
Contact details +6492136117
Dr Matt Williams PhD, MA, GDipArts, BBS
Senior Lecturer in Psychology: Research Methods and Methodology
Doctoral Supervisor School of PsychologyMy primary interest is in the use of quantitative research methods in the social sciences. I'm especially interested in how psychological research methods can be used to study the relationship between human behaviour and climate change. I am strongly committed to Open Science practices in my research.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +64 9 414 0800 x43117
Location: 3.23, School of Psychology
Campus: Auckland
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2016)
- Master of Arts - Massey University (2010)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts - Massey University (2007)
- Bachelor of Business Studies - Massey University (2006)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
Prizes and Awards
- Massey University Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship - Massey University (2010)
- Dean's Award for my PhD thesis. I.e., my PhD thesis, "How well do psychologists’ research methods equip them to contribute to climate change research? A methodological investigation with particular reference to the effects of temperature increase on violent behaviour", was placed on Massey University's Dean's List of Exceptional Theses for 2015. - Massey University (2015)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
- Psychology of climate change
- Beliefs in conspiracy theories
- Meta-psychology
- Psychometrics
Thematics
Resource Development and Management, Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Applied Statistics (010401):
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (170106):
Mathematical Sciences (010000):
Personality, Abilities and Assessment (170109):
Psychological Methodology, Design and Analysis (170110):
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000):
Statistics (010400)
Keywords
Climate change and psychology, mental health, conspiracy theories, statistics.
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
Position | Current | Completed |
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Project Leader | 5 | 4 |
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kempton, H., Van Ommen, C., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.

[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Drummond, A., Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gardner, D., Williams, M.

[Journal article]Authored by: Flett, R., Hill, S., Philipp, M., Towers, A., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Williams, M.
Thesis
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Williams, M.

[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Williams, M.
Conference
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Ross, K., Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Conference Other]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kempton, H., Van Ommen, C., Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Gardner, D., Williams, M.

[Conference Poster]Authored by: Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hill, S., Philipp, M., Towers, A., Williams, M.

[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hill, S., Williams, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.
Other
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Internet publication]Authored by: Williams, M.
[Internet publication]Authored by: Williams, M.
Teaching and Supervision
Courses Coordinated
Graduate Supervision Statement
I currently supervise a large number of postgraduate students, and unfortunately cannot take on any further students in 2021.
Looking ahead to 2022, I would be happy to receive contact from high-achieving students interested in quantitative projects relating to climate change, misinformation and conspiracy theories, or meta-psychology.
Dr Matt Williams is not currently available for Masters or Doctoral supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 9 | 0 |
Co-supervisor | 4 | 3 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Jacek Cywinski
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Doctor of Philosophy
Researchers' degrees of freedom -
Andrew Dodge
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Examining the help-seeking behaviours of young men in New Zealand in relation to mental health services. -
Casey Scott-Campbell
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Doctor of Philosophy
Investigating the role of evolutionarily adaptive psychological abilities in suicide -
Mikayla Holman
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Temporal Network Analysis of Risk Factors for Suicide -
Sarah Kember
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Anticipating regret, discounting the future and vaccines: Do perinatal anxiety or depression impact mothers’ decisions on vaccination in Aotearoa? - view more...
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Shoni Marshall-Edwards
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An investigation into the personal and professional experiences of bereaved mental health practitioners following client suicide -
Andy Walmsley
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Investigation into help seeking behavior among men within the construction industry -
Donnella De Silva
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The Relationship Between Self-Injury, Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion among Tertiary Students -
Emily Cory
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Perfectionism in Young Adults - view less...
Co-supervisor of:
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Shaun Garea
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Doctor of Philosophy
Loot Boxes and Proximal Gambling Practices Found in Video Games -
Brooke Yelavich
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An Investigation of the Factors Relating to Non-Attendance of Psychological Appointments -
Natalija Damnjanovic
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for weight loss among overweight/obese individuals with disordered eating. -
Kalym Lipsey
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Doctor of Philosophy
A ‘rightful’ way forward: exploring the impact of ethnic discrimination and inequality on the fulfilment of rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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2021
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Charlotte Gibson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Babies and Babble: Parents' Experiences of the Neonatal Unit and the Role of the Babble App -
2020
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Aramis Dennan
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Dominant Swipe: Does Ambivalent Sexism Impact Young Adults’ Engagement with Dating Applications? -
2019
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Joseph Smith
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Network Models of Mindfulness
Media and Links
Media
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21 Jun 2015 - Newspaper
New research finds connection between climate and
An article in the Sunday Star Times entitled "New research finds connection between climate and crime" discussed my journal article "The relationship between temperature and assault in New Zealand". -
01 Dec 2016 - Online
Interview: "Who cares? What's the point?" podcast
My research on climate change and assault resulted in an interview on Sarb Johal's "Who cares? What's the point?" podcast. The interview was subsequently covered on sciblogs.co.nz, which is New Zealan -
01 Dec 2016 - Online
Interview:"Who Cares? What's the point?" (podcast)
I was interviewed on Sarb Johal's "Who cares? What's the point?" podcast, with the episode focusing on my research on climate change and human aggression.