Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Liebenberg, L., Simmonds, T., Eboreime, E., Johannesson, T. L., & Youth Researchers from Spaces and Places for Youth Well-being. (2026).
   A participatory action research qualitative thematic analysis of young men’s perspectives on well-being and flourishing.
   Discover Public Health, 23, Article 548.
   https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01739-y.

Methods

Tyler’s research experience includes qualitative and community-based approaches, including participatory action research, youth-engaged research, thematic analysis, arts-based methods, photo-elicitation, focus groups, interviews, and collaborative knowledge translation.

Current Direction

Tyler is continuing to build research experience at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, youth mental health, and community-based public health. His current academic focus encompasses psychology, neuroscience, qualitative research, mixed methods, mental health promotion, and the translation of research into practical support for youth, families, communities, and service systems.

Primary Research Areas

Youth mental health and well-being

Young men’s mental health

Flourishing, resilience, and belonging

Participatory action research

Qualitative thematic analysis

Arts-based and youth-engaged methods

Social and structural determinants of mental health

Community-based mental health promotion

Refugee and newcomer youth well-being

Public health and upstream prevention