Andrew Allen
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3825360 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Andrew Allen |
| PRENOMES | Andrew |
| SOBRENOME | Allen |
| ASSINATURA | ALLEN A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7873-4264 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1977 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and non-consensual condom removal in an Australian sample
Non-consensual condom removal (NCCR) is a form of sexual violence involving the removal of a condom before or during sexual intercourse without a partner’s knowledge or consent. There is evidence linking the perpetration of non-consensual condom removal to personality characteristics associated with condom use resistance (CUR) tactics and broader categories of sexual violence. The current study aimed to expand on this research by examining NCCR i…
Early Maladaptive Schemas and Risky Sexual Behavior
Objectives Risky sexual behaviors (RSB; e.g., condomless sex with strangers) contribute to global health epidemics by facilitating the transmission of STIs and increasing exposure to sexual violence, particularly in younger populations. Therefore, understanding the etiological factors influencing RSB is crucial for informing tailored prevention and intervention approaches. Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) offer a potential etiological explanation …
Ayahuasca Retreats
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
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…
Disproportionate Rates of Covid-19 Among Black Canadian Communities
Background Racialized communities, including Black Canadians, have disproportionately higher COVID-19 cases. We examined the extent to which SARS-CoV-2 infection has affected the Black Canadian community and the factors associated with the infection. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an area of Ontario (northwest Toronto/Peel Region) with a high proportion of Black residents along with 2 areas that have lower proportions of Black r…
What Is Normal?”
Sexual health, including sexual pleasure, is fundamental to holistic health and well-being, and is considered an area of priority health in Australia. Despite the importance of sexual functioning, women experience significant gaps in sexual well-being compared to men and often do not seek medical care or treatment. Health practitioners are central to the identification and treatment of sexual dysfunction, including fostering sexual well-being for…
Player Experience and Enjoyment
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 …
Sexual Fantasies and Harmful Sexual Interests
The perpetration of harmful sexual behavior is a global concern, with deviant sexual fantasies identified as a prominent etiological risk factor. However, the concepts of state sexual fantasy characteristics (e.g., vividness and emotionality) and associated trait sexual memory intensity have received minimal investigation concerning harmful sexual interests, formulating the impetus for this research. Two online surveys were conducted in community…
Problematic gaming
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 …
Exploring the Relationship between Early Adaptive Schemas and Sexual Satisfaction
Rationale: Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) develop from unmet core emotional needs during childhood and adolescence. EMS influence the way individuals perceive themselves and others, while also sharing associations with various sexual difficulties. Contrastingly, Early Adaptive Schemas (EAS) develop when core emotional needs are met. Yet, the potential influence of EAS on sexual wellbeing remains underinvestigated. Objective: The current study as…
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
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…
Examining the Longitudinal Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Psychological Distress in an Adolescent Population
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…
Investigating the relationship between non-consensual condom removal and the dark triad of personality
Whilst some research has been conducted into those who engage in non-consensual condom removal, the aim of the study was to explore the relationship between Dark Triad of Personality traits (i.e. machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) and arousal from, intention to engage in, and reported behavioural history of non-consensual condom removal (i.e. stealthing), which is a type of sexual violence. Results found that there were associations betwe…
Covid-19’s impact on learning processes in Australian university students
The Role of Early Adaptive Schemas in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships
The current study aimed to examine the emerging role of early adaptive schemas within heterosexual romantic relationships. In accordance with schema theory, it was hypothesised that endorsing greater early adaptive schemas would predict higher levels of relationship quality. A total of 941 heterosexual adults (age, M = 32.44 years), who identified as being in a current romantic relationship (relationship duration, M = 7.92 years), completed quest…
Exploring the Relationships Between Internalised Stigma, Loneliness, and Mental Well-Being Among Sex Workers
Sex work is one of the most stigmatised professions in the world. Although research examining other stigmatised populations has found associations between internalised stigma, increased loneliness, and poorer mental well-being, there is limited research examining these associations for sex workers. This is concerning, considering Corrigan’s theory that internalised stigma, as well as external stigma, reduces opportunities of stigmatised persons. …
Putting on your best face
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…
Social Media May Contribute to Eco-Distress
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 …
Interfixes Preserve Syllables and Word Roots
Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Linguistics Society (1976), pp. 31-35
Time on task and expectancy as moderators of chewing gum effects on attention and mood
Which Roots Take the Suffix
Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Linguistics Society (1977), pp. 620-625
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 …
Disproportionate Rates of Covid-19 Among Black Canadian Communities
Background Racialized communities, including Black Canadians, have disproportionately higher COVID-19 cases. We examined the extent to which SARS-CoV-2 infection has affected the Black Canadian community and the factors associated with the infection. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an area of Ontario (northwest Toronto/Peel Region) with a high proportion of Black residents along with 2 areas that have lower proportions of Black r…
