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Dr Aaron Drummond

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology

Research Expertise

Research Interests

I am interested in the way that humans and computers interact and in particular how digital media such as video-games influences human psychology. I also have a strong interest in the psychology of climate change and the manner in which humans make decisions about it and its potential impacts.

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Cognitive Sciences (170200): Decision Making (170202): Psychological Methodology, Design and Analysis (170110): Psychology (170100): Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)

Keywords

Judgement; Decision Making; Video-Games; Media Psychology; Environmental Psychology

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 5

Current Projects

Project Title: Understanding the effects of gambling-related mechanisms in game design on problematic video gameplay behaviours

Date Range: 2019 - 2022

Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Zendle, D., Walasek, L., Cairns, P., Meyer, R., & Drummond, A. (2021). Links between problem gambling and spending on booster packs in collectible card games: A conceptual replication of research on loot boxes. PLoS ONE. 16(4 April)
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Ferguson, CJ., Cannon, PR., & Hall, LC. (2021). Violent and non-violent virtual reality video games: Influences on affect, aggressive cognition, and aggressive behavior. Two pre-registered experiments. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 95
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Hall1, LC., Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Ferguson, CJ. (2021). Effects of self-isolation and quarantine on loot box spending and excessive gaming-results of a natural experiment. PeerJ. 9
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Sauer, JD., & Drummond, A. (2020). Boundary Conditions for the Practical Importance of Small Effects in Long Runs: A Comment on Funder and Ozer (2019).. Advances in Methods an Practices in Psychological Science. 3, 502-504
[Journal article]Authored by: Drummond, A.
Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Ferguson, CJ. (2020). Do longitudinal studies support long-term relationships between aggressive game play and youth aggressive behaviour? A meta-analytic examination: AGGRESSIVE GAMES and AGGRESSION in YOUTH. Royal Society Open Science. 7(7)
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Hall, LC., Zendle, D., & Loudon, MR. (2020). Author Correction: Why loot boxes could be regulated as gambling (Nature Human Behaviour, (2020), 10.1038/s41562-020-0900-3). Nature Human Behaviour.
[Journal article]Authored by: Drummond, A., Hall, L.
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Ferguson, CJ. (2020). Do longitudinal studies support long-term relationships between aggressive game play and youth aggressive behaviour? A meta-analytic examination.. Royal Society Open Science. 7(7), 200373-200373
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Hall, LC., Zendle, D., & Loudon, MR. (2020). Why loot boxes could be regulated as gambling. Nature Human Behaviour. 4(10), 986-988
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Ferguson, CJ., & Hall, LC. (2020). The relationship between problem gambling, excessive gaming, psychological distress and spending on loot boxes in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the United States-A cross-national survey. PLoS ONE. 15(3)
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Drummond, A., & Sauer, JD. (2020). Timesplitters: Playing video games before (but not after) school on weekdays is associated with poorer adolescent academic performance. A test of competing theoretical accounts. Computers and Education. 144
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Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Hall, LC. (2019). Loot box limit-setting: a potential policy to protect video game users with gambling problems?. Addiction. 114(5), 935-936
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Drummond, A., Hall, LC., Sauer, JD., & Palmer, MA. (2018). Is public awareness and perceived threat of climate change associated with governmental mitigation targets?. Climatic Change. 149(2), 159-171
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Drummond, A., & Sauer, JD. (2018). Video game loot boxes are psychologically akin to gambling. Nature Human Behaviour. 2(8), 530-532
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O’donnell, M., Nelson, LD., Ackermann, E., Aczel, B., Akhtar, A., Aldrovandi, S., . . . Steele, KM. (2018). Registered Replication Report: Dijksterhuis and van Knippenberg (1998). Perspectives on Psychological Science. 13(2), 268-294
[Journal article]Authored by: Drummond, A., Philipp, M., Williams, M.
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Drummond, A., & Philipp, MC. (2017). Commentary: "Misguided effort with elusive implications" and "a multi-lab pre-registered replication of the ego depletion effect". Frontiers in Psychology. 8(FEB)
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Drummond, A., Palmer, MA., & Sauer, JD. (2016). Enhancing endorsement of scientific inquiry increases support for pro-environment policies.. R Soc Open Sci. 3(9), 160360
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Drummond, A., & Sweeney, T. (2017). Can an objective measure of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) supplement existing TPACK measures?. British Journal of Educational Technology. 48(4), 928-939
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Drummond, A., Palmer, MA., & Sauer, JD. (2016). Enhancing endorsement of scientific inquiry increases support for pro-environment policies. Royal Society Open Science. 3(9)
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Koivu, B., Drummond, A., Battersby, M., & Cromarty, P. (2016). Large reductions in depression and anxiety via low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by novice coach. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 50(6), 602
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Cromarty, P., Drummond, A., Francis, T., Watson, J., & Battersby, M. (2016). NewAccess for depression and anxiety: Adapting the UK Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Program across Australia. Australasian Psychiatry. 24(5), 489-492
