Sue Vella
Sue Vella, PhD, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at the University of Malta, where she lectures in social policy. Prior to joining University, Sue had almost twenty years’ experience in the public sector. After graduating, she was a founder member of the Domestic Violence Unit in what is today known as the Foundation for Social Welfare Services. She has since held top management positions at the Employment and Training Corporation and Malta Enterprise and has served on various organisational boards and policy committees. She was a member of the EU’s Employment Committee for seven years, including two years as Vice-President and Chair of the Committee’s technical group. Sue is currently a member of the National Centre for Family Research, Chairperson of the Church’s Institute for Research in Malta, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Richmond Malta. Her research interests include families, the mixed economy of care, housing, employment and migration, and has recently published on long-term care; poverty in the media; and wellbeing.
Couple Relationships in a Global Context: Understanding Love and Intimacy Across Cultures
This book examines the significance of the couple relationship in the 21st century, exploring in depth how couple relationships are changing in different parts of the world. It highlights global... (more)