Zoe Morris

• PhD (Educational & Developmental Psychology)
• Lecturer at Monash University (Australia)

Background Growing demands on educators have resulted in increased levels of burnout and stress and decreasing wellbeing. This study aimed to establish expert consensus on the key characteristics required in prospective educator wellbeing initiatives. Methods The Delphi approach is a process of forecasting that is based on the aggregated opinion o...

QAnon has emerged as the defining conspiracy group of our times, and its far-right conspiracies are extraordinary for their breadth and extremity. Bringing together scholars from psychology, sociology, communications, and political science, this cutting-edge volume uses social science theory to investigate aspects of QAnon. Following an introductio...

Young people have emerged as one of the most impacted groups from the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions to daily activities, with disruptions to schooling, social interactions, and connections. Simultaneously, students’ access to school mental health professionals were restricted or modified. The aim of this paper was to identify how schoo...

This chapter intends to present a new and novel perspective on inclusion and argue that inclusion can never be truly achieved without the presence of belonging. Both belonging and inclusion are linked to positive academic outcomes and general well-being of students. Belonging is described as a subjective and dynamic feeling while the definition of...

COVID-19 presented a range of challenges to the delivery of school psychology services in countries around the world. The current study aimed to investigate the practices of school psychologists from the United States of America, Australia, Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom, including changes to practice and exploration of the factors that su...

Mental health practitioners provide therapeutic interventions to youth on a daily basis, yet sparse research exists to inform ethical decision-making. It is commonly understood that therapeutic work with youth is ethically complex especially when considering informed consent and confidentiality, both of which have practical limitations. This review...

Schoolteacher and early childhood educator wellbeing is associated with their ability to provide high-quality educational experiences to students and children in their care. Given the importance of this topic, this systematic review sought to (1) identify available evidence-based wellbeing initiatives for educators and schoolteachers, (2) appraise...

Educators' wellbeing is inextricably linked to their capacity to teach and care for children. In this context, many factors may support or hinder educator wellbeing. This study identified educators’ perspectives regarding their wellbeing experiences and needs. Thirteen focus groups (n = 49) were facilitated, with a range of cohorts. Analysis identi...

Introduction Integrated community healthcare Hubs may offer a ‘one stop shop’ for service users with complex health and social needs, and more efficiently use service resources. Various policy imperatives exist to implement Hub models of care, however, there is a dearth of research specifically evaluating Hubs targeted at families experiencing adve...

The challenges and changes driven by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the education sector have been linked to high rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic symptoms in school-aged populations. Despite this, it is also acknowledged that children and young people can be resilient and adaptable, with the right support in pl...

This exploratory study aimed to identify the ways psychologists working in schools supported students’ mental health during school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was developed to determine (a) how psychologists working in schools across the United States, Canada, Germany, and Australia supported students’ mental health...

Adaptive behaviour has been viewed broadly as an individual’s ability to meet the standards of social responsibilities and independence; however, this definition has been a source of debate amongst researchers and clinicians. Based on the rich history and the importance of the construct of adaptive behaviour, the current study aimed to provide a co...

Handbook of Australian School Psychology: Integrating International Research, Practice, and Policy Edited by Monica Thielking and Mark D. Terjesen Springer International, 2017, 799 pp., ISBN: 9783319451640 (HB) 9783319451664 (E-book) - Zoe A. Morris

The motivational profiles, perceptions about teaching, and background demographic characteristics of beginning English and Mathematics teachers were compared within an Australian sample, from the start of their teacher education studies (N T1 = 325; 213 English) until early career teaching (N T2 = 132; 89 English). Beginning Mathematics teachers te...

Although women have made progress in entering scientific careers in biology, they remain underrepresented in mathematically intensive fields such as physics. We investigated whether gender differences in mathematics motivation and socialisers’ perceptions impacted choices for diverse STEM careers of varying mathematical intensity. Drawing on expect...

Many studies of teacher motivation have been conducted in different contexts over time. However, until fairly recently there has not been a reliable measure available to allow comparisons across samples and settings. This has resulted in an abundance of findings which cannot be directly compared or synthesised. The FIT-Choice instrument offers the...

Objective Telepsychology has the potential to revolutionise the provision of psychological service not only to those in remote locations, or with mobility issues, but also for those who prefer flexible access to services. Rapid developments in internet communications technology have yielded new and diverse methods of telepsychology. As a result, et...

Over the past 10 to 15 years, effort has been made internationally to professionalize teaching, particularly in the areas of certification, licensure and regulation (Dinham 2013). Teachers are expected to uphold high social standards in their work with young people and these obligations are in addition to the moral expectations for any lay person (...

Full paper available: http://www.psychology.org.au/Content.aspx?ID=5851. Most psychologists practicing today use email for professional communication, electronically store client details and use a diary on their smartphone/tablet. Psychologists are also using social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, YouTube) for a range of profession...

Teaching is considered one of the most trusted professions, yet literature evaluating teachers’ understanding of professional behaviour is scarce. Recently, technological advancements such as Social Networking Sites (SNS; e.g. Facebook) have created fresh debate about appropriate behaviour for teachers: in school and online. The “Professional Inter...

In this international, longitudinal study, we explored gender differences in, and gendered relationships among, math-related motivations emphasized in the Eccles (Parsons) et al. (1983) expectancy-value framework, high school math participation, educational aspirations, and career plans. Participants were from Australia, Canada, and the United Stat...

Using a tripartite relational (R), individual (I) and collective (C) framework, three studies explored the health benefits of self-coping complexity (SCC). Study 1 (N = 333) developed and validated RIC coping scales. Study 2 (N = 346) identified two clusters of Australians, those with an expansive pattern of multiple self-aspects and coping styles,...