Celine Van Golde
Biographic Data
| ID | 763730 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Celine Van Golde |
| GIVEN NAMES | Celine |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Golde |
| SIGNATURE | VAN GOLDE C |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1950-4722 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
What Cues Do Laypeople Use to Detect Alcohol and Cannabis Intoxication
Emotionality in domestic violence evidence-in-chief
Domestic Violence Evidence-in-Chief represents a significant shift in evidentiary practice in Domestic and Family Violence cases. These pre-recorded statements, typically captured shortly after an incident, offer an immediate and seemingly authentic account of events. However, concerns have been raised about the potential introduction of extra-legal influences through elements visible or audible in the recordings. One such element is emotionality…
Illuminating Gaslighting
Purpose With the rise of coercive control legislation in Australia and the UK, it has become increasingly important to clarify the discourse surrounding common psychological abuse tactics, such as gaslighting. This literature review seeks to aid future research in conceptualising gaslighting by exploring its complex nature and tracing its evolution across different fields. The primary aim is to compile and synthesize research from various discipl…
Public Perceptions of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a covert form of psychological manipulation that undermines an individual’s confidence in their perceptions, thoughts, and memories, often by labelling them as irrational or ‘crazy.’ Public awareness of gaslighting has surged in recent years, making it a common topic in media and popular culture. However, empirical research has lagged behind, leaving gaps in understanding how the public perceives and defines this form of abuse. Add…
Gaslighting and memory
The global introduction of coercive control laws addressing patterns of psychological abuse in intimate partner violence has made it increasingly important to understand the cognitive impacts of tactics like gaslighting. Gaslighting directly targets cognitive processes involved in evaluating memories, potentially undermining victim-survivors' recollection, confidence, and self-trust, which are critical in forensic processes such as testimony. Thi…
Defining gaslighting in intimate partner violence
Juror Perceptions of Bystander and Victim Intoxication by Different Substances
This study examined the effects of bystander or victim intoxication during a crime on juror perceptions and decision-making. Mock jurors ( N = 261) read testimony from a bystander or victim to an assault, who mentioned that they had consumed alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, or no substances prior to the crime. Participants delivered a verdict, rated the defendant’s guilt, and rated the bystander/victim on their honesty, credibility, and cognitive…
Is it time to move on from ‘Mr Big’? Scenario evidence and the risk of unreliable confessions in Australia
The ‘Mr Big’ method is a non-custodial investigative method used by police forces worldwide. A Mr Big operation involves an undercover operation in which a person suspected of involvement in an indictable offence, is unknowingly drawn into a fictitious criminal enterprise, in order to elicit a confession. There are ample concerns around the use of this method. Consequently, courts around the world have grappled with the admissibility of the confe…
Laypeople’s perceptions of the effects of event repetition, reporting delay, and emotion on children’s and adults’ memory
For crimes such as child abuse and family violence, jurors' assessments of memory reports from key witnesses are vital to case outcomes in court. Since jurors are not experts on memory, the present research measured laypeople's (i.e., non-experts') beliefs about how three key factors affect witnesses' memory reports for an experienced event: how frequently an event was experienced (repeated, single), the delay between experiencing and reporting t…
The effects of episode spacing on adult's reports of a repeated event
Witnesses’ reports of repeated events have been the focus of much research; however, the spacing interval between each episode of the event has differed greatly. The aim of the current study was to determine whether spacing interval affects participants’ memory reports. Adults (N = 217) watched one (n = 52) or four videos depicting workplace bullying. The repeated event participants watched the four videos all in one day (n = 55), one per day ove…
Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects
Does experiencing inattentional blindness for crime influence eyewitness recall
Witnesses may not notice crimes occurring when their attention is elsewhere, which may affect their memory. In this study, 174 participants completed an attention-demanding task while viewing a video containing an assault. Whether participants noticed the assault or experienced inattentional blindness for it was assessed. Then, participants were exposed to post-event information (containing misinformation) before completing a cued-recall task und…
Adult memory for instances of emotionally stressful and non-stressful repeated events
Repeated offences, such as domestic violence, are often distressing for victims. When victims of such offences make an allegation of abuse, they are usually required to report details about specific incidents. Therefore, this pre-registered study examined whether memory for an emotionally stressful versus non-stressful repeated event would differ depending on the instance being recalled. Eighty female participants (Mage = 22.3, SD = 7.4) imagined…
