Dr Cassandra Gauld
Lecturer
School of Psychological Sciences
- Email:cass.gauld@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4055 3046
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Cassandra Gauld is a social psychologist. Her main area of research is in the applied field of road safety. In particular, she she investigates predictors of risky young driver behaviours (e.g., smartphone use) and applies social psychological theory (e.g., Extended Parallel Process Model, Social Learning Theory, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Theory of Planned Behaviour) to encourage positive behaviour change via public education messages. Other current research interests include understanding the role of norms in risky driver behaviours and investigating the uptake of active transportation to reduce carbon emissions. Her methods can be applied to other risky health behaviours and she is currently working on a project to develop public education messages targeting antibiotic overuse.
Cassandra's research has a high level of impact and contributes to the development of national and state legislation and policy regarding smartphone use while driving. She continues to act as a Subject Matter Expert for QLD's Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding future road safety challenges. She is an elected member (secretary) of the ACRS NSW Chapter Executive Committee. She has presented at numerous community and stakeholder seminars and regularly engages with the media regarding drivers’ smartphone use.
In 2022 she won the prestigious Peter Vulcan Award for Best Research paper at the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) conference for her study entitled 'Normative Influences on Young Drivers Illegal Smartphone Use'.
Awards and Scholarships
2022 UON School of Psychological Sciences Student Supervision Excellence Award
2022: Peter Vulcan Award for Best Research Paper at the Australasian Road Safety Conference
2020: UON Faculty of Science Staff Excellence Award for Community Engagement
2017: Nominated for a University Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award (Queensland University of Technology)
2014: John Kirby Award for the Best Paper by a New Researcher at the Australian Road Safety, Policing, and Education
Conference.
2012: RACQ Best 4th Year Psychology Thesis in Road Safety
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Keywords
- applied social psychology
- atttitude behaviour relationship
- automated vehicles
- driver distraction
- mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative)
- public education messages
- road safety
- smartphone
- young drivers
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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520505 | Social psychology | 50 |
520304 | Health psychology | 25 |
520199 | Applied and developmental psychology not elsewhere classified | 25 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Psychological Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2021 - 30/12/2022 | Associate Lecturer | School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle Australia |
1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020 | Postdoctoral Research Associate | School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle Australia |
6/2/2017 - 21/12/2018 | Research Associate | Queensland University of Technology Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety; School of Psychology and Counselling Australia |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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PSYC3600 |
Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology The University of Newcastle Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer | 1/1/2021 - 31/12/2021 |
PSYC2600 |
Personality and Social Psychology The University of Newcastle Personality and Social Psychology |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer, Tutor | 3/1/2022 - 31/12/2024 |
PSYC2900 |
Social Psychology School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer | 1/1/2024 - 31/12/2025 |
PSYC6826 |
Advanced Personality and Social Psychology School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle Masters level course |
Course coordinator, Lecturer, Tutor | 3/1/2022 - 31/12/2024 |
PSYC6829 |
Advanced Social Psychology School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator, Lecturer | 1/1/2024 - 31/12/2025 |
PSYC6050 |
Foundations of Applied Psychology 2 School of Psychology, Faculty of Science & IT, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/2/2021 - 30/11/2021 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (20 outputs)
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2023 |
Gauld C, Reeves C, 'Normative influences on young drivers' illegal smartphone use: Applying an extended Theory of Normative Social Behaviour.', Accid Anal Prev, 180 106904 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
McKerral A, Pammer K, Gauld C, 'Supervising the self-driving car: Situation awareness and fatigue during highly automated driving', ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION, 187 (2023) [C1]
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2023 | Reeves C, 'Trust towards Autonomous Vehicles and Human Drivers Under Different Scenarios (2023) | ||||||||||
2022 |
Eren H, Gauld C, 'Smartphone use among young drivers: Applying an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour to predict young drivers intention and engagement in concealed responding', Accident Analysis and Prevention, 164 (2022) [C1] Young drivers, aged 17¿25 years, are more likely than other age groups to access social interactive technologies (e.g., Snapchat, Facebook) on their smartphones while driving. Man... [more] Young drivers, aged 17¿25 years, are more likely than other age groups to access social interactive technologies (e.g., Snapchat, Facebook) on their smartphones while driving. Many of these young drivers do so in a concealed manner, thereby diverting their eyes from the road for extended periods and increasing their crash risk. In accordance with previous research, an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was applied in this survey study to investigate psychosocial predictors of young drivers¿ intention, and behaviour, of responding to social interactive technology on a smartphone in a concealed manner. Participants (N = 154) resided in Australia, were aged 17¿25 years, owned a provisional or an open licence, and owned a smartphone. Participants completed two online surveys administered 1-week apart. The first survey measured intention and assessed the TPB standard constructs of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control, as well as the additional constructs of anticipated action regret, anticipated inaction regret, and problematic mobile phone usage. The first survey also assessed whether there were any differences in the salient beliefs (elicited in a previous study) about smartphone use between high and low intenders to engage in this behaviour. The second survey measured engagement in the behaviour of responding in a concealed manner in the previous week. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed the standard TPB accounted for 69% of variance in intention, and a further 4% was accounted for by the extended constructs. In the final model, all variables, except anticipated inaction regret, were significant predictors of intention. Intention was the only significant predictor of behaviour. A series of MANOVAs found significant differences in the salient belief items between high and low intenders (e.g., high intenders were more likely to believe that friends/peers and other drivers would approve of them engaging in this behaviour). These key findings can be used as focal points for public education messages to persuade young drivers to reduce the frequency of their smartphone use, which is vital to improve road safety for all users.
