Biography

Maria Florence is a Research Psychologist employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of the Western Cape. She conducts research in this areas of measurement design and instrument validation, addictions and quality of life and women’s, children’s and youth well-being at a national and international level. Prof. Florence co-ordinates the Masters in Research Psychology programme for which she teaches across several of the modules including Quantitative Research Methods and Measurement Design. Her approach to research is closely aligned to that of her learning and teaching approach as they are both aimed at addressing the social justice agenda. Her contribution to various communities through her research and intervention endeavours are driven by her attempts to address the ills in society with regard to substance use and quality of life.