Police perceptions of eyewitness impairment due to alcohol and other drug use
Victims, witnesses, and suspects of crime are frequently intoxicated by Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) during the event. How intoxication is perceived by investigating officers, and the manner in which this is handled during interview procedures, can affect the quality of information obtained and therefore investigative outcomes. Various factors are likely to contribute to how intoxication is handled during the investigation of a crime, including s…
Adult memory for instances of a repeated emotionally stressful event
This pre-registered study examined the impact of different retention intervals on remembering each instance of an emotionally stressful, repeated event. Eighty-nine adult female participants imagined being a victim of four similar domestic violence instances over a four-week period. Participants then completed recall and recognition memory questions about each instance either immediately, one-week, or three-weeks after the final instance. Overall…
Investigating the effect of emotional stress on adult memory for single and repeated events
Examining the potential for therapeutic jurisprudence in cases of gambling-related criminal offending in Australia
Despite being recognised as an addiction in the psychological and legal domains, gambling disorder does not mitigate the culpability of perpetrators of gambling-related offences in Australia. This article will argue that this stance is misguided, as it is founded upon misconceptions about the nature of problem gambling, exaggerated emphasis upon certain sentencing principles over others and undue differentiation between drug and gambling addictio…
Police practice and false confessions
Since the 1960s, the United States developed ‘Reid interrogation technique’, and its variations have been widely used around the world. Due to its interrogative and confession-driven nature – and thus the increased risk of false confessions – many countries (including Australia) have since moved away from this model towards the UK-developed PEACE-approach. This article will utilise case studies and forensic psychological research to explain how c…
IWitnessed
Eyewitness testimony can provide critical leads in all types of investigations and can be extremely persuasive in court. However, inconsistencies or inaccuracies in eyewitness accounts can undermine the perceived value of this evidence, leading to miscarriages of justice. Research shows that memory fades quickly after an event. Therefore, it is important for eyewitness accounts to be collected immediately after a critical incident. Unfortunately,…
Illuminating Gaslighting
Purpose With the rise of coercive control legislation in Australia and the UK, it has become increasingly important to clarify the discourse surrounding common psychological abuse tactics, such as gaslighting. This literature review seeks to aid future research in conceptualising gaslighting by exploring its complex nature and tracing its evolution across different fields. The primary aim is to compile and synthesize research from various discipl…
Defining gaslighting in intimate partner violence
IWitnessed
Eyewitness testimony can provide critical leads in all types of investigations and can be extremely persuasive in court. However, inconsistencies or inaccuracies in eyewitness accounts can undermine the perceived value of this evidence, leading to miscarriages of justice. Research shows that memory fades quickly after an event. Therefore, it is important for eyewitness accounts to be collected immediately after a critical incident. Unfortunately,…
Examining the potential for therapeutic jurisprudence in cases of gambling-related criminal offending in Australia
Despite being recognised as an addiction in the psychological and legal domains, gambling disorder does not mitigate the culpability of perpetrators of gambling-related offences in Australia. This article will argue that this stance is misguided, as it is founded upon misconceptions about the nature of problem gambling, exaggerated emphasis upon certain sentencing principles over others and undue differentiation between drug and gambling addictio…
Police practice and false confessions
Since the 1960s, the United States developed ‘Reid interrogation technique’, and its variations have been widely used around the world. Due to its interrogative and confession-driven nature – and thus the increased risk of false confessions – many countries (including Australia) have since moved away from this model towards the UK-developed PEACE-approach. This article will utilise case studies and forensic psychological research to explain how c…
Investigating the effect of emotional stress on adult memory for single and repeated events
Adult memory for instances of a repeated emotionally stressful event
This pre-registered study examined the impact of different retention intervals on remembering each instance of an emotionally stressful, repeated event. Eighty-nine adult female participants imagined being a victim of four similar domestic violence instances over a four-week period. Participants then completed recall and recognition memory questions about each instance either immediately, one-week, or three-weeks after the final instance. Overall…
Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects
Does experiencing inattentional blindness for crime influence eyewitness recall
Witnesses may not notice crimes occurring when their attention is elsewhere, which may affect their memory. In this study, 174 participants completed an attention-demanding task while viewing a video containing an assault. Whether participants noticed the assault or experienced inattentional blindness for it was assessed. Then, participants were exposed to post-event information (containing misinformation) before completing a cued-recall task und…
