Dr Tegan Bradley
Associate Lecturer
School of Psychological Sciences
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Tegan Bradley is an Associate Lecturer and early career researcher in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research investigates student experiences around learning in tertiary education settings, including assessment and feedback practices and graduate employability. In particular, her research aims to understand the changing and unique experiences of students in higher education, and foster student confidence and empowerment as adult learners, through the incorporation of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Following the completion of her PhD in Health Psychology, she was employed as a Teaching Fellow and the University of Surrey in the UK, teaching onto the MSc Health Psychology. This role included the supervision of 4 Masters students and 3 Undergraduate psychology students, facilitation of BPS accreditation of the MSc program, and embedding practical sessions for students to further develop their employability at program completion.
Tegan is a member of the Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), the Society for Research into Higher Education (SHRE) and the Psychological wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Research Network.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Adult Learning
- Assessment and Feedback
- Education Psychology
- Graduate Pathways
- Student Experience
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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520102 | Educational psychology | 50 |
520304 | Health psychology | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Psychological Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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26/9/2022 - 30/6/2023 | Teaching Fellow | University of Surrey School of Psychology United Kingdom |
Awards
Recipient
Year | Award |
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2022 |
Dean’s Leadership Award Academic Excellence, University of Newcastle |
Teaching Award
Year | Award |
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2021 |
Sessional Staff Excellence Award School of Psychological Sciences |
2021 |
Sessional Academic Teaching Excellence College of Engineering Science and Environment | the University of Newcastle | Australia |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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PSYC2500 / 6825 |
Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders University of Newcastle, Australia |
PSYC2500 - Course Coordinator | 1/1/2024 - 30/6/2024 |
PSYC6105 |
Responding to Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/2024 - 19/5/2024 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (9 outputs)
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2022 |
Hanly G, Campbell E, Bartlem K, Dray J, Fehily C, Bradley T, et al., 'Effectiveness of referral to a population-level telephone coaching service for improving health risk behaviours in people with a mental health condition: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial', TRIALS, 23 (2022)
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2022 |
Bradley T, Campbell E, Dray J, Bartlem K, Wye P, Hanly G, et al., 'Systematic review of lifestyle interventions to improve weight, physical activity and diet among people with a mental health condition', SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, 11 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Lodge S, Bartlem K, Gibson L, Fehily C, Bradley T, McKeon E, et al., 'Characteristics and service use of NSW Quitline callers with and without mental health conditions.', Frontiers in psychiatry, 13 868084 (2022) [C1]
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2021 |
Bradley T, Hansen V, Wye P, Campbell E, Bartlem K, Reid K, Bowman J, 'Telephone-delivered health behaviour change support for people with a mental health condition: the coaches perspective', BMC Health Services Research, 21 (2021) [C1] Background: People with a mental health condition experience a greater prevalence of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population. Modifiable hea... [more] Background: People with a mental health condition experience a greater prevalence of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population. Modifiable health risk behaviours, such as physical inactivity and poor nutrition are major contributing factors. Population-level health coaching delivering behavioural change support via telephone for healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management is an opportunity utilised by this group to support improvement in healthy lifestyle behaviours. Health coaches offer a valuable perspective into the provision of services to this high-risk group. This study aims to qualitatively explore coaches¿ experiences in providing support to these participants, consider factors which may contribute to engagement and outcomes; and potentially inform future service improvement. Method: A qualitative study design was employed involving semi-structured telephone interviews with six coaches employed in a telephone-based behaviour change support service in New South Wales, Australia, between April and July 2019. Interview data was analysed using an inductive thematic analysis. Results: Coaches believed that the service was of benefit to people with a mental health condition, however making changes to health risk behaviours was potentially more difficult for this group of service users. Coaches indicated that in supporting this group there was a greater focus on building confidence and readiness to change. They noted that improvement in mental health as a result of physical health changes was an additional ¿measure of success¿ of particular relevance. Coaches expressed a desire to receive more mental health training to better deliver coaching to participants with a mental health condition. Program variables such as limited call length were posed as possible barriers to care. Conclusion: Further training and additional support for coaches, in additon to considering variations to aspects of service delivery may assist in improving engagement and outcomes for participants with mental health conditions. Examining mental health consumers¿ experiences when engaging with telephone coaching services would be an important area to address in further research.
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2021 |
Bradley T, Bartlem K, Colyvas K, Wye P, Campbell E, Reid K, Bowman J, 'Examining service participation and outcomes from a population-level telephone-coaching service supporting changes to healthy eating, physical activity and weight: A comparison of participants with and without a mental health condition', Preventive Medicine Reports, 24 (2021) [C1] Population-level telephone coaching services provide accessible behaviour change support for modifiable health risk behaviours. The NSW Get Healthy Information and Coaching Servic... [more] Population-level telephone coaching services provide accessible behaviour change support for modifiable health risk behaviours. The NSW Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service® (GHS) is a free telephone-based coaching service in Australia, supporting improvements in healthy eating, physical activity and achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. This study compared measures of participation (such as program completion) and outcomes achieved immediate post-program (including changes in fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and weight) for GHS participants with and without a self-identified mental health condition (MHC). Secondary data analysis was conducted on service data collected at program intake and completion for individuals who enrolled in a coaching program between January 2018 and October 2019 (n = 5,629); 33% identified as having had an MHC. While those with and without an MHC had similar rates of completion, those with an MHC were less likely to complete a coaching program (31% vs 36%, p = .003). Participants with an MHC made significant positive changes to their fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity (walking and moderate), weight and BMI, but not to waist circumference or vigorous physical activity. When comparing the magnitude of change for those with and without an MHC, individuals without made greater improvements to their weight (adjusted mean difference -0.623 kg, p = .034) and daily vegetable intake (adjusted mean difference -0.199 serves; p = .01). There were no differences for other variables. The GHS is an effective means of supporting behaviour change for people with an MHC who complete a coaching program. Further research should consider means of improving retention rates.
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2020 |
Fehily C, Latter J, Bartlem K, Wiggers J, Bradley T, Rissel C, et al., 'Awareness and use of telephone-based behaviour change support services among clients of a community mental health service', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 44 482-488 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Bradley T, Bartlem K, Campbell E, Wye P, Rissel C, Reid K, et al., 'Characteristics of participants utilising a telephone-based coaching service for chronic disease health risk behaviours: A retrospective examination comparing those with and without a mental health condition', Preventive Medicine Reports, 19 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Bailey JM, Bartlem KM, Wiggers JH, Wye PM, Stockings EAL, Hodder RK, et al., 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of the provision of preventive care for modifiable chronic disease risk behaviours by mental health services', Preventive Medicine Reports, 16 (2019) [C1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 1 |
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Total funding | $2,000 |
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20231 grants / $2,000
Experiences of undergraduate disabled and neurodiverse students within the physical environment of the University of Surrey$2,000
Funding body: Student Success Group / Fluor Global University Support Programme
Funding body | Student Success Group / Fluor Global University Support Programme |
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Project Team | Dr Tegan Bradley, Ms Sara Klusch |
Scheme | Student Success Group / Fluor Global University Support Programme |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2023 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
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Type Of Funding | C3500 – International Not-for profit |
Category | 3500 |
UON | N |
Dr Tegan Bradley
Position
Associate Lecturer
School of Psychological Sciences
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
tegan.bradley@newcastle.edu.au | |
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