Tiffany Lavis

Dr Tiffany Lavis

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health and Medical 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. 

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing Senior Lecturer (0.5FTE) University of Adelaide
    2021 - 2022 Acting Program Co-Coordinator, GDPA Online 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

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2023 Nomination 2022 Executive Dean's Award (Executive Dean's Team Prize) The University of Adelaide Australia -

  • Education
    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

  • Research Interests
    Curriculum and Pedagogy Forensic Psychology

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:

  • Assessment Lead, School of Psychology (2023-2024)
  • Program Coordinator (0.5FTE): Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) (GDPA) Online (2022).
  • Program Director (0.5FTE): Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) (GDPA) Online (2023-2024).
  • 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 6600OL: Professional and Interpersonal Skills (OTP6 2021; OTP3 2022; OTP3 2023; OTP3 2024; OTP4 2024)
  • Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 6603OL: Psychological Measurement and Assessment (2022)
  • Course Coordinator: PSYCHOL 4302: Interpersonal Communication and Interviewing (Sem 1 2023; Sem 1 2024)

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Victim blaming on social media: How user comments impact perceptions University of Adelaide - Honours Full Time Nikki Olszewski
    2024 - ongoing Principal Supervisor The influence of mental health stigma on juror decision-making University of Adelaide - Honours Full Time Katelyn Rice
    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
    2023 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Social influence and moral judgements in a social media context The University of Adelaide - Honours Full Time Grace Fawcitt
    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

  • Consulting/Advisories
    Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country
    2019 - ongoing Fellow, College of Forensic Psychologists Australian Psychological Society Business and professional Australia
  • Position: Senior Lecturer
  • Phone: 83133965
  • Email: tiffany.lavis@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Hughes, floor 5
  • Org Unit: Psychology
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