Adam Gavin
Research Assistant
BPsych (Hons)
adam.gavin@thekids.org.au
Adam is a research assistant at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Adam holds an Honours in Psychology from Flinders University where he investigated applied techniques to improve problem-solving accuracy.
Adam’s primary skills lie in quantitative data analysis and is passionate about the implementation of applied research to enhance the quality of life and human potential across the lifespan. He previously worked as a volunteer research assistant at the Flinders University sleep lab assisting with the investigation of adolescent sleep phase delay and cognitive performance.
Published research
Children arriving hungry in the first year of school: population trends in Australia from 2009 to 2021
Access to adequate nutrition is a human right. In 2023, 23% of Australian households were severely food insecure, reducing food intake, skipping meals or days of eating. Food insecurity in early childhood is linked to poor health and development. Specifically, breakfast provides children with the necessary nutrients required for sustained attention, memory, and cognitive growth. Australian research has reported that one in three children aged 8–18 years regularly skip breakfast. However, there is little understanding of the prevalence of food insecurity among young children in Australia.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – Flinders University