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:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
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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2016
Journal Article
The more (social group memberships), the merrier: is this the case for Asians?
Chang, Melissa X.-L., Jetten, Jolanda, Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, Catherine and Praharso, Nurul (2016). The more (social group memberships), the merrier: is this the case for Asians?. Frontiers in Psychology, 7 (1001) 1001, 1-17. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01001
2016
Journal Article
Overcoming alcohol and other drug addiction as a process of social identity transition: the social identity model of recovery (SIMOR)
Best, David, Beckwith, Melinda, Haslam, Catherine, Haslam, S. Alexander, Jetten, Jolanda, Mawson, Emily and Lubman, Dan I. (2016). Overcoming alcohol and other drug addiction as a process of social identity transition: the social identity model of recovery (SIMOR). Addiction Research and Theory, 24 (2), 111-123. doi: 10.3109/16066359.2015.1075980
2016
Journal Article
GROUPS 4 HEALTH: Evidence that a social-identity intervention that builds and strengthens social group membership improves mental health
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, S. Alexander, Dingle, Genevieve and Chang, Melissa Xue-Ling (2016). GROUPS 4 HEALTH: Evidence that a social-identity intervention that builds and strengthens social group membership improves mental health. Journal of Affective Disorders, 194, 188-195. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.01.010
2016
Journal Article
Group ties protect cognitive health by promoting social identification and social support
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Milne, Matilda, Kan, Chi-Hsin and Haslam, S. Alexander (2016). Group ties protect cognitive health by promoting social identification and social support. Journal of Aging and Health, 28 (2), 244-266. doi: 10.1177/0898264315589578
2016
Journal Article
Social group memberships in retirement are associated with reduced risk of premature death: evidence from a longitudinal cohort study
Steffens, Niklas K, Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, Catherine, Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S Alexander (2016). Social group memberships in retirement are associated with reduced risk of premature death: evidence from a longitudinal cohort study. BMJ Open, 6 (2) e010164, e010164. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010164
2016
Conference Publication
Characteristics of individuals entering residential treatment at therapeutic communities for methamphetamine problems versus other drug and alcohol problems
Bathish, Ramez, Mackenzie, Jock, Dingle, Genevieve, Savic, Michael, Best, David, Haslam, Catherine, Staiger, Petra, Beckwith, Melinda and Lubman, Dan I. (2016). Characteristics of individuals entering residential treatment at therapeutic communities for methamphetamine problems versus other drug and alcohol problems. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2016, Sydney, Australia, 30 October-2 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2016
Journal Article
Social networks and recovery (SONAR): characteristics of a longitudinal outcome study in five therapeutic communities in Australia
Best, David William, Haslam, Catherine, Staiger, Petra, Dingle, Genevieve, Savic, Michael, Bathish, Ramez, Mackenzie, Jock, Beckwith, Melinda and Lubman, Dan I. (2016). Social networks and recovery (SONAR): characteristics of a longitudinal outcome study in five therapeutic communities in Australia. Therapeutic Communities, 37 (3), 131-139. doi: 10.1108/TC-04-2016-0012
2015
Journal Article
Elaborative encoding through self-generation enhances outcomes with errorless learning: findings from the Skypekids memory study
Haslam, Catherine, Wagner, Joseph, Wegener, Signy and Malouf, Tania (2015). Elaborative encoding through self-generation enhances outcomes with errorless learning: findings from the Skypekids memory study. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 27 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2015.1053947
2015
Journal Article
Correction: Having a lot of a good thing: multiple important group memberships as a source of self-esteem
Jetten, Jolanda, Branscombe, Nyla R., Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Jones, Janelle M., Cui, Lijuan, Dingle, Genevieve, Liu, James, Murphy, Sean C., Thai, Anh, Walter, Zoe and Zhang, Airong (2015). Correction: Having a lot of a good thing: multiple important group memberships as a source of self-esteem. PLoS One, 10 (6) e0131035, e0131035. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131035
2015
Journal Article
Having a lot of a good thing: multiple group memberships as a source of self-esteem
Jetten, Jolanda, Branscombe, Nyla R., Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Jones, Janelle M., Cui, Lijuan, Dingle, Genevieve, Liu, James, Murphy, Sean, Thai, Anh, Walter, Zoe and Zhang, Airong (2015). Having a lot of a good thing: multiple group memberships as a source of self-esteem. PLoS One, 10 (5) e0124609, e0124609.1-e0124609.29. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0124609
2015
Book Chapter
Social determinants of cognitive change: Identity processes as the source of both enhancement and decline
Haslam, Catherine, Haslam, S. Alexander and Jetten, Jolanda (2015). Social determinants of cognitive change: Identity processes as the source of both enhancement and decline. Psychology of change: life contexts, experiences, and identities. (pp. 133-150) edited by Katherine J. Reynolds and Nyla R. Branscombe. New York, NY United States: Psychology Press.
