Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor or Social Work (Hons), PhD
Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald (BA/BSW(Hons), PhD) is an Adjunct Lecturer with the School of Psychology, Charles Sturt University and Methodological Consultant for the APS journal Australian Community Psychologist. Jasmine has held academic roles at Charles Sturt University, Australian College of Applied​ Psychology and RMIT University.
Jasmine's primary research interest is occupational stress and trauma. In particular, Jasmine is interested in exploring the nexus between journalism and psychology. Her research considers the kinds of traumatic events TV news workers are exposed to and the psychological implications of this work. Jasmine's research was the first of its kind to focus on the trauma experiences of TV news camera operators, how their experiences compare to those of other news workers, and the functional role of relationships amongst news workers of various roles.
Jasmine hosts the psychology podcast Psych Attack, having relaxed conversation with experts about the topics they are passionate about in psychological research and/or practice.
Jasmine's broader interests include: dogs, nature, sport, tea, and food.
Jasmine has experience teaching in to a broad range of undergraduate psychology units, including introductory first year units, child and adolescent psychology, developmental psychology, psychopathology, forensic psychology, biopsychology, personality, learning, and qualitative research methods. She also has experience teaching in the areas of food science and engineering, mental health nursing, social work, and social welfare.
Professional Website: jasminebmacdonald.com.au
Research Gate URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jasmine_Macdonald2
Twitter: @Jaz_MacDonald
Psych Attack Podcast: https://www.psychattack.com/
Jasmine is currently supervising students in the following research topics:
Jasmine has supervised the following topics to completion:
According to Google Scholar as of August 2021, Jasmine’s research has been cited 243 times. The h-index for her research outputs relative to citations is 7.
A full list of Jasmine’s research grants and outputs (including journal articles, book chapters, articles in periodicals, conference proceedings, dissertations and theses, and industry reports) is provided below.
Jasmine was a Co-Investigator on a successful grant that secured over $500,000 of industry funding:
Thomas, J. B. (July 2011 – Dec 2012) OPA: 5025 - Attitudes, Drivers of Consumption and Taste Preference - A Focus on Chardonnay. GWRDC grant 2011/12 – $400k, 2012 – $164k, Total: $564k Role: (Co–Investigator).
MacDonald, J. B., Dale, E., Metcalf, D., Hodgins, G., & Saliba, A. J. (In press). Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in journalist samples: A systematic literature review. Traumatology. DOI: 10.1037/trm0000337
MacDonald, J. B., Backholm, K., Saliba, A. J., & Hodgins, G.(In press). Predictors of trauma reactions in TV news camera operators. Traumatology. DOI: 10.1037/trm0000332
MacDonald, J. B., Hodgins, G., & Saliba, A. J., Metcalf, D. (2021). Journalists and depressive symptoms: A systematic literature review. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse. DOI: 10.1177/15248380211016022
Sugden, N., Brunton, R., MacDonald, J. B., Hicks, B., & Yeo, M. (2021). Evaluating student engagement and deep learning in interactive online psychology learning activities. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 37(2), 45–65. DOI: 10.14742/ajet.6632
McGrath, R. L., MacDonald, J. B., Verdon, S., Parnell, T., & Smith, M. (2021). Encounters between physiotherapists and clients with suicidal thoughts and behaviours: A narrative literature review. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 49(2), 70–81. DOI: 10.15619/NZJP/49.2.03
McGrath, R. L., Parnell, T.,Verdon, S., MacDonald, J. B., & Smith, M. (2020). Trust, conversations and the ‘middle space’: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of physiotherapists with clients with suicidal thoughts and behaviours. PLOS ONE, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238884
MacDonald, J. B., Fox, R., & Saliba, A. J. (2020). Contextualizing psychological outcomes for TV news journalists: Role differences in industry culture, organizational hierarchy and trauma exposure. Journal of Constructivist Psychology, DOI: 10.1080/10720537.2020.1809579
MacDonald, J. B., Hodgins, G., & Saliba, A. J. (2017). Trauma exposure in journalists: A systematic literature review. Fusion Journal – Dangerous Journalism, Issue 11. Available online: http://www.fusion-journal.com/issue/011-dangerous-journalism/trauma-exposure-in-journalists-a-systematic-literature-review/
MacDonald, J. B., Saliba, A. J., Hodgins, G., & Ovington, L. A. (2016). Burnout in journalists: A systematic literature review. Burnout Research, 3(2), 34–44.
