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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), Master of Counselling
Bridget is a Research Officer at the , and has experience with both quantitative and qualitative research designs. Prior to joining the team, she completed her own research projects as part of a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), for which she received an Executive Dean’s Commendation for high achievement.
Bridget is also an experienced counsellor and has a background in clinical work, working with clients for six years before moving into the research space. She has particular experience in working with adolescents and young adults, and in practice areas including crisis intervention, relationships and grief.
She brings her extensive clinical experience to her research work, where she particularly enjoys interviews and focus groups which align with her interest in listening deeply to understand people’s experiences.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Young driver behaviour
- Role of emotion in persuasion
- Factors which influence road users’ engagement in high-risk behaviours
- Health communication, persuasion, attitude-behaviour relations, and health behaviour change
Projects
- Amplifying the voice of young Australians in road safety
- Appealing to our humanity: Designing and evaluating messages encouraging prosocial driving behaviours to enhance road safety
- Review and best practice recommendations on road safety behaviour change campaign development and evaluation
- Traffic Safety Culture
- Youth Road Safety Programs and relevant research