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Children’s Hope Scale: factor structure and norms for Australian children aged 8–18 years Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Sophie Richter, Jillian Dorrian, Peter Wicking, Andrew Wicking, Kurt Lushington
The Children’s Hope Scale (CHS) is a widely used six-item instrument for assessing hope in children. The CHS is thought to contain two dimensions—agency thinking (ability to initiate and sustain ac...
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Untangling the link between experiential avoidance and non-suicidal self-injury: a multidimensional approach Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Sophie B Haywood, Penelope Hasking, Mark E Boyes
Experiential avoidance, an individual’s unwillingness to experience uncomfortable internal feelings/emotions, has been found to be associated with history of self-injury. This association is mainly...
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AFLW and the gender gap: an analysis of public attitudes towards the Women’s Australian Football League Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Mackenzie Rose Glazbrook, Stephanie Newton Webb
The introduction of the Women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) has highlighted the inequality faced by women football players (e.g., season length), with the consumerism and fanbase of the women...
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The impact of visual and motor space size on gaze-based target selection Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Qi-Jun Wang, Xiao-Xing Ma, Yi-Ni Lu, Du-Ming Wang, Yu-Hao Sun
Previous studies have demonstrated that making a target larger is sufficient to compensate for the inaccuracy of gaze-based target selection. However, few studies systemically examined the individu...
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Investigating the interrelationship among academic emotions, classroom engagement, and self-efficacy in the context of EFL learning in smart classrooms in China Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Yeting Hu, Chuanzhi Fang, Jinhua Wu, Lan Mi, Ping Dai
This study aims to fill in the gap by exploring the interrelationship among academic emotions, classroom engagement and self-efficacy in EFL learning among Chinese non-English majors in smart class...
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A qualitative study investigating users’ perspective of bariatric surgery online health communities in facilitating social support Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Charlene Wright, Danielle Dawson, Joy Parkinson, Kyra Hamilton
To fulfil a need for greater access to social support postoperatively, adults who have undergone bariatric surgery have turned to Online Health Communities (OHCs). Prior research has signposted the...
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Rural and remote psychologists’ views on provisional psychologist supervision Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Joanne Waugh, Nylanda Ma, Anna Chur-Hansen, Alyssa Sawyer
South Australia’s rural and remote psychology workforce is experiencing shortages. However, in seeking to place provisional psychologists in rural settings, universities have found it difficult to ...
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Examination of daily abusive supervision effects on next-day employee wellbeing: a spillover perspective Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Yao Zhu, Chaoyue Zhao, Jin-Ying Zhuang
Most previous studies on abusive supervision (AS) and employee wellbeing have used cross-sectional designs and explored long-term effects. However, AS has been reported to vary on a daily basis and...
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Understanding early risk factors for eating disorder symptoms in adolescence: the role of body dissatisfaction, negative emotional reactivity and self-esteem at age 10–11 years Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Kiu Lam Chan, Alyssa Sawyer, Amanda Taylor
Risk factors associated with eating disorders (EDs) have been widely studied, although previous research has been limited to largely cross-sectional data or understanding risk factors in adult popu...
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Investigating multidimensional organisational trust through breach Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Sarah Fischer, Julian Clarke, Arlene Walker, Shannon Hyder
The literature shows employee trust in leaders supports organisational performance, despite much still being unknown about the employee-leader trust relationship. This study aimed to explore employ...
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Understandings and applications of self-compassion and self-coldness among Hazaras in Australia: a qualitative study Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Clare Wilson, RoseAnne Misajon, Joanne Brooker
Emerging research suggests that self-compassion and self-coldness are involved in the treatment of psychological difficulties among refugees and asylum seekers. Self-compassion involves treating on...
