Overview
Background
I have worked in both the clinical and academic fields of clinical psychology, in Australia and the UK, before joining UQ in 2012. My research investigates the cognitive and social consequences of trauma and disease in neurological populations, and also on identity-cognition relationships in aging. In this work I have addressed questions about the integrity of cogntiive ability, notably memory, and its rehabilitation, but also the impact that impairment of these abilities have on personal andsocial identity.
Availability
- Professor Catherine Haslam is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales
- Masters (Coursework) of Arts (Clinical Psychology), Macquarie University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Research interests
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Social identity and the social determinants of health
There are several strands of this research. The first investigates the impact that identity processes have on cognitive integrity, mental health, and well-being following life change. A second strand investigates the impact of social group-based interventions, that build new social identities and provide people with the skills for effective use of these psychological resources to protect health and well-being. This has informed development of a new social intervention — Groups 4 Health — that aims to give people the knowledge and skills they need to independently manage their social group memberships, and the social identities that underpin them, effectively. This work has been conducted with a range of clinical and non-clinical populations — including older adults in the community and residential care, neurological populations (acquired brain injury, dementia), people with addictions, and mental health populations (notably, depression) — using cross-sectional, longitudinal and experimental methodologies.
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Neuro-rehabilitation
This research addresses the treatment of neurological disorders in people with stable and progressive conditions across the lifespan. My particular focus is on memory rehabilitation and involves exploration of theory relevant to memory enhancement and its intervention through use of learning principles and instructive techniques (errorless learning, spaced retrieval, and vanishing cues).
Works
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2022
Journal Article
“Let's get physical” — or social: The role of physical activity versus social group memberships in predicting depression and anxiety over time
Jetten, Jolanda, Haslam, Catherine, von Hippel, Courtney, Bentley, Sarah V., Cruwys, Tegan, Steffens, Niklas K. and Haslam, S. Alexander (2022). “Let's get physical” — or social: The role of physical activity versus social group memberships in predicting depression and anxiety over time. Journal of Affective Disorders, 306, 55-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.03.027
2022
Journal Article
The group mechanism in treatment: group identification and cohesion contributes to reducing chronic lower back pain by increasing personal control
Haslam, Catherine, Bertschy, Kristen, Cruwys, Tegan, Griffin, Joanne and Johnson, David (2022). The group mechanism in treatment: group identification and cohesion contributes to reducing chronic lower back pain by increasing personal control. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45 (8), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2057602
2022
Journal Article
Overcoming age-based stereotypes to optimize cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review of methodology and existing evidence
Parker, Giverny J, Ownsworth, Tamara, Haslam, Catherine and Shum, David H. K (2022). Overcoming age-based stereotypes to optimize cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review of methodology and existing evidence. Gerontologist, 62 (3), E206-E223. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaa191
2022
Journal Article
Perceptions of the targets and sources of COVID-19 threat are structured by group memberships and responses are influenced by identification with humankind
Frenzel, Svenja B., Junker, Nina M., Avanzi, Lorenzo, Erkens, Valerie A., Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine, Häusser, Jan A., Knorr, Daniel, Meyer, Ines, Mojzisch, Andreas, Monzani, Lucas, Reicher, Stephen D., Schuh, Sebastian C., Steffens, Niklas K., van Zyl, Llewellyn E. and van Dick, Rolf (2022). Perceptions of the targets and sources of COVID-19 threat are structured by group memberships and responses are influenced by identification with humankind. Psychologica Belgica, 62 (1), 75-88. doi: 10.5334/pb.1043
2022
Journal Article
Multiple group membership supports resilience and growth in response to violence and abuse
Haslam, Catherine, Latilla, Tatiana, Muldoon, Orla T., Cruwys, Tegan and Kearns, Michelle (2022). Multiple group membership supports resilience and growth in response to violence and abuse. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 32 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.1002/casp.2570
2022
Journal Article
Exploring links between social identity, emotion regulation, and loneliness in those with and without a history of mental illness
Hayes, Shaun, Carlyle, Molly, Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine and Dingle, Genevieve (2022). Exploring links between social identity, emotion regulation, and loneliness in those with and without a history of mental illness. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61 (3), 701-734. doi: 10.1111/bjc.12358
2022
Journal Article
The effect of aspect ratio on the mechanical behavior of Li metal in solid-state cells
Haslam, Catherine G., Wolfenstine, Jeffery B. and Sakamoto, Jeff (2022). The effect of aspect ratio on the mechanical behavior of Li metal in solid-state cells. Journal of Power Sources, 520 230831, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.230831
