Lee Kannis‐dymand
Biographic Data
| ID | 4889316 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lee Kannis‐dymand |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lee |
| FAMILY NAME | Kannis‐dymand |
| SIGNATURE | DYMAND L K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1882-6121 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Ayahuasca Retreats: The Role of Awe and Mystical Experiences in Well-Being
Research on the positive psychological effects of psychedelics has surged since the early 2000s, particularly regarding increased well-being. Studies have demonstrated how psychedelic-occasioned mystical experiences play a key role in their positive effects, which has prompted an interest in the emotion of awe in the psychedelic context due to its similar phenomenology and associated benefits. This study examined 60 individuals following their vi…
Metacognition, Desire Thinking, and Problematic Social Media Use: Investigating Effects of Active and Passive Engagement in Facebook and Instagram Users
The current study aimed to improve the understanding of cognitive and metacognitive processes underlying problematic social media use ( PSMU ) by comparing active and passive user engagement and contrasting Facebook and Instagram users. The metacognitive model of desire thinking ( MCMDT ) was utilized to explore these distinctions within a community sample of 337 participants (64% female, M age = 36.10). Participants completed self‐report measure…
Analysis of cognitive behavioural therapy apps for generalised anxiety disorder: Evidence-based content and user experience
Mental illness substantially contributes to the global burden of disease, with anxiety high in prevalence. The increase of mobile technology, mental health apps have potential to lessen this burden. However, within apps, the use of evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are limited. Regardless, many commercially available mental health apps are highly rated by users, highlighting the need to understand what make…
Development and validation of a Disorganised Thoughts Scale: A new measure to assess thinking difficulties in the general population
Overall, this study provided preliminary evidence to suggest that the DTS is a sound measure of disorganised thought that is linked to psychopathology and substance use in non-clinical populations. The measure could be used in future research which seeks to better understand how thinking effects, and is affected by, various psychological conditions
Player Experience and Enjoyment: A Preliminary Examination of Differences in Video Game Genre
Introduction Player experience is the interaction between individual qualities and game attributes. It is becoming a popular topic to understand why individuals are interested in different video games. The current literature offers a range of different scales that measure similar player experience factors but often lack published validity analysis. The Player Experience Index is an empirically validated measure based on the means-end theory. The …
Problematic gaming: The role of desire thinking, metacognition, and the Proteus Effect
This study evaluated whether the metacognitive model of desire thinking, with the addition of the Proteus Effect (i.e. the behavioural transformation of a gamer based on their avatar characteristics), contributes to problematic gaming behaviour. The research project was conducted using an online survey and quantitative research methodology. Inclusion criteria specified the research sample (N = 374) had to be ≥ 18 years and playing the same video …
Nature Relatedness May Play a Protective Role and Contribute to Eco-Distress
Climate change and environmental degradation are critical health challenges facing society, with eco-distress increasingly and more widely reported. Previous research indicates that nature relatedness (NR) may be implicated in eco-distress. The current cross-sectional, online study expands research on eco-distress. It was hypothesized that different types of NR would lead to different manifestations of eco-distress. Participants ( N = 415) comple…
Problematic Pornography Use: Can It Be Accurately Measured via the Problematic Pornography Use Scale
Pornography use has increased its popularity worldwide, raising concerns about potential disordered use. Considering the lack of recognition in diagnostic manuals, conceptual clarification and the validation of robust instruments assessing this problem are much needed. The current study is aimed at assessing the psychometric properties of the Problematic Pornography Use Scale (PPUS). Exploratory and confirmatory analyses (EFA and CFA) were used t…
Understanding Pro-Environmental Behaviors and Intentions in Visitors to a Zoo-Based Seal Encounter
Increasing pro-environmental behavior may combat environmental deterioration and promote animal and human welfare. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we investigated how an Australian zoo-based seal encounter influenced participants’ pro-environmental intentions and behavior at 1-month follow-up. Participants were 113 seal encounter visitors, with n = 29 providing 1-month post-encounter data. Pre-encounter, participants reported past and…
Examining the Longitudinal Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Psychological Distress in an Adolescent Population: A Preliminary Analysis
Adolescence is a period marked by significant vulnerability to the onset of mental health concerns. Within adults, the metacognitive model of psychological disorders advocates for the involvement of metacognitive beliefs in the onset, and maintenance, of psychopathology. The current study aimed to assess the applicability of the metacognitive model in adolescence by exploring the relationship, as well as the trajectory, between metacognitive beli…
Co-Occurrence of Gaming Disorder and Other Potentially Addictive Behaviours between Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
