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Dr. Amanda George is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Canberra, specialising in understanding and reducing harmful risk-taking behaviours among young adults. Through an emphasis on modifiable psychological factors, her research focuses on two domains: addictive behaviours and road safety. Her work identifies specific psychological mechanisms, such as drinking motives and anticipated regret, that can be targeted. This research has been supported by grants from organisations including the ACT Road Safety Fund and Healthway. She recently served as guest editor for a special issue of Addictive Behaviors focusing on global youth drinking behaviors. As an award-winning PhD supervisor, she mentors emerging researchers who have since achieved their own awards and publications in high-impact journals. She is an active member of the University Drug and Alcohol Network, the Australasian College of Road Safety ACT chapter and is a core member of the Mental health harm Prevention (MhhP) area of research strength at the university.
Amanda also has a sustained record of educational leadership through extensive work in curriculum development, course innovation, and quality assurance. She has been pivotal in the success of internal and external accreditation initiatives across multiple courses and disciplines, and has extensive experience in curriculum development, course reviews, and quality assurance processes. Amanda’s research on employability has provided new evidence about career pathways for psychology graduates, transforming understanding of their potential across diverse industries. This work has influenced career support strategies, course design, and industry partnerships, with impact extending to institutions both nationally and internationally.
Amanda holds a PhD in Psychology from the Australian National University and a qualification in Scholarship of Educational Leadership from the University of British Columbia.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Understanding gambling harms in the digital age
HOLLAND, K. (CI), MCCALLUM, K. (CoI), FISHER, C. (CoI), JOHNS, R. (CoI), ORDWAY, C. (CoI), DALE, N. (CoI), BROWN, T. (CoI), ROCHE, M. (CoI), George, A. (CoI) & DAVEY, R. (CoI)
21/01/22 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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Scoping review and synthesis of evidence of the impact of policy and regulatory settings on the potential for mitigating gambling harm
JOHNS, R. (CI), DALE, N. (CoI), ORDWAY, C. (CoI), BROWN, T. (CoI), FISHER, C. (CoI), George, A. (CoI), HOLLAND, K. (CoI), MCCALLUM, K. (CoI), ROCHE, M. (CoI) & DAVEY, R. (CoI)
21/01/22 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
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Evaluation of “Drive in the Moment” Platform
BROWN, T. (CI), George, A. (CoI) & van Boxtel, J. (CoI)
1/02/21 → 29/10/21
Project: Research
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Construction and validation of the motives for smartphone use questionnaire
Mostyn Sullivan, B., George, A. M. & Rickwood, D., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Behavioral Addictions. p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acculturation and drinking among immigrant youth in Western Australia: APSAD 2024 Conference 30 October-2 November 2024 National Convention Centre, Canberra
Dandy, J., GEORGE, A., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Palacios, V. & Zamboanga, B. L., 1 Oct 2024, p. S7-S158. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review
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A narrative review of acculturation dimensions and their relationships to alcohol and other drug use in immigrant youth.
Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Dandy, J., George, A., Palacios, V. & Zamboanga, B. L., 2024, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract › peer-review
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An exploration of motives that influence problematic smartphone use in young adults
Mostyn Sullivan, B., George, A. M. & Rickwood, D., Jun 2024, In: Behaviour and Information Technology. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cultural Factors in Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Immigrant Youth in Western Australia: A Qualitative Investigation: A qualitative investigation
Dandy, J., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., George, A., Zamboanga, B. L. & Palacios, V., May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. p. 1-10 10 p., Advance online publication.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Industry Demand for Australia’s Psychology Graduates
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker) & George, A. (Speaker)
6 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Curricular approaches to applying psychology in general work settings
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker) & George, A. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Helping 3-year psychology graduates find jobs: Using machine learning to find job opportunities
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker) & George, A. (Speaker)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The Psychology Application:Can machine learning help us find jobs for psychology graduates?
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker) & George, A. (Speaker)
27 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk