Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Overview
Dr Stefanie Plage is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in ISSR at UQ. Her expertise is in qualitative research methods, including longitudinal and visual methods. Her research interests span the sociology of emotions, education and the sociology of health and illness, including outcomes and experiences of sexual minorities. Stefanie has taught introductory and advanced courses in sociology and health sociology, research design and qualitative inquiry, including the use of software for qualitative research (i.e. NVivo). Her work is multi-disciplinary. She completed her PhD at the Centre for Social Research in Health at The University of New South Wales. In her study she employed a mix of longitudinal qualitative interviews and visual elicitation methods to explore the lived experience of people with cancer. In addition to working on the Try, Test and Learn Evaluation, she is currently interested in understanding how chronic and acute childhood illness (e.g. cancer) impacts inclusion and participation in educational settings, as well as long term educational outcomes.
Research Interests
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Sociology of Health and Illness
Educational inclusion, participation and outcomes of children with cancer -
Sociology of Health and Illness
Health promotion in educational settings -
Sociology of Health and Illness
Lived experience of chronic illness and cancer
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
- Master of Arts in Politics, University of Essex
- Master of Arts in Media, Culture and Society, University of Essex
Publications
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Journal Article: The family lives of Australian lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a review of the literature and a research agenda
Perales, Francisco, Simpson Reeves, Laura, Plage, Stefanie and Baxter, Janeen (2019) The family lives of Australian lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a review of the literature and a research agenda. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 17 1: 43-60. doi:10.1007/s13178-018-0367-4
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Journal Article: Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours
Plage, Stefanie, Gibson, Alexandra, Burge, Matthew and Wyld, David (2017) Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours. Health Sociology Review, 27 2: 1-15. doi:10.1080/14461242.2017.1387068
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Journal Article: Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Skrbis, Zlatko and Woodward, Ian (2017) Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters. Journal of Sociology, 53 2: 318-333. doi:10.1177/1440783316667641
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Journal Article: Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Woodward, Ian and Skrbis, Zlatko (2017) Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 40 1: 4-23. doi:10.1080/01419870.2016.1178788
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Journal Article: Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep
Perales, Francisco and Plage, Stefanie (2016) Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep. Social Science Research, 62 189-203. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.08.006
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Journal Article: Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study
Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Adams, K. and Post, J. J. (2016) Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study. Journal of Hospital Infection, 93 4: 418-422.doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2016.03.011
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Journal Article: What prevents the intravenous to oral antibiotic switch? A qualitative study of hospital doctors' accounts of what influences their clinical practice
Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alex, Adams, Kate and Plage, Stefanie (2016) What prevents the intravenous to oral antibiotic switch? A qualitative study of hospital doctors' accounts of what influences their clinical practice. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 71 8: 2295-2299. doi:10.1093/jac/dkw129
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Journal Article: A qualitative study of hospital pharmacists and antibiotic governance: negotiating interprofessional responsibilities, expertise and resource constraints
Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma and Adams, Jon (2016) A qualitative study of hospital pharmacists and antibiotic governance: negotiating interprofessional responsibilities, expertise and resource constraints. BMC Health Services Research, 16 1: .doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1290-0
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Journal Article: What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study
Broom, Alexander F., Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma, Stefanie Plage and Adams, Jon (2015) What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study. BMJ Open, 5 11: .doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008326
Available Projects
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Between home, school and clinic: How families of school-aged children with cancer negotiate uncertainty in everyday life
This is a project focusing on the experiences of children with cancer and their families. In particular: - how uncertainty affects educational choices and pathways - what functions school attendance fulfils for children with cancer and their families - how the transitions between 'bedside schooling', home schooling and mainstream schooling are negotiated. In particular, the focus is on educational participation and outcomes of children with cancer considering factors such as acute care spells, illness management and risk of recurrence. Also considered are how treatment side effects (e.g. neutropenia and the risk of infection) impact on inclusion in educational settings; and the mediating role of institutional, clinical and peer-to-peer support (including siblings; friends, etc.).
