Aliff Aqid

Aliff Aqid

Aliff Aqid

PHD CANDIDATE (SOCIETY AND CULTURE)


Qualifications

  • MpsychSc – James Cook University, 2021 - 2022
  • BPsychSc – James Cook University, 2016 - 2018

Biography

Stemming from his background in industrial/organisational psychology, Aliff’s doctoral research focuses on how morality influences the creative process. Specifically, he is examining how moral mechanisms hinder and/or facilitate one’s ideation, creation, evaluation, and selection of novel ideas. Apart from his doctoral research, Aliff enjoys casual pursuits regarding philosophical discourse, working out, and video gaming.

Thesis Title

Morality’s nudge on creative action

Advisory Panel

Primary: Dr Sean Lee, Secondary: Dr Sherry Aw; Advisor Mentor: A/Prof Denise Dillon

Research Interests

  • Moral Psychology and Philosophy
  • Creativity