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2021 |
Pammer K, Gauld C, McKerral A, Reeves C, ' They have to be better than human drivers! Motorcyclists and cyclists perceptions of autonomous vehicles', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 78 246-258 (2021) [C1] Road users and the general population by and large recognise the value of vehicles with automated driving systems and features (otherwise typically known as Autonomous Vehicles (A... [more] Road users and the general population by and large recognise the value of vehicles with automated driving systems and features (otherwise typically known as Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)) in terms of road safety, reduced emissions and convenience, but are still wary of their capability, preferring the ¿comfort zone¿ of human operator intervention. Motorcyclists and cyclists conversely, are vulnerable to human fallibility in driving, with the majority of crashes occurring as a consequence of other drivers¿ inattention. The transition period associated with the introduction of AVs will require AVs and motorcyclists/cyclists sharing the road for a number of years yet, so we need to understand motorcyclists¿/cyclists¿ perception of AVs. The question of interest here is whether motorcyclists/cyclists reflect the historical literature in this area by having higher levels of trust for human drivers over AVs, or whether they have higher levels of trust in AVs because it removes the ¿human element¿ that has been proven to be particularly dangerous for them. Here we surveyed motorcyclists and cyclists about their trust in human drivers and AVs, and developed a novel suite of questions designed to interrogate the difference between trust in general versus trust as a concept of their own personal safety. Some of the salient outcomes suggest that motorcyclists have medium to low levels of trust for both human drivers and AVs, but are significantly more likely to believe that AVs are safer in terms of their own personal safety, such as prioritising or detecting the rider, compared to human drivers. This relationship varies with age and crash experience. The results here are consistent with the logic that motorcyclists/cyclists have a heightened sense of vulnerability on the road and welcome the introduction of AVs as a way of mitigating personal risk when riding. This insight will be crucial to the subsequent roll-out of AVs in the future.
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2021 |
Gauld C, Watson B, Lewis I, White KM, Pammer K, 'An exploration of the effectiveness of in-person and online versions of the induced hypocrisy paradigm to reduce smartphone use among young drivers', TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR, 82 462-474 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Pammer K, Freire M, Gauld C, Towney N, 'Keeping safe on australian roads: Overview of key determinants of risky driving, passenger injury and fatalities for indigenous populations', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 1-16 (2021) [C1] Social and cultural barriers associated with inequitable access to driver licensing and associated road safety education, as well as socioeconomic issues that preclude ongoing veh... [more] Social and cultural barriers associated with inequitable access to driver licensing and associated road safety education, as well as socioeconomic issues that preclude ongoing vehicle maintenance and registration, result in unsafe in-car behaviours such as passenger overcrowding. This in turn is associated with improper seatbelt usage, noncompliance with child restraint man-dates, and driver distraction. For example, in Australia, where seatbelt use is mandatory, Indigenous road users are three times less likely to wear seatbelts than non-Indigenous road users. This is associated with a disproportionately high fatality rate for Indigenous drivers and passengers; 21% of Indigenous motor-vehicle occupants killed on Australian roads were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of impact. In addition, inequitable access to driver licensing instruction due to financial and cultural barriers results in Indigenous learner drivers having limited access to qualified mentors and instructors. A consequent lack of road safety instruction results in a normalising of risky driving behaviours, perpetuated through successive generations of drivers. Moreover, culturally biased driver instruction manuals, which are contextualised within an English written-language learning framework, fail to accommodate the learning needs of Indigenous peoples who may encounter dif-ficulties with English literacy. This results in difficulty understanding the fundamental road rules, which in turn makes it difficult for young drivers to develop and sustain safe in-car behaviours. This paper considers the literature regarding road safety for Indigenous road users and critically evaluates strategies and policies that have been advanced to protect Indigenous drivers. Novel so-lutions to increasing road safety rule compliance are proposed, particularly in relation to passenger safety, which are uniquely embedded within Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Safe driving practices have crucial health and social implications for Indigenous communities by allow-ing more Indigenous people to participate in work and education opportunities, access healthcare, maintain cultural commitments, and engage with families and friends, qualities which are essential for ongoing health and wellbeing.
