Stephanie Webb
Biographic Data
| ID | 4792881 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stephanie Webb |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stephanie |
| FAMILY NAME | Webb |
| SIGNATURE | WEBB S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5960-5878 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 68 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Cultural ecosystem services of beaver-modified landscapes in Britain
Open Access via the Taylor & Francis agreement We thank all the respondents that gave up their time to take part in this research. SW, AL and FW thank Sophie, Paul & Louise Ramsay at Bamff Wildland for their continued support of beavers and beaver-research. Further, SW would like to thank Chris Jones & Felicity Jones at Woodland Valley Farm, Cornwall, for their hospitality, enthusiasm and support towards our research, and making data collection i…
‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paula’
As the popularity of women’s professional sporting leagues in Australia grows, so too does community discourse surrounding financial investment in women’s sport. In particular, the Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) has been subject to several Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) since its inception, outlining updates to the conditions of player contracts (e.g. salary). Implementing a netnographic approach, this study investigates attit…
‘… But I live in hope …’ how the term ‘survivor’ impacts identity and feelings of inclusivity in survivorship services following ovarian cancer treatment
Objective To understand how individuals with ovarian cancer interpret and identify with the term ‘survivor’ and if this impacts survivorship service uptake and whether individuals feel included or identify with these services following treatment within the Australian context.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 individuals aged 40-72 (M = 57). Using a social identity theory lens, data were analysed using reflexive thematic an…
Teachers’ perspectives on principal support for addressing homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying in Australian high schools
‘They’re making it really hard for us’
The Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) operates within a broader expansion of women’s sport, yet players continue to navigate a landscape shaped by structural inequities and male-oriented cultural norms. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with five current and former players, this paper examines how organisational and socio-cultural factors shape AFLW players’ experiences and the league’s development. Data were analysed using reflexive …
From transition to detransition
Gender detransitioning is a complex and often stigmatised experience that remains underexplored in the existing literature. This study investigated factors influencing attitudes towards individuals who have detransitioned using the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) as the primary outcome measure. In 2024, an Australian general community sample ( N = 351) ranging from 18 to 77 years ( M = 36.9, SD = 12.1) completed an online questionn…
Nature Recovery Now
People, Place and Policy is an online journal providing a forum for academic debate around issues of urban policy, social and economic regeneration, housing and the labour market. Articles deal with the situations and experiences of people and places struggling to negotiate the opportunities, constraints and risks within contemporary society
Pride and prejudice
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, is rooted in Australia's colonial history and causes pain for many of Australia's First Peoples. This study was the first to investigate predictors of Australians’ attitudes toward the date, while exploring whether intervention may improve attitudes toward a date‐change. An Australian community sample ( N = 559) were recruited through social media for an anonymous survey. Participants indicated their suppo…
A nation divided
Australia Day continues to be a divisive event in Australia. The contentious public holiday currently falls on January 26, a date which marks the beginning of colonisation in Australia and the subsequent persecution of Australian First Nations peoples. Despite the date's controversial historical ties, some Australians remain in support of ‘saving the date’. The current study aimed to deepen understanding of Australians' thoughts and opinions rega…
Correlates of Attitudes toward Sexual Minorities among Vietnamese Social Work Practitioners
This article examines the correlates of Vietnamese social work practitioners' attitudes toward individuals who identify as lesbian or gay. This study, among the very few studies on the general topic in non-Western contexts and the first of its kind in Vietnam, investigates correlates of attitudes toward sexual minorities that are known in the literature. The data are drawn from a survey of 292 Vietnamese social work practitioners. The findings su…
Bullying toward LGBTQI + students in Australian schools
The bullying of sexual and/or gender minority youth at school is a social violence issue that is ubiquitous in most countries. In line with evidence-based practice, teachers are consistently shown to be a critical component of success when addressing this issue; however, teachers’ preparedness to respond to sexual and/or gender motivated bullying is under researched. Utilizing components of the theory of planned behavior, a sample of 437 Australi…
Straight, LGB, Married, Living in Sin, Children Out of Wedlock
Australia is one of the last Western countries to legalize marriage between same-sex couples. Research suggests that the delay in marriage equality may be a consequence of societies’ conceptual connection between marriage and family being an ultimately heterosexual experience. The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes toward same-sex parenting within the marriage equality debate. Members of an Australian sample (n = 436) were randomly al…
How did the postal vote impact Australian LGBTQ+ residents
The Australian same-sex marriage postal vote effectively propelled policy change and legalized same-sex marriage. Leading up to the vote, campaigns both for (i.e. “Yes”) and against (i.e. “No”) it were launched to sway the outcome of the vote. This study explored the effects the campaign had on members of the LGBTQ+ community. An OLS regression of survey data (N = 123) indicated that personal well-being was greater amongst LGBTQ+ participants who…
Do We Think Children Need a Mom and Dad
Research and opinion polls demonstrate that attitudes toward same-gender parent families have been improving in recent years among Western countries; however, the history of oppression toward, and misconceptions about, same-gender parent families continue to be demonstrated in Australian family rights policies. Common misconceptions include the belief that children need both male and female role models, and this could be influencing peoples' supp…
“If You Don't Like Gay Marriage, Don't Get One!”
