Overview
Background
Jason Connor is a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology in the Discipline of Psychiatry and Founding Director of the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (2008 - 2014, 2017+) at The University of Queensland.
Professor Connor is a clinical psychologist by training and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). He has specialist membership in the APS Health and Clinical Colleges. Jason commenced his academic career after being awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) doctoral scholarship (PhD, 2002) for research into substance use disorders.
Since moving from full-time clinical practice to academia, he has successfully combined teaching responsibilities with research.
Professor Connor has won an Australian award for excellence in university teaching.
He has published over 350 peer reviewed journal papers, books and book chapters. Professor Connor has received $25 million in research funding as Chief Investigator and currently leads $4.6 million in Catergor 1 external research grants.
Professor Connor's main research focus is substance use disorders. Research areas include substance use assessment and treatment, genetic markers of alcohol and nicotine dependence, measurement of alcohol craving, novel psychological models of problem drinking and the prevention of youth substance abuse. He is a consultant for the World Health Organisation (substance use) and member of the Federal Government’s Alcohol & Drug Centres of Excellence Strategic Reference Group, which is tasked with guiding the evidenced based policy for substance use in Australia.
Professor Connor has received awards for his research (NH&MRC Career Development Fellow; Australian Psychological Society Early Career Research Award) and service to the profession of psychology (Australian Psychological Society Health College Award of Distinction).
In addition to his academic roles, he has an appointment with Queensland Health and continues to offer clinical services.
Examples of recent publications:
Connor, J.P., Stjepanović, D., Le Foll, B., Hoch, E., Budney A., Hall, W.D. (2021) Cannabis use and cannabis use disorders. NATURE REVIEWS: DISEASE PRIMERS, 25;7(1) 16.
Ahmed, F., Boogaerts, T., Bowes, D.A., van Nuijs, A.L.N., Covaci, A., Hall, W., Connor, J.P., Thomas, K.V. (2024). Enhanced estimation of the prevalence of treated mental health disorders by wastewater-based epidemiology, NATURE MENTAL HEALTH 2, 345–347.
Connor, J.P., Stjepanović, D., Budney A., Le Foll, B., Hall, W.D. (2022) Clinical Management of Cannabis Withdrawal. ADDICTION,117(7):2075-2095.
Symons, M., Feeney, G.F.X., Gallagher, M.R., Young, R.M., Connor, J.P. (2020). Predicting alcohol dependence treatment outcomes: a prospective comparative study of clinical psychologists versus 'trained' machine learning models. ADDICTION, 115(11) 2164-2175
Connor, J.P., Hall, W.D. (2018). Thresholds for safer alcohol use might need lowering. LANCET, 391(10129), 1460-1461.
Connor, J.P., Haber, P.S., Hall, W.D. (2016). Alcohol Use Disorders. LANCET, 387(10022), 988-98.
Connor, J. P. Hall, W.D. (2015). Alcohol burden in low-income and middle-income countries. LANCET, 386(10007), 1922-4.
Availability
- Professor Jason Connor is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Central Queensland University
- Bachelor (Honours) of Social Science (Psychology), Charles Sturt University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Works
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2010
Journal Article
A prospective study of personality features predictive of early adolescent alcohol misuse
George, S. M., Connor, J. P., Gullo, M. J. and Young, R. Mcd (2010). A prospective study of personality features predictive of early adolescent alcohol misuse. Personality and Individual Differences, 49 (3), 204-209. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2010.03.036
2010
Journal Article
A polymorphism in the dysbindin gene (DTNBP1) associated with multiple psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia
Voisey, J., Swagell, C.D., Hughes, I.P., Connor, J.P., Lawford, B.R., Young, R.M. and Morris, C.P. (2010). A polymorphism in the dysbindin gene (DTNBP1) associated with multiple psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 6 (41) 41, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/1744-9081-6-41
2010
Journal Article
A psychometric comparison of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Observer Alexithymia Scale (OAS) in an alcohol-dependent sample
Thorberg, Fred Arne, Young, Ross McD., Sullivan, Karen A., Lyvers, Michael, Connor, Jason P. and Feeney, Gerald F.X. (2010). A psychometric comparison of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the Observer Alexithymia Scale (OAS) in an alcohol-dependent sample. Personality and Individual Differences, 49 (2), 119-123. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2010.03.018
2010
Journal Article
Cultural identity and peer influence as predictors of substance use among culturally diverse Australian adolescents
Gazis, Nicki, Connor, Jason P. and Ho, Robert (2010). Cultural identity and peer influence as predictors of substance use among culturally diverse Australian adolescents. Journal of Early Adolescence, 30 (3), 345-368. doi: 10.1177/0272431609333276
2010
Conference Publication
Assessment of function and clinical utility of alcohol and other drug web sites: an observational, qualitative study
Kay-Lambkin, F, White, A, Baker, A, Kavanagh, DJ, Klein, B, Proudfoot, J, Drennan, J, Connor, J and Young, R (2010). Assessment of function and clinical utility of alcohol and other drug web sites: an observational, qualitative study. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2010, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 28 November - 1 December 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00261.x
2010
Conference Publication
Backing a winner: A role for psychology in risk assessment and management for home therapies
Nearhos, J. and Connor, J. (2010). Backing a winner: A role for psychology in risk assessment and management for home therapies. ANZSN 2010 Annual Conference: 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Perth, WA, Australia, 12-15 September 2010. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2010.01377_1.x
2010
Conference Publication
Cognitive functioning following liver transplantation for alcohol-related liver disease: A prospective study
Connor, J., Pegum, E., Feeney, G. and Young, R. (2010). Cognitive functioning following liver transplantation for alcohol-related liver disease: A prospective study. 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2010), Melbourne, Australia, 11-16 July 2010. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Psychological Society.
2010
Conference Publication
Alcohol and other drug websites: an observational and qualitative study
White, A., Kay-Lambkin, F., Kavanagh, D., Klein, B., Proudfoot, J., Drennan, J., Connor, J., Baker, A. and Young, R. (2010). Alcohol and other drug websites: an observational and qualitative study. WCBCT 2010: World Congress of Behaviour and Cognitive Therapies, Boston, MA, United States, 2-5 June, 2010.
2010
Journal Article
Online alcohol interventions: A systematic review
White, Angela, Kavanagh, David, Stallman, Helen, Klein, Britt, Kay-Lambkin, Frances, Proudfoot, Judy, Drennan, Judy, Connor, Jason, Baker, Amanda, Hines, Emily and Young, Ross (2010). Online alcohol interventions: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 12 (5) e62, e62-1-e62-12. doi: 10.2196/jmir.1479
2010
Book Chapter
Facilitating behavioural change
Steindl, Stan and Connor, Jason (2010). Facilitating behavioural change. Communication skills in medicine: Promoting patient-centred care. (pp. 33-47) edited by Michele Groves and Jennifer Fitzgerald. Melbourne, Australia: IP Communications.
2010
Conference Publication
Multi-level and modifiable factors that underlie community variation in child tobacco use
Kelly, A.B., O'Flaherty, M., Connor, J.P., Homel, R., Toumbourou, J.W., Patton, G.C. and Williams, J. (2010). Multi-level and modifiable factors that underlie community variation in child tobacco use. 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 11-16 July 2010. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Psychological Society.
2010
Conference Publication
Ontrack: Evaluating online psychological interventions for alcohol and depression
Kavanagh, D, Klein, B, Austin, D, Proudfoot, J, Kay-Lambkin, F, Connor, J, Young, R, Connolly, JM, White, A and Kyrios, M (2010). Ontrack: Evaluating online psychological interventions for alcohol and depression. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2010, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 28 November - 1 December 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00261.x
2010
Conference Publication
Measuring alcohol craving: Development of the Alcohol Craving Experience Questionnaire
Statham, D., Connor, J. P. and Kavanagh, D. J. (2010). Measuring alcohol craving: Development of the Alcohol Craving Experience Questionnaire. 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP2010), Melbourne , Australia, 11-16 July 2010. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Psychological Society.
2010
Conference Publication
Visualising a state-wide patient data collection: A case study to expand the audience for healthcare data
Luo, Wei, Gallagher, Marcus, O'Kane, Di, Connor, Jason, Dooris, Mark, Roberts, Col, Mortimer, Lachlan and Wiles, Janet (2010). Visualising a state-wide patient data collection: A case study to expand the audience for healthcare data. HIKM 2010: 4th Australasian Workshop on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management, Brisbane, Australia, 18-21 January 2010. Sydney, Australia: Australian Computer Society.
2010
Conference Publication
Chair, Substance Abuse Stream
Connor, J.P. (2010). Chair, Substance Abuse Stream. International Congress of Applied Psychology, Melbourne VIC, Australia, 11-16 July 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Online alcohol interventions: a systematic review
White, A, Kavanagh, DJ, Stallman, HM, Klein, B, Kay-Lambkin, F, Proudfoot, J, Drennan, J, Connor, J, Baker, A, Hines, E and Young, R (2010). Online alcohol interventions: a systematic review. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2010, Canberra, ACT, Australia , 28 November - 1 December 2010. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00261.x
2010
Book Chapter
Getting started: How can I help you today?
Fitzgerald, J., Connor, J. and Mitchell, C. (2010). Getting started: How can I help you today?. Communication skills in medicine: Promoting patient-centred care. (pp. 7-19) edited by Groves, M. and Fitzgerald, J.. Melbourne, Australia: IP Communications.
2010
Conference Publication
How routine data can measure the effectiveness of policies to reduce binge drinking in young people on the Gold Coast
Kisely, S., Pais, J., White, A., Connor, J., Quek, L. H., Crilly, J., Lawrence, D. and O'Dwyer, J. (2010). How routine data can measure the effectiveness of policies to reduce binge drinking in young people on the Gold Coast. Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 2-3 December 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Alcohol expectancies and self-efficacy beliefs predict drinking in young adolescents: A prospective study
Connor, J.P., George, S., Gullo, M., Kelly, A.B. and Young, R.McD. (2010). Alcohol expectancies and self-efficacy beliefs predict drinking in young adolescents: A prospective study. 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 11-16 July 2010. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Australian Psychological Society.
2010
Conference Publication
Alexithymia in relation to craving in an alcohol-dependent sample
Thorberg, F.A., Young, R.McD., Sullivan, K.A., Lyvers, M., Hurst, C., Connor, J.P. and Feeney, G.F.X. (2010). Alexithymia in relation to craving in an alcohol-dependent sample. ACSS 2010: The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences, Osaka, Japan, 18-21 June 2010.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Stress, Allostatic Load and Substance Use in Defence Force Veterans with PTSD
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephen Parker, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of social media upon alcohol use: An investigation of effects and mechanisms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Dr Carmen Lim
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Doctor Philosophy
Application of the bioSocial Cognitive Theory (bSCT) to Stimulant Use
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of the gut microbiome in alcohol related liver disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gerald Holtmann, Dr Paul Clark
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Deterrence: Exploring innovative social media interventions to curtail youth vaping
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner, Dr Carmen Lim
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Doctor Philosophy
Adolescent exposure to online cannabis advertisements
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Dr Tesfa Yimer
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Vaping - Insight into Australian Cannabis Policies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Using multiple data sources to understand the opioid crisis in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Phong Thai, Dr Ben Tscharke
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Doctor Philosophy
Social norms toward cigarette smoking and other nicotine product use: trends and influences across populations and regulatory contexts
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Phong Thai, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Prescription opioids dispensing: trends and risk of unintentional overdose
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sam Hollingworth, Dr Joemer Maravilla
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Personalised treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: Identification and intervention of target mechanisms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Genevieve Dingle
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Machine Learning as an Adjunct to Clinical Decision Making in Alcohol Dependence Treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Marcus Gallagher
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in Routine Public Mental Health Settings: An Australian controlled trial
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Drug and Alcohol Prevention among Culturally Diverse Northern Australian Adolescents: An Investigation of a School Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program for Year 8 Students
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Graham Martin
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Social Substances: The Online Landscape of Substance Use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Public Health Impacts of Vaping Product Use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Emerging trends of cannabis vaping in the USA and Canada: Prevalence, correlates, and online presence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Smells like teen spirits: Investigating impulsivity and alcohol-related cognition as modifiable risk factors for adolescent alcohol use intervention
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Bullying and Cyberbullying among Australian Adolescents: Definition, prevalence, clinical correlates, and dimensional measurement
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Scott
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Parenting and adolescent alcohol use: Exploring developmentally sensitive and dynamic influences across adolescence
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Gender, mental health and smoking: a population based study in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
THE APPLICATION OF SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY-WIDE SMOKING CESSATION INTERVENTION
Associate Advisor
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