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2021 |
Freire MR, Gauld C, McKerral A, Pammer K, 'Identifying interactive factors that may increase crash risk between young drivers and trucks: A narrative review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2021) [C1] Sharing the road with trucks is associated with increased risk of serious injury and death for passenger vehicle drivers. However, the onus for minimising risk lies not just with ... [more] Sharing the road with trucks is associated with increased risk of serious injury and death for passenger vehicle drivers. However, the onus for minimising risk lies not just with truck drivers; other drivers must understand the unique performance limitations of trucks associated with stop-ping distances, blind spots, and turning manoeuverability, so they can suitably act and react around trucks. Given the paucity of research aimed at understanding the specific crash risk vulnerability of young drivers around trucks, the authors employ a narrative review methodology that brings to-gether evidence from both truck and young driver road safety research domains, as well as data regarding known crash risks for each driving cohort, to gain a comprehensive understanding of what young drivers are likely to know about heavy vehicle performance limitations, where there may be gaps in their understanding, and how this could potentially increase crash risk. We then review literature regarding the human factors affecting young drivers to understand how percep-tual immaturity and engagement in risky driving behaviours are likely to compound risk regarding both the frequency and severity of collision between trucks and young drivers. Finally, we review current targeted educational initiatives and suggest that simply raising awareness of truck limitations is insufficient. We propose that further research is needed to ensure initiatives aimed at increasing young driver awareness of trucks and truck safety are evidence-based, undergo rigorous evaluation, and are delivered in a way that aims to (i) increase young driver risk perception skills, and (ii) reduce risky driving behaviour around trucks.
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2020 |
Kaye SA, Lewis I, Buckley L, Gauld C, Rakotonirainy A, 'To share or not to share: A theoretically guided investigation of factors predicting intentions to use fully automated shared passenger shuttles', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 75 203-213 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Murphy G, Gauld C, Lewis I, 'Predicting the monitoring/reading of communications on a smartphone among young drivers using an extended theory of planned behaviour', ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION, 136 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Gauld CS, Lewis IM, White KM, Watson BC, Rose CT, Fleiter JJ, 'Gender differences in the effectiveness of public education messages aimed at smartphone use among young drivers', Traffic Injury Prevention, 21 127-132 (2020) [C1] Objective: The main aim of this survey study was to evaluate the relative persuasiveness of three newly developed and piloted public education messages aimed at monitoring/reading... [more] Objective: The main aim of this survey study was to evaluate the relative persuasiveness of three newly developed and piloted public education messages aimed at monitoring/reading social interactive technology on a smartphone among young male and female drivers. In accordance with the Step Approach to Message Design and Testing, the messages were evaluated on a number of outcome measures and also explored the influence of self-reported involvement in the target behavior. Methods: Participants (N = 152; 105 F) were aged 17 to 25 years (Mage = 20.14 years, SD = 2.35) and were randomly allocated to either an intervention (one of the three messages) or control (no message) condition. The messages in the intervention group were assessed on acceptance (i.e., behavioral intention and message effectiveness), rejection, and the third person effect (TPE) differential score (i.e., the message is perceived to be more effective for others than for themselves). Results: Hierarchical regression analyses found that, compared to males, females reported: a) lower intention to monitor/read social interactive technology on a smartphone while driving, b) lower rejection; and, c) lower TPE likelihood, irrespective of message. Conclusions: These findings suggest that young male drivers and young female drivers require different message content to be effective and support the importance of including multiple outcome measures to explain the messages¿ persuasive effects.