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Smith, D., Woodman, R., Drummond, A., & Battersby, M. (2016). Exploring the measurement structure of the Gambling Related Cognitions Scale (GRCS) in treatment-seekers: A Bayesian structural equation modelling approach. Psychiatry Research. 237, 90-96
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Drummond, A., Cromarty, P., & Battersby, M. (2015). Privacy in the Digital Age: Implications for Clinical Practice. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 22(3), 227-237
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Drummond, A., & Sauer, JD. (2015). Daily videogame use and metacognitive knowledge of effective learning strategies.. Psychology of Popular Media Culture. 4(4), 342-350 Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/about/contact/copyright/index.aspx
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Sauer, JD., Drummond, A., & Nova, N. (2015). Violent video games: The effects of narrative context and reward structure on in-game and postgame aggression. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. 21(3), 205-214
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Halsey, RJ., & Drummond, A. (2014). Reasons and motivations of school leaders who apply for rural, regional and remote locations in Australia. The Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 24(1), 69-77
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Drummond, A., & Halsey, RJ. (2014). Rural leadership preparation associated with higher job satisfaction. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 24(3), 43-48 Retrieved from https://www.spera.asn.au/
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Drummond, A., & Palmer, MA. (2014). Heart rate change and attitudes to global warming: A conceptual replication of the visceral fit mechanism. Journal of Environmental Psychology. 38, 10-16
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Drummond, A., & Sauer, JD. (2014). Video-games do not negatively impact adolescent academic performance in science, mathematics or reading. PLoS ONE. 9(4)
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Simons, DJ., Alogna, VK., Attaya, MK., Aucoin, P., Bahník, ., Birch, S., . . . Zwaan, RA. (2014). Registered Replication Report: Schooler and Engstler-Schooler (1990). Perspectives on Psychological Science. 9(5), 556-578
[Journal article]Authored by: Drummond, A., Hall, L.
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Drummond, A., Palmer, MA., & Halsey, RJ. (2013). The attractiveness of regional towns: Inferring quality of life from higher education facilities. The Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 23(2), 21-30 Retrieved from http://www.spera.asn.au/
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Drummond, A., & Halsey, RJ. (2013). Examining the average citation index of education in rural Australia (now the Australian and international journal of rural education). The Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 23(1), 1-7
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Sweeney, T., & Drummond, A. (2013). How prepared are our pre-service teachers to integrate technology? a pilot study. Australian Educational Computing. 27(3), 117-123
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Drummond, A., & Halsey, RJ. (2013). How hard can it be? the relative job demands of rural, regional and remote Australian educational leaders. Australian Journal of Education. 57(1), 19-31
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King, DL., Gradisar, M., Drummond, A., Lovato, N., Wessel, J., Micic, G., . . . Delfabbro, P. (2013). The impact of prolonged violent video-gaming on adolescent sleep: An experimental study. Journal of Sleep Research. 22(2), 137-143
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Drummond, A., Halsey, RJ., & Bredar, MV. (2012). Implementing the Australian curriculum in rural schools. Curriculum Perspectives. 32(1), 34-44
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Drummond, A., Halsey, RJ., & van Breda, M. (2012). Implementing the Australian curriculum in rural, regional, remote and distance-education schools. Curriculum Perspectives. 32(1), 34-44 Retrieved from http://www.acsa.edu.au/
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Drummond, A., Halsey, RJ., & van Breda, M. (2012). The effectiveness of a university mentoring program in peri-rural Australia.. The Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 22(2), 29-41 Retrieved from https://www.spera.asn.au/
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Drummond, A. (2012). The Australian curriculum: Excellence or equity. A rural perspective. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 22(3), 73-85 Retrieved from http://www.spera.asn.au/
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Drummond, A., & Tlauka, M. (2012). Vertical representational biases in healthy university students. Memory. 20(3), 210-216
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Drummond, A., Halsey, RJ., & van Breda, M. (2011). The perceived importance of university presence in rural Australia.. Education in Rural Australia. 21, 1-18
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Drummond, A., & Tlauka, M. (2010). Adoption of an internal viewpoint following presentations of plan-view diagrams and maps. British Journal of Psychology. 101(2), 243-257
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Tlauka, M., Drummond, A., & Leffers, J. (2008). Spatial knowledge of geographical globes: Evidence of vertical alignment effects. British Journal of Psychology. 99(3), 395-411
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Drummond, A., & Tlauka, M. (2006). Switching imagined viewpoints. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY. 58, 73-73
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Tlauka, M., & Drummond, A. (2005). Spatial memory of major world cities. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY. 57, 75-75
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Book

Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., & Garea, SS. (2018). The infamous relationship between violent video game use and aggression: Uncharted moderators and small effects make it a far cry from certain. In Video Game Influences on Aggression, Cognition, and Attention. (pp. 23 - 40).
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Report

Curtis, DD., Drummond, A., Halsey, RJ., & Lawson, MJ. (2012). Peer-mentoring of students in rural and low socioeconomic status schools: increasing aspirations for higher education..
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Drummond, A.

