituality; Indigenous psychologies; racism.
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Brittain, E., Maydell, E.
[Journal article]Authored by: Brittain, E., Maydell, E.
[Journal article]Authored by: Brittain, E.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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Te Reo Māori
Last used: Today
Spoken ability: Average
Written ability: Average
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
I teach undergraduate courses in Indigenous psychologies and clinical psychology. I also have input to the postgraduate clinical psychology training programme on the Pukeahu, Wellington campus.
Graduate Supervision Statement
I value collaboration and I approach research supervision with a focus on relational and collaborative engagement. Integral to my background has been a passion for engaging with and working alongside people. As an early-career academic, I view supervision as an opportunity for mutual learning and development.
I am happy to supervise projects that align with my research interests and expertise in topics related to Māori wellbeing, wairua, spirituality, Indigenous psychologies, culturally tailored psychological interventions, equity in mental health, as well as racism and anti-racism. I am primarily open to projects that use qualitative approaches, namely narrative inquiry, narrative psychology, and discourse analysis.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Co-supervisor | 2 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Aorangi Kora
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Doctor of Philosophy
Te mana o te wahine - Exploring Māori women's experiences of leadership and online misogyny. -
Erani Motu
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Wairuatanga: Exploring the understanding and implementation of wairua-informed practice with rangatahi Māori in a youth forensic setting.