Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Nicky Jacobs is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Counselling in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. Nicky co-ordinates the Master of Counselling program which is delivered in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong and has published and lectured extensively on a variety of topics related to psychology and education. Areas of research and clinical speciality include: tele Mental Health; bullying, trauma, academic achievement and counselling with a focus on quantitative analyses. Nicky has extensive clinical experience. She has AHPRA endorsements in Clinical and Counselling psychology, as a supervisor (4+2; 5+1) and is a member of the APS Clinical and Counselling Colleges. Nicky also has a strong background in Education and Developmental psychology which resulted from her work as a special education teacher of socially and emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Nicky was made a Fellow of the Monash Education Academy in 2015 and was one of three recipients of the Monash Education Academy's Teaching Accelerator Awards in 2015.
Research interests
GROUP PROJECT:
Evaluating digital technology including Apps; Factors that impact on Childhood aggression including self-control; attitudes; self-esteem; self efficacy; and social skills.
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS:
Digital technology and e-learning; Apps in Therapy; Impact of Social media and Smartphones; Bullying; Attitudes and expectationsl; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Critical Incident Management (debriefing, PTSD etc); Couples Therapy.
Research area keywords
- Attitudes and expectations
- Motivation
- Locus of Control
- Academic achievement
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Critical Incident Management (debriefing, PTSD etc)
- Mediation and Counselling
Network
Projects
- 5 Finished
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WIL Dignity: Dignity in work-integrated learning: Supporting students and supervisors
Rees-Sidhu, C., Coles, J., Jacobs, N., Crampton, P., Seear, K., Morphet, J., Davis, C., Clemans, A., McKeown, T. & King, O.
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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WIL Dignity: Exploring practitioner and student experiences of workplace dignity during work-integrated learning: A narrative interview study across six different professions
Crampton, P., Rees-Sidhu, C., Coles, J., Morphet, J., Clemans, A., Jacobs, N., McKeown, T., Seear, K. & McKenna, L.
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/03/17 → 6/06/18
Project: Research
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Cultural Competence Program for Local and International Students going on Placement and Studying Locally and Abroad.
Diug, B., Normand-Marconnet, N., Kendal, Y. S. K., Tant, K., Jacobs, N. & McDonald, S.
1/01/17 → 3/03/19
Project: Research
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Understanding identity, social change and emerging needs: Melbourne's Jewish community and Australian society
Markus, A., Frayman, A., Jacobs, N. & Goldlust, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Jewish Care, Private Donors - pooled funds for contributions to research
1/08/07 → 30/06/11
Project: Research
Research output
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Dignity during work-integrated learning: what does it mean for supervisors and students?
King, O., Davis, C., Clemans, A., Coles, J., Crampton, P., Jacobs, N., McKeown, T., Morphet, J., Seear, K. & Rees, C., 2021, In : Studies in Higher Education. 46, 4, p. 721-736 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Power and resistance in feedback during work-integrated learning: contesting traditional student-supervisor asymmetries
Rees, C. E., Davis, C. S., King, O. A., Clemans, A., Crampton, P. E. S., Jacobs, N., McKeown, T., Morphet, J. & Seear, K., 17 Dec 2020, In : Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 45, 8, p. 1136-1154 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Student dignity during work-integrated learning: a qualitative study exploring student and supervisors’ perspectives
Davis, C., King, O. A., Clemans, A., Coles, J., Crampton, P. E. S., Jacobs, N., McKeown, T., Morphet, J., Seear, K. & Rees, C. E., Mar 2020, In : Advances in Health Sciences Education. 25, p. 149-172 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Development of the psychologist and counsellor self-efficacy scale
Watt, H. M. G., Ehrich, J., Stewart, S. E., Snell, T., Bucich, M., Jacobs, N., Furlonger, B. & English, D., 2019, In : Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning. 9, 3, p. 485-509 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Examining the mediating effect of self-efficacy on approval of aggression and proactive aggression
Hadley, J. C., Mowbray, T. & Jacobs, N., 2017, In : Journal of School Violence. 16, 1, p. 86-103 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)