Peter Chamberlain

peter.chamberlain@adelaide.edu.au

Area of Research

My primary research objective is to examine how suicidality relates to the construct of the self. In particular, attempting to answer the question “is an incohesive/fragmented self a significant factor in relation to a person’s attachment to life and thereby their vulnerability to suicide?” Related to this is seeking ways to improve the penetration and retention of psycho-education as a means of reducing psychological distress and suicidality.

Awards

Best Poster Faculty of Health Research Expo: 2008
AFUW Brenda Nettle Bursary: 2008
South Australian Department of Health Scholarship (2007)
University of Adelaide Priority Honours Scholarship (2006)
Member of the Golden Key Honours Society (2004)

Psychology Research Interests

The aetiology of suicidality and the relationship between psychological distress, the construct of self and attachment to life. Mood disorders generally, and in particular, the relationship between unipolar depression, rumination and suicidal ideation. Improving the effectiveness of psycho-education, and directing research outcomes toward relevance in applied psychology.