Prof Gavin Beccaria

Prof Gavin Beccaria
NameProf Gavin Beccaria
Email Addressgavin.beccaria@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleProfessor (Psychology)
QualificationsBAppSc USQ, PGDipPsych Qld, MPsych USQ, DPsych USQ
DepartmentSchool of Psychology and Wellbeing
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4341-804X
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Biography

Associate Professor Gavin Beccaria is an academic in the School of Psychology and Counselling at the University of Southern Queensland. And is currently the Psychology Discipline Team Leader. He is a practicing clinical psychologist has been a registered Psychologist since 1993. Gavin has extensive supervision and teaching experience with psychology students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and he has provided clinical training and supervision for approximately 500 psychologists in Australia. He also runs a private practice in clinical psychology. He has over 40 peer reviewed publications.

Gavin has had a strong commitment to his profession throughout his career. He is currently the Chair College of Clinical Psychologists Qld Section. From 1999 – 2001 has served Chair and Secretary Toowoomba Branch of the Australian Psychological Society, and from 2007 to 2009 he served as Branch Secretary.

Gavin has taught at USQ since 2007, he was the Coordinator of the Clinical Psychology Program from 2014 – 2018, and Toowoomba Psychology Masters Program Lead from 2019. In 2021 he was appointed as Psychology Discipline Team Leader. He was successful for an Early Career Teaching Award in 2011.

Gavin has written book chapters on mental health assessment, diagnosis, and disorders. He has also published in high-ranking scholarly journals on a wide range of topics including metal health, domestic violence, learning and teaching, work and career, clinical assessment, natural therapies, and Indigenous mental health. He has been an Associate Investigator on two National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants and a Chief Investigator in one NHMRC grant part of a research team investigating assessment and treatment of mental health among Indigenous Australians.

Prior to moving to academia in 2007, Gavin was the Director of Psychology in Darling Downs Health Service District. He worked as a psychologist for Qld Health between 1994 and 2007.

Employment

PositionOrganisationFromTo
Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Southern Queensland20142022
Senior Lecturer University Of Southern Queensland20132022
LectuerUniversity Of Southern Queensland20072013
Director of PsychologyDarling Downs Health Service (Toowoomba Hospital)20052007
Senior Psychologist Darling Downs Health Service (Baillie Henderson Hospital)20032005
Project Officer (Outcomes Team)Queensland Health Southern Zone20032003
Psychologist Child and Youth Mental Health Service (Toowoomba)20002003
PsychologistToowoomba Hospital 20002000
Psychologist Darling Downs Rural Allied Health Team19942000
Family Services OfficerDepartment of Family Services (Toowoomba)19931994

Expertise

Clinical Psychology

Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

Rural Service Delivery

Health Psychology (including COPD and Cancer)

Psychology of Working and Rural Health Workforce Development

Teaching

Advanced psychopathology

Clinical Supervision

Fields of Research

  • 390499. Specialist studies in education not elsewhere classified
  • 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified

Professional Membership

Professional MembershipYear
Member of the Australian Psychological Society
BAppSc
USQ
1992
PGDipPsych
Qld
1992
MPsych
USQ
2003
DPsych
USQ
2010

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Evaluating the Efficacy of Integrated Workforce Strategies in Enhancing Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote AreasPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2024
The Impact of World Pandemics on Health Services Management: The Covid 19 Experience in Nigeria and AustraliaAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2023
Replication and Refinement of CHIQ Reflection Tool.Principal SupervisorMasters2023
Considering the Alternative Model of Personality Disorders from an attachment-based interpersonal perspectiveAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2022
The Evolving Role of Guidance Counsellors in Responding to Youth Mental Health Issues.Associate SupervisorDoctoral2019
Exploring the Therapeutic Alliance and the Experiences of Early-Career Psychologists Practicing CBTAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2019
An investigation into how and where disadvantaged and vulnerable families access health information, and how they utilise this information to make decisions regarding health care needs.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2019

