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Dr Don Baken BA(Hons), PGDipClin Psych, PGDipClinPsych, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Psychology

I am a registered clinical psychologist and member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. I did most of my internship and early practice at the Department of Corrections Psychological Service but since then have worked at the Massey University Psychology Clinic with people affected by cancer. My research interests are in the area of applied health psychology with projects in areas such as psycho-oncology, palliative care, Long Covid and ME/CFS. I also have an interest in constructs such as forgiveness and humility.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 1.18, Bernard Chambers B
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Massey University (1999)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - Massey University (2005)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - Massey University (2005)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2004)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My research interests are in the area of applied health psychology with projects in areas such as psycho-oncology, palliative care, Long Covid and ME/CFS. I also have an interest in constructs such as forgiveness and humility.

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (170106):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Oncology and Carcinogenesis (111200): Other Medical and Health Sciences (119900):
Psychology (170100): Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 12
Team Member 0 2

Research Outputs

Journal

Baken, DM., Ross, KJ., Hodges, LD., & Batten, L. (2023). Experiences of carers of youth, adult children and spouses with ME/CFS. Chronic Illness. 19(4), 719-729
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L., Ross, K.
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Cameron, N., Ross, K., Baken, D., & Bimler, D. (2021). The psychosocial interactions of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development. Cancer Nursing. 44(1), E23-E33
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Matthews, T., Baken, D., & Ross, K. (2020). Single cases from multiple perspectives: a qualitative study comparing the experiences of patients, patients’ caregivers, surgeons, and nurses when bad news is delivered about cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice. 2(3), 1-8 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/jporp/fulltext/2020/10000/single_cases_from_multiple_perspectives__a.15.aspx
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Brown, W., Baken, D., & Stephens, C. (2021). Advance care planning in New Zealand: A qualitative study of the motivators and barriers to uptake. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 40(2), 162-167
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Stephens, C.
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Hodges, L., Nielsen, T., Cochrane, D., & Baken, D. (2020). The physiological time line of post-exertional malaise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Translational Sports Medicine. 3(3), 243-249
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Cochrane, D., Hodges, L.
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Matthews, T., Baken, D., Ross, K., Ogilvie, E., & Kent, L. (2019). The experiences of patients and their family members when receiving bad news about cancer: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Psycho-Oncology. 28(12), 2286-2294
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Baken, DM., Harvey, ST., Bimler, DL., & Ross, KJ. (2018). Stigma in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and its association with functioning. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior. 6(1), 30-40
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Hodges, LD., Nielsen, T., & Baken, D. (2018). Physiological measures in participants with chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis and healthy controls following repeated exercise: a pilot study. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 38(4), 639-644
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L.
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Harvey, ST., Marwick, A., Baken, DM., Bimler, D., & Dickson, J. (2019). Understanding the social emotional practices of therapists. Counselling Psychology Quarterly. 32(1), 39-63
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Harvey, ST., & Baken, DM. (2013). Moderators of psycho-oncology therapy effectiveness: Meta-analysis of therapy characteristics. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 31(6), 617-641
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Baken, DM., & Harvey, ST. (2012). Moderators of Psycho-Oncology Therapy Effectiveness: Meta-Analysis of Socio-Demographic and Medical Patient Characteristics. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 19(4), 402-416
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Harvey, ST., & Baken, DM. (2012). Moderators of Psycho-Oncology Therapy Effectiveness: Addressing Design Variable Confounds in Meta-Analysis. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 19(1), 49-71
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Baken, DML., & Woolley, C. (2011). Validation of the Distress Thermometer, Impact Thermometer and combinations of these in screening for distress. Psycho-Oncology. 20(6), 609-614
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Baken, DM., Woolley, CC., & Kent, LM. (2006). Validation of the distress and impact thermometer in the new Zealand context. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY. 15(2), S166-S167
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Baken, D., & Stephens, C. (2005). More dimensions for the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control: Confirmatory factor analysis of competing models of the structure of control beliefs. Journal of Health Psychology. 10(5), 643-656
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Bunnell, JK., Baken, DM., & Richards-Ward, LA. (1999). The Effect of Age on Metamemory for Working Memory. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 28(1), 23-29
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Conference

Hodges, L., Nielsen, T., Baken, D., & Sandercock, G. (2019, July). Cardiovascular physiology following repeated maximal exercise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Presented at European Congress of Sport Science. Prague, Czech Republic.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L.
Hodges, L., Nielsen, T., Cochrane, D., & Baken, D. (2018, November). The timeline of post exertional malaise in ME/CFS. Presented at International conference, research, innovation and discovery. Griffith University.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D., Cochrane, D., Hodges, L.
Baken, DM. (2017, August). Development & evaluation of lifestyle intervention approaches for people with pre-diabetes: A randomised controlled trial. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. Massey University Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D.
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Baken, DM. (2017, August). Research coordination. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. Massey University Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Baken, DM. (2017, August). Massey community health psychology model and projects. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. Massey University Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Hodges, LD., Baken, D., & Tate, W. (2016, November). Physiological measures in participants with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Controls following repeated exercise: A pilot study. Presented at Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society Annual General Meeting. Auckland Disability Action Centre, 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak, Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L.
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Croy, P., Woolley, C., Baken, D., & Leathem, J. (2009, August). An investigation of the outcomes of psycho-oncology service interventions. Presented at The New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D.
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Celledoni, E., Baken, DM., McLachlan, RI., Owren, B., Quispel, G., & Wright, W.(2008). Energy-Preserving Methods and B-Series. . Trondheim, Norway
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 3 2
Co-supervisor 1 9

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Jane Reeves - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Exploring 'Long Covid' Experiences and Healthcare Engagement in Aotearoa/New Zealand
  • Chantel Fewtrell - Doctor of Philosophy
    Wait and learn: engaging minds in the waiting room.
  • George Guthrie - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Vicarious Resilience in Psychologists

Co-supervisor of:

  • Joseph Abbott - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    The effects of Autism Spectrum symptomology on the interpretation of Emoji

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Tamyra Matthews - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Breaking Bad News about Cancer: The Experience of Patients, Patients’ Family/Whānau Members and Healthcare Professionals
  • 2019 - Nicole Cameron - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    The psychosocial interactions of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Jana Oskam - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    One parent’s advice to another: An exploration of self-care for parents of children with high-need disabilities and the development of a psychoeducational resource
  • 2020 - Sarah Malthus - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development and evaluation of an ACT-based lifestyle education intervention for patients with pre-diabetes: A randomised controlled trial
  • 2018 - Amanda Johnsen - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Understanding the Link Between Emotional Recognition and Awareness, Therapy, and Training
  • 2018 - Michael Lane - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Social-Emotional Practices of General Practice Physicians
  • 2016 - Andreas Marwick - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Organising Therapists' Emotional-Social Skills: Are Therapists that Different?
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  • 2014 - Heather Heron-Speirs - Doctor of Philosophy
    Understanding the cancer-related distress and coping of men from provincial New Zealand: 'Bullet proof' meets radical prostatectomy
  • 2013 - Colette Nixon - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    A Qualitative Study Exploring Factors Impacting the Therapeutic Outcome and Experiences of Clients using a Psycho-Oncology Service
  • 2011 - Philippa Croy - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    An investigation of the outcomes of Psycho-oncology interventions