MacDonald J. B., Saliba A. J., & Hodgins, G. (2016). Journalists and substance use: A systematic literature review. Substance Abuse, 37(3), 402–411. DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2015.1101732
Gater, B., & MacDonald, J. B. (2015). Are actors really real in reality TV? The changing face of performativity in reality television. Fusion Journal, Issue 7. Available online: http://www.fusion-journal.com/issue/007-fusion-mask-performance-performativity-and-communication/are-actors-really-real-in-reality-tv-the-changing-face-of-performativity-in-reality-television/
Ovington, L. A., Saliba, A. J., Moran, C. C., Goldring, J., & MacDonald, J. B. (2015). Do people really have insights in the shower? The when, where and who of the aha! moment. Journal of Creative Behavior. DOI: 10.1002/jocb.126
Saliba, A. J., Bruwer, J., & MacDonald, J. B. (2015). Consumption metrics of chardonnay wine consumers in Australia. International Journal of Wine Research, 7. DOI: 10.2147/IJWR.S78268
Ovington, L., Saliba, A. J., Samuelian, S., & MacDonald, J. B. (2014). Sustainable practice in a bottle - Do consumers really care? Wine and Viticulture Journal, January/February, 55–56.
MacDonald, J. B., Saliba, A. J., & Bruwer, J. (2013). Wine choice and drivers of consumption explored in relation to generational cohorts and methodology. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 20(3), 349–357.
Yoo, Y. J., Saliba, A. J., MacDonald, J. B., Prenzler, P. D., & Ryan, D. (2013). A cross-cultural study of wine consumers with respect to health benefits of wine. Food Quality and Preference, 28(2), 531–538.
Saliba, A. J., Heymann, H., Blackman, J. W., & MacDonald, J. B. (2013). Consumer-sensory evaluation of Australian Chardonnay. Wine & Viticulture Journal, 28(3), 64–66.
Saliba, A. J., Thomas, J. B., & Potts, B. (2011). Defining a style to meet consumer demand. Grapegrower & Winemaker, October – Issue 573, 63–64.
Saliba, A. J., Thomas, J. B., & Moran, C. C. (2010). Differences in wine preferences among Australian states – Testing the stereotypes. Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal, 25(2), 66–70.
MacDonald, J. B. (2020). Placing the psychological outcomes for journalists into context. College of Clinical Psychologists eNewsletter, Australian Psychological Society.
MacDonald, J. B. (2018). Journalists and Substance Use. College of Clinical Psychologists eNewsletter (July), Australian Psychological Society.
MacDonald, J. B. (2018). What Do We Know About Burnout in Journalists? College of Clinical Psychologists eNewsletter (March), Australian Psychological Society.
MacDonald, J. B. (2017). The Trauma of News. Australian Cinematographer, Issue 75, 17.
MacDonald, J. B., & Fox, R. (2018). Trauma Amongst TV News Crews: The protective function of crew solidarity. In M.-T. Leung, & L.-M. Tan (Eds.), Applied Psychology Readings (pp. 21–38). Singapore: Springer.
MacDonald, J. B. (2017). A Focus on Exposure: Trauma and the psychological implications for TV news camera operators (Unpublished doctoral thesis). Charles Sturt University. Retrieved from https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/a-focus-on-exposure-trauma-and-the-psychological-implications-for
Thomas, J. B. (2012). An Exploration of Student Attitudes Toward the Use of Social Marketing Campaigns to Reduce Alcohol Consumption: A grounded theory approach (Unpublished honours dissertation). Charles Sturt University.
