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Dr Doug Ashwell BA, MA, PhD

Associate Head of School

Doctoral Supervisor
Massey Business School - Deputy PVC's Office

I am a senior lecturer in the School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing. I teach at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. My research interest is in the areas of science communication, particularly how the public come to understand science and technology. I am also interested in how the New Zealand media portray science and technology and the impact this reporting has on public perceptions of science.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 83965
    Location: 2.1, Social Sciences Tower
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts - Massey University (1994)
  • Master of Arts - Massey University (1997)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2010)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My research interests are in the field of science communication. In particular how the public come to learn and understand science, with a particular emphasis on how the media play a role in that process.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Communication and Media Studies (200100): Languages, Communication And Culture (200000)

Research Outputs

Journal

Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Ashwell, D., & Condon, SM. (2024). Conflict styles within individualistic, low power distance, and low context nations: a four nation comparison. Communication Research Reports.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Condon, S., Croucher, S.
Croucher, SM., Rocker, K., Singh, R., Feekery, A., Ashwell, D., Green, M., . . . Anderson, K. (2024). Organizational Commitment and Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis in the United States and New Zealand. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Feekery, A., Green, M., Murray, N.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Ashwell, D., Condon, S., & Tootell, B. (2024). Cross-cultural measurement validation: an analysis of dissent, workplace freedom of speech, and perceived immediacy. Communication Research Reports. 41(2), 71-81
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Condon, S., Croucher, S., Tootell, B.
Croucher, SM., Yotes, T., Ashwell, D., & Condon, SM. (2024). A comparison of the relationship between extraversion and argumentativeness in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Communication Research Reports. 41(2), 82-93
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Condon, S., Croucher, S., Yotes, T.
Croucher, SM., Ashwell, D., Cullinane, J., Murray, N., & Nguyen, T. (2024). Vaccine confidence in New Zealand: understanding the influences of demographic characteristics and patient self-advocacy. Atlantic Journal of Communication. 32(3), 403-414
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Murray, N.Contributed to by: Ashwell, D.
Macpherson, W., & Ashwell, D. (2023). Redundancy with dignity – Give it to me straight. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 47(2), Retrieved from https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/nzjer/
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Macpherson, W.
Tootell, B., Croucher, SM., Cullinane, J., Kelly, S., & Ashwell, D. (2023). The overlap between workplace bullying and organizational dissent in New Zealand. International Journal of Conflict Management. 34(5), 961-981
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Tootell, B.
Croucher, SM., Murray, N., Ashwell, D., Cullinane, J., & Nguyen, T. (2022). Predicting Vaccine Confidence: Patient Self-advocacy and Fear of COVID-19 in the United States. Southern Communication Journal. 87(4), 348-360
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Murray, N.
Ashwell, D., Cullinane, J., & Croucher, SM. (2022). COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and patient self-advocacy: a statistical analysis of those who can and can’t get vaccinated. BMC Public Health. 22(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Green, M., Homsey, DM., Cullinane, J., Rocker, KT., . . . Palakshappa, N. (2022). The Link Between Supervisor-Subordinate Computer-Mediated Immediate Behaviors and Organizational Identification in U.S., English, and Australian Organizations. Management Communication Quarterly. 36(4), 688-709
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Green, M., Nguyen, T., Palakshappa, N., Wright, M.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Hui, C., Rocker, KJ., Cullinane, J., Homsey, D., . . . Palakshappa, N. (2022). Articulated dissent and immediacy: a cross-national analysis of the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns. International Journal of Conflict Management. 33(2), 181-202
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Green, M., Nguyen, T., Palakshappa, N., Wright, M.
Croucher, S., Nguyen, T., Ashwell, D., Spencer, A., Permyakova, T., & Gomez, O. (2022). COVID-19 Prejudice Towards Afro-Brazilians. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research. 51(4), 383-399
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Nguyen, T.
Ashwell, D., Cullinane, J., & Croucher, SM. (2021). Vaccine Hesitancy and Support for Employer Vaccine Mandates. Frontiers in Communication. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J.
Croucher, S., Ashwell, D., Murray, N., Condon, SM., & Fletcher, P. (2021). A Longitudinal Analysis of Handwashing and Mask-Wearing during COVID-19. Frontiers in Communication. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Condon, S., Croucher, S., Fletcher, P., Murray, N.
Croucher, SM., Kelly, S., Chen, H., & Ashwell, D. (2021). Examining the relationships between face concerns and dissent. International Journal of Conflict Management. 32(1), 20-38
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S.
Ashwell, D., & Murray, N. (2020). When being positive might be negative: An analysis of Australian and New Zealand newspaper framing of vaccination post Australia's No Jab No Pay legislation. Vaccine. 38(35), 5627-5633
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Murray, N.
Croucher, S., & Galloway, C. (2019). Testing times: Communicating the role and uncertainty of analytical procedures in a food safety crisis. Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal. 20, 42-42 Retrieved from https://www.pria.com.au/public/38/files/Asia%20Pacific%20PR%20Journal/Volume%2020/Galloway_volume20_v2.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S.
(2016). Is the way an oil spill response is reported in the media important for the final perception of the clean-up?. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 104(1-2), 257-261
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Chilvers, B., Morgan, K.
Ashwell, DJ. (2016). The challenges of science journalism: The perspectives of scientists, science communication advisors and journalists from New Zealand. Public Understanding of Science. 25(3), 379-393
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2012). Barriers to the public communication of science: Commercial constraints versus public understanding. Prism. 9(1), 1-11 Retrieved from http://www.prismjournal.org/fileadmin/9_1/Ashwell.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, D. (2011). Restricted voices in the New Zealand GM debate: An analysis of New Zealand metropolitan newspaper coverage (1998 to February 2002). East Asian Science, Technology and Society. 5(4), 505-528
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005). Turbulent times at MoneyInc: Effects of change in the New Zealand public sector. Asian Case Research Journal. 9(1), 25-35
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Wallace, CM., & Ashwell, DJ. (2004). Virtual visions, technological tools and social reality. International Journal of the Humanities. 2(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ., & Olsson, SC. (2003). Political policy issue or party creditability contest? An analysis of rhetoric in the debate on genetic modification, leading up to the 2002 general election in new Zealand. Communication Journal of New Zealand - He Kohinga Korereo. 4(1), 45-63
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2003). The bargain exercise. Business Communication Quarterly. 66(2), 68-74
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashwell, D.