2015
Book Chapter
Social connectedness and health
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, S. Alexander and Jetten, Jolanda (2015). Social connectedness and health. Encyclopedia of geropsychology. (pp. 1-10) Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_46-2
2014
Journal Article
Adjusting to living with multiple sclerosis: the role of social groups
Tabuteau-Harrison, Sophie L., Haslam, Catherine and Mewse, Avril J. (2014). Adjusting to living with multiple sclerosis: the role of social groups. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 26 (1), 36-59. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2014.993403
2014
Journal Article
Impact of rehabilitation on self-concept following traumatic brain injury: an exploratory systematic review of intervention methodology and efficacy
Ownsworth, Tamara and Haslam, Catherine (2014). Impact of rehabilitation on self-concept following traumatic brain injury: an exploratory systematic review of intervention methodology and efficacy. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 26 (1), 1-35. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2014.977924
2014
Journal Article
“The we's have it”: Evidence for the distinctive benefits of group engagement in enhancing cognitive health in aging
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan and Haslam, S. Alexander (2014). “The we's have it”: Evidence for the distinctive benefits of group engagement in enhancing cognitive health in aging. Social Science and Medicine, 120, 57-66. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.037
2014
Journal Article
Social identification moderates cognitive health and well-being following story- and song-based reminiscence
Haslam, Catherine, Haslam, S. Alexander, Ysseldyk, Renate, McCloskey, Lauren-Grace, Pfisterer, Kaylen and Brown, Susan G. (2014). Social identification moderates cognitive health and well-being following story- and song-based reminiscence. Aging and Mental Health, 18 (4), 425-434. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2013.845871
2014
Journal Article
Depression and social identity: an integrative review
Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, S. Alexander, Dingle, Genevieve A., Haslam, Catherine and Jetten, Jolanda (2014). Depression and social identity: an integrative review. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 18 (3), 1-24. doi: 10.1177/1088868314523839
2014
Journal Article
How groups affect our health and well-being: the path from theory to policy
Jetten, Jolanda, Haslam, Catherine, Haslam, S. Alexander, Dingle, Genevieve and Jones, Janelle M. (2014). How groups affect our health and well-being: the path from theory to policy. Social Issues and Policy Review, 8 (1), 103-130. doi: 10.1111/sipr.12003
2014
Journal Article
"We Get to Decide": the role of collective engagement in counteracting feelings of confinement and lack of autonomy in residential care
Gleibs, Ilka H., Sonnenberg, Stefanie J. and Haslam, Catherine (2014). "We Get to Decide": the role of collective engagement in counteracting feelings of confinement and lack of autonomy in residential care. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 38 (4), 259-280. doi: 10.1080/01924788.2014.966542
2014
Journal Article
Social and transitional identity: exploring social networks and their significance in a therapeutic community setting
Best, David, Lubman, Dan I., Savic, Michael, Wilson, Ann, Dingle, Genevieve, Haslam, S. Alexander, Haslam, Catherine and Jetten, Jolanda (2014). Social and transitional identity: exploring social networks and their significance in a therapeutic community setting. Therapeutic Communities, 35 (1) 17108334, 10-20. doi: 10.1108/TC-04-2013-0007
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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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
Memory Symptoms in People with Epilepsy
Associate Advisor
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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
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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2025
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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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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