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Teaching Resilience to Children in AustraliaPrincipal SupervisorMasters2023
An exploration of the relations between dispositional traits, cognitive flexibility and job search self-efficacy.Principal SupervisorMasters2023
Supporting Transition to Recovery Through Outpatient Group Therapy for People with Substance Use DisordersAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2023
News Representations of Male Victims of Domestic Violenceline numbersPrincipal SupervisorMasters2023
Lending a Helping Paw for Australians with Posttraumatic Stress DisorderAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2023
The relations amongst maladaptive cognitions, defence mechanisms and career and life satisfaction.Associate SupervisorMasters2023
Quality of Life, Fear, and Avoidance in Regional Early Breast Cancer SurvivorsPrincipal SupervisorMasters2022
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ATTENTION TRAINING ON ATTENTION DIFFICULTIES OF OLDER ADULTSPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Evaluating the Impact of Visiting Services in Rural and Remote RegionsPrincipal SupervisorMasters2022
IDENTIFYING CUMULATIVE HARM IN HELPING PROFESSIONALS: A MEASURE OF IMPACTPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
Adolescent social and emotional wellbeing in Abu Dhabi: Socio cultural determinants of mental health and their relationship to help-seeking behaviour In educational settings: A mixed method explorationPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
A mixed-method study of STEM qualified professionals' persistence intentions within the Australian agriculture sectorAssociate SupervisorMasters2020
The self-compassionate child: Exploring how self-compassion and mindfulness enhance children's resilience and psychosocial wellbeingAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2019
The importance of self-determined leadership in building respectful workplacesAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2018
Verbal and physical violence towards nurses in QueenslandAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2016
Exploration of active citizenship, entrepreneurial behaviour and calling in careerAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2016

The impact of low socioeconomic status and primary health care access on emergency department presentations in young children in regional Queensland

McCosker, Catherine, Beccaria, Gavin, Beccaria, Lisa and Machin, Tanya. 2023. "The impact of low socioeconomic status and primary health care access on emergency department presentations in young children in regional Queensland." Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 59 (9), pp. 1035-1038. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.16450

Nursing students'interprofessional socialisation and readiness for interprofessional learning: a cross-sectional study

McGreal, Katherine, Beccaria, Lisa and Beccaria, Gavin. 2023. "Nursing students'interprofessional socialisation and readiness for interprofessional learning: a cross-sectional study." Nurse Education Today. 126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105839

Is this the solution to wellbeing and burnout management for the critical care workforce? A parallel, interventional, feasibility and realist informed pilot randomized control trial protocol

Adnan, Nurul Bahirah Binte, Dafny, Hila Ariela, Baldwin, Claire, Beccaria, Gavin and Chamberlain, Diane. 2023. "Is this the solution to wellbeing and burnout management for the critical care workforce? A parallel, interventional, feasibility and realist informed pilot randomized control trial protocol." PLoS One. 18. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285038

Understanding COPD Emergency Department presentations: using thematic analysis to explore the voices of patients, nurses, and doctors on the lived experience of managing COPD

Moloney, Clint, Gow, Jeffrey, Beccaria, Gavin, Mullens, Amy, Phillips, Tania, Isaac, Hancy, King, Alex, Keijzers, Gerben and Rana, Rezwanul. 2023. "Understanding COPD Emergency Department presentations: using thematic analysis to explore the voices of patients, nurses, and doctors on the lived experience of managing COPD." Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. 40 (1), pp. 12-20.

Indicators for effective visiting primary care services: A case study

Healy, Laura J., Beccaria, Gavin and McIlveen, Peter. 2022. "Indicators for effective visiting primary care services: A case study." Australian Journal of Rural Health. 30 (6), pp. 760-771. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12946

Reauthoring: The lived experience of cumulative harm and its influence on career choice

Bryce, India, Beccaria, Gavin, McIlveen, Peter and du Preez, Jan. 2022. "Reauthoring: The lived experience of cumulative harm and its influence on career choice." Australian Journal of Career Development. 31 (2), pp. 93-107. https://doi.org/10.1177/10384162221101958

Do nurses receive any support following incidents of workplace violence? A qualitative study

Dafny, Hila Ariela, Chamberlain, Diane, Parry, Yvonne Karen and Beccaria, Gavin. 2022. "Do nurses receive any support following incidents of workplace violence? A qualitative study." Journal of Nursing Management. 30 (6), pp. 1843-1851. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13724

Does distance to hospital affect emergency department presentations and hospital length of stay among COPD patients?