Conference

Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Ferguson, CJ., & Cannon, PR.Negative psychological consequences of videogame use? Evidence that statistical, methodological and moderating factors influence typical post game effects. . Sydney, Australia
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Sauer, JD., Drummond, A., Thomas, J., Sault, D., & Marshman, P. (2017). Effects of reinforcement schedules on gameplay time and persistence: (some) intangible rewards contribute to increased gameplay. Poster session presented at the meeting of 29th APS Annual Convention
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Drummond, A.
Drummond, A., Sauer, JD., Nova, N., & Norman, T.The effects of narrative context and reward structures on aggression following violent and non-violent videogame play.. . Sydney, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Drummond, A.
Sauer, JS., Drummond, A., Thomas, J., Sault, D., & Marshman, P.Effects of reinforcement schedules on gameplay time and persistence: (some) intangible rewards contribute to increased gameplay.. . Sydney, Australia
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Drummond, A., & Sauer, JD.Academic performance and metamemory for adolescent videogame users: A reanalysis of the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment Data.. . Victoria, British Columbia
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Teaching and Supervision

Courses Coordinated

  • 175.102 Psychology as a Natural Science
Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 0
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Shaun Garea - Doctor of Philosophy
    Loot Boxes and Proximal Gambling Practices Found in Video Games
  • Joshua Robinson - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Does video game use impact social cognition and executive functions?

Co-supervisor of:

  • Olivia Sievwright - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    False memories in therapy: Do eye movements increase susceptibility to misinformation?

Media and Links

Media

  • 27 Nov 2012 - Online
    Electronics Before Bed: When Does It Affect Sleep?
  • 20 Oct 2012 - Online
    Research Suggests Gaming Before Bed Disrupts Sleep
    Media coverage of paper: King, Gradisar, Drummond et al. (2013).
  • 19 Oct 2012 - Online
    Long video game sessions can give you insomnia
    Media coverage of paper: King, Gradisar, Drummond et al. (2013).
  • 18 Oct 2012 - Online
    Video games disrupt sleep
    Media coverage of paper: King, Gradisar, Drummond et al. (2013).
  • 15 Apr 2014 - Online
    Australian Study: Games Don't Negatively Affect Ac
    A videogame news sites coverage of one of my NRO studies
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  • 15 Apr 2014 - Newspaper, Online
    Flinders University study finds videos do not
    Australian National News Coverage of Media coverage of paper: Drummond & Sauer (2014), an NRO
  • 15 Apr 2014 - Newspaper, Online
    Study busts teen game myth
    Media coverage of paper: Drummond & Sauer (2014), an NRO.
  • 14 Apr 2014 - Online
    Gamepolitics coverage of Drummond & Sauer (2014)
    Videogame news coverage of paper: Drummond & Sauer (2014). Available at:
  • 14 Apr 2014 - Online
    Video Games Do Not Negatively Impact Academic
    Videogame news coverage of paper: Drummond & Sauer (2014).
  • 08 Mar 2013 - Online
    You can play videogames before bedtime, but don’t
    Media coverage of paper: King, Gradisar, Drummond et al. (2013).
  • 05 Oct 2016 - Newspaper, Online
    Better scientific understanding leads to pro-envir
    Media Coverage of paper: Drummond, Palmer & Sauer (2016)
  • 04 Oct 2017 - Online
    How we think about science can make a difference
    Media Coverage of paper: Drummond, Palmer & Sauer (2016)
  • 04 Oct 2016 - Online
    It's not just about the science
    Media Coverage of paper: Drummond, Palmer & Sauer (2016)
  • 04 Nov 2014 - Online
    Metascience could rescue the ‘replication crisis’
    Nature news coverage of the innagural registered replication project Dr. Drummond was a coauthor on, listed as an ORO.
  • 02 Dec 2012 - Online
    Video games and sleep loss
    Media coverage of paper: King, Gradisar, Drummond et al. (2013).
  • 01 Jul 2015 - Online
    Does Pre-Bed Video Gaming Ruin Your Sleep?
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