Dr Daniel Miller ~ Lecturer, Psychology

Dr Dan Miller is a Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University. His primary research focus is on pornography use and its impact on behaviours and attitudes. This research has been featured in a number of media publications including New Scientist, Yahoo News, Fatherly, Inverse, PsyPost, and AskMen. Dr Miller has also been involved with research projects in the areas of wellbeing and assessment of teaching in higher education. 

 

Teaching

• PY2107: Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour (Level 2; CNS, SIN & TSV)
• PY3106: Historical Narratives: Foundations of Modern Psychology (Level 3; CNS & TSV)

Interests

Research

• Media effects
• Sexuality
• Social cognition
• Wellbeing
• Psychometrics

Teaching

• Research methods and statistical analysis
• History and philosophy of psychology

Experience

• 2019 to present - Lecturer, Psychology, James Cook University (Townsville)

Research Disciplines

• Social and personality psychology (5205)
• Clinical and health psychology (5203)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Public health (2004)

Awards

• 2020 - ECR Open Access Champion (Highly Commended)
• 2017 - Inclusive Practice Award

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Li W, Li Y, Yu H, Miller D, Rouen C and Yang F (2021) Mental health of Chinese people during the COVID-19 pandemic: associations with infection severity of region of residence and filial piety. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article: 633452, DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.633452.
• Li W, Yu H, Miller D, Yang F and Rouen C (2020) Novelty seeking and mental health in Chinese university students before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: a longitudinal study. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, Article: 600739, DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.600739.
• Miller D, Raggatt P and McBain K (2020) A literature review of studies into the prevalence and frequency of men's pornography use. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 15 (4), pp. 502-529, DOI:10.1080/15546128.2020.1831676.
• Miller D, Kidd G, Raggatt P, McBain K and Li W (2020) Pornography use and sexism among heterosexual men. Communication Research Reports, 37 (3), pp. 110-121, DOI:10.1080/08824096.2020.1777396.
• Miller D, McBain K, Li W and Raggatt P (2019) Pornography, preference for porn‐like sex, masturbation, and men's sexual and relationship satisfaction. Personal Relationships, 26 (1), pp. 93-113, DOI:10.1111/pere.12267.
• Miller D, Kidd G and Hald G (2019) Measuring self-perceived effects of pornography: a short-form version of the pornography consumption effects scale. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 48 (3), pp. 753-761, DOI:10.1007/s10508-018-1327-z.
• Miller D, McBain K and Raggatt P (2019) An experimental investigation into pornography's effect on men's perceptions of the likelihood of women engaging in porn-like sex. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8 (4), pp. 365-375, DOI:10.1037/ppm0000202.
• Miller D, Hald G and Kidd G (2018) Self-perceived effects of pornography consumption among heterosexual men. Psychology of Men & Masculinity, 19 (3), pp. 469-476, DOI:10.1037/men0000112.
• Li W and Miller D (2017) The impact of coping and resilience on anxiety among older Australians. Australian Journal of Psychology, 69 (4), pp. 263-272, DOI:10.1111/ajpy.12152.

Book Chapters

• Li W and Miller D (2014) Mental health and mental capital: using positive psychology to inform social work practice with older people. In: Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall Publishing, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, pp. 120-130

Other research outputs

• Miller D (2021) How prevalent is men's pornography use? And why sexuality educators need to know. [Presented as part of the Sex Ed Lecture Series]. 17 March 2021, Online Series
• Li W and Miller D (2014) Anxiety among older Australians: coping strategies and the mediating effect of resilience. Posters from the 49th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference. 29 September - 3 October 2014, Hobart, TAS, Australia

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 20+ research outputs authored by Dr Daniel Miller from 2013 onwards.