Rate My Professor Michaela Pettie

Dr. Pettie's current research centers on the perspectives and experiences of eating disorders, with particular emphasis on those of Māori and Rainbow/LGBTQIA+ community members. She collaborates with tangata whenua and key communities to identify needs and develop support strategies for whānau impacted by eating disorders. Her contributions to the academic field are evidenced by recent peer-reviewed publications, including 'The Cost of Belonging: School Uniform Affordability in Aotearoa New Zealand' (Reidy, Pettie, & Telfar Barnard, 2026, Kōtuitui), 'Māori Experiences of Eating Disorders: A Scoping Review of How Little We Know' (Pettie et al., 2026, European Eating Disorders Review), 'Assessment of Maladaptive Exercise History Among Individuals with Eating Disorders' (Schaumberg et al., 2026, European Eating Disorders Review), 'Long-term Outcomes Associated with Adolescent ADHD Symptomatology: Birth Cohort Study' (Foulds et al., 2025, British Journal of Psychiatry), and 'Maladaptive Exercise in People with a Lifetime History of Eating Disorders' (Watson et al., 2025, International Journal of Eating Disorders). These works highlight her influence in advancing understanding of health disparities, public health interventions, and genetic factors in mental health conditions.