Overview
Background
Tegan is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Australian National University, with an Honorary Senior Research Fellowship at the University of Queensland. Her research investigates how social relationships shape mental and physical health; work that is at the intersection of social, clinical and health psychology.
Up-to-date information about Dr Tegan Cruwys, including her recent work and best contact information, is available at her ANU webpage: https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/cruwys-tl
Availability
- Dr Tegan Cruwys is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Research interests
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Social Identity and Health
Tegan uses a social identity framework to address questions such as why are strong social relationships important for preventing and treating depression? How does stress influence changes in identity, and vice versa? Can we develop treatments for mental illness that are more affordable and less stigmatising, especially for vulnerable members of the community? Which social groups are more likely to influence health behaviours? How do our social relationships affect the spread of contagious disease?
Works
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Featured
2014
Journal Article
Social modeling of eating: A review of when and why social influence affects food intake and choice
Cruwys, Tegan, Bevelander, Kirsten E. and Hermans, Roel C. J. (2014). Social modeling of eating: A review of when and why social influence affects food intake and choice. Appetite, 86, 3-18. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.08.035
Featured
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
2025
Journal Article
Benign masochism in the wild: pleasure predicts social identification at aversive mass gatherings
Ferris, Laura J., Cruwys, Tegan, Young, Tarli, Bastian, Brock and Jetten, Jolanda (2025). Benign masochism in the wild: pleasure predicts social identification at aversive mass gatherings. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17439760.2025.2512810
2025
Journal Article
"It's a very conflicting thing for me": how having immigrant parents shapes mental health help-seeking behaviours
Pang, Hayley Wan Cheng, Cruwys, Tegan and Scholz, Brett (2025). "It's a very conflicting thing for me": how having immigrant parents shapes mental health help-seeking behaviours. International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print). doi: 10.1108/IJMHSC-04-2025-0043
2025
Journal Article
Addressing loneliness through a scalable neighbourhood connection campaign: an evaluation of Neighbour Day using an Australian population-based control and causal propensity score-based approaches
Beilby, Hannah, Spinks, Jean, Cruwys, Tegan and Rose, Christiern (2025). Addressing loneliness through a scalable neighbourhood connection campaign: an evaluation of Neighbour Day using an Australian population-based control and causal propensity score-based approaches. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 105 102659, 102659. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102659
2025
Journal Article
An intervention to build social identities improves mental health and wellbeing in people with elevated social anxiety: Evidence from a single‐arm clinical trial
Donaldson, Jessica L., Robertson, Alysia M., Cruwys, Tegan, Rathbone, Joanne A., Haslam, Catherine, Chen, Junwen and Dawel, Amy (2025). An intervention to build social identities improves mental health and wellbeing in people with elevated social anxiety: Evidence from a single‐arm clinical trial. British Journal of Clinical Psychology. doi: 10.1111/bjc.12539
2025
Journal Article
Disorders of self-categorization: How and why a healthy social self-system is the cornerstone of mental health
Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, S. Alexander and Skorich, Daniel P. (2025). Disorders of self-categorization: How and why a healthy social self-system is the cornerstone of mental health. Psychological Review. doi: 10.1037/rev0000566
2025
Journal Article
Nothing is so impactful as good theory: Evidence for the impact of the Social Identity Approach to Health on policy and practice
Cruwys, Tegan, Haslam, S. Alexander, Steffens, Niklas K., Haslam, Catherine and Reicher, Stephen D. (2025). Nothing is so impactful as good theory: Evidence for the impact of the Social Identity Approach to Health on policy and practice. Social Science & Medicine, 379 118164, 118164. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118164
2025
Journal Article
Sociocultural influences on social anxiety among Asian diasporas in the west: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu, Shanshan, Chen, Junwen, Cárdenas, Diana, Cruwys, Tegan and Scholz, Brett (2025). Sociocultural influences on social anxiety among Asian diasporas in the west: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. doi: 10.1037/cps0000277
2025
Book Chapter
Session 1 Setting Up: Appreciating Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 1 Setting Up: Appreciating Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 31-50) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.003.0002
2025
Book Chapter
Forms and Worksheets
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Forms and Worksheets. Groups 4 Health. Oxford University PressNew York. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776773.005.0001
2025
Book Chapter
Session 3 Sourcing: Strengthening Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 3 Sourcing: Strengthening Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 73-94) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.003.0004
2025
Book Chapter
Session 4 Scaffolding: Extending Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 4 Scaffolding: Extending Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 35-50) Oxford University PressNew York. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776773.003.0005
2025
Book Chapter
Introduction: Program Background and Overview
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Introduction: Program Background and Overview. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 1-30) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.003.0001
2025
Book Chapter
Health Ranking Activity Cards
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Health Ranking Activity Cards. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 123-124) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.005.0001
2025
Book Chapter
Introduction to Groups 4 Health
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Introduction to Groups 4 Health. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 1-2) Oxford University PressNew York. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776773.003.0001
2025
Book Chapter
Session 4 Scaffolding: Extending Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 4 Scaffolding: Extending Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 95-112) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.003.0005
2025
Book Chapter
Session 2 Scoping: Mapping Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 2 Scoping: Mapping Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 15-24) Oxford University PressNew York. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776773.003.0003
2025
Book Chapter
Session 2 Scoping: Mapping Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 2 Scoping: Mapping Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 51-72) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776810.003.0003
2025
Book Chapter
Session 5 Sustaining: Maintaining Groups
Haslam, Catherine, Cruwys, Tegan, Bentley, Sarah V., Jetten, Jolanda and Haslam, S. Alexander (2025). Session 5 Sustaining: Maintaining Groups. Groups 4 Health. (pp. 51-57) Oxford University PressNew York. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780197776773.003.0006
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Tegan Cruwys is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Beating the Baby Blues: A Social Identity Approach to Peripartum Depression
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam
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Doctor Philosophy
Psychological adjustment after acquired brain injury: The role of social identity in psychosocial recovery.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zoe Walter, Professor Catherine 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: Professor Catherine Haslam, Professor Jolanda Jetten
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Compassion Focused Therapy for Body Weight Shame
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stacey Parker, Associate Professor James Kirby
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
A Social Identity Approach to Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alex Haslam, Professor Catherine Haslam
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Weight stigma and discrimination: Psychological and social determinants and the implications for behaviour and health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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: Professor Catherine Haslam, Professor Alex Haslam
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Depression across Cultures: A Social Identity Perspective
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Catherine Haslam, Professor Jolanda Jetten
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