Background: Evidence suggests that gamers can have varying experiences of disordered gaming behaviours due to coping mechanisms and how they can act as risk or protective factor in the development and/or maintenance of disordered behaviours. A particular area of interest is how this may manifest across different countries. Understanding the interplay of these potential risk and protective factors within different countries will aid identifying an…
Cross-Addiction Risk Profile Associations with Covid-19 Anxiety: A Preliminary Exploratory Study
Putting on your best face: Investigating social anxiety in Instagram users
Objective Socially anxious individuals may prefer social media platforms over in-person interactions. For those with high social anxiety (SA), Facebook-related tasks have been associated with anxiety, negative thoughts, and safety behaviours. However, Instagram-related research remains limited. The present study aimed to assess Instagram use alongside cognitive and behavioural processes among participants with low, medium, and high SA. We hypothe…
Humpback whale encounters: Encouraging pro-environmental behaviours
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of whale encounters on tourists’ pro-environmental intentions, and possible influences of individual characteristics. Data were collected from whale watching/swim-with-whale experiences within Australia and the Kingdom of Tonga. Comparison of pre and post trip survey data (N = 267) indicated that engaging and reflecting during the experience was positively associated with pro-environmental inten…
Beliefs about Memory Questionnaire: Psychometric properties in a natural disaster sample
Several theories exist regarding the role of memory in the development of PTSD. The metacognitive model of PTSD contends beliefs about trauma memory are pivotal in the development and maintenance of PTSD. The Beliefs About Memory Questionnaire (BAMQ) was developed to measure metacognitive beliefs about trauma memory. This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the BAMQ and its relationship to PTSD in a community sample of 674 adults e…
Can measures of sleep quality or white matter structural integrity predict level of worry or rumination in adolescents facing stressful situations? Lessons from the Covid‐19 pandemic
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 has resulted in major life changes to the majority of the world population, particularly adolescents, with social-distancing measures such as home-based schooling likely to impact sleep quality. Increased worry is also likely considering the substantial financial, educational and health concerns accompanying COVID-19. White matter (WM) integrity has been shown to be associated with anxiety and depression symptoms, including…
Social Media May Contribute to Eco-Distress: The Role of Nature Relatedness as Both Causal Mechanism and Protective Factor
The number of individuals seeking help for environmentally related psychological distress (eco-distress) is rising. This study investigates the role of nature relatedness and social media in the etiology of eco-distress in Australian residents. In a between-groups experiment, 193 participants were randomly allocated into one of four social media nature image conditions. Experimental group participants were exposed to either distressing landscape …
Social anxiety and online social interaction
Objective: Clark and Wells cognitive model of social anxiety has significant empirical support and has informed evidence-based treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder. However, to date, research for this model is related to face-to-face social interactions. Considering the increased rates of Internet use and social media worldwide, this study aimed to examine the utility of this model regarding online social interactions, the role of Internet use …
Individual differences in anger and displaced aggression: The role of metacognitive beliefs and anger rumination
Metacognitive model is a theoretical approach aimed to explain emotion dysregulation and others emotion‐related issues, such anger, and aggressive behavior. From this model, people having higher maladaptive metacognitive beliefs (e.g., “I can't control my thoughts”) are more likely to activate and maintain anger rumination and, in turn, to experience higher levels of anger and to act aggressively. Preliminary evidence shows the role of metacognit…
Theory of planned behaviour: Predicting tourists’ pro-environmental intentions after a humpback whale encounter
Nature-based experiences can contribute to individuals’ connection to nature and intentions toward sustainable environmental behaviours. Conservation psychology can use tourism as a platform to modify tourists’ intentions and behaviours regarding key marine threats such as single-use plastics. This study examined changes to pro-environmental intentions, particularly regarding plastic use, in 267 nature-based tourists from Australia and Tonga who …
Empathy and experience: Understanding tourists’ swim with whale encounters
Whale-related tourism is an increasingly popular activity which may be used to drive conservation efforts. This study explored the relationships between empathy, conservation behaviors, anthropomorphism, connectedness to nature, and experiences of whale watchers and swim-with whale tourists. Participants (n = 45) from Australia and the Kingdom of Tonga completed trait questionnaires pre-swim and then questionnaires relating to their experience at…
Psychological factors associated with the use of weight management behaviours in young adults
We modified the Weight Control Behaviours scale to explore unhealthy/healthy behaviours to increase, decrease or maintain weight in young adults ( N = 1082) and associations with body mass index, depression and body image. Females reported more use of all strategies except those which increase body size or exercising to exhaustion. Although the sample reported more use of healthy weight management strategies, the use of dangerous ones warrants at…
