Welcome to the

Program for Research on Identity, Development, & Emotional wellbeing (PRIDE)

We are a psychology research lab based at Massey University that explores questions like…

How do we regulate our emotions when experiencing discrimination?

Why do Rainbow/LGBTQIA+ young people experience more mental distress than their cisgender heterosexual peers?

How can families/whānau help their Rainbow/LGBTQIA+ youth with their emotions?

How can mental health providers better support Rainbow/LGBTQIA+ youth and their families?

What is queer/Rainbow joy and how can we cultivate it?

Check out the tabs above to learn more about our team, current research projects, and ways you can get involved!

Thank you to Oisin Calloway for their amazing illustrations!