Broadbent, A., Holt, C., & MacDonald, J. B. (2021). From warming to burning: Assessing factors of burnout in climate activists. Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, 14-18 September. Online conference, Australia. (Paper)
Nandan, C., MacDonald, J. B., & Wiener, K. K. K. (2021). Burnout in aged care workers: The impact of work-home conflict and patient aggression. Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, 14-18 September. Online conference, Australia. (Paper)
Williams-Wynn, N., & MacDonald, J. B. (2021). Trauma exposure and substance use in TV news journalists. Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, 14-18 September. Online conference, Australia. (Paper)
Sugden, S., Brunton, R., MacDonald, J. B., Hicks, B., Colvin, C. & Yeo, M. (2019). Delving deeper into student engagement: Conversations between academics and analysts - Part 2. Australian College of Applied Psychology Conference, 28 October, Melbourne, Australia. (Poster)
MacDonald, J. B., Saliba, A. J., & Hodgins, G. (2019). A focus on exposure: Potentially traumatic events and the psychological implications for TV news camera operators. Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, 13–14 September. Sydney, Australia. (Paper)
MacDonald, J. B., Fox, R., & Saliba, A. J. (2019). Over exposure: The trauma exposure of TV news camera operators and reporters. Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, 13–14 September. Sydney, Australia. (Paper)
Sugden, S., Brunton, R., MacDonald, J. B., Hicks, B., Colvin, C., & Yeo, M. (2019). Creating interactive scenario-based activities to contextualise learning. Learning & Teaching Symposium, Faculty of Business, Justice, and Behavioural Science, Charles Sturt University, 29–30 August, Wagga Wagga, Australia. (Unsymposium presentation and discussion)
Sugden, S., Brunton, R., MacDonald, J. B., Hicks, B., Colvin, C., & Yeo, M. (2019). Delving deeper into student engagement: Conversations between academics and analytics – Part 1. Learning & Teaching Symposium, Faculty of Business, Justice, and Behavioural Science, Charles Sturt University, 29–30 August, Wagga Wagga, Australia. (Unsymposium presentation and discussion)
MacDonald, J. B., & Fox, R. (2017). Trauma amongst TV news crews: An exploration of role differences and crew solidarity. Singapore Conference of Applied Psychology, 29–30 June. Singapore. (Paper)
MacDonald, J. B., Hodgins, G., & Saliba, A. J. (2015). Trauma exposure and reactions in journalists: A systematic literature review. Dangerous Journalism: Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia, 30 Nov – 2 Dec. Bathurst, Australia. (Paper)
Gater, B., & MacDonald, J. B. (2015). Are actors really real in reality TV? The changing face of performativity in reality television. MASK: Performance, performativity and communication in the professions and creative industries, 17 April. Bathurst, Australia. (Paper)
MacDonald, J. B., Sweeting, J., Bowles, W., & Saliba, A. J. (2014). Student attitudes toward the use of social marketing campaigns to reduce alcohol consumption and promote wellbeing. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, 9–12 July. Melbourne, Australia. (Paper – Interactive Presentation)
MacDonald, J. B., Sweeting, J., Saliba, A. J., Humphries, T., & Bowles, W. (2014). Placing regional students on the agenda: A study of attitudes toward alcohol and consumption patterns. Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drugs Council Biennial Conference, 7–8 May. Hobart, Australia. (Paper)
Saliba, A. J., MacDonald, J. B., Schmidtke, L. M., & Blackman, J. W. (2013). Attitudes, drivers of consumption and taste preferences: A focus on Chardonnay. 15th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference, 13–18 July. Sydney, Australia. (Paper)
Samuelian, S., Thomas, J. B., Bruwer, J., & Saliba, A. J. (2012). Influence of perceived environmental sustainability on purchase decisions: Changes from 2007 to 2011. Crush 2012: The Grape and Wine Science Symposium, 15–16 November. Adelaide, Australia. (Paper)
Ryan, D., Thomas, J. B., Dubaj, M., Patterson, J., Prenzler, P. D., & Saliba, A. J. (2011). Objective assessment of the influence of low impact odorants in mixtures via model neurological Studies. 9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, 4–8 September. Toronto, Canada. (Poster)
Thomas, J. B., Saliba, A. J., & Bruwer, J. (2011). The research questionnaire technique: Reports of its ‘death’ have been greatly exaggerated. 9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, 4–8 September. Toronto, Canada. (Poster)
Attitudes, drivers of consumption and taste preference – A focus on Chardonnay (2012)
This document is a compilation of reports from a project funded by the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC). Accessible from: http://bit.ly/2qMiQAM
Alcohol Questionnaire 2011: Consumption and attitudes (2011)
This research was funded by Access and Counseling, Student Services, Charles Sturt University. A copy of the report is available from Access and Counselling, Student Services, Charles Sturt University.