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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 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):
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.
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.
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.
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.
6/12/10 → 28/02/13
Project: Other
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How do preschool to year 6 educators prevent and cope with occupational violence from students?
Stevenson, D. J., Neill, J. T., Ball, K., Smith, R. & Shores, M. C., 23 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Australian Journal of Education. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contextual Behavioral Approaches to Understanding Body Image Threats and Coping in Youth: A Qualitative Study
Brichacek, A. L., Murray, K., Neill, J. T. & Rieger, E., 2021, In: Journal of Adolescent Research. p. 1-33 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decolonising and Indigenising the Psychology Curriculum: Co-creating and Co-implementing a Holistic, Long-term and Iterative Journey Map
Buergelt, P., Brown, P. M., George, A., Buckmaster, D., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Crisp, D., Lewis, V., Martinello, M., Kemp, T., Applebee, W., Collis, P., Boer, D., van Boxtel, J., Flood, A., Busby Grant, J., Kavanagh, P., Kelty, S., Neill, J., O'Brien, L., Pymont, C., & 2 others, Sep 2021, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Paper › peer-review
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Scaling up psychology internships
Busby Grant, J., Neill, J. & Lawlis, T., 2021, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Paper › peer-review
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The role of burn camp in the recovery of young people from burn injury: A qualitative study using long-term follow-up interviews with parents and participants
Neill, J. T., Goch, I., Sullivan, A. & Simons, M., 27 Sep 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Burns. p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Consultancy
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External evaluation of Landcare ACT's Recovery and Wellbeing through Nature program
James Neill (Consultant)
31 Jan 2022 → 28 Feb 2024Activity: Consultancy