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Pregnancy complications and their association with postpartum depression symptoms: a retrospective study Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Taliah Swart, Kerrie Shandley, Minh Huynh, Christine M. Brown, David W. Austin, Jahar Bhowmik
ABSTRACT Objective Postpartum depression affects around 17% of the women worldwide and has considerable implications for maternal and child health. While some risk factors have been identified, the association between pregnancy and delivery complications and postpartum depression is less well understood. This study aims to determine whether specific pregnancy complications are associated with risk
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Compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures during the onset of the pandemic in Australia: investigating the role of trust in federal and state governments and scientists Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Brad Elphinstone, Melissa A. Wheeler, Julian Oldmeadow, Diane Sivasubramaniam, James Williams, Samuel G. Wilson, Christine Critchley
ABSTRACT Objective The current study explored (1) changes in trust in federal and state governments and scientists across representative Australian national samples from 2003–2020; and (2) the extent to which trust in these sources predicted compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures at the onset of the pandemic. Method Using a nationally representative samples (N = 1000), we asked participants to
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The influence of social comparison on risk decision-making for self and groups in intergroup contexts Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Lingchao Sun, Yilin Xiao, Wenxu Mao, Bohan Cao, Huapei Mao, Dawei Wang, Yixin Hu
ABSTRACT Objective The current study aims to explore the influence of social comparison on risk decision-making for self and for groups in intergroup contexts. Method Two experiments with the within-subjects design of 2 (social comparison: upward comparison, downward comparison) × 3 (decision-maker role: for “me”, for “us”, for “them”) were conducted in this study. Experiment 1 focused on the ingroup
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FoMO, but not self-compassion, moderates the link between social media use and anxiety in adolescence Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Danielle A. Einstein, Carol Dabb, Madeleine Fraser
ABSTRACT Objective Social media use is ubiquitous during adolescence, and emerging research suggests an association with anxiety symptoms in some individuals. Two psychological constructs which may moderate this relationship are Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and self-compassion. Higher FoMO tendencies may exacerbate the link between social media use and anxiety symptoms through greater fixation on social
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A critical analysis of online social support for young people experiencing chronic pain Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Eliza Kavanagh, Anna Chur-Hansen, Nicki Ferencz
ABSTRACT Objective Chronic pain is a prevalent and costly public health problem for young people. The associated physical, psychosocial, and psychological burdens, including higher degrees of social isolation, are well documented. Pathways to receive and offer support can be found with online social support (OSS). Research indicates OSS features impact the frequency of use, reach, safety and overall
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Qualitative evaluations of women’s leadership programs: a global, multi-sector systematic review Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Anna Gardiner, Anna Chur-Hansen, Deborah Turnbull, Carolyn Semmler
ABSTRACT Objective The contribution of women’s leadership programs to gender change in organisations is controversial, and evidence of programs’ effectiveness is siloed across countries, sectors and industries. This systematic review aimed to provide a summary of current global efforts to evaluate women’s leadership programs. Method A systematic review protocol was registered with Open Science Framework
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Comparing psychological distress in Australians before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Jack W. Klein, Garrett Tyler-Parker, Brock Bastian
ABSTRACT Objective To determine if psychological distress has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify predictors of distress. Method Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) scores from nationally representative Australian samples before (n = 955) and during (n = 1173) the pandemic were compared. The pandemic sample also completed additional COVID-19 attitudinal scales. Results The
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Parental personality, mental health, and fear of happiness as predictors of perceived coparenting relationship quality among mothers and fathers of preschoolers Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Cynthia A. Frosch, Marcus A. Fagan, Wendy Middlemiss, Joohee G. Kim, Sheila R. Sjolseth
ABSTRACT Objective Existing theoretical models and research findings highlight individual parent characteristics as contributors to coparenting relationship quality. Yet less is known about how indices of parental personality, beliefs, and mental health symptoms relate to coparenting perceptions among parents of preschoolers. This study examines direct and indirect paths connecting parents’ Big Five
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Recruiting for high reliability: attracting safety-minded applicants through language on company webpages Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Cati S. Thomas, Laura S. Fruhen, Serena Wee
