BOB MONTGOMERY
Biographic Data
| ID | 5565346 |
|---|---|
| NAME | BOB MONTGOMERY |
| GIVEN NAMES | BOB |
| FAMILY NAME | MONTGOMERY |
| SIGNATURE | MONTGOMERY B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bond University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The psychology of work and unemployment in Australia today
This paper reviews recent literature on psychological aspects of work, unemployment, and underemployment in Australia at the beginning of the 21st century. It examines different notions of “work”, including paid employment and unpaid work (e.g., emotional work, volunteer work). It draws attention to the fact that, in our society, most of the important emotional work is carried out by women (caring for children, disabled relatives, and elderly dep…
Punishment and deterrence
South's (1998) paper extends discussion on an important social policy issue. Given that Australian Psychological Society position papers are designed to draw out policy implications from well-established psychological knowledge, his criticism of the failure of the position paper on punishment and behaviour change to cover evidence from other disciplines is inappropriate. However, we agree that psychology has much to gain from interdisciplinary co…
Punishment and behaviour change
In view of recent trends in Australia and overseas towards an increased reliance on punishment as a primary response to crime, this paper reviews the psychological research evidence on the efficacy of punishment, and considers alternatives to present trends. It discusses the circumstances under which punishment has positive and detrimental effects, and the limited ability of the justice system to deliver punishment in a manner which might achieve…
The bias towards academic psychology in preservice training, and the needs of the psychology profession
Empirical and anecdotal evidence support the view that the great majority of professional (as distinct from academic) psychologists never conduct any research. Their interests and activities lie in the applied field. As consumers rather than producers of scientific research, why must they undertake research? Is conducting research the best way to be educated in how to read reports critically? This paper looks at the balance between professional s…
The psychology of work and unemployment in Australia today
This paper reviews recent literature on psychological aspects of work, unemployment, and underemployment in Australia at the beginning of the 21st century. It examines different notions of “work”, including paid employment and unpaid work (e.g., emotional work, volunteer work). It draws attention to the fact that, in our society, most of the important emotional work is carried out by women (caring for children, disabled relatives, and elderly dep…
Punishment and behaviour change
In view of recent trends in Australia and overseas towards an increased reliance on punishment as a primary response to crime, this paper reviews the psychological research evidence on the efficacy of punishment, and considers alternatives to present trends. It discusses the circumstances under which punishment has positive and detrimental effects, and the limited ability of the justice system to deliver punishment in a manner which might achieve…
The bias towards academic psychology in preservice training, and the needs of the psychology profession
Empirical and anecdotal evidence support the view that the great majority of professional (as distinct from academic) psychologists never conduct any research. Their interests and activities lie in the applied field. As consumers rather than producers of scientific research, why must they undertake research? Is conducting research the best way to be educated in how to read reports critically? This paper looks at the balance between professional s…
Punishment and deterrence
South's (1998) paper extends discussion on an important social policy issue. Given that Australian Psychological Society position papers are designed to draw out policy implications from well-established psychological knowledge, his criticism of the failure of the position paper on punishment and behaviour change to cover evidence from other disciplines is inappropriate. However, we agree that psychology has much to gain from interdisciplinary co…
The bias towards academic psychology in preservice training, and the needs of the psychology profession
Empirical and anecdotal evidence support the view that the great majority of professional (as distinct from academic) psychologists never conduct any research. Their interests and activities lie in the applied field. As consumers rather than producers of scientific research, why must they undertake research? Is conducting research the best way to be educated in how to read reports critically? This paper looks at the balance between professional s…
Punishment and behaviour change
In view of recent trends in Australia and overseas towards an increased reliance on punishment as a primary response to crime, this paper reviews the psychological research evidence on the efficacy of punishment, and considers alternatives to present trends. It discusses the circumstances under which punishment has positive and detrimental effects, and the limited ability of the justice system to deliver punishment in a manner which might achieve…
Punishment and deterrence
South's (1998) paper extends discussion on an important social policy issue. Given that Australian Psychological Society position papers are designed to draw out policy implications from well-established psychological knowledge, his criticism of the failure of the position paper on punishment and behaviour change to cover evidence from other disciplines is inappropriate. However, we agree that psychology has much to gain from interdisciplinary co…
The psychology of work and unemployment in Australia today
This paper reviews recent literature on psychological aspects of work, unemployment, and underemployment in Australia at the beginning of the 21st century. It examines different notions of “work”, including paid employment and unpaid work (e.g., emotional work, volunteer work). It draws attention to the fact that, in our society, most of the important emotional work is carried out by women (caring for children, disabled relatives, and elderly dep…
Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (2 works) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (2 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (2 works)