Rana, Rezwanul, Gow, Jeff, Moloney, Clint, King, Alex, Keijzers, Gerben, Beccaria, Gavin and Mullens, Amy. 2022. "Does distance to hospital affect emergency department presentations and hospital length of stay among COPD patients?" Internal Medicine Journal. 52 (3), pp. 403-410. https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.15014

Associated factors, assessment, management, and outcomes of patients who present to the emergency department for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A scoping review

Phillips, Tania M., Moloney, Clint, Sneath, Emily, Beccaria, Gavin, Issac, Hancy, Mullens, Amy B., Gow, Jeff, Rana, Rezwanul and King, Alex. 2022. "Associated factors, assessment, management, and outcomes of patients who present to the emergency department for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A scoping review." Respiratory Medicine. 193, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106747

Clinical Psychological Science

McMullen, Crystal, Beccaria, Gavin and Kenardy, Justin. 2022. "Clinical Psychological Science." Machin, Tony, Machin, Tanya, Jefferies, Carla, Hoare, Nancey and Abel, Susan (ed.) The Australian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland. pp. 106-115

The risk of common mental disorders in Indigenous Australians experiencing traumatic life events

Nasir, Bushra Farah, Ryan, Elizabeth G., Black, Emma B., Kisely, Stephen, Gill, Neeraj S., Beccaria, Gavin, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Nicholson, Geoffrey C. and Toombs, Maree. 2022. "The risk of common mental disorders in Indigenous Australians experiencing traumatic life events." BJPsych Open. 8 (1). https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.1063

When quantity takes on a quality of its own: A retrospective exploration of the lived experience of cumulative harm

Bryce India, Beccaria, Gavin, McIlveen Peter and Du Preez Jan Du. 2023. "When quantity takes on a quality of its own: A retrospective exploration of the lived experience of cumulative harm." Child Abuse Review. 32 (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2800

Australian nurses' perceptions about workplace violence management, strategies and support services

Dafny, Hila A., Beccaria, Gavin and Muller, Amanda. 2022. "Australian nurses' perceptions about workplace violence management, strategies and support services." Journal of Nursing Management. 30 (6), pp. 1629-1638. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13522

Revised model for evaluating visiting health care services in rural and remote settings

Healy, Laura J., Beccaria, Gavin and McIlveen, Peter. 2021. "Revised model for evaluating visiting health care services in rural and remote settings." Australian Journal of Rural Health. 29 (5), pp. 779-788. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12774

A New Reality: The Role of Simulated Learning Activities in Postgraduate Psychology Training Programs

Paparo, Josephine, Beccaria, Gavin, Canoy, Doreen, Chur-Hansen, Anna, Conti, Janet E., Correia, Helen, Dudley, Amanda, Gooi, Chien, Hammond, Sabine, Kavanagh, Phillip S., Monfries, Melissa, Norris, Kimberly, Oxlad, Melissa, Rooney, Rosanna M., Sawyer, Alyssa, Sheen, Jade, Xenos, Sophia, Yap, Keong and Thielking, Monica. 2021. "A New Reality: The Role of Simulated Learning Activities in Postgraduate Psychology Training Programs." Frontiers in Education. 6, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.653269

A community-led design for an Indigenous Model of Mental Health Care for Indigenous people with depressive disorders

Nasir, Bushra Farah, Brennan-Olsen, Sharon, Gill, Neeraj S., Beccaria, Gavin, Kisley, Steve, Hides, Leanne, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Nicholson, Geoffrey and Toombs, Maree. 2021. "A community-led design for an Indigenous Model of Mental Health Care for Indigenous people with depressive disorders." Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 45 (4), pp. 330-337. https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.13115

