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Biography
My research interests intersect educational, positive, and environmental psychology.
Specific areas of expertise and interest include outdoor education, adventure therapy, green exercise, as well as in experiential education, online education, open education, psychology of social networking, and program evaluation.
My PhD examined the effects of Outward Bound programs on life effectiveness skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, leadership etc.
My current research includes the effects of adventure therapy programs on life skills, mental health, and adjustment to health and medical conditions.
I teach ungraduate units in motivation and emotion, and Honours-level psychological research methods. Previously I've managed psychology-based work-integrated learning internships and convened the Honours in Psychology course at the University of Canberra.
Current areas of research supervision include public perceptions of therapeutic utility of psychedelic drugs, evaluation of ACT Landcare nature-based wellbeing programs, evaluation of Menslink counselling and mentoring, preventing and coping with occupational violence, relationship impacts on conspiratorial thinking, and body image flexibility.
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, Education, Western Sydney University
Award Date: 31 Dec 2008
Bachelor, Science (Psychology) (Honours), Australian National University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
Bachelor, Science (Psychology), University of Western Australia
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
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Bornhoffen Catalyst youth development program evaluation
Neill, J. & Sullivan, A.
4/06/12 → 2/04/14
Project: Research
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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: Research
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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: Research
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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., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Adolescent Research. 39, 2, p. 328-360 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decolonising and Indigenising a psychology curriculum using a strategic, holistic, transformative, iterative long-term journey approach: Overview, reflections and learnings
Buergelt, P., Brown, T., George, A., van Boxtel, J., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Crisp, D., Martinello, M., Kemp, T., Applebee, W., Collis, P., Boer, D., Busby Grant, J., Kelty, S., Lewis, V., Neill, J. T. & Pymont, C., Nov 2024, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Paper › peer-review
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Male-friendly counselling for young men: a thematic analysis of client and caregiver experiences of Menslink counselling
Boerma, M., Beel, N., Neill, J. T., Jeffries, C., Krishnamoorthy, G. & Guerri-Guttenberg, J., 1 Aug 2024, In: Australian Psychologist. 59, 6, p. 496-507 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The distinct affect regulation functions of body image flexibility and inflexibility: A prospective study in adolescents and emerging adults
Brichacek, A. L., Neill, J. T., Murray, K., Rieger, E. & Watsford, C., May 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Body Image. 50, p. 1-11 11 p., 101726.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the relationship between mental health, drug use, personality, and attitudes towards psilocybin-Assisted therapy
Ross, B. M. & Neill, J. T., 28 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Psychedelic Studies. 7, 2, p. 114-118 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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