ABSTRACT Objective Job candidates are attracted to companies where they see their values fit in based on clues from recruitment materials. Safety-critical companies may aim to attract safety-minded applicants, through signals indicating that the organisation prioritises safety. Research shows that language related to safety outcomes (versus other outcomes) in recruitment materials can inform the preferences
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Is it time to stock up? Understanding panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Karina T. Rune, Jacob J. Keech
ABSTRACT Background Lockdowns to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have triggered sharp increases in consumer purchasing behaviour, labelled panic buying. Panic buying has detrimental consequences as it leads to product shortages and disrupts supply chains, forcing retailers to adopt quotas to manage demand. Developing an understanding of the psychological correlates of panic buying can provide targets
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Does the dark triad predict intention to commit corrupt acts? The mediating role of financial anxiety among Saudi students Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-05 Radeah Mohammed Hamididin, Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
ABSTRACT Objective Corruption is a threat to the economies and overall wellbeing of nations, organizations, and individuals, and it is important to understand corruption’s antecedents and pathways through which it operates. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the dark triad personality traits and corruption propensity, and to examine a mediation role of financial anxiety
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Science of mind and behaviour or allied health profession? Changes in the organisational location of psychology in Australian universities Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Nick Haslam, Naomi Baes
ABSTRACT Objective The study aimed to characterise the past and current organisational location of psychology in Australian universities. Method Contemporary and archived websites of 38 universities were examined to determine whether, in 2005 and 2022, psychology was located within a health-focused organisational structure and functioned as a stand-alone administrative entity. Results Most psychology
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The mental health of fly-in fly-out workers before and during COVID-19: a comparison study Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Jessica M. Gilbert, Laura S. Fruhen, Cindy T. Burton, Sharon K. Parker
ABSTRACT Objectives This study gives an overview of the impact of FIFO work on workers’ mental health before and during COVID-19, using three comparison samples as well as norm data. It provides a timely update on FIFO workers' mental health and how it has been impacted during COVID-19. Method Comparisons are conducted with three participant samples, namely two FIFO worker samples (one before and one
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Feasibility, reliability and validity of a modified approach to goal attainment scaling to measure goal outcomes following cognitive remediation in a residential substance use disorder rehabilitation setting Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Jamie Berry, Ely M. Marceau, Jo Lunn
ABSTRACT Objective Although person-centred outcome measures have been recommended to evaluate cognitive rehabilitation interventions, few validated measures have been developed for this purpose. The current study examined aspects of feasibility, reliability and validity of a modified version of goal attainment scaling that uses a goal menu, calculator and control goals. Method Participants were N=25
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Conflation between self-report and neurocognitive assessments of cognitive flexibility: a critical review of the Jingle Fallacy Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Caitlin A. Howlett, Stephanie Miles, Carolyn Berryman, Andrea Phillipou, G. Lorimer Moseley
ABSTRACT Cognitive flexibility is a widely studied construct and is considered an important treatment target for several psychological disorders. The convergence of several independent fields of research has led to assumptions about the assessment of cognitive flexibility – assumptions that are not empirically supported and often conflate different notions of flexibility. This critical review discusses
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Polydrug use in Australian 12-14 year olds from 2006 to 2017: an examination of drug use profiles, emotional control problems, and family relationship characteristics Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Adrian B. Kelly, Andrew Munnings, Xiang Zhao, Bosco Rowland, Kristin R. Laurens, Marilyn Campbell, Joanne Williams, Jen A. Bailey, Callula Killingly, Julie Abimanyi-Ochom, Peter Kremer, John W. Toumbourou
ABSTRACT Objective This study examined the nature and prevalence of polydrug use in 12–14 year old Australians. Method Three Australian school surveys (2006, n=4091; 2009, n=5635; 2017, n=1539; age 12–14 years) spanning 11 years were used. Substances included alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, inhalant, and other illicit substances. Risk factors included depressed mood, low emotional control, poor family
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Adolescent girls’ academic support-seeking, depression, and anxiety: the mediating role of digital support-seeking Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Erin Mackenzie, Anne McMaugh, Penny Van Bergen, Roberto H. Parada
ABSTRACT Objective This study explored how seeking support from friends and parents and informal digital sources are related to anxiety and depression in adolescent girls. Method Early and middle adolescent girls (N = 186) were presented with four vignettes of academic stressors; for each scenario, they rated their likelihood of seeking support from parents, friends, or digital sources. Depression