Prejudice against sexual-minority groups has continuously declined in Australia over the past several decades, yet inequality in marriage policy that denies legal recognition of same-sex relationships remains. Social role theory suggests this may be due in part to traditional beliefs about gender roles that fuel concerns regarding the ability of same-sex couples to raise children because they violate these social norms and roles. The current stud…
Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Parenting
The definition of family in Australia has been continuously changing over the past four decades. The 21st century has brought with it various images of family, with an increase of awareness to same-sex families; however, the acceptance of such family structures does not appear to be widespread and is often determined by sex. Substantive literature demonstrates differences between men and women in attitudes toward same-sex parenting, with theory s…
Motherhood as Contested Ideological Terrain
Framed by relational dialectics theory (Baxter), this investigation considered the meaning(s) of motherhood in female–female co-motherhood. Analysis identified two competing discourses: (1) discourse of essential motherhood (DEM) and (2) discourse of queer motherhood (DQM). Speakers' invocation of the DEM reinscribes the mainstream US cultural discourse that children can have only one authentic (i.e., biological) mother, whereas invocation of the…
Heterosexual Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Marriage
Legal recognition of same-sex marriage is a controversial social issue. Despite a positive shift in attitudes toward gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, sexual prejudice still exists. Research suggests that religion and religiosity, contact, education, sex, gender ideologies, age, and marital and parental status contribute to biases against sexual minorities. Similar findings have been established for attitudes toward same-sex marriage; howev…
Working with Older Adults
The Australian population is experiencing a rapid ageing of the population, and as such, an increased need for gerontological practitioners in the helping professions will continue to grow. Terror management theory (TMT), which was used to frame this study, posits that because of the fact that humans are aware of their own mortality, they are compelled to avoid the anxiety associated with it. Personal ageing and interaction with older adults may …
Motherhood as Contested Ideological Terrain
Framed by relational dialectics theory (Baxter), this investigation considered the meaning(s) of motherhood in female–female co-motherhood. Analysis identified two competing discourses: (1) discourse of essential motherhood (DEM) and (2) discourse of queer motherhood (DQM). Speakers' invocation of the DEM reinscribes the mainstream US cultural discourse that children can have only one authentic (i.e., biological) mother, whereas invocation of the…
Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Parenting
The definition of family in Australia has been continuously changing over the past four decades. The 21st century has brought with it various images of family, with an increase of awareness to same-sex families; however, the acceptance of such family structures does not appear to be widespread and is often determined by sex. Substantive literature demonstrates differences between men and women in attitudes toward same-sex parenting, with theory s…
Do We Think Children Need a Mom and Dad
Research and opinion polls demonstrate that attitudes toward same-gender parent families have been improving in recent years among Western countries; however, the history of oppression toward, and misconceptions about, same-gender parent families continue to be demonstrated in Australian family rights policies. Common misconceptions include the belief that children need both male and female role models, and this could be influencing peoples' supp…
How did the postal vote impact Australian LGBTQ+ residents
The Australian same-sex marriage postal vote effectively propelled policy change and legalized same-sex marriage. Leading up to the vote, campaigns both for (i.e. “Yes”) and against (i.e. “No”) it were launched to sway the outcome of the vote. This study explored the effects the campaign had on members of the LGBTQ+ community. An OLS regression of survey data (N = 123) indicated that personal well-being was greater amongst LGBTQ+ participants who…
Working with Older Adults
The Australian population is experiencing a rapid ageing of the population, and as such, an increased need for gerontological practitioners in the helping professions will continue to grow. Terror management theory (TMT), which was used to frame this study, posits that because of the fact that humans are aware of their own mortality, they are compelled to avoid the anxiety associated with it. Personal ageing and interaction with older adults may …
A nation divided