Adult memory for instances of emotionally stressful and non-stressful repeated events
Repeated offences, such as domestic violence, are often distressing for victims. When victims of such offences make an allegation of abuse, they are usually required to report details about specific incidents. Therefore, this pre-registered study examined whether memory for an emotionally stressful versus non-stressful repeated event would differ depending on the instance being recalled. Eighty female participants (Mage = 22.3, SD = 7.4) imagined…
Police perceptions of eyewitness impairment due to alcohol and other drug use
Victims, witnesses, and suspects of crime are frequently intoxicated by Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) during the event. How intoxication is perceived by investigating officers, and the manner in which this is handled during interview procedures, can affect the quality of information obtained and therefore investigative outcomes. Various factors are likely to contribute to how intoxication is handled during the investigation of a crime, including s…
Laypeople’s perceptions of the effects of event repetition, reporting delay, and emotion on children’s and adults’ memory
For crimes such as child abuse and family violence, jurors' assessments of memory reports from key witnesses are vital to case outcomes in court. Since jurors are not experts on memory, the present research measured laypeople's (i.e., non-experts') beliefs about how three key factors affect witnesses' memory reports for an experienced event: how frequently an event was experienced (repeated, single), the delay between experiencing and reporting t…
The effects of episode spacing on adult's reports of a repeated event
Witnesses’ reports of repeated events have been the focus of much research; however, the spacing interval between each episode of the event has differed greatly. The aim of the current study was to determine whether spacing interval affects participants’ memory reports. Adults (N = 217) watched one (n = 52) or four videos depicting workplace bullying. The repeated event participants watched the four videos all in one day (n = 55), one per day ove…
Juror Perceptions of Bystander and Victim Intoxication by Different Substances
This study examined the effects of bystander or victim intoxication during a crime on juror perceptions and decision-making. Mock jurors ( N = 261) read testimony from a bystander or victim to an assault, who mentioned that they had consumed alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, or no substances prior to the crime. Participants delivered a verdict, rated the defendant’s guilt, and rated the bystander/victim on their honesty, credibility, and cognitive…
Is it time to move on from ‘Mr Big’? Scenario evidence and the risk of unreliable confessions in Australia
The ‘Mr Big’ method is a non-custodial investigative method used by police forces worldwide. A Mr Big operation involves an undercover operation in which a person suspected of involvement in an indictable offence, is unknowingly drawn into a fictitious criminal enterprise, in order to elicit a confession. There are ample concerns around the use of this method. Consequently, courts around the world have grappled with the admissibility of the confe…
Emotionality in domestic violence evidence-in-chief
Domestic Violence Evidence-in-Chief represents a significant shift in evidentiary practice in Domestic and Family Violence cases. These pre-recorded statements, typically captured shortly after an incident, offer an immediate and seemingly authentic account of events. However, concerns have been raised about the potential introduction of extra-legal influences through elements visible or audible in the recordings. One such element is emotionality…
Illuminating Gaslighting
Purpose With the rise of coercive control legislation in Australia and the UK, it has become increasingly important to clarify the discourse surrounding common psychological abuse tactics, such as gaslighting. This literature review seeks to aid future research in conceptualising gaslighting by exploring its complex nature and tracing its evolution across different fields. The primary aim is to compile and synthesize research from various discipl…
Public Perceptions of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a covert form of psychological manipulation that undermines an individual’s confidence in their perceptions, thoughts, and memories, often by labelling them as irrational or ‘crazy.’ Public awareness of gaslighting has surged in recent years, making it a common topic in media and popular culture. However, empirical research has lagged behind, leaving gaps in understanding how the public perceives and defines this form of abuse. Add…
Gaslighting and memory
The global introduction of coercive control laws addressing patterns of psychological abuse in intimate partner violence has made it increasingly important to understand the cognitive impacts of tactics like gaslighting. Gaslighting directly targets cognitive processes involved in evaluating memories, potentially undermining victim-survivors' recollection, confidence, and self-trust, which are critical in forensic processes such as testimony. Thi…
Defining gaslighting in intimate partner violence
What Cues Do Laypeople Use to Detect Alcohol and Cannabis Intoxication
Psychology (17 works) · Memory Processes and Influences (10 works) · Cognitive psychology (9 works) · Deception detection and forensic psychology (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Perception (6 works) · Poison control (6 works) · Criminology (5 works)