Dr Jennifer O Mahoney is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the South East Technological University in Waterford, and a Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

As the Co-Director of the Crime and Justice Research Group at Waterford Institute of Technology and a Senior Researcher at INSYTE (The Centre for Information Systems and Techno-culture) at SETU, she actively contributes to a participant-focused research agenda aimed at fostering social change.

Jennifer’s research revolves around the narration of victimology and trauma, exploring the interplay between memory, social change, and the digital humanities. She is the primary investigator for the Waterford Memories Project, which examines historical institutional abuse in Ireland. With a background in narrative psychology, Jennifer emphasizes the significance of personal stories during times of trauma. Additionally,

Jennifer actively engages in international collaboration on research projects examining sexual violence and trauma narratives. In her latest publications, Jennifer explores the intersection of social change, digital humanities, and storytelling. She examines how technology serves as a dual force – acting as a catalyst for social change while simultaneously contributing to the exclusion and marginalization of certain groups in society in a dynamic process.

Jennifer is dedicated to making academic research accessible and comprehensible to the public, addressing societal issues and platforming marginalized voices.

Trauma, Mental Health & Recovery Gender, Sexuality & Power