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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2009
Conference Publication
The social treatment: benefits of group interventions in residential care settings
Haslam, C., Jetten, J., Haslam, A., Bevins, A., Ravenscroft, S. and Tonks, J. (2009). The social treatment: benefits of group interventions in residential care settings. 23rd Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS), Pisa, Italy, 23-26 September 2009. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/08870440903126405
2009
Conference Publication
Using a social intervention to counteract dehydration in residential care
Gleibs, I., Haslam, C. and Haslam, A. (2009). Using a social intervention to counteract dehydration in residential care. 23rd Conference of European Health Psychology Society, Pisa, Italy, unknown. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2008
Journal Article
Maintaining group memberships: Social identity continuity predicts well-being after stroke
Haslam, Catherine, Holme, Abigail, Haslam, Alexander, Iyer, Aarti, Jetten, Jolanda and Williams, W. Huw (2008). Maintaining group memberships: Social identity continuity predicts well-being after stroke. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 18 (5-6), 671-691. doi: 10.1080/09602010701643449
2008
Journal Article
Angry faces are special too: evidence from the eye-movement based memory effect
Bate, Sarah, Haslam, Catherine and Hodgson, Timothy L. (2008). Angry faces are special too: evidence from the eye-movement based memory effect. Neuropsychology, 23 (5), 658-667. doi: 10.1037/a0014518
2008
Journal Article
Evidence of an eye-movement based memory effect in congenital prosopagnosia
Bate, Sarah, Haslam, Catherine, Tree, Jeremy J. and Hodgson, Timothy L. (2008). Evidence of an eye-movement based memory effect in congenital prosopagnosia. Cortex, 44 (7), 806-819. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2007.02.004
2007
Journal Article
Overgeneral memory for public and autobiographical events in depression and schizophrenia
Warren, Z. and Haslam, C. (2007). Overgeneral memory for public and autobiographical events in depression and schizophrenia. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 12 (4), 301-321. doi: 10.1080/13546800601066142
2007
Journal Article
Does maintenance of colour categories rely on language? Evidence to the contrary from a case of semantic dementia
Haslam, Catherine, Wills, A. J., Haslam, Alexander, Kay, Janice, Baron, Rachel and McNab, Fiona (2007). Does maintenance of colour categories rely on language? Evidence to the contrary from a case of semantic dementia. Brain and Language, 103 (3), 251-263. doi: 10.1016/j.bandl.2007.08.007
2007
Journal Article
Neuropsychological and psychiatric profiles in acute encephalitis in adults
Pewter, Stephen M., Williams, W. Huw, Haslam, Catherine and Kay, Janice M. (2007). Neuropsychological and psychiatric profiles in acute encephalitis in adults. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 17 (4-6), 478-505. doi: 10.1080/09602010701202238
2006
Journal Article
How successful is errorless learning in supporting memory for high and low-level knowledge in dementia?
Haslam, Catherine, Gilroy, Donna, Black, Sarah and Beesley, Thomas (2006). How successful is errorless learning in supporting memory for high and low-level knowledge in dementia?. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 16 (5), 505-536. doi: 10.1080/09602010500231867
2006
Journal Article
Patterns of memory dysfunction in current and 2-year abstinent MDMA users
Ward, J, Hall, K and Haslam, C (2006). Patterns of memory dysfunction in current and 2-year abstinent MDMA users. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 28 (3), 306-324. doi: 10.1080/13803390490918174
2006
Journal Article
Development of PBL in the training of clinical psychologists
Stedmon, Jacqui, Wood, Jim, Curle, Christine and Haslam, Cath (2006). Development of PBL in the training of clinical psychologists. Psychology Learning and Teaching, 5 (1), 52-60. doi: 10.2304/plat.2005.5.1.52
2006
Book Chapter
Assessing learning in a PBL curriculum for healthcare training
Curle, Christine, Wood, Jim, Haslam, Catherine and Stedmon, Jacqui (2006). Assessing learning in a PBL curriculum for healthcare training. Innovative assessment in higher education. (pp. 180-190) edited by Cordelia Bryan and Karen Clegg. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203969670
2006
Journal Article
Selective preservation of memory for people in the context of semantic memory disorder: Patterns of association and dissociation
Lyons, Frances, Kay, Janice, Hanley, J. Richard and Haslam, Catherine (2006). Selective preservation of memory for people in the context of semantic memory disorder: Patterns of association and dissociation. Neuropsychologia, 44 (14), 2887-2898. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2006.06.005
2005
Conference Publication
Does colour categorization depend on language? Evidence to the contrary from semantic dementia.
Haslam, C, Kay, J and Baron, R (2005). Does colour categorization depend on language? Evidence to the contrary from semantic dementia.. 12th Annnual Meeting of the Cognitive-Neuroscience-Society, New York Ny, Apr 09-12, 2005. M I T PRESS.
2004
Journal Article
Biographical knowledge: Modality-specific or modality-neutral?
Haslam, C, Kay, J, Hanley, JR and Lyons, F (2004). Biographical knowledge: Modality-specific or modality-neutral?. Cortex, 40 (3), 451-466. doi: 10.1016/S0010-9452(08)70139-4
2004
Conference Publication
Language and memory impairments in a case study of semantic dementia
Tree, JJ, Kay, JM, Baron, R, Haslam, C and Williams, C (2004). Language and memory impairments in a case study of semantic dementia. Annual Meeting of the British-Neuropsychiatry-Association, London England, Feb 26-27, 2004. B M J PUBLISHING GROUP.
2003
Journal Article
An investigation of errorless learning in memory-impaired patients: improving the technique and clarifying theory
Tailby, R and Haslam, C (2003). An investigation of errorless learning in memory-impaired patients: improving the technique and clarifying theory. Neuropsychologia, 41 (9), 1230-1240. doi: 10.1016/S0028-3932(03)00036-8
2002
Journal Article
Selective loss and preservation of biographical knowledge: Implications for representation
Haslam, Catherine, Kay, Janice and Hanley, J. Richard (2002). Selective loss and preservation of biographical knowledge: Implications for representation. Neurocase, 8 (3), 169-193.
2002
Journal Article
Striking a chord with amnesic patients: Evidence that song facilitates memory
Haslam, C and Cook, M (2002). Striking a chord with amnesic patients: Evidence that song facilitates memory. Neurocase, 8 (6), 453-465. doi: 10.1093/neucas/8.6.453
2001
Journal Article
'I know your name but not your face': Explaining modality-based differences in access to biographical knowledge in a patient with retrograde amnesia
Haslam, C, Cook, M and Coltheart, M (2001). 'I know your name but not your face': Explaining modality-based differences in access to biographical knowledge in a patient with retrograde amnesia. Neurocase, 7 (3), 189-199. doi: 10.1093/neucas/7.3.189
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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
Social identity processes affecting retirement from sport
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens, Professor Alex Haslam
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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 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
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
The Impact of Self and Reward on Cognitive Processes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ada Kritikos
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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
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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