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Mastery, physical activity and psychological distress in mid-aged adults Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-15 Adam J. Novic, Charrlotte Seib, Nicola W. Burton
ABSTRACT Objective The objective was to investigate associations between mastery and physical activity with psychological distress in a population-based sample of mid-aged adults. Method Self-reported measures of psychological distress, mastery and time spent in each of walking, moderate and vigorous physical activity in the previous week were examined in a cross-sectional sample of 7,146 adults aged
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A systematic review and empirical investigation: bullying victimisation and anxiety subtypes among adolescents Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-04 Louise Ferraz de Camargo, Kylie Rice, Einar Thorsteinsson
ABSTRACT Objective Bullying victimisation is well known to be associated with social anxiety disorder and generalised anxiety disorder among adolescents. Study 1 reports on a systematic review to examine these relationships. Study 2 employed a survey to investigate the relationship between overt, reputational, and relational bullying with self-endorsement of social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety
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Maintaining social and emotional wellbeing among older adults during periods of increased social isolation: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-17 Brigitta Scarfe, Claire Adams, Eyal Gringart, Daniel McAullay, Moira Sim, Natalie Strobel
ABSTRACT Objective Older adults are vulnerable to isolation and poor emotional wellbeing during COVID-19, however, their access to appropriate supports is unknown. The aim of this study was to explore older adults’ experiences accessing social and emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Method Ten older adults from Western Australia (Australia) aged 68 to 78 years participated
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Testing a model of resilience for women leaders: a strengths based approach Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Daphne Pillay-Naidoo, Petrus Nel
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the indirect processes through which cognitive, emotional and behavioural assets function to explain resilience amongst women leaders in higher education institutions. Method A quantitative cross-sectional survey design with a sample of N = 255 women leaders from higher education institutions was employed. Results All the proposed indirect
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Psychometric properties of an Arabic Version of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen Scale Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
ABSTRACT Objective Few studies have investigated the Dark Triad and its impact on behaviour in Saudi Arabia, mostly due to the lack of validated instruments. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Dark Triad Dirty Dozen, in the context of Saudi Arabia. Method A sample of 1,329 respondents (59.8% female, mean age = 26.79, SD = 8.47) completed a survey containing
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Older adults access to mental health and social care services during COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Claire Adams, Eyal Gringart, Daniel McAullay, Moira Sim, Brigitta Scarfe, Amy Budrikis, Natalie Strobel
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to understand the impact of COVID-19 on access to mental health and social services among older adults in Western Australia. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with 194 adults aged ≥70 years or ≥60 years with chronic conditions. A questionnaire co-developed by a consumer reference group was used to collect data on social networks and service access. Frequency
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Induced guilt and more self-disciplined moral standards in moral dilemma judgment Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-27 Hao Yang, Juan Guo, Yan Wu, Amaryah Hannah Robinson
ABSTRACT Objective The current study attempts to adopt more comprehensive and rigorous methods to deconstruct and confirm the association between guilt and moral dilemma judgements, with the expectation of providing new insights for related research. Methods A total of 170 college participants were employed in separate batches for the experiment, including 53 males and 117 females, ranging from 17
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A systematic review of well-being interventions and initiatives for Australian and New Zealand emergency service workers Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-16 Grace Claringbold, Nicky Robinson, Jeromy Anglim, Vicki Kavadas, Arlene Walker, Loch Forsyth
ABSTRACT Objective Emergency service workers (i.e., police, fire, ambulance, rescue personnel) are exposed to stressful events that can adversely impact their mental health and well-being. This systematic review investigated (1) what well-being initiatives and interventions have been implemented with Australian and New Zealand emergency service workers, (2) how they have been evaluated, and (3) whether
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The effects of working in a bullying climate on psychological distress and job satisfaction: a multilevel analysis Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-03 Nicole M. Steele, Gerard J. Fogarty, Bryan Rodgers, Peter Butterworth
ABSTRACT Objective Workplace bullying has predominantly been conceptualised and investigated as an individual phenomenon. However, the effects of workplace bullying are not confined to the individual experiencing negative acts. This study analysed the associations of workplace bullying with psychological distress and job satisfaction at two levels of the organisation: the individual and the group.
