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Dr Hayley Dohnt

B.Psych.(Hons.), PhD.(Clin.Psych.)

   

Research Interests

My current research interests include the cognitions and emotions associated with sleep disorders in children and adolescents.
I also have an interest in child abuse, having previously worked as a psychologist in child protection. My PhD examined childhood body image concerns, and I am still interested in this area.

Selected Publications

Gradisar, M., Dohnt, H.K., Wright, H., Robinson, J., Paine, S., & Gamble, A. (under review). Adolescent napping behaviour: Dysfunctional cognitions and affect. Sleep and Biological Rhythms.

Gradisar, M., Billows, M., Dohnt, H.K., Johnston, A., McCappin, S., & Hudson, J.L. (under review). Family disorganization, sleep hygiene, and adolescent sleep problems. Sleep.

Nixon, R.D.V., Menne, A., Kling, L., Steele, A., Barnes, J., Dohnt, H., Ball, S., & Tyler, H. (in press). Metacognition, working memory, and thought suppression ability in acute stress disorder. Australian Journal of Psychology.

Dohnt, H.K., & Tiggemann, M. (in press). Promoting positive body image in young girls: An evaluation of ‘Shapesville’. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention.

Encel, J.S., & Dohnt, H.K. (2007). Cognitive-behavioural treatment of trauma-
related nightmares in children: A developmental adaptation of imagery rehearsal therapy. In D. Einstein (Ed.), Innovations and Advances in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Australian Academic Press.

Dohnt, H.K., & Tiggemann, M. (2006). The contribution of peer and media
influences to the development of body satisfaction and self-esteem in young girls: A prospective study. Developmental Psychology, 42, 929-936.

Dohnt, H.K., & Tiggemann, M. (2006). Socio-cultural influences on body image and dieting awareness of girls 5 to 8 years old: The role of peers and media. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 141-151.

Dohnt, H.K., and Tiggemann, M. (2005). Peer influences on body image and dieting awareness in young girls. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 23, 1-15.

Dohnt, H.K., and Tiggemann, M. (2004). The development of perceived body size and dieting awareness in young girls. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99, 790-792.

Teaching

I currently teach the topics ‘Abnormal Psychology and Psychopharmacology’ and ‘Current Trends in Clinical Psychology’ to Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD (Clinical Psychology) students.

I also teach in the third year psychology topic ‘The Psychology of Food, Body Image and Eating’, and have previously taught the ‘Abnormal Psychology’ component of the first year psychology course.

Contact Details

School of Psychology
Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, South Australia 5001

Office: 3111 Social Sciences North
Phone: (+61 8) 8201 2256
Fax: (+61 8) 8201 3877
Email: hayley.dohnt@flinders.edu.au