2022
Journal Article
Social identity makes group-based social connection possible: implications for loneliness and mental health
Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Jetten, Jolanda, Bentley, Sarah V., Fong, Polly and Steffens, Niklas K. (2022). Social identity makes group-based social connection possible: implications for loneliness and mental health. Current Opinion in Psychology, 43, 161-165. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.07.013
2022
Book Chapter
Groups 4 health in later life
Bentley, Sarah, Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Cao, Yuan and Milic, Jelena (2022). Groups 4 health in later life. Comprehensive clinical psychology. Second Edition. (pp. 402-414) edited by Gordon J. G. Asmundson and Nancy A. Pachana. San Diego: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-818697-8.00037-6
2022
Journal Article
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of social identity transition in academic retirement
Miron, Anca M., Branscombe, Nyla R., Ball, Thomas C., McFadden, Susan H. and Haslam, Catherine (2022). An interpretative phenomenological analysis of social identity transition in academic retirement. Work, Aging and Retirement, 8 (1), 82-97. doi: 10.1093/workar/waab018
2022
Other Outputs
Social Identity Model of Traumatic Identity Change - Observational Study
Craig, Natalie, Jetten, Jolanda, Cruwys, Tegan and Haslam, Catherine (2022). Social Identity Model of Traumatic Identity Change - Observational Study. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/7493bbd
2022
Book Chapter
Social identity interventions
Tarrant, Mark, Haslam, Catherine, Carter, Mary, Calitri, Raff and Haslam, S. Alexander (2022). Social identity interventions. The handbook of behavior change. (pp. 649-660) edited by Martin S. Hagger, Linda D. Cameron, Kyra Hamilton, Nelli Hankonen and Taru Lintunen. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781108677318.044
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2021
Journal Article
GROUPS 2 CONNECT: An online activity to maintain social connection and well‐being during COVID‐19
Bentley, Sarah V., Haslam, Catherine, Haslam, S. Alexander, Jetten, Jolanda, Larwood, Joel and La Rue, Crystal J. (2021). GROUPS 2 CONNECT: An online activity to maintain social connection and well‐being during COVID‐19. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 14 (4), 1189-1210. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12330
2021
Journal Article
Groups 4 Health protects against unanticipated threats to mental health: Evaluating two interventions during COVID-19 lockdown among young people with a history of depression and loneliness
Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, Catherine, Rathbone, Joanne A., Williams, Elyse and Haslam, S. Alexander (2021). Groups 4 Health protects against unanticipated threats to mental health: Evaluating two interventions during COVID-19 lockdown among young people with a history of depression and loneliness. Journal of Affective Disorders, 295, 316-322. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.029
2021
Journal Article
When the final whistle blows: Social identity pathways support mental health and life satisfaction after retirement from competitive sport
Haslam, Catherine, Lam, Ben C.P., Yang, Jie, Steffens, Niklas K., Haslam, S. Alexander, Cruwys, Tegan, Boen, Filip, Mertens, Niels, De Brandt, Koen, Wang, Xinyan, Mallett, Clifford J. and Fransen, Katrien (2021). When the final whistle blows: Social identity pathways support mental health and life satisfaction after retirement from competitive sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 57 102049, 102049. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.102049
2021
Conference Publication
CONTROLLED TRIAL EXAMINING THE STRENGTH-BASED GRIT WELLBEING AND SELF-REGULATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS FOR SUBSTANCE USE
Quinn, Catherine A., Walter, Zoe C., De Andrade, Dominique, Dingle, Genevieve A., Haslam, Catherine and Hides, Leanne (2021). CONTROLLED TRIAL EXAMINING THE STRENGTH-BASED GRIT WELLBEING AND SELF-REGULATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS FOR SUBSTANCE USE. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2021
Journal Article
Groups 4 Health versus cognitive–behavioural therapy for depression and loneliness in young people: randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial with 12-month follow-up
Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, Catherine, Rathbone, Joanne A., Williams, Elyse, Haslam, S. Alexander and Walter, Zoe C. (2021). Groups 4 Health versus cognitive–behavioural therapy for depression and loneliness in young people: randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial with 12-month follow-up. British Journal of Psychiatry, 220 (3) PII S0007125021001288, 1-8. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2021.128
2021
Journal Article
Contributors to social well-being from the perspective of older migrants in Australia
Liu, Shuang, Hong, Yanyan, Gallois, Cindy, Haslam, Catherine, Jetten, Jolanda, Tran, Tran Le Nghi and Dane, Sharon (2021). Contributors to social well-being from the perspective of older migrants in Australia. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 49 (9), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/1369183x.2021.1959305
2021
Journal Article
Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Gilson, Nicholas D., Papinczak, Zoe E., Mielke, Gregore I., Haslam, Catherine, McKenna, James and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24 (11), 1155-1160. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.06.008
2021
Journal Article
