Dr Brian Law ~ Lecturer, Psychology

Originally from Singapore, Brian is a lecturer of psychology at James Cook University, and member of the Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) group. PAHL is a cross-institutional health psychology group involving James Cook University and the University of Western Australia. PAHL’s mission is to harness the ‘power of people’ in promoting mental and physical health in people from all walks of life. In alignment with this mission, Brian has a keen research interest in programs that benefit community health and online student wellbeing. He is also keen to pass on his knowledge and experience, as can be seen in his passionate demeanour towards his students.

When not working, you can find him engaging on one of his hobbies: Scuba diving, photography, cooking, and martial arts.

Teaching

• PY4201: Social Psychology (Level 4; ONL)
• PY4203: The Psychology of Health, Wellbeing and Resilience (Level 4; ONL)
• PY4205: Psychological Disorders and Interventions (Level 4; ONL)

Interests

Research

• Community Mental Health
• Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Online Student Wellbeing
• Gaming and Wellbeing

Experience

• 2023 to present - Academic Advisor Psychology 4th Year, JCU
• 2022 to present - Honorary Research Associate, Telethon Kids Institute (Perth)
• 2021 to present - Academic Advisor Psychology Grad Dip (Bridging) Program, JCU
• 2020 to present - Lecturer, JCU` (Townsville)
• 2017 to 2018 - Research Associate, The University of Western Australia (Perth)

Research Disciplines

• Clinical and health psychology (5203)
• Social and personality psychology (5205)
• Applied and developmental psychology (5201)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Specific population health (2005)
• Public health (2004)

Awards

• 2023 - JCU Inclusive and Accessible LearnJCU Site Award
• 2020 - JCU Inclusive Practice Award
• 2014 to 2018 - International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UWA)
• 2016 - Postgraduate Travel Award (UWA)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Budden T, Hafizuddin A, Dimmock J, Law K, Furzer B and Jackson B (2023) Support needs and experiences of young people living in families with mental illness. Journal of Adolescence, 95 (4). pp. 784-796
• Muller J, Tomlin L, March S, Jackson B, Budden T, Law K and Dimmock J (in press) Understanding parent perspectives on engagement with online youth-focused mental health programs. Psychology & Health,
• Law H, Jackson B, Tan X, Teague S, Krause A, Putter K, Du'cane M, Gibson L, Bulles K, Barkin J and Dimmock J (2022) Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11.
• Sharouni T, McClymont R, Alcorn C, Rebar A, Law K, Jackson B, Caltabiano N and Dimmock J (2022) Within- and between-person relationships between spontaneous self-affirmations, coping style, and wellbeing. Stress and Health, 38 (5). pp. 940-949
• Law K, Dimmock J, Guelfi K, Nguyen T, Bennett E, Gibson L, Tan X and Jackson B (2021) A peer support intervention for first-time mothers: feasibility and 2 preliminary efficacy of the mummy buddy program. Women and Birth, 34 (6). pp. 593-605
• Law K, Dimmock J, Thornton A, Nicholas J, Ho G, Gucciardi D, Guelfi K and Jackson B (2021) ‘They deserve a treat’: the nature and antecedents of parental licensing surrounding children’s physical activity. Public Health Nutrition, 24 (8). pp. 2098-2108
• Law K, Dimmock J, Guelfi K, Jackson B, Nguyen T and Gucciardi D (2019) Stress, depressive symptoms, and maternal self-efficacy in first-time mothers: modelling and predicting change across the first six months of motherhood. Applied psychology: health and wellbeing, 11 (1). pp. 126-147
• Law K, Jackson B, Guelfi K, Nguyen T and Dimmock J (2018) Understanding and alleviating maternal postpartum distress: perspectives from first-time mothers in Australia. Social Science and Medicine, 204. pp. 59-66

Other research outputs

• Law K, Jackson B, Guelfi K, Nguyen T, Bennett E, Tan X, Muller J, Sharouni T, Barkin J and Dimmock J (2022) Characteristics of effective peer mentorship for primiparous mothers: Qualitative findings from a peer support program. [Presented at the Psychological Science and Wellbeing Conference 2022]. 4-5 March 2022, Singapore and Online

Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.

These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• The smart use of smart phones: A self-determination theory intervention on social media involvement and well-being (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• The development of a framework for support the nurturing environment of a healthy kinship system for Indigenous mothers in the perinatal period (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• The Influence of an Online Peer Support Initiative on maternal Psychologicial Wellbeing during the Perinatal Period (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

The map shows research collaborations by institution from the past 7 years.
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