Australia Day continues to be a divisive event in Australia. The contentious public holiday currently falls on January 26, a date which marks the beginning of colonisation in Australia and the subsequent persecution of Australian First Nations peoples. Despite the date's controversial historical ties, some Australians remain in support of ‘saving the date’. The current study aimed to deepen understanding of Australians' thoughts and opinions rega…
Bullying toward LGBTQI + students in Australian schools
The bullying of sexual and/or gender minority youth at school is a social violence issue that is ubiquitous in most countries. In line with evidence-based practice, teachers are consistently shown to be a critical component of success when addressing this issue; however, teachers’ preparedness to respond to sexual and/or gender motivated bullying is under researched. Utilizing components of the theory of planned behavior, a sample of 437 Australi…
Heterosexual Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Marriage
Legal recognition of same-sex marriage is a controversial social issue. Despite a positive shift in attitudes toward gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, sexual prejudice still exists. Research suggests that religion and religiosity, contact, education, sex, gender ideologies, age, and marital and parental status contribute to biases against sexual minorities. Similar findings have been established for attitudes toward same-sex marriage; howev…
Working with Older Adults
The Australian population is experiencing a rapid ageing of the population, and as such, an increased need for gerontological practitioners in the helping professions will continue to grow. Terror management theory (TMT), which was used to frame this study, posits that because of the fact that humans are aware of their own mortality, they are compelled to avoid the anxiety associated with it. Personal ageing and interaction with older adults may …
Motherhood as Contested Ideological Terrain
Framed by relational dialectics theory (Baxter), this investigation considered the meaning(s) of motherhood in female–female co-motherhood. Analysis identified two competing discourses: (1) discourse of essential motherhood (DEM) and (2) discourse of queer motherhood (DQM). Speakers' invocation of the DEM reinscribes the mainstream US cultural discourse that children can have only one authentic (i.e., biological) mother, whereas invocation of the…
“If You Don't Like Gay Marriage, Don't Get One!”
Prejudice against sexual-minority groups has continuously declined in Australia over the past several decades, yet inequality in marriage policy that denies legal recognition of same-sex relationships remains. Social role theory suggests this may be due in part to traditional beliefs about gender roles that fuel concerns regarding the ability of same-sex couples to raise children because they violate these social norms and roles. The current stud…
Attitudes Toward Same-Sex Parenting
The definition of family in Australia has been continuously changing over the past four decades. The 21st century has brought with it various images of family, with an increase of awareness to same-sex families; however, the acceptance of such family structures does not appear to be widespread and is often determined by sex. Substantive literature demonstrates differences between men and women in attitudes toward same-sex parenting, with theory s…
Do We Think Children Need a Mom and Dad
Research and opinion polls demonstrate that attitudes toward same-gender parent families have been improving in recent years among Western countries; however, the history of oppression toward, and misconceptions about, same-gender parent families continue to be demonstrated in Australian family rights policies. Common misconceptions include the belief that children need both male and female role models, and this could be influencing peoples' supp…
How did the postal vote impact Australian LGBTQ+ residents
The Australian same-sex marriage postal vote effectively propelled policy change and legalized same-sex marriage. Leading up to the vote, campaigns both for (i.e. “Yes”) and against (i.e. “No”) it were launched to sway the outcome of the vote. This study explored the effects the campaign had on members of the LGBTQ+ community. An OLS regression of survey data (N = 123) indicated that personal well-being was greater amongst LGBTQ+ participants who…
Straight, LGB, Married, Living in Sin, Children Out of Wedlock
Australia is one of the last Western countries to legalize marriage between same-sex couples. Research suggests that the delay in marriage equality may be a consequence of societies’ conceptual connection between marriage and family being an ultimately heterosexual experience. The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes toward same-sex parenting within the marriage equality debate. Members of an Australian sample (n = 436) were randomly al…
Bullying toward LGBTQI + students in Australian schools
The bullying of sexual and/or gender minority youth at school is a social violence issue that is ubiquitous in most countries. In line with evidence-based practice, teachers are consistently shown to be a critical component of success when addressing this issue; however, teachers’ preparedness to respond to sexual and/or gender motivated bullying is under researched. Utilizing components of the theory of planned behavior, a sample of 437 Australi…
Correlates of Attitudes toward Sexual Minorities among Vietnamese Social Work Practitioners
This article examines the correlates of Vietnamese social work practitioners' attitudes toward individuals who identify as lesbian or gay. This study, among the very few studies on the general topic in non-Western contexts and the first of its kind in Vietnam, investigates correlates of attitudes toward sexual minorities that are known in the literature. The data are drawn from a survey of 292 Vietnamese social work practitioners. The findings su…
Nature Recovery Now
People, Place and Policy is an online journal providing a forum for academic debate around issues of urban policy, social and economic regeneration, housing and the labour market. Articles deal with the situations and experiences of people and places struggling to negotiate the opportunities, constraints and risks within contemporary society
Pride and prejudice
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, is rooted in Australia's colonial history and causes pain for many of Australia's First Peoples. This study was the first to investigate predictors of Australians’ attitudes toward the date, while exploring whether intervention may improve attitudes toward a date‐change. An Australian community sample ( N = 559) were recruited through social media for an anonymous survey. Participants indicated their suppo…
A nation divided
Australia Day continues to be a divisive event in Australia. The contentious public holiday currently falls on January 26, a date which marks the beginning of colonisation in Australia and the subsequent persecution of Australian First Nations peoples. Despite the date's controversial historical ties, some Australians remain in support of ‘saving the date’. The current study aimed to deepen understanding of Australians' thoughts and opinions rega…
From transition to detransition
Gender detransitioning is a complex and often stigmatised experience that remains underexplored in the existing literature. This study investigated factors influencing attitudes towards individuals who have detransitioned using the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) as the primary outcome measure. In 2024, an Australian general community sample ( N = 351) ranging from 18 to 77 years ( M = 36.9, SD = 12.1) completed an online questionn…
Cultural ecosystem services of beaver-modified landscapes in Britain
Open Access via the Taylor & Francis agreement We thank all the respondents that gave up their time to take part in this research. SW, AL and FW thank Sophie, Paul & Louise Ramsay at Bamff Wildland for their continued support of beavers and beaver-research. Further, SW would like to thank Chris Jones & Felicity Jones at Woodland Valley Farm, Cornwall, for their hospitality, enthusiasm and support towards our research, and making data collection i…
‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paula’
As the popularity of women’s professional sporting leagues in Australia grows, so too does community discourse surrounding financial investment in women’s sport. In particular, the Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) has been subject to several Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) since its inception, outlining updates to the conditions of player contracts (e.g. salary). Implementing a netnographic approach, this study investigates attit…
‘… But I live in hope …’ how the term ‘survivor’ impacts identity and feelings of inclusivity in survivorship services following ovarian cancer treatment
Objective To understand how individuals with ovarian cancer interpret and identify with the term ‘survivor’ and if this impacts survivorship service uptake and whether individuals feel included or identify with these services following treatment within the Australian context.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 individuals aged 40-72 (M = 57). Using a social identity theory lens, data were analysed using reflexive thematic an…
Teachers’ perspectives on principal support for addressing homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying in Australian high schools
‘They’re making it really hard for us’
The Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) operates within a broader expansion of women’s sport, yet players continue to navigate a landscape shaped by structural inequities and male-oriented cultural norms. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with five current and former players, this paper examines how organisational and socio-cultural factors shape AFLW players’ experiences and the league’s development. Data were analysed using reflexive …
Psychology (11 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Gender Studies (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Reproductive Health and Technologies (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Family Dynamics and Relationships (5 works) · Politics (5 works)