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Psychometric properties, measurement invariance, and construct validity of the subjective career success inventory Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Chantal Olckers, Eileen Koekemoer
ABSTRACT With the increased scholarly interest in career success measurements, this study investigated the construct validity and measurement invariance of the Subjective Career Success Inventory. A sample of 736 South African employees participated in the study. Latent variable modelling was performed to estimate and sequentially compare several independent cluster models of confirmatory factor analysis
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Active versus passive: evaluating the effectiveness of inoculation techniques in relation to misinformation about climate change Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Madison Green, Connar Jo McShane, Anne Swinbourne
ABSTRACT Objective The current study evaluated whether an active inoculation (interactive skill development) or a passive inoculation message (provision of information) were effective tools for conferring resistance to misinformation about climate science in the context of extreme weather events. Method Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three conditions: a control condition (no training);
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A qualitative exploration of trust in the contemporary workplace Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-07-13 Sarah Fischer, Arlene Walker
ABSTRACT Objective The Australian work environment is changing rapidly, as employees and leaders are becoming used to a blend between a virtual and face-to-face workplace. In this context, this research aimed to explore how leaders build and sustain trust in the contemporary workplace. Method Critical incident technique was used in interviews with employees and a constructivist grounded theory approach
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Contextual cues prompt greater improvements in alcohol consumption recall for people with higher working memory capacities Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-06-29 Claudia Di Fabio, Annukka K. Lindell, Sarah Callinan
ABSTRACT Objective Alcohol research often relies on surveys to assess how much alcohol participants consume. Therefore, improving accuracy in surveys is a priority for researchers. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between working memory and self-reported alcohol consumption. Method Two hundred and eighty-five respondents (203 female, mean age = 55.60, SD = 7.35) were recruited online
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The relationship between subordinates’ moqi and employees’ safety behaviour — a moderated mediation model Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-06-23 Wenxu Mao, Lingchao Sun, Yixin Hu, Dawei Wang
ABSTRACT Objectives Based on the social information processing theory and impression management theory, we construct a moderated mediation model to explore how and when subordinates’ moqi affects safety behaviour. Methods A questionnaire study was conducted, using cluster random sampling, to select 841 employees from a state-owned petrochemical enterprise in Chinese as the subjects, data was collected
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Motivated inquiry: ideology shapes responses to the Christian Porter rape allegation Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-05-04 Morgan Weaving, Cordelia Fine, Nick Haslam
ABSTRACT Objective After learning of the rape allegation against the Attorney-General, Australians were divided in their support for an inquiry. We hypothesised that motivated reasoning on this issue would be associated with ideological preferences. We therefore examined whether perceptions of arguments about the inquiry could be explained by participants’ political orientation, preference for hierarchy
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Atypical behaviours found in some mental health conditions negatively affect judgments of deception and credibility Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-05-04 Alliyza Lim, Robyn L. Young, Neil Brewer
ABSTRACT Objective Unusual behaviours are commonly perceived to indicate deception and low credibility. However, they may also characterise individuals with certain mental health or developmental conditions, thus making those individuals vulnerable to negative judgements. We examined the effect of four behaviours – gaze aversion, body movements, monologuing, and flat affect – on judgements of deception
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Lived experiences and unique psychosocial impacts following bariatric surgery in a publicly funded Australian tertiary hospital: a qualitative study Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-23 Charlene Wright, Jaimon T. Kelly, Rebecca Healy, Jane Musial, Katrina L. Campbell, Kyra Hamilton
ABSTRACT Objective Gain an understanding of the lived experiences and unique psychosocial impacts following bariatric surgery. Methods Qualitative study design, consisting of semi-structured interviews. Based on thematic analysis principles, transcripts were inductively coded. Results Fifteen participants were included; predominantly female (n = 9, 60%) and underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (n =12