Measuring the intensive care experience: A cross-sectional survey of patient and family experiences of critical care

Williams, Helen, Gow, Jeff, Rana, Rezwanul, Rouse, Alan, Chinthamuneedi, Meher, Beccaria, Gavin and Ralph, Nicholas. 2021. "Measuring the intensive care experience: A cross-sectional survey of patient and family experiences of critical care." Journal of Clinical Nursing. 30 (23-24), pp. 3623-3633. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15884

Estimating the frequency and cost of emergency department presentations and hospitalisation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a retrospective analysis from regional Queensland

Rana, Rezwanul, Gow, Jeff, Moloney, Clint, King, Alex, Keijzers, Gerben, Beccaria, Gavin and Mullens, Amy. 2021. "Estimating the frequency and cost of emergency department presentations and hospitalisation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a retrospective analysis from regional Queensland." Emergency Medicine Australasia. 33 (3), pp. 491-498. https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13665

A systematic literature review of the career choice of helping professionals who have experienced cumulative harm as a result of adverse childhood experiences

Bryce, India, Pye, David, Beccaria, Gavin, McIlveen, Peter and du Preez, Jan. 2023. "A systematic literature review of the career choice of helping professionals who have experienced cumulative harm as a result of adverse childhood experiences." Trauma, Violence and Abuse: a review journal. 24 (1), pp. 72-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211016016

Traumatic life events and risk of posttraumatic stress disorder among the Indigenous population of regional, remote and metropolitan Central-Eastern Australia: a cross-sectional study

Nasir, Bushra F., Black, Emma, Toombs, Maree, Kisley, Steve, Gill, Neeraj, Beccaria, Gavin, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and Nicholson, Geoffrey. 2021. "Traumatic life events and risk of posttraumatic stress disorder among the Indigenous population of regional, remote and metropolitan Central-Eastern Australia: a cross-sectional study." BMJ Open. 11 (4), pp. 1-11.

I do not even tell my partner: Nurses’ perceptions of verbal and physical violence against nurses working in a regional hospital

Dafny, Hila and Beccaria, Gavin. 2020. "I do not even tell my partner: Nurses’ perceptions of verbal and physical violence against nurses working in a regional hospital." Journal of Clinical Nursing. 29 (17-18), pp. 3336-3348. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15362

Reducing Avoidable Copd Emergency Room Presentations: An Integrated Cross-Health Service Utilisation Scoping Initiative In South Queensland

Moloney, C., Beccaria, G., Sneath, E., Mullens, A., Issac, H., King, A., Gow, J. and Phillips, T.. 2020. "Reducing Avoidable Copd Emergency Room Presentations: An Integrated Cross-Health Service Utilisation Scoping Initiative In South Queensland." The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS 2020). Melbourne, Australia 27 - 31 Mar 2020 Australia. https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.13778

Australian Indigenous model of mental healthcare based on transdiagnostic cognitive–behavioural therapy co-designed with the Indigenous community: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Toombs, Maree, Nasir, Bushra, Kisley, Steve, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Hides, Leanne, Gill, Neeraj, Beccaria, Gavin, Brennan-Olsen, Sharon, Butten, Kayley and Nicholson, Geoffrey. 2020. "Australian Indigenous model of mental healthcare based on transdiagnostic cognitive–behavioural therapy co-designed with the Indigenous community: protocol for a randomised controlled trial." BJPsych Open. 6 (3). https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.16

Recommendations and practices for holistic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment and optimal referral patterns in emergency department presentations: a scoping review protocol

Moloney, Clint, Beccaria, Gavin, Mullens, Amy, Issac, Hancy and Phillips, Tania. 2019. "Recommendations and practices for holistic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment and optimal referral patterns in emergency department presentations: a scoping review protocol ." BMJ Open. 9 (8), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030358