Covid-19’s impact on learning processes in Australian university students
The Role of Early Adaptive Schemas in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships
The current study aimed to examine the emerging role of early adaptive schemas within heterosexual romantic relationships. In accordance with schema theory, it was hypothesised that endorsing greater early adaptive schemas would predict higher levels of relationship quality. A total of 941 heterosexual adults (age, M = 32.44 years), who identified as being in a current romantic relationship (relationship duration, M = 7.92 years), completed quest…
Putting on your best face
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…
Which Roots Take the Suffix
Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Linguistics Society (1977), pp. 620-625
Time on task and expectancy as moderators of chewing gum effects on attention and mood
Interfixes Preserve Syllables and Word Roots
Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Berkeley Linguistics Society (1976), pp. 31-35
Social Media May Contribute to Eco-Distress
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 …
Covid-19’s impact on learning processes in Australian university students
The Role of Early Adaptive Schemas in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships
The current study aimed to examine the emerging role of early adaptive schemas within heterosexual romantic relationships. In accordance with schema theory, it was hypothesised that endorsing greater early adaptive schemas would predict higher levels of relationship quality. A total of 941 heterosexual adults (age, M = 32.44 years), who identified as being in a current romantic relationship (relationship duration, M = 7.92 years), completed quest…
Exploring the Relationships Between Internalised Stigma, Loneliness, and Mental Well-Being Among Sex Workers
Sex work is one of the most stigmatised professions in the world. Although research examining other stigmatised populations has found associations between internalised stigma, increased loneliness, and poorer mental well-being, there is limited research examining these associations for sex workers. This is concerning, considering Corrigan’s theory that internalised stigma, as well as external stigma, reduces opportunities of stigmatised persons. …
Putting on your best face
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
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 …
Sexual Fantasies and Harmful Sexual Interests
The perpetration of harmful sexual behavior is a global concern, with deviant sexual fantasies identified as a prominent etiological risk factor. However, the concepts of state sexual fantasy characteristics (e.g., vividness and emotionality) and associated trait sexual memory intensity have received minimal investigation concerning harmful sexual interests, formulating the impetus for this research. Two online surveys were conducted in community…
Problematic gaming
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 …
Exploring the Relationship between Early Adaptive Schemas and Sexual Satisfaction
Rationale: Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) develop from unmet core emotional needs during childhood and adolescence. EMS influence the way individuals perceive themselves and others, while also sharing associations with various sexual difficulties. Contrastingly, Early Adaptive Schemas (EAS) develop when core emotional needs are met. Yet, the potential influence of EAS on sexual wellbeing remains underinvestigated. Objective: The current study as…
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
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…
Examining the Longitudinal Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Psychological Distress in an Adolescent Population
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…
Investigating the relationship between non-consensual condom removal and the dark triad of personality
Whilst some research has been conducted into those who engage in non-consensual condom removal, the aim of the study was to explore the relationship between Dark Triad of Personality traits (i.e. machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy) and arousal from, intention to engage in, and reported behavioural history of non-consensual condom removal (i.e. stealthing), which is a type of sexual violence. Results found that there were associations betwe…
What Is Normal?”
Sexual health, including sexual pleasure, is fundamental to holistic health and well-being, and is considered an area of priority health in Australia. Despite the importance of sexual functioning, women experience significant gaps in sexual well-being compared to men and often do not seek medical care or treatment. Health practitioners are central to the identification and treatment of sexual dysfunction, including fostering sexual well-being for…
Ayahuasca Retreats
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
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…
Disproportionate Rates of Covid-19 Among Black Canadian Communities
Background Racialized communities, including Black Canadians, have disproportionately higher COVID-19 cases. We examined the extent to which SARS-CoV-2 infection has affected the Black Canadian community and the factors associated with the infection. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an area of Ontario (northwest Toronto/Peel Region) with a high proportion of Black residents along with 2 areas that have lower proportions of Black r…
The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and non-consensual condom removal in an Australian sample
Non-consensual condom removal (NCCR) is a form of sexual violence involving the removal of a condom before or during sexual intercourse without a partner’s knowledge or consent. There is evidence linking the perpetration of non-consensual condom removal to personality characteristics associated with condom use resistance (CUR) tactics and broader categories of sexual violence. The current study aimed to expand on this research by examining NCCR i…
Early Maladaptive Schemas and Risky Sexual Behavior
Objectives Risky sexual behaviors (RSB; e.g., condomless sex with strangers) contribute to global health epidemics by facilitating the transmission of STIs and increasing exposure to sexual violence, particularly in younger populations. Therefore, understanding the etiological factors influencing RSB is crucial for informing tailored prevention and intervention approaches. Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) offer a potential etiological explanation …
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