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Biography
James is an educational psychologist, with expertise and interest in outdoor education, adventure therapy, green exercise, as well as in experiential education, online education, open education, psychology of social networking, and program evaluation. James’ PhD examined the effects of Outward Bound programs on life effectiveness skills. James’ current research is on the effects of adventure therapy programs on life skills, mental health, and adjustment to health and medical conditions.
Research interests
- Positive psychology
- Motivation
- Emotion
- Outdoor education
- Adventure therapy
- Green exercise
- Experiential education
- Social networking
- Program evaluation
- Survey design
- Psychometrics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Western Sydney University
Award Date: 31 Dec 2008
Bachelor, Australian National University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
Bachelor, University of Western Australia
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
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Projects
- 4 Finished
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Bornhoffen Catalyst youth development program evaluation
Neill, J. & Sullivan, A.
Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Club, University of Canberra
4/06/12 → 2/04/14
Project: Other
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Adventure therapy program evaluation: Effects on youth development and drug and alcohol outcomes
Neill, J., Gassner, L., Hopkins, B. & Magor-Blatch, L.
TEAR Australia, University of Canberra
1/05/12 → 30/03/13
Project: Other
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Wellbeing co-benefits from environmental volunteering
Schirmer, J., Cummings, J., Davey, R. & Neill, J.
Greening Australia ACT & SE NSW
1/02/12 → 31/01/15
Project: Other
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Internationalisation at Home: Enhancing Intercultural Capabilities of Business and Health Teachers, Students and Curricula
Mak, A., Barker, M., Buys, N., Daly, A., Grealish, L., Henderson, S., Neill, J. & Woods, P.
Australian Learning and Teaching Council
6/12/10 → 28/02/13
Project: Other
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I'm just trolling: The role of normative beliefs in aggressive behaviour in online gaming
Hilvert-Bruce, Z. & Neill, J. T., Jan 2020, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 102, p. 303-311 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Perseverance of Effort Moderates the Relationship between Psychological Distress and Life Satisfaction
Boerma, M. J., Neill, J. & Brown, P. M., 6 Nov 2020, In: European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. 4, p. 1-11 11 p., 16.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
What future/s for outdoor and environmental education in a world that has contended with COVID-19?
Quay, J., Gray, T., Thomas, G., Allen-Craig, S., Asfeldt, M., Andkjaer, S., Beames, S., Cosgriff, M., Dyment, J., Higgins, P., Ho, S., Leather, M., Mitten, D., Morse, M., Neill, J., North, C., Passy, R., Pedersen-Gurholt, K., Polley, S., Stewart, A. & 3 others, , 2020, In: Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. p. 1-25 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
Social motivations of live-streaming viewer engagement on Twitch
Hilvert-Bruce, Z., Neill, J. T., Sjöblom, M. & Hamari, J., 1 Jul 2018, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 84, p. 58-67 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
131 Citations (Scopus) -
The effect of basic psychological needs and exposure to idealised Facebook images on university students' body satisfaction
Brichacek, A. L., Neill, J. T. & Murray, K., 2018, In: Cyberpsychology. 12, 3, p. 1-12 12 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)11 Downloads (Pure)