Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.D.

About

Kelly-Ann Allen, Ph.D., FAPS, is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and belonging researcher in the Faculty of Education, Monash University, and an Honorary Senior Fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing Science, University of Melbourne. She is also the co-director and founder of the Global Belonging Collaborative which represents a consortium of belonging researchers and advocates from around the world. Dr. Allen is the Editor-in-Chief of The Educational and Developmental Psychologist and both the current and founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Belonging and Human Connection. Dr. Allen’s work is characterized by accessible applications of her research into everyday practice, especially as it relates to the core beneficiaries of the work. As such, her publication record demonstrates the translation of her expertise and research within educational contexts. The quality of her research has been acknowledged through several awards, including recognition by The Australian as a top researcher in her field. Dr. Allen’s professional standing is verified through her esteemed grade of Fellow for both the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

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Recent Posts

Maintaining Our Sense of Belonging in Writing and Research

Belonging researchers will tell you that belonging is a fundamental human need, but how do we maintain belonging in academia when rejection and criticism are fierce?

What Does Food Have to Do With Belonging and Schools?

The relationship between food and belonging is complex, leading us to ask whether it is the rituals and traditions that surround food rather than the food itself that are important.

A Deep Dive Into the Benefits of School Belonging

Every educator knows that a sense of belonging is important, but the true extent of the benefits can be hard to capture. Here's a look at some of them.

The Science Behind Our Need to Belong

Two of the world's leading authorities on the topic clarify underlying assumptions and trends about belonging.

Do Schools Need a Policy on School Belonging?

Every school should have a school belonging policy. Focusing on these key areas could help them get started.

The Power of Relationships in Schools

How can we help students harness the many benefits associated with having positive relationships at school?

The Science of School Belonging

Schools must prioritize children's need for belonging. They can do so by putting decades of research into practice.

Your Sense of Belonging in Modern Times

Has COVID-19 challenged how you feel about your sense of belonging? Can you see it's impact in your workplace, school or community? Here are four considerations that will help.

Boosting School Belonging

With rising rates of youth mental illness, disconnection, and social isolation, strategies are needed that can help stem the tide.

The Truth Behind School Refusal

As many as 5 percent of students experience school refusal—and the rate is much higher for students with psychological conditions like anxiety.