Centre for Applied Psychological Research
The Centre for Applied Psychological Research (CAPR) is situated within the School of Psychology, Social Work & Social Policy at the University of South Australia. Located on Magill Campus, the Centre is comprised of a vibrant team of researchers who aim to conduct high quality cooperative social and psychological research to promote well-being, quality of life and optimal functioning in individuals and organisations, in both community and institutional settings.
The centre is also the home of the Work & Stress Research Group, a
dynamic group of researchers who focuses on psychosocial risk research and
has a significant track record with Australian Research Council funded
research. This group collaborates with the world’s best researchers, from
the USA, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK and Germany to produce the best
quality outputs.
We are a vibrant team of researchers who conduct world class cooperative research to promote well-being and quality of work life.
We are committed to stimulating impact and action to address a range of social and psychological issues at work.
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Research
The Centre's research includes:
- identifying psychosocial risk and risk groups
- evaluating interventions, actions and campaigns
- informing prevention policies and practices
- setting priorities for policies and interventions
- benchmarking at a national and international level
- monitoring changing trends, legislation and new developments
- supporting research on specific topics
- developing national standards
- forecasting emerging risks
- developing new technologies
Vision
To conduct high quality social and psychological research designed to elucidate and promote well-being, quality of life and effective functioning in individuals, organisations and in the community.
To conduct research that will be of value, in dealing with social exclusion, stress, distress, life changes, anger and a range of problem behaviours.
To research strategies to effectively deal with social and psychological problems at an individual, organisational and a systemic level.
Principles
- Research is understood, valued, supported and fostered by all academic and professional staff.
- All members contribute to research outcomes.
- All members have an appreciation of colleagues’ areas of research interest and expertise.
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary practices are valued.
- Students’ work is recognised, acknowledged and fostered.