Cultural validation of the structured clinical interview for diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders in Indigenous Australians

Toombs, Maree, Nasir, Bushra, Kisely, Steve, Ranmuthugala, Geetha, Gill, Neeraj S., Beccaria, Gavin, Hayman, Noel, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas N. and Nicholson, Geoffrey C.. 2019. "Cultural validation of the structured clinical interview for diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders in Indigenous Australians." Australasian Psychiatry. 27 (4), pp. 362-365. https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856219852289

Body image as a predictor of nonsuicidal self-injury in women: a longitudinal study

Black, Emma B., Garratt, Maria, Beccaria, Gavin, Mildred, Helen and Kwan, Marcella. 2019. "Body image as a predictor of nonsuicidal self-injury in women: a longitudinal study." Comprehensive Psychiatry. 88, pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2018.11.010

Common mental disorders among Indigenous people living in regional, remote and metropolitan Australia: a cross-sectional study

Nasir, Bushra F., Toombs, Maree T., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Kisely, Steve, Gill, Neeraj S., Black, Emma, Hayman, Noel, Ranmuthugala, Geetha, Beccaria, Gavin, Ostini, Remo and Nicholson, Geoffrey C.. 2018. "Common mental disorders among Indigenous people living in regional, remote and metropolitan Australia: a cross-sectional study." BMJ Open. 8 (6), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020196

Mental Health and Indigenous Connection to Land and Community

Toombs, M., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Kisely, S., Gill, N., Hayman, N., Ranmuthugala, G., Beccaria, G., Ostini, R., Nicholson, G. and Nasir, B.. 2018. "Mental Health and Indigenous Connection to Land and Community." Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) 2018 Congress. New Zealand 12 201 - 17 May 2018 Australia. SAGE Publications Ltd.

The Cultural Appropriateness of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV TR, AXIS I for Indigenous Populations

Toombs, M, Nasir, B, Kisely, S, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S, Gill, N, Black, E, Hayman, N, Ranmuthugala, G, Beccaria, G, Ostini, R and Nicholson, G. 2018. "The Cultural Appropriateness of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV TR, AXIS I for Indigenous Populations." Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) 2018 Congress. New Zealand 12 201 - 17 May 2018 Australia. SAGE Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867418764980

A confirmatory factor analysis of the student evidence-based practice questionnaire (s-ebpq) in an Australian sample

Beccaria, Lisa, Beccaria, Gavin and McCosker, Catherine. 2018. "A confirmatory factor analysis of the student evidence-based practice questionnaire (s-ebpq) in an Australian sample." Nurse Education Today. 62, pp. 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2017.12.010

Clemente Toowoomba Programme: enabling pathways to higher education and employment for marginalised people in community

Lane, Rebecca J., Burton, Lorelle J. and Beccaria, Gavin. 2018. "Clemente Toowoomba Programme: enabling pathways to higher education and employment for marginalised people in community." Ni She, Eidin, Burton, Lorelle J. and Danaher, Patrick Alan (ed.) Social capital and enterprise in the modern state. Cham, Switzerland. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 277-301

Assessment of generalised anxiety disorder using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

Beccaria, Gavin. 2018. "Assessment of generalised anxiety disorder using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory." Pelling, Nadine J. and Burton, Lorelle J. (ed.) The elements of psychological case report writing in Australia. Milton Park, United Kingdom. Routledge. pp. 60-65

affron® a novel saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) improves mood in healthy adults over 4 weeks in a double-blind, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Kell, Graham, Rao, Amanda, Beccaria, Gavin, Clayton, Paul, Inarejos-Garcia, Antonio Manuel and Prodanov, Marin. 2017. "affron® a novel saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) improves mood in healthy adults over 4 weeks in a double-blind, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial." Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 33, pp. 58-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.06.001

Restoration of organisational climate: an advanced (in)civility model and measure of experienced, instigated and observed workplace incivility

Smith, D., Dearman, D., Machin, M. A. and Beccaria, G.. 2017. "Restoration of organisational climate: an advanced (in)civility model and measure of experienced, instigated and observed workplace incivility." European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology 2017: Enabling Change Through Work and Organizational Psychology: Opportunities and Challenges for Research and Practice.. Dublin, Ireland 17 - 20 May 2017 Ireland.