Can disclaimer labels or Dove Evolution commercial mitigate negative effects of thin-ideal exposure
We examined the comparative effectiveness of the Dove Evolution commercial and disclaimer labels as media literacy interventions. Women ( N = 287) viewed thin-ideal images by themselves, preceded by the Dove Evolution commercial, or containing specific or generic disclaimer labels. Participants completed pre- and post-test measures of body satisfaction, post-test social comparison, and media literacy. Interventions were not effective in mitigatin…
Emotion Regulation and the Specific Associations with Health Anxiety
The relationship of peritraumatic distress and dissociation with beliefs about memory following natural disasters
ObjectiveMetacognitive models posit that beliefs about thoughts and memories influence the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following traumatic events. This study examined the relationship of beliefs about memory with peritraumatic experiences in the development of PTSD symptoms following the Canterbury earthquakes and Queensland floods.MethodA convenience sample of individuals affected by these disasters (N = 662) was…
Social anxiety and online social interaction
Objective: Clark and Wells cognitive model of social anxiety has significant empirical support and has informed evidence-based treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder. However, to date, research for this model is related to face-to-face social interactions. Considering the increased rates of Internet use and social media worldwide, this study aimed to examine the utility of this model regarding online social interactions, the role of Internet use …
Individual differences in anger and displaced aggression: The role of metacognitive beliefs and anger rumination
Metacognitive model is a theoretical approach aimed to explain emotion dysregulation and others emotion‐related issues, such anger, and aggressive behavior. From this model, people having higher maladaptive metacognitive beliefs (e.g., “I can't control my thoughts”) are more likely to activate and maintain anger rumination and, in turn, to experience higher levels of anger and to act aggressively. Preliminary evidence shows the role of metacognit…
Psychological factors associated with the use of weight management behaviours in young adults
We modified the Weight Control Behaviours scale to explore unhealthy/healthy behaviours to increase, decrease or maintain weight in young adults ( N = 1082) and associations with body mass index, depression and body image. Females reported more use of all strategies except those which increase body size or exercising to exhaustion. Although the sample reported more use of healthy weight management strategies, the use of dangerous ones warrants at…
Can disclaimer labels or Dove Evolution commercial mitigate negative effects of thin-ideal exposure
We examined the comparative effectiveness of the Dove Evolution commercial and disclaimer labels as media literacy interventions. Women ( N = 287) viewed thin-ideal images by themselves, preceded by the Dove Evolution commercial, or containing specific or generic disclaimer labels. Participants completed pre- and post-test measures of body satisfaction, post-test social comparison, and media literacy. Interventions were not effective in mitigatin…
The relationship of peritraumatic distress and dissociation with beliefs about memory following natural disasters
ObjectiveMetacognitive models posit that beliefs about thoughts and memories influence the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following traumatic events. This study examined the relationship of beliefs about memory with peritraumatic experiences in the development of PTSD symptoms following the Canterbury earthquakes and Queensland floods.MethodA convenience sample of individuals affected by these disasters (N = 662) was…
Putting on your best face: Investigating social anxiety in Instagram users
Objective Socially anxious individuals may prefer social media platforms over in-person interactions. For those with high social anxiety (SA), Facebook-related tasks have been associated with anxiety, negative thoughts, and safety behaviours. However, Instagram-related research remains limited. The present study aimed to assess Instagram use alongside cognitive and behavioural processes among participants with low, medium, and high SA. We hypothe…
The relationship between objectification theory and muscle dysmorphia characteristics in men
Objectification theory has yielded mixed results when utilized to explain male’s body image concerns. This study investigated whether a revised model of objectification theory would represent the processes associated with male’s engagement in muscle dysmorphia characteristics. Specifically the mediating role of body shame, which has previously been used to explain the psychological consequences of self-objectification among women, was substituted…
The relationship between objectification theory and muscle dysmorphia characteristics in men
Objectification theory has yielded mixed results when utilized to explain male’s body image concerns. This study investigated whether a revised model of objectification theory would represent the processes associated with male’s engagement in muscle dysmorphia characteristics. Specifically the mediating role of body shame, which has previously been used to explain the psychological consequences of self-objectification among women, was substituted…
Surrogate End-of-Life Care Decision Makers’ Postbereavement Grief and Guilt Responses
This article examined differences in familial/friend surrogate decision makers' (N = 93) postbereavement grief and guilt associated with decisions to either prioritize comfort or longevity in determining end-of-life care for decisionally incapacitated adult palliative loved ones. Results demonstrated that participants prioritizing the longevity of loved ones experienced significantly and meaningfully higher levels of grief, complicated grief, and…
