Dr Tiffany Lavis
Senior Lecturer
School of Psychology
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Tiffany Lavis is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, and a Forensic Psychologist. Most of her research is broadly related to forensic psychology, including: image-based abuse and victim blame, gambling and violence, and mistaken eyewitness testimony. Additionally, Dr Lavis is part of an international research team exploring general knowledge about coeliac disease.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - ongoing | Lecturer (0.5FTE from October 2022) | University of Adelaide |
| 2018 - ongoing | Consultant Registered Psychologist (incl. Forensic Endorsement) | Private Practice |
| 2017 - 2017 | Lecturer | Flinders University |
| 2016 - 2018 | Interim Head, Student Learning Centre | Flinders University |
| 2011 - 2012 | Online Course Developer and Coordinator, Business School | University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2014 | Research Associate, FHBHRU | Flinders University |
| 2006 - 2011 | Associate Lecturer | Flinders University |
| 2004 - 2006 | Registered Psychologist/Senior Psychologist | Various |
| 2003 - 2003 | Research Assistant | University of South Australia |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nomination | 2024 Executive Dean's Award (Executive Dean't Team Prize) | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Award | 2023 Executive Dean's Award (Executive Dean's Team Prize) | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Nomination | 2022 Executive Dean's Award (Executive Dean's Team Prize) | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 - 2011 | Flinders University | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 2004 - 2009 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Laws |
| 2000 - 2003 | University of South Australia | Australia | Master of Psychology (Forensic) |
| 1998 - 1998 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) |
| 1994 - 1997 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Arts |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Upadhyay, K., Lavis, T., & Proeve, M. (2025). The Effectiveness of Affirmative Sexual Consent Cues.. J Interpers Violence, 8862605251343200. |
| 2025 | Halliday, S., Lavis, T., Callaghan, P., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2025). Generative AI in higher education psychology programs: a scoping review exploring the opportunities for its use in assessment methods. Australian Psychologist, 12 pages. |
| 2025 | Olszewski, N., & Lavis, T. (2025). Victim blaming on social media: how user comments impact perceptions. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 1-14. |
| 2024 | Halliday, S., Callaghan, P., Lavis, T., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2024). Best practice assessment methods for the undergraduate psychology program: A narrative review of the literature. Australian Journal of Psychology, 76(1), 2395521-1-2395521-18. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2024 | Halliday, S., Callaghan, P., Lavis, T., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2024). Best practice assessment methods for the undergraduate psychology program: A narrative review of the literature. Australian Journal of Psychology, 76(1), 2395521-1-2395521-18. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2021 | Dowling, N. A., Merkouris, S. S., Rodda, S. N., Smith, D., Aarsman, S., Lavis, T., . . . O, S. C. (2021). GamblingLess: A Randomised Trial Comparing Guided and Unguided Internet-Based Gambling Interventions. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(11), 2224. Scopus19 WoS18 Europe PMC17 |
| 2020 | Mckinlay, T., & Lavis, T. (2020). Why did she send it in the first place? Victim blame in the context of ‘revenge porn’. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 27(3), 386-396. Scopus47 WoS43 Europe PMC13 |
| 2019 | Rodda, S. N., Merkouris, S., Lavis, T., Smith, D., Lubman, D. I., Austin, D., . . . Dowling, N. A. (2019). The therapist experience of internet delivered CBT for problem gambling: Service integration considerations. Internet Interventions, 18, 1-7. Scopus16 WoS14 Europe PMC12 |
| 2019 | Suomi, A., Dowling, N. A., Thomas, S., Abbott, M., Bellringer, M., Battersby, M., . . . Jackson, A. C. (2019). Patterns of family and intimate partner violence in problem gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 35(2), 465-484. Scopus33 WoS34 Europe PMC22 |
| 2018 | Prichard, I., McLachlan, A., Lavis, T., & Tiggemann, M. (2018). The Impact of Different Forms of #fitspiration Imagery on Body Image, Mood, and Self-Objectification among Young Women. Sex Roles, 78(11-12), 789-798. Scopus123 WoS112 |
| 2018 | Starr, T. S., & Lavis, T. (2018). Perceptions of revenge pornography and victim blame. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 12(2), 427-438. Scopus28 WoS18 |
| 2017 | Lavis, T., & Brewer, N. (2017). Effects of a proven error on evaluations of witness testimony. Law and Human Behavior, 41(3), 314-323. Scopus13 WoS13 Europe PMC3 |
| 2017 | Merkouris, S., Rodda, S., Austin, D., Lubman, D., Harvey, P., Battersby, M., . . . Dowling, N. (2017). GAMBLINGLESS: For LIFE study protocol: A pragmatic randomised trial of an online cognitive-behavioural programme for disordered gambling. BMJ Open, 7(2), e014226. Scopus19 WoS16 Europe PMC15 |
| 2016 | Smith, D., Pols, R., Lavis, T., Battersby, M., & Harvey, P. (2016). Experiences and Perceptions of Problem Gamblers on Cognitive and Exposure Therapies When Taking Part in a Randomised Controlled Trial: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Gambling Studies, 32(4), 1243-1260. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2016 | Dowling, N., Suomi, A., Jackson, A., Lavis, T., Patford, J., Cockman, S., . . . Abbott, M. (2016). Problem gambling and intimate partner violence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, 17(1), 43-61. Scopus129 WoS119 Europe PMC75 |
| 2016 | Dowling, N. A., Suomi, A., Jackson, A. C., & Lavis, T. (2016). Problem Gambling Family Impacts: Development of the Problem Gambling Family Impact Scale. Journal of Gambling Studies, 32(3), 935-955. Scopus56 WoS57 Europe PMC36 |