Book

Ashwell, D. (2023). Science communication and pandemics. In Pandemic Communication. (pp. 42 - 58).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ashwell, D.Edited by: Croucher, S.
Croucher, SM., Nguyen, T., Ding, GG., Diers-Lawson, A., Spencer, A., Eskiçorapçi, N., . . . Gomez, O. (2023). Intergroup communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: A 20-nation analysis of prejudice. In Pandemic Communication. (pp. 174 - 196).
[Chapter]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Dutta, M.
Ashwell, D., & Croucher, SM.J. Nussbaum (Ed.)NovemberNovemberJanuary
[Reference Book]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005). Interpersonal communication. In F. Sligo, & R. Bathurst (Eds.) Communication in the New Zealand Workplace: Theory and Practice. (pp. 173 - 184). Wellington, NZ: Software Technology New Zealand Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Ashwell, D.

Thesis

Ashwell, D. (2009). Reflecting diversity or selecting viewpoints: An analysis of the GM debate in New Zealand's Media 1998 - 2002. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Ashwell, D.

Conference

Murray, N., & Ashwell, D.Vaccine hesitancy in New Zealand. . Virtual conference
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Murray, N.
Ashwell, D., & Diers-lawson, A.Building distrust: The contribution of marginalizing and silencing vaccine ‘hesitant’ parents in creating a global health crisis. . Braga, Portugal
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Cullinane, J., Croucher, S., Tootell, B., & Ashwell, D. (2019). The Pattern and Prevalence of Bullying in New Zealand Organisations – Insights from the New Zealand Diversity Survey. https://www.bam.ac.uk/sites/bam.ac.uk/files/contribution641.pdf. (pp. 2 - 21). London: British Academy of Management
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Tootell, B.
Ashwell, D., Galloway, C., Croucher, S., & Diers-Lawson, A.(2019, July). Testing times: Communicating the role and uncertainty of analytical procedures in a food safety crisis. Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal. (pp. 42 - 58). 1440-4389.
[Conference]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S.
Croucher, S., Tootell, B., Cullinane, J., & Ashwell, D.(2019). Organizational dissent and bullying as negative engagement. . Washington, D.C., USA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Tootell, B.
Croucher, S., Chen, H., & Ashwell, D.(2019, May). Measurement invariance among instructional communication measures: Teacher confirmation and student motivation in China. . Retreived from https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.icahdq.org/resource/resmgr/conference/2019/2019printprogram.pdf
[Conference]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S.
Croucher, S., Tootell, B., Cullinane, J., & Ashwell, D.(2019). Organizational dissent and bullying as negative engagement. . Washington, D.C., USA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J., Tootell, B.
Ashwell, D., & Murray, N. (2018). Freedom of choice or crime against society: A comparative study of Australian and New Zealand newspaper coverage of the vaccination debate. , Multiple Realities - Australia New Zealand Communication Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Murray, N.
Ashwell, D., & Murray, N. (2018). Framing the voices of the Pro and Anti-Vaccination Debate: Australian and New Zealand News Sources. , 68th Annual ICA Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Murray, N.
Ashwell, DJ. (2015). A teething problem: An examination of how the 2013 Waikato fluoridation debate was reported by the Waikato Times. In D. Paterno, M. Bourk, & D. Matheson, (Eds.) D. Paterno, M. Bourk and D. Matheson (Eds), Refereed proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Communication Association conference: Rethinking communication, space and identity. (pp. 1 - 3). : ANZCA Rethinking Communication, Space and Identity
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ., & Galloway, C.A formula for confusion: New Zealand's 2013 "botulism botch-up". . Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, D., Comrie, M., & Feetham, PM.The changing ways New Zealanders are finding out about science. . Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ., & Comrie, M. (2013). Science information in the digital world: The Internet versus the mass media. ANZCA Conference Proceedings 2013. (pp. 1 - 21). : Australia New Zealand Communication Association: Global Networks - Global Divides: Bridging New and Traditional Communication Challenges
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, D. (2011). Does the public get the science news it deserves: PR rofessionals give their perspectives. In A. Henderson (Ed.) ANZCA Conference Proceedings 2011. (pp. 1 - 14). : ANZCA 2011 - Communication on the edge: Shifting boundaries and identities
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, D. (2011, February). Barriers to science communication: The views of science communication advisers. Presented at Science Communicators Association of New Zealand - Listening to the other side: Non-Scientists' experiences of science
