Dr Flannery primarily conducts research in the area of social psychology with a focus on social harmony and examining those factors that act to undermine it. She is interested in constructs related to the psychology of group perception, for example, prejudice and discrimination, group membership and fundamental social motives, along with political phenomena such as nationalism, populism and political conservatism. Additionally, Dr Flannery conducts research in the area of environmental psychology with a specific focus on nature connectedness. Dr Flannery is a registered psychologist with extensive experience in providing psychological intervention and counselling support in the tertiary setting. Therefore, she is interested in understanding contributing factors to student wellbeing and exploring the components that enhance and/or impede the tertiary student experience.