Publications
Featured Publications
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Perales, Francisco, Simpson Reeves, Laura, Plage, Stefanie and Baxter, Janeen (2019) The family lives of Australian lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a review of the literature and a research agenda. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 17 1: 43-60. doi:10.1007/s13178-018-0367-4
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Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours
Plage, Stefanie, Gibson, Alexandra, Burge, Matthew and Wyld, David (2017) Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours. Health Sociology Review, 27 2: 1-15. doi:10.1080/14461242.2017.1387068
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Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Skrbis, Zlatko and Woodward, Ian (2017) Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters. Journal of Sociology, 53 2: 318-333. doi:10.1177/1440783316667641
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Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Woodward, Ian and Skrbis, Zlatko (2017) Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 40 1: 4-23. doi:10.1080/01419870.2016.1178788
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Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep
Perales, Francisco and Plage, Stefanie (2016) Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep. Social Science Research, 62 189-203. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.08.006
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Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study
Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Adams, K. and Post, J. J. (2016) Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study. Journal of Hospital Infection, 93 4: 418-422.doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2016.03.011
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Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alex, Adams, Kate and Plage, Stefanie (2016) What prevents the intravenous to oral antibiotic switch? A qualitative study of hospital doctors' accounts of what influences their clinical practice. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 71 8: 2295-2299. doi:10.1093/jac/dkw129
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Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma and Adams, Jon (2016) A qualitative study of hospital pharmacists and antibiotic governance: negotiating interprofessional responsibilities, expertise and resource constraints. BMC Health Services Research, 16 1: .doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1290-0
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What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study
Broom, Alexander F., Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma, Stefanie Plage and Adams, Jon (2015) What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study. BMJ Open, 5 11: .doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008326
Journal Article
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Sexual orientation, geographic proximity, and contact frequency between adult siblings
Perales, Francisco and Plage, Stefanie (2020) Sexual orientation, geographic proximity, and contact frequency between adult siblings. Journal of Marriage and Family, . doi:10.1111/jomf.12669
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Perales, Francisco, Simpson Reeves, Laura, Plage, Stefanie and Baxter, Janeen (2019) The family lives of Australian lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a review of the literature and a research agenda. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 17 1: 43-60. doi:10.1007/s13178-018-0367-4
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Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours
Plage, Stefanie, Gibson, Alexandra, Burge, Matthew and Wyld, David (2017) Cancer on the margins: experiences of living with neuroendocrine tumours. Health Sociology Review, 27 2: 1-15. doi:10.1080/14461242.2017.1387068
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Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Skrbis, Zlatko and Woodward, Ian (2017) Australianness as fairness: implications for cosmopolitan encounters. Journal of Sociology, 53 2: 318-333. doi:10.1177/1440783316667641
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Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing
Plage, Stefanie, Willing, Indigo, Woodward, Ian and Skrbis, Zlatko (2017) Cosmopolitan encounters: reflexive engagements and the ethics of sharing. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 40 1: 4-23. doi:10.1080/01419870.2016.1178788
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Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep
Perales, Francisco and Plage, Stefanie (2016) Losing ground, losing sleep: Local economic conditions, economic vulnerability, and sleep. Social Science Research, 62 189-203. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2016.08.006
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Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study
Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Adams, K. and Post, J. J. (2016) Barriers to uptake of antimicrobial advice in a UK hospital: a qualitative study. Journal of Hospital Infection, 93 4: 418-422.doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2016.03.011
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Broom, Jennifer, Broom, Alex, Adams, Kate and Plage, Stefanie (2016) What prevents the intravenous to oral antibiotic switch? A qualitative study of hospital doctors' accounts of what influences their clinical practice. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 71 8: 2295-2299. doi:10.1093/jac/dkw129
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Doing gender overnight? Parenthood, gender and sleep quantity and quality in Australia
Plage, Stefanie, Perales, Francisco and Baxter, Janeen (2016) Doing gender overnight? Parenthood, gender and sleep quantity and quality in Australia. Family Matters, 97: 73-81.
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Broom, Alexander F., Stefanie Plage, Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma and Adams, Jon (2016) A qualitative study of hospital pharmacists and antibiotic governance: negotiating interprofessional responsibilities, expertise and resource constraints. BMC Health Services Research, 16 1: .doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1290-0
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What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study
Broom, Alexander F., Broom, Jennifer, Kirby, Emma, Stefanie Plage and Adams, Jon (2015) What role do pharmacists play in mediating antibiotic use in hospitals? A qualitative study. BMJ Open, 5 11: .doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008326
Conference Publication
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How Long Is the Piece of String? - How Patients Negotiate the Uncertainties of a NET Diagnosis
Wyld, D., Plage, S., Burge, M., Broom, A., Lwin, Z., McDade, H. and Cubitt, A. (2016). How Long Is the Piece of String? - How Patients Negotiate the Uncertainties of a NET Diagnosis. In: 13th Annual ENETS Conference for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor Disease, Barcelona, Spain, (121-121). Mar 09-11, 2016. doi:10.1159/000448725
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Experiences of Uncertainty and Invisibility: Women's Accounts of Living with a Rare Cancer
Wyld, David, Gibson, Alexandra, Broom, Alex, Plage, Stefanie, Cubitt, Annette and Lwin, Zarnie (2015). Experiences of Uncertainty and Invisibility: Women's Accounts of Living with a Rare Cancer. In: COSA’s 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting. Rare Cancers, Hobart, TAS, Australia, (182-182). 17-19 November 2015. doi:10.1111/ajco.12432_2
Other Outputs
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Losing ground, losing sleep: economic vulnerability, local economic conditions and sleep quantity
Perales, Francisco and Plage, Stefanie (2015). Losing ground, losing sleep: economic vulnerability, local economic conditions and sleep quantity. LCC Working Paper Series 2015-06, Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
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Between home, school and clinic: How families of school-aged children with cancer negotiate uncertainty in everyday life
This is a project focusing on the experiences of children with cancer and their families. In particular: - how uncertainty affects educational choices and pathways - what functions school attendance fulfils for children with cancer and their families - how the transitions between 'bedside schooling', home schooling and mainstream schooling are negotiated. In particular, the focus is on educational participation and outcomes of children with cancer considering factors such as acute care spells, illness management and risk of recurrence. Also considered are how treatment side effects (e.g. neutropenia and the risk of infection) impact on inclusion in educational settings; and the mediating role of institutional, clinical and peer-to-peer support (including siblings; friends, etc.).
