Griffith University

BA (Hons) MA Dip Ed PhD

Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, Griffith University

Research expertise

Associate Professor Bradley has expertise in a range of social and experimental research methods. Specific research skills are in the areas of questionnaire design, psychometrics, evaluation research, structural equation modeling and the analysis of multivariate longitudinal data sets. Past research projects include experimental scenario studies, scale-development studies, and multi-method (observation, interview, questionnaire) studies.

Current teaching

• Individual and Social Psychology
• Social Research Methods
• Adolescent Development
• Health Psychology
  

Publications

• Bradley, G. L. (2010). Skate parks as a context for adolescent development, Journal of Adolescent Research, 25(2), 288-323.
  
• Bradley, G. L. (forthcoming). Work-induced changes in feelings of mastery. Journal of Psychology ? Interdisciplinary and Applied.
• Bradley, G. L., McColl-Kennedy, J. R., Sparks, B. A., Jimmieson, N. L., & Zapf, D. (2010). Service encounter needs theory: A dyadic, psychosocial approach to understanding service encounters. In W. J. Zerbe, C. E. J. Hartel, & N. M. Ashkanasy (Eds.), Research on emotions in organizations. Volume 6. Emotions and creativity, learning, change and development.  Bingley. UK: Emerald Group Publishers/JAI.
  
• Bradley, G. L. & Sparks, B. A. (2009). Dealing with service failures: The use of explanations. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 26, 129-143.
• Eaton, R., and Bradley, G. L. (2008). The role of gender and negative affectivity in stressor appraisal and coping selection. International Journal of Stress Management, 15 (1), 94-115.
• Bradley, G. L. (2007). Job tenure as a moderator of stressor-strain relations: A comparison of experienced and new-start teachers. Work and Stress, 21(1), 48-64.
• Klag, S., and Bradley, G. L. (2004). The role of hardiness in stress and illness: An exploration of the effects of negative affectivity and gender. British Journal of Health Psychology, 9, 137-161.
• Collie, T., Bradley, G. L., and Sparks, B. A. (2002). Fair process revisited: Differential effects of interactional and procedural justice in the presence of social comparison information. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 38, 545-555.
• Bradley, G. L., and Sparks, B. A. (2002). Service locus of control: Its conceptualisation and measurement. Journal of Service Research, 4, 312-324
• Bradley, G. L, and Wildman, K. (2002). Psychosocial predictors of emerging adults risk and reckless behaviors. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 31, 253-265.
• Bradley, G. L., Sparks, B. A., and Nesdale, D. (2001). Doctor communication style and patient outcomes: Gender and age as moderators. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 31, 1749-1773.
• Bradley, G. L., and Sparks, B. A. (2000). Customer reactions to staff empowerment: Moderators and mediators. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 30, 991-1012.
• Sparks B. A., Bradley, G. L., and Callan, V. (1997). The impact of staff empowerment and communication style on customer evaluations: The special case of service failure. Psychology and Marketing, 14, 475-493.
• Bradley, G. L. (1995). Group-induced shifts in preferences for personal protection: A simulation study. Journal of Safety Research, 26, 99-105.