Overview
Background
Dr James Fowler joined the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health in 2024. James’ work focuses on using mixed-methodologies and community-based participatory research to address the needs of priority groups across health promotion and health service contexts. Much of James’ work focuses on the LGBTQIA+ community. This includes coordinating the 'Blak and Proud' project at UQ Poche, which focuses on working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIASGBB+ peoples to develop the 'BLAK PRIDE' Model of Care. James other work explores the design and evaluation of mental health promotion programs, the role of technology in health and wellbeing, gender-affirming health services, and projects focused more broadly on wellbeing and sexual and reproductive health. In 2022, James was awarded the UQ Ally Award in recognition of his work creating a safer UQ for LGTBQIA+ people. James is currently a member of the Queensland Government’s advisory panel on LGBTQIA+ issues and helping to develop Queensland’s LGBTQIA+ strategy. Prior to this role, James worked for Lady Gaga on her Born This Way Foundation Youth Advisory Board.
Availability
- Dr James Fowler is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Syphilis in pregnancy: a qualitative investigation of healthcare provider perspectives on barriers to syphilis screening during pregnancy in south-east Queensland
Warzywoda, Sarah, Fowler, James A., Nourse, Clare, Wu, Mandy, Britton, Sumudu, Rowling, Diane, Griffin, Paul, Lazarou, Mattea, Hamilton, Zoe and Dean, Judith A. (2023). Syphilis in pregnancy: a qualitative investigation of healthcare provider perspectives on barriers to syphilis screening during pregnancy in south-east Queensland. Sexual Health, 20 (4), 330-338. doi: 10.1071/sh22193
2023
Journal Article
Fluctuations in mental health in students accessing a university-wide online mental health promotion intervention before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Viskovich, Shelley, Fowler, James A. and Pakenham, Kenneth I. (2023). Fluctuations in mental health in students accessing a university-wide online mental health promotion intervention before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian Psychologist, 58 (5), 373-387. doi: 10.1080/00050067.2023.2212150
2022
Journal Article
A socioecological review of LGBTQI+ adolescent bias-based bullying: what characterizes a bystander, and where do we go from here?
Fowler, James A. and Buckley, Lisa (2022). A socioecological review of LGBTQI+ adolescent bias-based bullying: what characterizes a bystander, and where do we go from here?. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 28 (2), 1-31. doi: 10.1080/19359705.2022.2138669
2022
Journal Article
A call for ACTion: a systematic review of empirical evidence for the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with LGBTQI+ individuals
Fowler, James A., Viskovich, Shelley, Buckley, Lisa and Dean, Judith A. (2022). A call for ACTion: a systematic review of empirical evidence for the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with LGBTQI+ individuals. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 25, 78-89. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.06.007
2022
Journal Article
Psychological therapy using virtual reality for treatment of driving phobia: a systematic review
Elphinston, Rachel A., Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Fowler, James A., Russell, Trevor G. and Sterling, Michele (2022). Psychological therapy using virtual reality for treatment of driving phobia: a systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45 (10), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2069293
2021
Journal Article
A mixed-methods evaluation of experiential intervention exercises for values and committed action from an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy mental health promotion program for university students
Viskovich, Shelley, Pakenham, Kenneth and Fowler, James A. (2021). A mixed-methods evaluation of experiential intervention exercises for values and committed action from an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy mental health promotion program for university students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 22, 108-118. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.10.001
2021
Journal Article
Virtual reality-based psychological therapy for the treatment of driving anxiety
Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Fowler, James A., Russell, Trevor, Sterling, Michele and Elphinston, Rachel A. (2021). Virtual reality-based psychological therapy for the treatment of driving anxiety. Journal of Transport and Health, 22 (s1) 101157, 5-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2021.101157
2020
Journal Article
Impulsivity traits and Facebook addiction in young people and the potential mediating role of coping styles
Fowler, James, Gullo, Matthew J. and Elphinston, Rachel A. (2020). Impulsivity traits and Facebook addiction in young people and the potential mediating role of coping styles. Personality and Individual Differences, 161 109965, 109965. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2020.109965
Supervision
Availability
- Dr James Fowler is:
- Available for supervision
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Media
Enquiries
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- digital health
- gender-affirming health
- healthcare experiences
- LGBTQIA+
- mental health
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