Emotion Regulation and the Specific Associations with Health Anxiety
The relationship of peritraumatic distress and dissociation with beliefs about memory following natural disasters
ObjectiveMetacognitive models posit that beliefs about thoughts and memories influence the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following traumatic events. This study examined the relationship of beliefs about memory with peritraumatic experiences in the development of PTSD symptoms following the Canterbury earthquakes and Queensland floods.MethodA convenience sample of individuals affected by these disasters (N = 662) was…
A graduated food addiction classification approach significantly differentiates obesity among people with type 2 diabetes
This study examined a graduated severity level approach to food addiction classification against associations with World Health Organization obesity classifications (body mass index, kg/m2) among 408 people with type 2 diabetes. A survey including the Yale Food Addiction Scale and several demographic questions demonstrated four distinct Yale Food Addiction Scale symptom severity groups (in line with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Dis…
Theory of planned behaviour: Predicting tourists’ pro-environmental intentions after a humpback whale encounter
Nature-based experiences can contribute to individuals’ connection to nature and intentions toward sustainable environmental behaviours. Conservation psychology can use tourism as a platform to modify tourists’ intentions and behaviours regarding key marine threats such as single-use plastics. This study examined changes to pro-environmental intentions, particularly regarding plastic use, in 267 nature-based tourists from Australia and Tonga who …
Empathy and experience: Understanding tourists’ swim with whale encounters
Whale-related tourism is an increasingly popular activity which may be used to drive conservation efforts. This study explored the relationships between empathy, conservation behaviors, anthropomorphism, connectedness to nature, and experiences of whale watchers and swim-with whale tourists. Participants (n = 45) from Australia and the Kingdom of Tonga completed trait questionnaires pre-swim and then questionnaires relating to their experience at…
Psychological factors associated with the use of weight management behaviours in young adults
We modified the Weight Control Behaviours scale to explore unhealthy/healthy behaviours to increase, decrease or maintain weight in young adults ( N = 1082) and associations with body mass index, depression and body image. Females reported more use of all strategies except those which increase body size or exercising to exhaustion. Although the sample reported more use of healthy weight management strategies, the use of dangerous ones warrants at…
Can disclaimer labels or Dove Evolution commercial mitigate negative effects of thin-ideal exposure
We examined the comparative effectiveness of the Dove Evolution commercial and disclaimer labels as media literacy interventions. Women ( N = 287) viewed thin-ideal images by themselves, preceded by the Dove Evolution commercial, or containing specific or generic disclaimer labels. Participants completed pre- and post-test measures of body satisfaction, post-test social comparison, and media literacy. Interventions were not effective in mitigatin…
Individual differences in anger and displaced aggression: The role of metacognitive beliefs and anger rumination
Metacognitive model is a theoretical approach aimed to explain emotion dysregulation and others emotion‐related issues, such anger, and aggressive behavior. From this model, people having higher maladaptive metacognitive beliefs (e.g., “I can't control my thoughts”) are more likely to activate and maintain anger rumination and, in turn, to experience higher levels of anger and to act aggressively. Preliminary evidence shows the role of metacognit…
Humpback whale encounters: Encouraging pro-environmental behaviours
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of whale encounters on tourists’ pro-environmental intentions, and possible influences of individual characteristics. Data were collected from whale watching/swim-with-whale experiences within Australia and the Kingdom of Tonga. Comparison of pre and post trip survey data (N = 267) indicated that engaging and reflecting during the experience was positively associated with pro-environmental inten…
Beliefs about Memory Questionnaire: Psychometric properties in a natural disaster sample
Several theories exist regarding the role of memory in the development of PTSD. The metacognitive model of PTSD contends beliefs about trauma memory are pivotal in the development and maintenance of PTSD. The Beliefs About Memory Questionnaire (BAMQ) was developed to measure metacognitive beliefs about trauma memory. This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the BAMQ and its relationship to PTSD in a community sample of 674 adults e…
Can measures of sleep quality or white matter structural integrity predict level of worry or rumination in adolescents facing stressful situations? Lessons from the Covid‐19 pandemic
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 has resulted in major life changes to the majority of the world population, particularly adolescents, with social-distancing measures such as home-based schooling likely to impact sleep quality. Increased worry is also likely considering the substantial financial, educational and health concerns accompanying COVID-19. White matter (WM) integrity has been shown to be associated with anxiety and depression symptoms, including…
Social Media May Contribute to Eco-Distress: The Role of Nature Relatedness as Both Causal Mechanism and Protective Factor