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Older adults’ experiences of a computerised cognitive training intervention: a mixed methods study Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 K. I. Trenorden, M. J. Hull, A. Lampit, D. Greaves, H. A. D. Keage
ABSTRACT Objective Computerised cognitive training (CCT) is gaining in popularity and has shown evidence of efficacy in improving cognitive function. Older adults’ experiences of a CCT intervention were explored using mixed methods, focussing on computer literacy and engagement. Methods Seven older adults completed pre-operative CCT (pre-habilitation) and a 12-week post-operative CCT (rehabilitation)
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Attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia: a systematic review Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 Thomas Falls, Joel Anderson
ABSTRACT Objective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been the longstanding targets of racism and discrimination in Australia. This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature review designed to identify and synthesise the available evidence exploring these intergroup attitudes, and the factors that correlate with them. Method Searches were conducted in Medline, Psychology
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Predicting men’s intentions to seek help for cancer symptoms: a comparison of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Health Belief Model Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-02-27 Jennifer A. Fish, Ivanka Prichard, Kerry Ettridge, Elizabeth A. Grunfeld, Carlene Wilson
ABSTRACT Objective Targeted behavioural interventions are needed to address psychosocial factors leading to slower help-seeking for cancer symptoms among men. This study compared the variance in men’s help-seeking intentions explained by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief Model. Method A cross-sectional survey of 127 men was conducted, testing symptom knowledge and theory-derived constructs
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Effect of video game experience on the simulated flight task: the role of attention and spatial orientation Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Tianjiao Lu, Menghan Tang, Yu Guo, Chenchen Zhou, Qingxian Zhao, Xuqun You
ABSTRACT Objective In this study, we investigated the advantages of attention allocation and spatial orientation among video game players (VGPs) and non-video game players (NVGPs) and explored the performance differences between the two groups in flight simulations. Method Thirty candidates from a Chinese university were categorised as VGPs and NVGPs before participating in all tests. Results The comparison
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The Flynn effect in estimates of premorbid intellectual functioning in an Australian sample Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 Andrew McGrath, Matt Thomas, Nicole Sugden, Clive Skilbeck
ABSTRACT Objective While the Flynn effect is a well-recognised phenomenon impacting tests of cognitive ability, limited research has been conducted into its relevance for tests of premorbid ability. Consequently, we aimed to investigate whether estimated FSIQ scores from four commonly used word reading tasks (the NART, the NART2, the WTAR, and the TOPF) were influenced by the Flynn effect. Method We
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An evaluation of a video-based intervention targeting alcohol consumption during aquatic activities Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 Kyra Hamilton, Jacob J. Keech, Stacey Willcox - Pidgeon, Amy E. Peden
ABSTRACT Objective Alcohol consumption and being male are drowning risk factors. Changing beliefs and intentions to undertake risky aquatic-related behaviours, such as consuming alcohol, is key to reducing loss of life and injury. We evaluated the impact of a video encouraging change in young males’ social cognitions and intentions to discourage their mates as well as their own alcohol consumption
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The Paediatric Evaluation of Emotions, Relationships, and Socialisation Questionnaire (PEERS-Q): development and validation of a parent-report questionnaire of social skills for children Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-20 Stephen J. C. Hearps, Simone J. Darling, Cathy Catroppa, Jonathan M. Payne, Flora Haritou, Miriam H. Beauchamp, Frank Muscara, Vicki A. Anderson
ABSTRACT Background To assess social skills, professionals require a tool that is grounded in science, age-appropriate and sensitive to deviations from normal expectations. The Paediatric Evaluation of Emotions, Relationships and Socialisation Questionnaire (PEERS-Q) was developed to address this gap. This study aimed to detail the psychometric properties of PEERS-Q. Method 571 parents of children
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Applying temporal self-regulation theory to identify correlates of soft plastic recycling in Australia Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-17 Indita Dorina, Barbara Mullan, Elizaveta Novoradovskaya
