Rachel Maunder – The Conversation

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)