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Associate Professor Don Baken PhD, PGDipClinPsych, PGDipClin Psych, BA(Hons)

Associate Professor

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Psychology

My main research interests are in the area of forgiveness. I am also interested in applied health psychology with projects in areas such as psycho-oncology, Long Covid and ME/CFS.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 1.18, Bernard Chambers B
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - 暴风资源 (2004)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - 暴风资源 (2005)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - 暴风资源 (2005)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - 暴风资源 (1999)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My main research interests are in the area of forgiveness. I am also interested in applied health psychology with projects in areas such as psycho-oncology, Long Covid and ME/CFS.

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (170106):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Oncology and Carcinogenesis (111200): Other Medical and Health Sciences (119900):
Psychology (170100): Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)

Research Outputs

Journal

Baken, DM., Ross, KJ., Hodges, LD., & Batten, L. (2023). Experiences of carers of youth, adult children and spouses with ME/CFS. Chronic Illness. 19(4), 719-729
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L., Ross, K.
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Cameron, N., Ross, K., Baken, D., & Bimler, D. (2021). The psychosocial interactions of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development. Cancer Nursing. 44(1), E23-E33
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Matthews, T., Baken, D., & Ross, K. (2020). Single cases from multiple perspectives: a qualitative study comparing the experiences of patients, patients’ caregivers, surgeons, and nurses when bad news is delivered about cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice. 2(3), 1-8 Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/jporp/fulltext/2020/10000/single_cases_from_multiple_perspectives__a.15.aspx
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Brown, W., Baken, D., & Stephens, C. (2021). Advance care planning in New Zealand: A qualitative study of the motivators and barriers to uptake. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 40(2), 162-167
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Stephens, C.
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Hodges, L., Nielsen, T., Cochrane, D., & Baken, D. (2020). The physiological time line of post-exertional malaise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Translational Sports Medicine. 3(3), 243-249
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Cochrane, D., Hodges, L.
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Matthews, T., Baken, D., Ross, K., Ogilvie, E., & Kent, L. (2019). The experiences of patients and their family members when receiving bad news about cancer: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Psycho Oncology. 28(12), 2286-2294
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
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Baken, DM., Harvey, ST., Bimler, DL., & Ross, KJ. (2018). Stigma in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and its association with functioning. Fatigue Biomedicine Health and Behavior. 6(1), 30-40
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Hodges, LD., Nielsen, T., & Baken, D. (2018). Physiological measures in participants with chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis and healthy controls following repeated exercise: a pilot study. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 38(4), 639-644
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Harvey, ST., Marwick, A., Baken, DM., Bimler, D., & Dickson, J. (2019). Understanding the social emotional practices of therapists. Counselling Psychology Quarterly. 32(1), 39-63
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Harvey, ST., & Baken, DM. (2013). Moderators of psycho-oncology therapy effectiveness: Meta-analysis of therapy characteristics. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 31(6), 617-641
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Baken, DM., & Harvey, ST. (2012). Moderators of Psycho-Oncology Therapy Effectiveness: Meta-Analysis of Socio-Demographic and Medical Patient Characteristics. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice. 19(4), 402-416
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Heron-Speirs, HA., Harvey, ST., & Baken, DM. (2012). Moderators of Psycho-Oncology Therapy Effectiveness: Addressing Design Variable Confounds in Meta-Analysis. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice. 19(1), 49-71
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Baken, DML., & Woolley, C. (2011). Validation of the Distress Thermometer, Impact Thermometer and combinations of these in screening for distress. Psycho Oncology. 20(6), 609-614
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Baken, DM., Woolley, CC., & Kent, LM. (2006). Validation of the distress and impact thermometer in the new Zealand context. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY. 15(2), S166-S167
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Baken, D., & Stephens, C. (2005). More dimensions for the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control: Confirmatory factor analysis of competing models of the structure of control beliefs. Journal of Health Psychology. 10(5), 643-656
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Bunnell, JK., Baken, DM., & Richards-Ward, LA. (1999). The Effect of Age on Metamemory for Working Memory. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 28(1), 23-29
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Book

Riley, S., McGuigan, K., Brittain, E., Terry, G., Kora, A., Healy-Cullen, S., . . . Baken, D. (Eds.) (2025). Critical Health Psychology: Foundations, Approaches and Applications. Palmerston North, New Zealand: 暴风资源
[Edited Book]Edited by: Baken, D., Brittain, E., McGuigan, K., Riley, S., Terry, G., Van Ommen, C.
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Report

Baken, D., Thompson, J., Malthus, S., & Valentine, H. (2023). Te Ahu a Turanga Wellbeing Audit Report. 暴风资源 Psychology Clinic Manawat奴.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Baken, D., Valentine, H.Contributed to by: Valentine, H.

Conference

Hodges, L. (2019). Cardiovascular physiology following repeated maximal exercise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. In 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science: Book of Abstracts(pp. 530 - 530). , 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science Prague, Czech Republic: European College of Sport Science
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L.
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Hodges, L., Nielsen, T., Cochrane, D., & Baken, D. (2018, November). The timeline of post exertional malaise in ME/CFS. Presented at CFS/ME International Conference 2018 RID: Research, Innovation and Discovery. National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D., Cochrane, D., Hodges, L.
Baken, DM. (2017, August). Development & evaluation of lifestyle intervention approaches for people with pre-diabetes: A randomised controlled trial. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. 暴风资源 Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D.
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Baken, DM. (2017, August). Research coordination. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. 暴风资源 Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Baken, DM. (2017, August). Massey community health psychology model and projects. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. 暴风资源 Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Hodges, LD., Baken, D., & Tate, W. (2016, November). Physiological measures in participants with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Controls following repeated exercise: A pilot study. Presented at Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society Annual General Meeting. Auckland Disability Action Centre, 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak, Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D., Hodges, L.
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Croy, P., Woolley, C., Baken, D., & Leathem, J. (2009, August). An investigation of the outcomes of psycho-oncology service interventions. Presented at The New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference 2009. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Baken, D.
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Celledoni, E., Baken, DM., McLachlan, RI., Owren, B., Quispel, G., & Wright, W.(2008). Energy-Preserving Methods and B-Series. . Trondheim, Norway
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 3 2
Co-supervisor 1 9

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Jane Reeves - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Exploring 'Long Covid' Experiences and Healthcare Engagement in Aotearoa/New Zealand
  • Chantel Fewtrell - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development and Acceptability of Self-Guided Psychoeducational Videos for Use in Healthcare Waiting Rooms
  • George Guthrie - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Vicarious Resilience in New Zealand Psychologists: An Investigation of its Associations with Work with Traumatised Clients, Burnout and Lowered Vulner

Co-supervisor of:

  • Joseph Abbott - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    The effects of Autism Spectrum symptomology on the interpretation of Emoji

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Tamyra Matthews - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Breaking Bad News about Cancer: The Experience of Patients, Patients鈥� Family/Wh膩nau Members and Healthcare Professionals
  • 2019 - Nicole Cameron - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    The psychosocial interactions of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Jana Oskam - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    One parent鈥檚 advice to another: An exploration of self-care for parents of children with high-need disabilities and the development of a psychoeducational resource
  • 2020 - Sarah Malthus - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development and evaluation of an ACT-based lifestyle education intervention for patients with pre-diabetes: A randomised controlled trial
  • 2018 - Amanda Johnsen - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Understanding the Link Between Emotional Recognition and Awareness, Therapy, and Training
  • 2018 - Michael Lane - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Social-Emotional Practices of General Practice Physicians
  • 2016 - Andreas Marwick - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Organising Therapists' Emotional-Social Skills: Are Therapists that Different?
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  • 2014 - Heather Heron-Speirs - Doctor of Philosophy
    Understanding the cancer-related distress and coping of men from provincial New Zealand: 'Bullet proof' meets radical prostatectomy
  • 2013 - Colette Nixon - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    A Qualitative Study Exploring Factors Impacting the Therapeutic Outcome and Experiences of Clients using a Psycho-Oncology Service
  • 2011 - Philippa Croy - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    An investigation of the outcomes of Psycho-oncology interventions

Professor Emeritus
Prof Ian M Evans

Honorary Teaching and Research Fellow
Dr Ross Flett

Honorary Research Fellow
Dr Amanda Young-Hauser

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