| 2015 | Lavis, T., Harvey, P., Battersby, M., & Smith, D. (2015). Problem gambling, familial violence and alcohol misuse: exploring the triad for treatment-seekers. International Gambling Studies, 15(2), 273-284. Scopus8 WoS8 |
| 2014 | Dowling, N. A., Jackson, A. C., Suomi, A., Lavis, T., Thomas, S. A., Patford, J., . . . Bellringer, M. E. (2014). Problem gambling and family violence: prevalence and patterns in treatment-seekers. Addictive Behaviors, 39(12), 1713-1717. Scopus64 WoS63 Europe PMC43 |
| 2004 | Conduit, T., Byrne, S. E., Court, J. H., & Stefanovic, S. (2004). Non-attendance at a university-based psychology clinic: telephone appointment reminders versus no reminders. Australian Psychologist, 39(1), 68-75. WoS9 |
| 2002 | Byrne, S., Burlock, A., Conduit, T., & Parton, F. (2002). Psychology at Law: Outcomes of a Legal Services Commission Placement for Trainee Psychologists. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 9(2), 234-247. |
Research Associate for an Australian Research Council (Linkage Grant LP 0989331) with the Office for Problem Gambling, South Australia and Drummond Street Services, Victoria as industry partners; and the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre at the University of Melbourne.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Interim Program Co-Director: Bachelor of Psychology (2025)
- Program Director: Bachelor of Psychological Science (2025)
- Assessment Lead, School of Psychology (2023-2025)
- Program Director (0.5FTE): Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) (GDPA) Online (2023-2024)
- Program Coordinator (0.5FTE): Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) (GDPA) Online (2022)
- Course Author: PSYCHOL 6600OL: Professional and Interpersonal Skills
- Course Author: PSYCHOL 6603OL: Psychological Measurement and Assessment
- Course Author: PSYCHOL 4302: Interpersonal Communication and Interviewing
- Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 4302: Interpersonal Communication and Interviewing (Sem 1 2023; Sem 1 2024; Sem 1 2025)
- Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 3011A: Advanced Career and Research Skills in Psychology A (Sem 1 2025)
- Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 6600OL: Professional and Interpersonal Skills (OTP6 2021; OTP3 2022; OTP3 2023; OTP3 2024; OTP4 2024)
- Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 6603OL: Psychological Measurement and Assessment (2022)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Differentiating and understanding the respective expectations between lawyers and psychologists in legal proceedings | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr David Evans |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | TBC | The University of Adelaide | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | - | David Evans |
| 2025 - 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Understanding Interpersonal Trust and Information Disclosure in Social and Professional Interactions | The University of Adelaide | - | Honours | - | Madeline Anderson |
| 2025 - 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Mock Juror Perceptions of Victims in Criminal Trial Cases | The University of Adelaide | - | Honours | - | Florentina Siskamanis |
| 2024 - 2024 | Principal Supervisor | The influence of mental health stigma on juror decision-making | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Katelyn Rice |
| 2024 - 2024 | Principal Supervisor | Victim blaming on social media: How user comments impact perceptions | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Nikki Olszewski |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Social influence and moral judgements in a social media context | The University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Grace Fawcitt |
| 2023 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Revenge Porn: The Effects of Morality and Sexuality on Victim Blame | The University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Eun Jin Bradbury |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Factors Which Impact the Perception of Coercive Control | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Ruby Head |
| 2022 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Who is to blame? Exploration of victim blame in sexual offending | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Krusha Upadhyay |
| 2022 - 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Psychological influences on help-seeking for physical symptoms | University of Adelaide | - | Honours | Full Time | Georgia Tottman |
| 2017 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | 'Cyber rape': Exploring Revenge Porn from a Psychological Perspective | Flinders University | - | Honours | Part Time | Tahlee Mckinlay |
| 2017 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Perceptions of Revenge Pornography and Victim Blame | Flinders University | - | Honours | Full Time | Tegan Starr |
| 2016 - 2016 | Principal Supervisor | Tinder Sexpectations: The Impact of Date Initiator, Location, and Alcohol Consumption | Flinders University | - | Honours | Full Time | Roisin Thomson |
| 2015 - 2015 | Principal Supervisor | Physical and Psychological Health of Bodybuilding Competitors, Gym Members, and Non-Gym Members | Flinders University | - | Honours | Full Time | Natarsha Turner |
| 2014 - 2014 | Principal Supervisor | The impact of different forms of #fitspiration Imagery on Body Image, Mood, and Self-Objectification among Young Women | Flinders University | - | Honours | Full Time | Annabel McLachlan |
| 2011 - 2011 | Principal Supervisor | Vicarious Traumatisation Resulting from Crime News Media: Effectiveness of Three Coping Strategies | Flinders University | - | Honours | Full Time | Janelle Wood |
| Date | Institution | Department | Organisation Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - ongoing | Fellow, College of Forensic Psychologists | Australian Psychological Society | Business and professional | Australia |
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