Leigh Smith
Biographic Data
| ID | 3794353 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leigh Smith |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leigh |
| FAMILY NAME | Smith |
| SIGNATURE | SMITH L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Curtin University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 78 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1978 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The emergence of teacher self in the elementary classroom
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
Risk perception and volcanic hazard mitigation
Moving beyond collusion
The Purpose in Life Scale
The aim of the present research was to further investigate (a) the structure of the Purpose in Life test (PIL) using confirmatory factor analytic techniques,(b) the reliability of PIL scores, and (c) the validity of the PIL. Participants were 357 social drinkers (not in alcohol treatment) and 137 treatment drinkers (in alcohol treatment). With the exclusion of 3 items, a unidimensional measurement model for the PIL provided an adequate fit for so…
The Purpose in Life Scale
Disaster response
The assumption of an automatic link between disaster exposure and pathological outcomes is increasingly being questioned. Recognition of the possibility of positive reactions and growth outcomes in this context necessitates the development of alternative models and, in particular, the accommodation of the resilience construct in research and intervention agenda. Reviews possible vulnerability and resilience factors and adopts a risk management fr…
Unraveling the Legacy
Unraveling the Legacy
Migrant Ethnic Identity and Psychological Distress
Although a considerable amount of research has addressed aspects of refugee and migrant adjustment to their new country of residence, little attention has been given to the causal impact of migrant ethnic identity on the adjustment process. To assess this issue, a model of migrant psychological distress was developed in which ethnic identity was predicted to influence personal coping resources (i.e., self-esteem, self-mastery, interpersonal trust…
The development of computer applications by non‐employed people in community settings
As information technology becomes an increasingly central feature in society, computerized information and the skills to access and transform it become valued commodities. This paper reports on the evaluation of a project, using action research, which aims to provide non‐employed people with access to IT in local community centres, thus encouraging the development of computer applications which are relevant to their community. It thereby differs …
Behind Closed Doors; Lunatic Asylum Keepers, 1800–60
This article considers the nature of staffing in lunatic asylums, during a period in which there was a steady expansion of institutional provision for the insane. Previous published work on the development of asylum provision has tended to overlook the keepers or attendants, whose role was crucial in determining the quality of care and treatment of patients. Keepers were generally recruited from the local labouring classes. It was unusual for sta…
The role of talkback radio
The suitability of talkback radio as a change agent in community psychology is outlined. Empirical research was undertaken to examine one aspect of talkback radio—assistance with listeners' problems. A broader role for this medium in community mental health is proposed.
Migrant Ethnic Identity and Psychological Distress
Although a considerable amount of research has addressed aspects of refugee and migrant adjustment to their new country of residence, little attention has been given to the causal impact of migrant ethnic identity on the adjustment process. To assess this issue, a model of migrant psychological distress was developed in which ethnic identity was predicted to influence personal coping resources (i.e., self-esteem, self-mastery, interpersonal trust…
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
Moving beyond collusion
The role of talkback radio
The suitability of talkback radio as a change agent in community psychology is outlined. Empirical research was undertaken to examine one aspect of talkback radio—assistance with listeners' problems. A broader role for this medium in community mental health is proposed.
The development of computer applications by non‐employed people in community settings
As information technology becomes an increasingly central feature in society, computerized information and the skills to access and transform it become valued commodities. This paper reports on the evaluation of a project, using action research, which aims to provide non‐employed people with access to IT in local community centres, thus encouraging the development of computer applications which are relevant to their community. It thereby differs …
Behind Closed Doors; Lunatic Asylum Keepers, 1800–60
This article considers the nature of staffing in lunatic asylums, during a period in which there was a steady expansion of institutional provision for the insane. Previous published work on the development of asylum provision has tended to overlook the keepers or attendants, whose role was crucial in determining the quality of care and treatment of patients. Keepers were generally recruited from the local labouring classes. It was unusual for sta…
Migrant Ethnic Identity and Psychological Distress
Although a considerable amount of research has addressed aspects of refugee and migrant adjustment to their new country of residence, little attention has been given to the causal impact of migrant ethnic identity on the adjustment process. To assess this issue, a model of migrant psychological distress was developed in which ethnic identity was predicted to influence personal coping resources (i.e., self-esteem, self-mastery, interpersonal trust…
Disaster response
The assumption of an automatic link between disaster exposure and pathological outcomes is increasingly being questioned. Recognition of the possibility of positive reactions and growth outcomes in this context necessitates the development of alternative models and, in particular, the accommodation of the resilience construct in research and intervention agenda. Reviews possible vulnerability and resilience factors and adopts a risk management fr…
Unraveling the Legacy
Unraveling the Legacy
The Purpose in Life Scale
The aim of the present research was to further investigate (a) the structure of the Purpose in Life test (PIL) using confirmatory factor analytic techniques,(b) the reliability of PIL scores, and (c) the validity of the PIL. Participants were 357 social drinkers (not in alcohol treatment) and 137 treatment drinkers (in alcohol treatment). With the exclusion of 3 items, a unidimensional measurement model for the PIL provided an adequate fit for so…
The Purpose in Life Scale
Moving beyond collusion
Risk perception and volcanic hazard mitigation
Effects of Photovoice
Youth civic engagement is critical to many community empowerment initiatives. Photovoice is a popular empowerment technique for disenfranchised groups, including youth. The technique has little published empirical support. This research assesses Photovoice as a youth mobilization project within the context of an ongoing community development initiative. It was hypothesized that Photovoice participation would (a) improve students' interest in civi…
The emergence of teacher self in the elementary classroom
Psychology (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Public relations (5 works) · Business (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Identity (music (3 works) · Alcohol (2 works) · Art (2 works)