| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Syed, N., Shearson, K. M., Hosking, W., Gill, P. R., Ivey, G., & Sharples, J. M. (240901). Custody Dissatisfaction and Conformity to Masculine Norms as Risk Factors in Male Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: Findings from a National Australian Survey. Violence and Gender, 11(3), (137-143). |
| 2023 | Gill, P. R., Arena, M., Rainbow, C., Hosking, W., Shearson, K. M., Ivey, G., & Sharples, J. (231201). Social connectedness and suicidal ideation: the roles of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness in the distress to suicidal ideation pathway. BMC Psychology, 11(1), |
| 2023 |
Tacey, A., Behne, J., Patten, R. K., Ngo, M. T., Thomas, R., Ancilleri, J., Bone, C., Castro, A. P., McCarthy, H., & Harkin, K. (230101). Development of a Digital Health Intervention to Support Patients on a Waitlist for Orthopedic Specialist Care: Co-Design Study. JMIR Formative Research, 7(1), doi: 10.2196/41974 |
| 2022 | Griffin, L., Hosking, W., Gill, P. R., Shearson, K., Ivey, G., & Sharples, J. (220901). The Gender Paradox: Understanding the Role of Masculinity in Suicidal Ideation. American Journal of Men's Health, 16(5), |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Community mental health & well-being
- Inclusion and diversity
- Adult & emerging adult mental health
- Qualitative research
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
About Jenny Sharples
Jenny's research and practice interests include:
- strengths based perspectives on mental health and wellness
- inclusion and diversity
- working with community organisations on evaluation and development of evidence base for programs and practice.
She is currently working on projects with community partners that aim to promote inclusion and health for young people with diverse backgrounds. Jenny and colleagues also work with the Community Foundation of the Western bulldogs to promote health and inclusion and Jenny works with Dr Kim Shearson on projects that aim to reduce violence against women.
Qualifications
- BBSc, LTU, Australia, 1980
- MPsyc (Clinical), LTU, Australia, 1984
- PhD, UniMelb, Australia, 2004
Key publications
Commissioned research report (showing 6)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Dadswell, K., Sambol, S., de, Sena., Jones, M., REHM, I., Sharples, J., Pooley, K., & Ball, M. (240328). Youth misuse of fire intervention: Co-design with professional stakeholders. |
| 2024 | de, Sena., Dadswell, K., Sambol, S., Jones, M., Pooley, K., REHM, I., Sharples, J., & Ball, M. (240328). Youth misuse of fire intervention: Review of digital interventions targeting externalising behaviour. |
| 2024 | Pooley, K., Dadswell, K., Sharples, J., REHM, I., Sambol, S. TJEPAN., de, Sena., Jones, M., & Ball, M. (240327). Youth misuse of fire intervention: Co-designing a program with Indigenous communities. |
| 2024 | Dadswell, K., Jones, M., REHM, I., Sambol, S., de, Sena., Sharples, J., Pooley, K., & Ball, M. (240327). Youth misuse of fire intervention: Interviews with youth and parents. |
| 2024 | Sambol, S., Dadswell, K., Pooley, K., de, Sena., Jones, M., REHM, I., Sharples, J., & Ball, M. (240327). Youth misuse of fire intervention: Review of existing interventions. |
| 2022 | Sharples, J., & Liu, S. T. (220703). Evaluation of VICSEG New Futures Supported Playgroup Program. |
Journal article (showing 4 of 14)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
|
Evidence-based youth fire intervention program and resources
From: NSW Natural Hazards Research and Knowledge Funding Stream
Other investigators: Dr Imogen Rehm, Aspr Michelle Ball, Dr Kara Dadswell
For period: 2023-2025
|
$650,733 |
2021
|
Western Bulldogs Community Foundation: Project Schedule 3B of Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Western Bulldogs and Victoria University
From: Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
Other investigators: Dr Kim Shearson
For period: 2021-2022
|
Not disclosed |
2019
|
Evaluation of the gender equality through the Arts Grants Program
From: VicHealth, VU Internal Funding
Other investigators: Dr Kim Shearson, Aspr Gavin Ivey, Prof Christopher Sonn
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
Western Bulldogs Community Foundation: Activity Schedule 3 of Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Western Bulldogs and Victoria University
From: Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
Other investigators: Dr Kim Shearson, Dr Carolyn Deans
For period: 2018-2022
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (5) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Jenny is Professor of Psychology, she teaches in the Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology) and the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology). She supervises research theses in these courses.
- APM6013 Psychology of Community Health
- APC6088 Psychopathology and Diagnosis
- APC7006 Health Psychology
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| May 2010 - Present |
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
|
Victoria University |
| Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 |
Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
|
Victoria University |
| Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 |
Dean, College of Arts
|
Victoria University |
| Apr 2008 - May 2010 |
Head, School of Social Sciences and Psychology
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2006 - Apr 2008 |
Head, School of Psychology
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| May 2010 -
Present
|
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
Victoria University |
| Jul 2012 -
Dec 2012
|
Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
Victoria University |
| Jul 2016 -
Dec 2016
|
Dean, College of Arts
Victoria University |
| Apr 2008 -
May 2010
|
Head, School of Social Sciences and Psychology
Victoria University |
| Jan 2006 -
Apr 2008
|
Head, School of Psychology
Victoria University |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 - Oct 2019 |
Chair
|
College of Community Psychologists National Committee, APS |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Oct 2014 - Oct 2019 |
Chair
College of Community Psychologists National Committee, APS |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2002 |
Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training – Research Team - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- Fellow, College of Community Psychologists
- Fellow, College of Clinical Psychologists
- Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia
