Matthew Hartley
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
PhD - Master of Psychology
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I am a Higher Degree by Research Candidate in the School of Psychology undertaking a combined PhD and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. At present I am undertaking research into whether the use of eHealth mindfulness platforms by individuals, particularly children and adolescents, with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their caregivers shows any benefits to their mental health and wellness. My supervisors are Dr Diana Dorstyn and Dr Clemence Due
My research examines mindfulness treatment and whether it can improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their caregivers particularly with regard to eHealth mindfulness platforms.
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Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2017 - 2017 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours) 2014 - 2016 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Psychological Science 1998 - 1999 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Environmental Management (Second Class Honours) 1995 - 1997 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Environmental Management -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country 2018 Certificate of Registration Provisional Psychologist Psychology Board of Australia Australia -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2022 Hartley, M., Dorstyn, D., & Due, C. (2022). Challenges encountered with a mindfulness app: Lessons learnt from a pilot randomized trial involving caregivers and individuals with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 96, 101991.
2021 Hartley, M., Due, C., & Dorstyn, D. (2021). Barriers and facilitators to engaging individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder in mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies: a meta-synthesis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 12 pages.
Scopus12019 Hartley, M., Dorstyn, D., & Due, C. (2019). Mindfulness for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49(10), 4306-4319.
Scopus23 WoS24 Europe PMC11
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2018 - ongoing Member Australian Psychological Society Australia
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