The number of individuals seeking help for environmentally related psychological distress (eco-distress) is rising. This study investigates the role of nature relatedness and social media in the etiology of eco-distress in Australian residents. In a between-groups experiment, 193 participants were randomly allocated into one of four social media nature image conditions. Experimental group participants were exposed to either distressing landscape …
Social anxiety and online social interaction
Objective: Clark and Wells cognitive model of social anxiety has significant empirical support and has informed evidence-based treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder. However, to date, research for this model is related to face-to-face social interactions. Considering the increased rates of Internet use and social media worldwide, this study aimed to examine the utility of this model regarding online social interactions, the role of Internet use …
Co-Occurrence of Gaming Disorder and Other Potentially Addictive Behaviours between Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
Background: Evidence suggests that gamers can have varying experiences of disordered gaming behaviours due to coping mechanisms and how they can act as risk or protective factor in the development and/or maintenance of disordered behaviours. A particular area of interest is how this may manifest across different countries. Understanding the interplay of these potential risk and protective factors within different countries will aid identifying an…
Cross-Addiction Risk Profile Associations with Covid-19 Anxiety: A Preliminary Exploratory Study
Putting on your best face: Investigating social anxiety in Instagram users
Objective Socially anxious individuals may prefer social media platforms over in-person interactions. For those with high social anxiety (SA), Facebook-related tasks have been associated with anxiety, negative thoughts, and safety behaviours. However, Instagram-related research remains limited. The present study aimed to assess Instagram use alongside cognitive and behavioural processes among participants with low, medium, and high SA. We hypothe…
Player Experience and Enjoyment: A Preliminary Examination of Differences in Video Game Genre
Introduction Player experience is the interaction between individual qualities and game attributes. It is becoming a popular topic to understand why individuals are interested in different video games. The current literature offers a range of different scales that measure similar player experience factors but often lack published validity analysis. The Player Experience Index is an empirically validated measure based on the means-end theory. The …
Problematic gaming: The role of desire thinking, metacognition, and the Proteus Effect
This study evaluated whether the metacognitive model of desire thinking, with the addition of the Proteus Effect (i.e. the behavioural transformation of a gamer based on their avatar characteristics), contributes to problematic gaming behaviour. The research project was conducted using an online survey and quantitative research methodology. Inclusion criteria specified the research sample (N = 374) had to be ≥ 18 years and playing the same video …
Nature Relatedness May Play a Protective Role and Contribute to Eco-Distress
Climate change and environmental degradation are critical health challenges facing society, with eco-distress increasingly and more widely reported. Previous research indicates that nature relatedness (NR) may be implicated in eco-distress. The current cross-sectional, online study expands research on eco-distress. It was hypothesized that different types of NR would lead to different manifestations of eco-distress. Participants ( N = 415) comple…
Problematic Pornography Use: Can It Be Accurately Measured via the Problematic Pornography Use Scale
Pornography use has increased its popularity worldwide, raising concerns about potential disordered use. Considering the lack of recognition in diagnostic manuals, conceptual clarification and the validation of robust instruments assessing this problem are much needed. The current study is aimed at assessing the psychometric properties of the Problematic Pornography Use Scale (PPUS). Exploratory and confirmatory analyses (EFA and CFA) were used t…
Understanding Pro-Environmental Behaviors and Intentions in Visitors to a Zoo-Based Seal Encounter
Increasing pro-environmental behavior may combat environmental deterioration and promote animal and human welfare. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we investigated how an Australian zoo-based seal encounter influenced participants’ pro-environmental intentions and behavior at 1-month follow-up. Participants were 113 seal encounter visitors, with n = 29 providing 1-month post-encounter data. Pre-encounter, participants reported past and…
Examining the Longitudinal Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Psychological Distress in an Adolescent Population: A Preliminary Analysis
Adolescence is a period marked by significant vulnerability to the onset of mental health concerns. Within adults, the metacognitive model of psychological disorders advocates for the involvement of metacognitive beliefs in the onset, and maintenance, of psychopathology. The current study aimed to assess the applicability of the metacognitive model in adolescence by exploring the relationship, as well as the trajectory, between metacognitive beli…
Analysis of cognitive behavioural therapy apps for generalised anxiety disorder: Evidence-based content and user experience
Mental illness substantially contributes to the global burden of disease, with anxiety high in prevalence. The increase of mobile technology, mental health apps have potential to lessen this burden. However, within apps, the use of evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are limited. Regardless, many commercially available mental health apps are highly rated by users, highlighting the need to understand what make…
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