The Organisational Socio-Ecological (In)Civility Model: framing multilevel (in)civility effects on employees within organisational climate and culture

Smith, D., Machin, M. A. and Beccaria, G.. 2017. "The Organisational Socio-Ecological (In)Civility Model: framing multilevel (in)civility effects on employees within organisational climate and culture." European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology 2017: Enabling Change Through Work and Organizational Psychology: Opportunities and Challenges for Research and Practice.. Dublin, Ireland 17 - 20 May 2017 Ireland.

Depressive disorders

Beccaria, Gavin. 2017. "Depressive disorders." Pelling, Nadine and Burton, Lorelle (ed.) Abnormal psychology in context: the Australian and New Zealand handbook. Australia. Cambridge University Press. pp. 94-105

Preparation of Australian and Spanish nursing students for intimate partner violence

Gorman, Don, Cuadra, Assumpta Rigol, Perez, Maria Honrubia, Zaplana, Isabel Sanchez, Martin, Dolors Rodriguez, Bujosa, Neus Tur, Beccaria, Lisa, Martyn, Julie A, Dawson, Rhonda, Beccaria, Gavin and Hossain, Delwar. 2016. "Preparation of Australian and Spanish nursing students for intimate partner violence." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. 6 (12), pp. 131-135. https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v6n12p131

Role of health-promoting behaviours for on-campus and distance students

Beccaria, Lisa, Rogers, Cath, Burton, Lorelle and Beccaria, Gavin. 2016. "Role of health-promoting behaviours for on-campus and distance students." Distance Education. 37 (1), pp. 22-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2016.1158768

Influence of a specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract (Libifem), on testosterone, estradiol and sexual function in healthy menstruating women, a randomised placebo controlled study

Rao, Amanda, Steels, Elizabeth, Beccaria, Gavin, Inder, Warrick and Vitetta, Luis. 2015. "Influence of a specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract (Libifem), on testosterone, estradiol and sexual function in healthy menstruating women, a randomised placebo controlled study." Phytotherapy Research. 29 (8), pp. 1123-1130. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5355

Beyond conscientiousness: career optimism and satisfaction with academic major

McIlveen, Peter, Beccaria, Gavin and Burton, Lorelle J.. 2013. "Beyond conscientiousness: career optimism and satisfaction with academic major." Journal of Vocational Behavior. 83 (3), pp. 229-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2013.05.005

Developing social problem solving skills to enhance deep and strategic learning approaches among first-year students

Burton, L. J. and Beccaria, G.. 2013. "Developing social problem solving skills to enhance deep and strategic learning approaches among first-year students." 48th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference (APS 2013): Psychology for a Healthy Nation. Cairns, Australia 08 - 12 Oct 2013 Melbourne, Australia.

The structural validity of Problem Solving Inventory – 12 item within an indigenous Australian population

Hirvonen, T. and Beccaria, G.. 2013. "The structural validity of Problem Solving Inventory – 12 item within an indigenous Australian population." 48th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference (APS 2013): Psychology for a Healthy Nation. Cairns, Australia 08 - 12 Oct 2013 Melbourne, Australia.

