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Rachel Maunder

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Lecturer, Australian College of Applied Psychology

I'm a researcher in the area of social psychology with experience in research projects and with theory investigating effective ways of reducing prejudice against marginalised groups in our society. I am passionate about applying the scientific method to solve real-world problems, using my expertise and knowledge to aid stakeholders and advocates and to mentor young researchers.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Lecturer, Australian College of Applied Professions
  • 2017–2020
    Tutor, University of Sydney
  • 2019–2019
    Casual lecturer, University of Sydney
  • 2019–2019
    Senior tutor, University of Sydney

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Sydney, Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
  • 2016 
    University of Sydney, Bachelor of Arts (Honours I) in Psychology

Publications

  • 2022
    The relationship between contact with peers and self-stigma in people with mental illness., Counselling Psychology Quarterly
  • 2021
    Intimate intergroup contact across the lifespan., Journal of Social Issues
  • 2021
    Reducing transgender stigma via an E-contact intervention., Sex Roles
  • 2020
    The benefit of contact for prejudice-prone individuals: The type of stigmatized outgroup matters, Journal of Social Psychology
  • 2020
    Text-based E-contact: Harnessing cooperative Internet interactions to bridge the social and psychological divide., European Review of Social Psychology
  • 2019
    Intergroup contact and mental health stigma: A comparative effectiveness meta-analysis, Clinical Psychology Review
  • 2019
    Modern avenues for intergroup contact: Using E-contact and intergroup emotions to reduce stereotyping and social distancing against people with schizophrenia., Group Processes & Intergroup Relations
  • 2019
    Using electronic contact to reduce homonegative attitudes, emotions, and behavioural intentions among heterosexual women and men: A contemporary extension of the contact hypothesis. , The Journal of Sex Research

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Small Research Grant
    Role:
    Principle Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Australian College of Applied Professions

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Australasian Social Psychologists

Honours

Australian College of Applied Professions Research Showcase (2021), University of Sydney Faculty of Science Postgraduate Research Prize (2020) for Outstanding Academic Achievement for the School of Psychology, Society of Australasian Social Psychologists’ (SASP) Outstanding Postgraduate Research Award (2020)