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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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
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Between fear and hope: the lived experiences of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors: a qualitative systematic literature review
Greenfeld, D., Reupert, A., Harris, N. & Jacobs, N., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Loss and Trauma. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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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) -
Qualitative evaluation of an online learning module designed to enhance dignity within work-integrated learning
Wahid, K., Choi, T., Crampton, P., Davis, C., Jacobs, N., King, O., McKeown, T., Morphet, J., Rees, C., Seear, K. & Sarkar, M., 2021, p. 97. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access -
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
5 Citations (Scopus) -
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
4 Citations (Scopus)