The Viva Voce as an authentic assessment for clinical psychology students

Beccaria, Gavin. 2013. "The Viva Voce as an authentic assessment for clinical psychology students." Australian Journal of Career Development. 22 (3), pp. 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1177/1038416213498713

Nursing students' perceptions and understanding of intimate partner violence

Beccaria, Gavin, Beccaria, Lisa, Dawson, Rhonda, Gorman, Don, Harris, Julie A. and Hossain, Delwar. 2013. "Nursing students' perceptions and understanding of intimate partner violence." Nurse Education Today. 33 (8), pp. 907-911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2012.08.004

A short form of the Career Futures Inventory

McIlveen, Peter, Burton, Lorelle J. and Beccaria, Gavin. 2013. "A short form of the Career Futures Inventory." Journal of Career Assessment. 21 (1), pp. 127-138. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072712450493

Developing social and emotional wellbeing in young children: an evaluation of the Fun FRIENDS Program

Beccaria, G. and Columbine, K.. 2011. "Developing social and emotional wellbeing in young children: an evaluation of the Fun FRIENDS Program." Byrne, Don (ed.) 46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011. Canberra, Australia 04 - 08 Oct 2011 Melbourne, Australia.

Autoethnography in vocational psychology: wearing your class on your sleeve

McIlveen, Peter, Beccaria, Gavin, du Preez, Jan and Patton, Wendy. 2010. "Autoethnography in vocational psychology: wearing your class on your sleeve." Journal of Career Development. 37 (3), pp. 599-615. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894845309357048

Examining the validity of the problem solving inventory in Australia

Beccaria, Gavin and Machin, M. Anthony. 2010. "Examining the validity of the problem solving inventory in Australia." Mrowinski, Vicky, Kyrios, Michael and Voudouris, Nicholas (ed.) 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2010). Melbourne, Australia 11 - 16 Jul 2010 Melbourne, Australia.

Social problem-solving skills and mental health: a comparison of undergraduate cohorts

Beccaria, Gavin, Lee, Edna and Machin, M. Anthony. 2009. "Social problem-solving skills and mental health: a comparison of undergraduate cohorts." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 44th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009. Darwin, Australia 30 Sep - 04 Oct 2009 Melbourne, Australia.

Individualism, collectivism, and voting behaviour: a follow-up study into political values

Beccaria, Gavin, Wibrow, J. and Baczynski, Michael. 2009. "Individualism, collectivism, and voting behaviour: a follow-up study into political values." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 44th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009. Darwin, Australia 30 Sep - 04 Oct 2009 Melbourne, Australia.

Retaining telephone counsellor volunteers at Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited: a consideration of counselling self-efficacy

Beccaria, Gavin and Weston, Alisha. 2009. "Retaining telephone counsellor volunteers at Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited: a consideration of counselling self-efficacy." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 44th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009. Darwin, Australia 30 Sep - 04 Oct 2009 Melbourne, Australia.

Individualism, collectivism, and voting behaviour: a pilot study into the 2007 Australian federal election

Beccaria, Gavin and Baczynski, Michael P.. 2008. "Individualism, collectivism, and voting behaviour: a pilot study into the 2007 Australian federal election." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 43rd Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (APS 2008): Psychology Leading Change. Hobart, Australia 23 - 27 Sep 2008 Melbourne, Australia.

The impact of informal social support on individual morale, distress, and satisfaction

Beccaria, Gavin and Machin, M. Anthony. 2007. "The impact of informal social support on individual morale, distress, and satisfaction." Moore, Kate (ed.) 42nd Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2007. Brisbane, Australia 25 - 29 Sep 2007 Melbourne, Australia.

Anger, pain behaviour and feelings of well-being amongst long-term arthritis sufferers

Coates, D., Pretty, G., Bramston, P. and Beccaria, G.. 2006. "Anger, pain behaviour and feelings of well-being amongst long-term arthritis sufferers." Katsikitis, Mary (ed.) Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006. Auckland, New Zealand 26 - 30 Sep 2006 Melbourne, Australia.

Translating research into action: The design and development of an Indigenous specific suicide intervention skills training program (I-ASIST)

Nasir, Bushra Farah, Kisley, Stephen, Hides, Leanne, Brennan-Olsen, Sharon, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Nicholson, Geoffrey C., Gill, Neeraj S., Beccaria, Gavin and Toombs, Maree. 2022. "Translating research into action: The design and development of an Indigenous specific suicide intervention skills training program (I-ASIST)." Australian Journal of Rural Health. 30 (6), pp. 870-875. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12903