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2019 |
Gauld CS, Lewis IM, White KM, Fleiter JJ, Watson B, 'Public education messages aimed at smartphone use among young drivers: A mixed methods exploration of their effectiveness', Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 60 311-326 (2019) [C1] The main aim of this study was to concept test nine public education messages; with three different messages targeting each of three salient underlying beliefs in accordance with ... [more] The main aim of this study was to concept test nine public education messages; with three different messages targeting each of three salient underlying beliefs in accordance with the Step Approach to Message Design and Testing (SatMDT) framework. The underlying beliefs were: (1) believing you are a good driver would encourage a young driver to monitor/read and respond to social interactive technology while driving; (2) slow-moving traffic would encourage a young driver to monitor/read and respond to social interactive technology while driving; and, (3) friends and peers would approve of a young driver monitoring/reading and responding to communications on their smartphone. Consistent with the SatMDT, the testing aimed to establish which three messages (each targeting a different underlying belief) young drivers reported as being the most effective. A mixed methods approach was utilised to provide an in-depth examination of individuals¿ thoughts and feelings about the messages, with such responses assessed via an individual self-report survey and focus group discussions/interviews. Participants (N = 33; 19F, 14 M) were aged 17¿25 years, had a current driver's licence, owned a smartphone, and resided in the Australian state of Queensland. Means for each of the survey items were compared across message concepts to determine which ones were rated highest. Focus group discussion/interview responses underwent a data-led thematic analysis. The results of the quantitative and qualitative analyses were integrated to identify three messages that were deemed the most effective, one for each of the three underlying beliefs. Each of these three messages elicited positive emotion and modelled positive behaviour. This research highlights the importance of concept testing message content with the target audience. The results support current research that suggests road safety messages modelling positive behaviour and eliciting positive emotions may be especially persuasive for young drivers.
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2019 |
Manton KJ, Gauld CS, White KM, Griffin PM, Elliott SL, 'Qualitative study investigating the underlying motivations of healthy participants in phase I clinical trials', BMJ Open, 9 (2019) [C1] Objectives: If patients are to reap the benefits of continued drug development, an understanding of why healthy participants take part in phase I clinical trials is imperative. Th... [more] Objectives: If patients are to reap the benefits of continued drug development, an understanding of why healthy participants take part in phase I clinical trials is imperative. The current study aimed to explore the nature of these underlying motivations which may, in turn, improve the overall participant experience and assist in the development of more effective recruitment and retention strategies. Design: This study used a qualitative design based on the theory of planned behaviour. Specifically, it explored healthy participants' underlying behavioural, control and normative beliefs which influence their participation in phase I clinical trials. Setting: This study took place at a company that specialises in conducting phase I and phase II clinical trials in the Australian state of Queensland. Participants: Participants (n=31) were either currently undergoing a phase I clinical trial or had previously taken part in a phase I clinical trial. Results: Results showed that the motivations were varied and not solely centred on financial gains. Reported advantages of participation included altruism, while inconvenience was most often reported as a disadvantage. Friends were reported as those most likely to approve, while one's mother was reported as most likely to disapprove. Having a suitable time frame/flexible scheduling and feeling comfortable taking part in the trial were both the most commonly reported facilitators, while inflexible scheduling/time commitment was the most commonly reported barrier. Conclusions: Practical implications included the need for organisations involved in clinical trials to be mindful of inflexible scheduling and exploring the possibility of making educational materials available to family members who may be concerned about the risks associated with participation. Overall, it is anticipated that the results of this study will improve the understanding of factors that influence phase I clinical trial participation which may, ultimately, help develop new therapeutics to improve patient health.
