Current Research

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Stress and Health

  • Examining the relationship between stress mindset and stressor appraisals – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University), Prof Martin Hagger (University of California, Merced), and A/Prof Sarah Depaoli (University of California, Merced)
  • Stress and wellbeing in forensic and crime scene investigators: A systematic review – with A/Prof Jacqueline Drew (Griffith University) – OSF Registration
  • Investigating job demands, resources, and occupational stress in pool lifeguards in Australia – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University), Dr Stephanie Smith (Griffith University), and Dr Amy Peden (UNSW & Royal Life Saving Society – Australia)
  • Examining cross-lagged associations between stress mindset, psychological health, and health behaviours – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University), Dr Jasmine Zhu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University), and Prof Martin Hagger (University of California, Merced)
  • Effects of reappraising stress and anxiety-related arousal on wellbeing and performance outcomes: a meta-analysis and proposal of a new model – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University) and Prof Martin Hagger (University of California, Merced) – Prospero Registration
  • Development and validation of a state-based measure of coping – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University) and Michelle Hansen (Griffith University)
  • Do you have a secret? Investigating how “silent stressors” can affect health and wellbeing – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University)
  • A mixed methods investigation of forensic services officer wellbeing – with A/Prof Jacqueline Drew (Griffith University)
  • Validation of the Italian version of the Stress Control Mindset Measure – with Prof Renato Pisanti (Niccolò Cusano University)

Understanding and Changing Health Behaviours

  • Development of a novel imagery intervention to change implicit theories about willpower: Evaluation in Australian and Chinese university students – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University), Prof Martin Hagger (University of California, Merced), Dr Jasmine Zhu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
  • Understanding caregiver promotion of oral self-care and healthy dietary habits for young First Peoples children: Developing a culturally specific oral health promotion model – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University), Prof Newell Johnson (Griffith University), Prof Maree Toombs (University of Queensland), Prof Martin Hagger (University of California, Merced), Prof Lauren Williams (Griffith University), Prof Jeroen Kroon (Griffith University), and Dr Stephanie Smith (Griffith University).
  • Disentangling the relationship between positive body image, motivation, and multiple health behaviours –with A/Prof Kate Mulgrew (USC) and Dr Karina Rune (USC)
  • Investigating attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19 vaccines in Australia – with Dr Karina Rune (USC)
  • Understanding parents’ decisions for free sugar consumption in their young children – with Jordan Sibley (USC) and Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University)
  • Evaluation of an online tool to reduce alcohol consumption in Australians aged 40–60 – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University)
  • Improving self-management behaviours of prostate cancer survivors: building capacity in regional Queensland – with Dr Hattie Wright, Prof Cindy Davis, Dr Karina Rune, and A/Prof Suzanne Broadbent (USC)

Accident and Injury Prevention

  • Identifying the psychological and environmental correlates of parents’ enrolment behaviours in learn to swim lessons for their young children – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University) and Dr Amy Peden (UNSW & Royal Life Saving Society – Australia)
  • Understanding risk taking behaviours in young males around water: A qualitative analysis – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University) and Dr Amy Peden (UNSW & Royal Life Saving Society – Australia)
  • Understanding consumers’ knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward portable pool compliance and safety behaviours – with Prof Kyra Hamilton (Griffith University) and Dr Amy Peden (UNSW & Royal Life Saving Society – Australia)

Understanding Social Behaviour

  • Evaluation of a theory-based intervention for reducing panic buying during COVID-19 lockdowns – with Dr Karina Rune and Trent Davis (USC)

Innovations in Learning and Teaching

  • Evaluation of a planning intervention to improve student engagement in online learning – with Prof Kyra Hamilton, Dr Thomas Hannan, Dr Mandy Cassimatis, Dr Heather Green, and Dr Amanda Duffy (Griffith University)