Social group memberships, physical activity, and physical health following retirement: a six‐year follow‐up from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Stevens, Mark, Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, Catherine and Wang, Valerie (2021). Social group memberships, physical activity, and physical health following retirement: a six‐year follow‐up from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. British Journal of Health Psychology, 26 (2), 505-524. doi: 10.1111/bjhp.12506
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Available projects
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Adjustment to retirement as a process of social identity change
Retirement is an inevitable part of aging for most people, but successful adjustment is far from straightforward. About 30 percent of people find the transition highly stressful and experience a marked reduction in well-being and this is despite engaging in financial planning. As these data, suggest successful transition into retirement is about much more than having enough money. Recent research has begun to focus on the role of social factors given the upheaval that this significant life change imposes on our social networks. Supporting this development are emerging data showing that people who maintain and extend their social ties, especially those with social groups (e.g., work/ professional, friendship, community groups), live longer and have a better quality of life after retirement. So what is it about these social group networks that promotes health and well-being in the retirement transition? This is the key question that this project will address.
This project will draw on recent data from UK, US and Australian populations to examine the extent to which changes in our social group relationships as we retire affects adjustment. It aims to improve understanding of the nature and size of that influence to more effectively manage that social change with a view to optimising adjustment, health, and well-being as we age into retirement. The Social Identity Model of Identity Change (SIMIC) provides a framework to investigate these issues as it specifies mechanisms that can buffer the effects of social group change in life transitions. It has yet to be fully interrogated in the retirement context and this will provide the theoretical focus for the project.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Psychological adjustment after acquired brain injury: The role of social identity in psychosocial recovery.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zoe Walter, Dr Tegan Cruwys
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Doctor Philosophy
Harnessing the potential of community groups to prevent loneliness in older people
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Stereotype Threat and Workplace Disengagement: Social Identity as a Buffer Among Older Employees
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
Detection of negative emotions using wearable sensors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Chelsea Dobbins
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Doctor Philosophy
Stereotype Threat and Workplace Disengagement: Social Identity as a Buffer Among Older Employees
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
From PTSD to PTG: The role of social identity in resilience and recovery from trauma.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
Stereotype Threat and Workplace Disengagement: Social Identity as a Buffer Among Older Employees
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
Detection of negative emotions using wearable sensors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Chelsea Dobbins
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Doctor Philosophy
Social identity processes affecting retirement from sport
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens, Professor Alex Haslam
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Doctor Philosophy
From trauma to growth: The role of social identity in resilience and recovery from trauma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
Memory Symptoms in People with Epilepsy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Alan Pegna
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Doctor Philosophy
From PTSD to PTG: The role of social identity in resilience and recovery from trauma.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
Stereotype Threat and Workplace Disengagement: Social Identity as a Buffer Among Older Employees
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jolanda Jetten
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Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Self and Reward on Cognitive Processes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ada Kritikos
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Group Processes to Maximise the Potential of Group Interventions
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Social Connectedness and Retirement Adjustment: The Contribution of Social Participation and Social Group Memberships
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
A Social Identity Approach to Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam, Dr Tegan Cruwys
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Self and Reward on Cognitive Processes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ada Kritikos
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The role of social identities in the mental health, well-being and academic performance of international students: An application of the Social Identity Model of Identity Change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Alex Haslam
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Depression across Cultures: A Social Identity Perspective
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tegan Cruwys, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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