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2017 |
Gauld CS, Lewis I, White KM, Fleiter JJ, Watson B, 'Evaluating public education messages aimed at monitoring and responding to social interactive technology on smartphones among young drivers', ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION, 104 24-35 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Gauld CS, Lewis I, White KM, Fleiter JJ, Watson B, 'Smartphone use while driving: What factors predict young drivers' intentions to initiate, read, and respond to social interactive technology?', COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR, 76 174-183 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Gauld CS, Lewis IM, Whitey KM, Watson B, 'Young drivers' engagement with social interactive technology on their smartphone: Critical beliefs to target in public education messages', ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION, 96 208-218 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Gauld CS, Lewis IM, White KM, Watson B, 'Key beliefs influencing young drivers' engagement with social interactive technology on their smartphones: A qualitative study', TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION, 17 128-133 (2016) [C1]
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2015 |
Gauld C, Lewis I, Haque MM, Washington S, 'Effect of mobile phone use and aggression on speed selection by young drivers: a driving simulator study', JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF ROAD SAFETY, 26 40-46 (2015)
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2014 |
Gauld CS, Lewis I, White KM, 'Concealing their communication: Exploring psychosocial predictors of young drivers' intentions and engagement in concealed texting', ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION, 62 285-293 (2014)
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2014 |
Gauld CS, Lewis I, White KM, 'Concealed texting while driving: What are young people's beliefs about this risky behaviour?', SAFETY SCIENCE, 65 63-69 (2014)
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Conference (10 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2023 | Gauld C, Craft T, Stepnik M, 'Can normative messages reduce smartphone use among young drivers?', Cairns (2023) | ||||
2023 |
Reeves C, Pammer K, Gauld C, Pursehouse A, 'Trust towards Autonomous Vehicles and Human Drivers Under Different Scenarios', Cairns (2023)
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2022 | Gauld C, Bartlett A, Reeves C, 'Normative influences on illegal smartphone use among young Drivers.', Otagu, New Zealand (2022) | ||||
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Presentation (6 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2018 | Gauld C, 'Smartphone use while driving: An overview', (2018) | ||
2016 | Gauld C, 'Road safety messages aimed at social interactive technology on smartphones: An application of the SatMDT', (2016) | ||
2016 | Gauld C, 'Developing and evaluating public education messages aimed at smartphone use among young drivers', (2016) | ||
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Report (3 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2020 | Watson B, Nandavar S, Oviedo-Trespalacios O, Lewis I, Whiteq K, Ho B, Gauld C, 'Distracted Driving Program: Project 1: Final Full Report', Australian Automobile Association (2020) | ||
2019 | Armstrong K, Davey J, Freeman J, Gauld C, Watson A, Young S, 'From Restricted to Open Licence: Does Increasing the Legal BAC for Young Drivers do More Harm Than Good?', Motor Accident Insurance Commission, 40 (2019) | ||
2018 | Kaye S-A, Lewis I, Gauld C, Nandavar S, 'A road safety intervention to modify attitudes and behaviour towards mobile phone use while driving: brief report', Budget Direct (2018) |
Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2017 | Gauld C, A theory-based approach to the development and evaluation of public education messages aimed at social interactive technology use on smartphones among young drivers., Queensland University of Technology (2017) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 16 |
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Total funding | $1,892,456 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20241 grants / $32,747
The project develops and evaluates new public education messages targeting smartphone use among young, regional drivers$32,747
Funding body: Transport for NSW
Funding body | Transport for NSW |
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Project Team | Doctor Cassandra Gauld, Doctor Benjamin Matthews |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2024 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | G2301503 |
Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
Category | 2300 |
UON | Y |
20222 grants / $1,126,313
Evaluation and comparison of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) in vehicles in the Australian Market$1,121,313
Funding body: Australian Automobile Association (AAA)
Funding body | Australian Automobile Association (AAA) |
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Project Team | Professor Kristen Pammer, Professor Scott Brown, Professor Ami Eidels, Doctor Cassandra Gauld, Doctor Guy Hawkins, Mr Angus McKerral, Professor Kristen Pammer, Sarah Roberts, Doctor Rachael Wynne |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2025 |
GNo | G2200861 |
Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
Category | 3100 |
UON | Y |
Predictors of antibiotic overuse$5,000
Funding body: School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle
Funding body | School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Karl Hassan, Professor Peter Lewis, Dr Ben Matthews |
Scheme | Start Up Funds |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20212 grants / $201,390
Linking virtual reality with road safety for Indigenous Australians$200,730
Funding body: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Funding body | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications |
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Project Team | Doctor Olivia Whalen, Doctor Melissa Freire, Doctor Cassandra Gauld, Professor Kristen Pammer |
Scheme | Road Safety Innovation Fund |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | G2100408 |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | Y |
Public Education Messages Targetting Drink Driving Among Young, Regional Drivers$660
Funding body: PRC Health Behaviour
Funding body | PRC Health Behaviour |
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Project Team | Gauld & Armstrong |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20205 grants / $243,540
Connecting humans and self-drive cars: A Safe Vision for Smart Cities$192,528
Funding body: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Funding body | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications |
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Project Team | Professor Kristen Pammer, Doctor Cassandra Gauld, Student Un-named |
Scheme | Road Safety Innovation Fund |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2000698 |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | Y |
Scoping study for the evaluation of the SafeT360 educational intervention.$36,533
Funding body: Australian Trucking Association
Funding body | Australian Trucking Association |
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Project Team | Pammer, K., Gauld, C., Brown, S., Eidels, A., Blackmore, K., Smith, S. & McKerral, A. |
Scheme | No scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
The influence of norms on young males' and young females' smarpthone use$6,401
Funding body: Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Dr Cassandra Gauld, Prof Kristen Pammer |
Scheme | Strategic Investment Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
International Students’ Involvement in UON Leadership Programs$5,884
Funding body: Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health | The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health | The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Paolini, Gauld, Douglas, & Fraser |
Scheme | Research Support Grant Round Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Normative influences on young drivers’ smartphone use $2,194
Funding body: PRC Health Behaviour
Funding body | PRC Health Behaviour |
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Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20192 grants / $12,928
Investigating passengers’ beliefs and factors influencing their intention to use and acceptance of the Newcastle driverless shuttle.$7,933
Funding body: Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Pammer, K., Gauld, C., Kaye, S-A., McKerral, A. |
Scheme | Faculty Strategic Investment Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
A pilot study investigating the feasibility and effectiveness of an online survey version of the induced hypocrisy paradigm to reduce smartphone use among young drivers.$4,995
Funding body: PRC Health Behaviour
Funding body | PRC Health Behaviour |
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Project Team | Gauld, C., Pammer, K., Lewis, I., White, K., Watson, B. |
Scheme | Pilot Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20182 grants / $55,000
Distracted Driving Program of Research: Project 1$40,000
Funding body: Australian Automobile Association
Funding body | Australian Automobile Association |
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Project Team | Barry Watson, Sonali Nandavar, Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios, Ioni Lewis, Katherine White, Bonnie Ho, & Cassandra Gauld |
Scheme | Tender |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Carla Patterson Memorial Grant$15,000
Funding body: Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT
Funding body | Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT |
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Project Team | Gauld, C., Lewis, I., White, K.M., Watson, B., & Fleiter, J. |
Scheme | 2018 IHBI ECR Development Scheme |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20171 grants / $31,065
A Road Safety Intervention to Modify Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Mobile Phone Use While Driving$31,065
Funding body: Budget Direct
Funding body | Budget Direct |
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Project Team | Kaye, S., Lewis, I., & Gauld, C. |
Scheme | A Road Safety Intervention to Modify Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Mobile Phone use While Driving |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20161 grants / $189,473
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Advertising Billboards on Road Safety Behaviour$189,473
Funding body: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Funding body | Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads |
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Project Team | Kaye, S., Lewis, I., Haque, M., Watson, A., & Gauld, C. |
Scheme | Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Advertising Billboards on Road Safety Behaviour |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C1600 - Aust Competitive - StateTerritory Govt |
Category | 1600 |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2021 | PhD | Connecting Humans and Self-Driving Vehicles | PhD (Psychology - Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | Honours | Predictors of Active Transport Usage | Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2023 | Honours | Does the inclusion of a normative message in public education messages reduce smartphone use among young drivers? | Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2023 | Honours | Does problematic smartphone usage impact the effectiveness of social norms messages targeting young drivers' smartphone use? | Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Evaluating the effectiveness of normative billboard messages targeting smartphone use among young drivers | Psychology, The University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2022 | Honours | Evaluating the effectiveness of normative billboard messages targeting smartphone use among young drivers | Psychology, The University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | Personality Predictors of Initiating Communications on a Smartphone While Driving | Psychology, School of Psychology, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment | Sole Supervisor |
2021 | Honours | The Influence of Norms on Young Drivers' Smartphone Use | Psychology, School of Psychology, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment | Sole Supervisor |
2020 | Honours | Driverless or Useless: Predicting Intention to Use the Newcastle Driverless Shuttle with an Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour | Psychology, Faculty of Science | University of Newcastle | Australia | Sole Supervisor |
2019 | Honours | Driving Blind? Predictive Factors Influencing Concealed Smartphone Use Among Young Drivers | Psychology, Faculty of Science and Information Technology The University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Predicting the Monitoring/reading of a Smartphone Among Young Drivers using an Extended Theory of Planned Behaviour | Psychology, Queensland University of Technology | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Childcare Employee Ill-Being: The role of Psychological Need Thwarting and Mindfulness | Psychology, Queensland University of Technology | Principal Supervisor |
Dr Cassandra Gauld
Position
Lecturer
School of Psychological Sciences
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
cass.gauld@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4055 3046 |
Link | Research Networks |
Office
Room | SR-265 |
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Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |