School of Psychology

Arlene Walker

Position Associate Head of School (Rural and Regional Development)
Email arlene.walker@deakin.edu.au
Area School of Psychology
Phone +61 3 52278441
Campus Waterfront


Role and profile
Dr Arlene Walker is a registered psychologist and practitioner. She teaches mainly at the postgraduate level in the Master of Psychology (Industrial and Organisational). Dr Walker is also an active researcher who supervises higher degree students.


Teaching responsibilities
Unit Chair for:
HPS722 Training and Facilitation in Organisations
HPS727 Organisational Intervention Strategies and Skills



Research interests
Organisational psychology
Psychological contracts
Occupational stress
Employee health and well being
Safety culture and safety climate



Memberships
Australian Psychological Society
Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria



Conferences
Walker, A., & Georgiadis, A. (2008). The positive and negative outcomes associated with breach and fulfilment of the psychological contract of safety in blue and white collar employees. 8th European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Conference, Spain, 12 – 14 November 2008.

Walker, A., & Earl, C., & Cuddihy, L. (2008). The positive and negative factors affecting graduate nurses’ health and well-being during their first year of clinical practice in regional Australia. 8th European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Conference, Spain, 12 – 14 November 2008.

Walker, A. (2008). Contingent and non-contingent employees perceptions of safety. 11th Annual Safety in Action Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 20 April – 2 May 2008.

Walker, A., & Hutton, D. The impact of perceived breach and fulfilment of the psychological contract of safety on employee attitudes and behaviour. 7th Industrial Organisational Psychology Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 28 June – 1 July 2007.

Walker, A., & Subramaniam, M. Breach and fulfilment of the psychological contract: Comparing Australian and Malaysian nurses. 7th Industrial Organisational Psychology Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 28 June – 1 July 2007.

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9th November 2012