Promoting intention to receive the seasonal influenza vaccination: An approach based on Protection Motivation Theory Ling, M. (Deakin University), Kothe, E. J. (Deakin University), Mullan, B. A. (Curtin University) Background: Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce infection and serious complications from influenza. Despite this, vaccination rates are sub-optimal. This project used Protection Motivation […]

How Social Identification Buffers the Effects of Neighbourhood SES on Mental Health Fong, P. (University of Queensland), Cruwys, T. (Australian National University), Haslam, C. (University of Queensland), Haslam, A. (University of Queensland) A large body of research has shown that living in a poorer neighbourhood is negatively associated with individual mental health, where lower neighbourhood […]

Identifying Cognitive Predictors of Natural Hazard Preparedness using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Vinnell, L. J. (Victoria University of Wellington), Milfont, T. L. (Victoria University of Wellington), McClure, J. (Victoria University of Wellington) Natural hazards such as earthquakes and tsunami can have adverse impacts to infrastructures and populations globally. In Wellington, New Zealand, awareness of […]

Habits and Recycling: How to Build Better Practices Around Takeaway Drinks Novoradovskaya, E. (Curtin University), Mullan, B. (Curtin University), Hasking, P. (Curtin University) Many of our everyday behaviours are performed habitually – automatically, without thinking. It would be beneficial if more positive actions were performed habitually, so that limited cognitive resources could be saved for […]