ABSTRACT Objective Rigid plastics are accepted by Australian recycling facilities but soft forms are not. Further, single-use soft plastic may only be used once but can take 400 years to break down. As only 12% of plastic is recycled, increasing recycling of soft plastic will decrease negative environmental impacts. This study aims to assess the applicability of temporal self-regulation theory to identify
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A video is worth a thousand thoughts: comparing a video mood induction procedure to an autobiographical recall technique Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-15 Grant J. Devilly, Riley P. O’Donohue
ABSTRACT Objective: Two common mood induction procedures (MIPs) use autobiographical recall (AR) or video clips. The first relies upon internal generation of mood states whereas the second presents external information to elicit emotion. Often new video clips are created for each experiment. However, no study has examined the efficacy and specificity of a freely available video clip compared to AR
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Enhancing Type 2 diabetes risk communication with message framing and tailored risk feedback: an online randomised controlled trial Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-08 Melvin C. W. Goh, Peter J. Kelly, Frank P. Deane
ABSTRACT Objective Type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk communication may help individuals better understand their risk and motivate behavioural changes. There is a wealth of research in health risk communication which suggest the effectiveness of message framing and tailored risk feedback; however, little is known about their potential utility when used concurrently and in high-risk population approaches to
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Association of mindfulness with psychological distress and life satisfaction in Western and Eastern meditators Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-10-28 Lakshmi Haranath Somaraju, Elizabeth C. Temple, Lewis A. Bizo, Bernadine Cocks
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated if meditators living in India (Eastern Meditators: EMs) differed from those living in Western countries (WMs) in self-reported levels of mindfulness, depression, anxiety, stress, and life satisfaction and the association between these variables. Method The 229 participants (18–81 years, M = 34.7 years, SD = 13.3; 52% EMs) completed scales measuring depression
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Alexithymia, rash impulsiveness, and reward sensitivity in relation to symptoms of exercise dependence in physically active young adults Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-10-04 Michael Lyvers, Taylor Sweetnam, Fred Arne Thorberg
ABSTRACT Objective Exercise dependence refers to excessive exercise accompanied by addiction-like symptoms such as craving, tolerance, withdrawal, impaired control, and disruption of life domains. The present study investigated whether personality traits linked to substance and behavioural addictions show similar associations with symptoms of exercise dependence. Method Alexithymia and two forms of
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The ecological benefits of staying gritty: grit dimensions are associated with pro-environmental passion, awareness, and behaviours Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-09-16 Jesus Alfonso D. Datu, Jet U. Buenconsejo
ABSTRACT Objectives Prior studies have demonstrated the educational and mental health benefits of grit — disposition to show passion and perseverance for long term goals — in different societies. However, there is limited research on how grit's dimensions relate to pro-environmental outcomes. This study aims to explore the associations of grit's dimensions (i.e., perseverance of effort and consistency
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Increased maternal mental health burden in a representative longitudinal community cohort coinciding with COVID-19 lockdown Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-09-16 Amy Loughman, James Hedley, Craig A. Olsson, Michael Berk, Steven Moylan, Richard Saffery, Peter D. Sly, Mimi L.K. Tang, Anne-Louise Ponsonby, Peter Vuillermin, the BIS Investigator Group
ABSTRACT Measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted social networks and employment security worldwide. Longitudinal data in representative samples are required to understand the corresponding mental health impacts. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Australian women raising young families during the first Victorian lockdown and to identify risk factors. Participants
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Boosting attachment security promotes giving behaviour in higher attachment anxiety Aust. J. Psychol. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2021-09-08 Yuanxiao Ma, Wenshuang Long, Guangzeng Liu, Haijing Ma
ABSTRACT Objective The sense of attachment security is believed to be positively associated with altruistic behaviour. Based on this notion, this study investigated whether boosting attachment security increases people’s giving behaviour and examined the moderating role of attachment styles. Method To this end, a 30-day security priming training (using multi-method approaches) was conducted to validate