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2008). Who defined the GM debate?: News source use in New Zealand newspaper coverage of the GM debate January 1998 - February 2002. Australian and New Zealand Communication Association 2008 Conference: Power and Place. (pp. 1 - 16).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2008, December). The media and genetic modification, interest groups, social responsibility and the diversity of views. Presented at Science, Technology and Society Workshop. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Wallace, CM., & Ashwell, DJ. (2005). Virtual Visions, Technological tools and Social Reality. International Journal of the Humanities. Vol. in press (pp. Unpaged). Austrialia: 2nd International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005, November). The reporting of GM: Risk and populating uncertainty. Presented at Talking Biotechnology: Reflecting on Science in Society. Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005). The genetically modified culture of risk reporting: An analysis of New Zealand newspaper reporting of the genetic modification debate. (pp. 72). , Talking Biotechnology: Reflecting on Science in Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005, November). Newspapers and the reporting of genetic modification. Presented at Talking Biotechnology: Reflecting on Science in Society. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005, May). Media balance? Who dominates the GM database. Presented at The News Media, Science and Social Conflict. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Wallace, CM., & Ashwell, DJ. (2004, July). Virtual visions, technological tools and social reality. Presented at The Second International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities. Monash University Centre, Prato, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2003). The changing balance of power? An alysis of a developing 'shared culture' between scientists and journalists in New Zealand. In Their own media in their own language: Journalism ethics for people without a polity(pp. unpaged). , ANZCA03 Conference Brisbane, QLD: Queensland University of Technology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ.(2003). The changing balance of power?: An analysis of a developing 'shared culture' between scientists and journalists in New Zealand.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ., & Olsson, SC. (2002). "To be or not to be": An analysis of political rhetoric in the New Zealand debate on genetic modification. ANZCA Conference. : Communication: Reconstructed for the 21st Century: 2002 ANZCA Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2001, November). Green rhetoric: The framing of GE. Presented at Social Diversity and the Politics of Exclusion: Sociological Association of Aotearoa (new Zealand) Proceedings of Conference 2001. Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2001). The Greens Release Anti-GM Rhetoric: An Examination of the New Zealand Green Party's Anti-Genetic Modification Rhetoric. In . Catherine Brennan (Ed.) Social Diversity and The Politics of Exclusion: Sociological Association of Aotearoa (New Zealand) Proceedings of Conference 2001. (pp. 29 - 37). Palmerston North
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Ashwell, D.

Other

Croucher, S., Ashwell, D., & Cullinane, J. (2021). New Zealand has ramped up vaccination rates, but too many people remain concerned about vaccine safety. The Conversation
[Other]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J.
Croucher, S., Ashwell, D., & Cullinane, J. (2021). Are employers and workers at odds over NZ’s workplace vaccine mandates? Our research suggests they might be. The Conversation
[Other]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J.
Croucher, S., Ashwell, D., & Cullinane, J. (2021). Aotearoa New Zealand: Support for Employer Mandated Vaccines - Working Paper.
[Working Paper]Authored by: Ashwell, D., Croucher, S., Cullinane, J.
Ashwell, DJ. (2013, April). Where did you learn about science and technology?. In Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, D. (2012, May). Science in the New Zealand press. In School of Communication, Journalsim and Marketing Seminar Series, Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2010). Facilitators or gatekeepers?: The role of science communication advisors. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005, October). The genetically modified culture of risk reporting: An analysis of New Zealand newspaper reporting of the genetic modification debate. : Massey University, Department of Communication and Journalism Research Seminar Series.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2005, September). Genetic modification and the media. : Massey University, Department of Communication and Journalism Research Seminar Series.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2002). Purse power in the new millennium. (pp. 5 - 7). Wellington
[Other]Authored by: Ashwell, D.
Ashwell, DJ. (2001, November). Presentation on Neuro Linguistic Programming to seminar. : School of Social Policy & Social Work.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ashwell, D.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 2 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Ranjeeta Singh - Doctor of Philosophy
    Psychosocial Safety, Wellbeing & Resilience
  • Beth Tootell - Doctor of Philosophy
    Peer- to -Peer Bullying in New Zealand. an issue of bluntness, incivility or unfettered abuse?

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Hui Chen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring organizational dissent in the online setting