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Christopher Fox

Mr Christopher Fox

Lecturer

Department Health & Environment, Bendigo

HHS-1.23

Qualifications

  • Dip. PC IPC, B.Psych Ballarat, B.A. (Hons) Ballarat, PhD – Current

Research Interests

  • Body image and genital perception (PhD Topic)
  • HPV knowledge and treatments (current research)
  • Body image
  • Sexuality & Sexual Health
  • Men, masculinity and men’s health
  • Research Methodology – qualitative, quantitative, Triangulation
  • Community health and well-being

Biography

  • Christopher has a background in community development and welfare work, training and development and youth work.  His training was in psychology, sociology, social policy and community development.  Christopher’s primary research area is in men’s health focusing on the role masculinity in men’s experience of health and health maintenance.  Christopher’s is currently completing his PhD examining the role of masculinity in men’s body image and sexual health.  Christopher has worked on a diverse range of research around sexuality, sexual health and violence in sport, and in evaluation of various of local, state and national community and health programs.
  • Christopher’s previous work includes Research Fellow in the Community Liaison and Education Unit at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society (La Trobe University) and Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Melbourne and project Officer at the Centre for Health Research and Practice (University of Ballarat).
  • His community work background has focused on working with young men and youth.  Christopher has previously worked with diverse groups of young men including homeless, young men in care, `gay and bisexual young men. He has been responsible for developing programs to enhance young men’s understanding of communication, relationship, violence prevention and sexual health.  Christopher has extensive counselling experience.

Recent publications and presentations

Publications
  • Fox, C.A.  (2009).  Sizing up the man:  The importance of the penis.  Journal of Men’s Health, 6(3), p. 256.
  • Pitt, S.L., & Fox, C.A.  (2009).  Gay Men’s Masculinity and Mental Health Help-Seeking Pathways.  Journal of Men’s Health, 6(3), p. 255.
  • Pitts, M., Fox, C., Willis, J., & Anderson, J. (2007).  What do gay men know about HPV? Australian Gay men's knowledge and experience of anal cancer screening and HPV.  Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(3):170-173 
  • Haslam, N., Bastian, B., Fox, C., & Whelan, J. (2007).  Beliefs about personality change and continuity.  Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 42, pp. 1621-1631. 
  • Fox, C. (2006).  Sizing up the Man: How Important is Penis Size to Men.  Sexologies:  European Journal of Sexual Health, Vol. 15, S1, p. S30.
  • Fox, C. (2006).  The Penis in Words.  Sexologies:  European Journal of Sexual Health, Vol. 15, S1, p. S32.
  • Dyson, S. & Fox. C. (2005).  Editorial (Guest Editors).  Gay & Lesbian Interest Group in Psychology Review, Vol. 1, 3, 81-82.
  • Dyson, S. & Fox. C. (2005).  Guest Editors.  Gay & Lesbian Interest Group in Psychology Review, Vol. 1, Iss. 3,.
  • Fox, C.A., & Fawkner, H.J.  (2005). Penis size:  Not just a gay man’s fetish.  Australian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 57, Supp 2005, p.206.
  • Wylie, L., &  Fox, C.A.  (2002).  The attrition of a rural workforce:  Why they go.  Conference Proceedings of the Fifth WONCA World Conference on Rural Health (30 April – 3 May), Melbourne, Australia. http://www.abc.net.au/rural/worldhealth/papers/20.htm

Published Books/Manuals/Monographs

  • Leonard, W., Mitchell, A., Patel., & Fox, C. (2008). Coming forward:  The underreporting of heterosexist violence and same sex partner abuse in Victoria. Monograph Series Number 69. Melbourne:  Australian research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe Unviersity.
  • Centre for Health Research & Practice. (2003). Agency skill enhancement manual:  Responding to tenders. Ballarat, Victoria:  Department of Human Services. (Contribution 60%)
  • Fox, C.A., & Masinskas, B. (2002). ZOOM:  Out and about and making it:  A curriculum for young people leaving care. Melbourne, Australia:  Department of Human Services.

University Reports

  • Dyson, S., Flood, M., Mitchell, A., & Fox, C. (2007). Review of Adult Education & Behaviour Change Literature and Evaluation of 2005 Training. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • Dyson, S., & Fox, C. (2007). Evaluation of the AFL Respectful Behaviours in Sport Training. The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne. Research Report 46 pages.
  • Dyson, S. & Fox, C. (2006). Evaluation of the Shine SA Sexual Health and Relationships (Share) Program 2003 -2005. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • Fox, C.A. (2003). An evaluation of the Wimmerra-Southern Mallee VET Transport Scheme. Centre for Health Research & Practice, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2003). Working through the Maze:  An evaluation of the Separation Resource Service, Child & Family Services, Ballarat. Centre for Health Research & Practice, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. & Molloy, M. (2002). PIPES:  Rural youth suicide. Ballarat, Australia:   Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. & Masinskas, B. (2002). ZOOM:  Out and about and making it:  Developing a curriculum for young people leaving care. (A project report.)  Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A., de Boers, A., Murphy, A. (2001). The meaning and experience of the ’10-k’ program:  An evaluation of the pilot program. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Darley neighbourhood house & adult learning centre:  A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Meredith community house:  A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Haddon community house:  A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Ballan community house & adult learning centre: A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.

Presentations

International
  • Fox, C.A. (2009). Sizing up the man:  The importance of the penis. Paper presented at the World Congress on Men’s Health, (October 9-11), Vienna, Austria.
  • Pitt, S.L., & Fox, C.A. (2009). Gay Men’s Masculinity and Mental Health Help-Seeking Pathways. Paper presented at the World Congress on Men’s Health, (October 9-11), Vienna, Austria.
  • Fox, C. (2006). Genitalising Body Image:  Pop Cultural Messages and the Role of the large Penis in Men’s Identity Construction. Paper presented at Thinking Gender - The NEXT Generation (June 20 -22), Leeds, United Kingdom.
  • Fox, C. (2006). It’s Hate and Intolerance Not Fear!  Paper presented at the Hetero Factory, (June 13 – 15) Norrkoping, Sweden.
  • Fox, C. (2006). Sizing up the Man: How Important is Penis Size to Men. Paper presented at the 8th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology, (June 4 – 8), Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Fox, C. (2006). The Penis in Words. Facilitated poster presented at the 8th Congress of the European Federation of Sexology, (June 4 – 8), Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Wylie, L., &  Fox, C.A. (2002). The attrition of a rural workforce: Why they go. Paper presented at the Fifth WONCA World Conference on Rural Health (30 April – 3 May), Melbourne, Australia.
  • Fox, C., Brown, K.L., & Archbold, A. (2002). The Centre for Rural and Regional Health:  A response of a regional university to the health needs of rural and regional Western Victoria. Poster presented at the Fifth WONCA World Conference on Rural Health (30 April – 3 May), Melbourne, Australia.
  • Fox, C., & McLaren, S. (2002). When playing with our balls: Predicting men’s self-examination behaviour. Facilitated poster presentation at the 2nd World Conference on Men’s Health (25-27 October), Vienna, Austria.
National
  • Fox, C., Pitts, M., Willis, J., & Anderson, J. (2005). What do gay men know about anal cancer and HPV?  Poster presented at the Australian Sexual Health Conference (22-24 August), Hobart, Australia.
  • Fox, C.A., & Fawkner, H.J. (2005). Penis size:  Not just a gay man’s fetish. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (Sept 28 – October 2), Melbourne, Australia.
  • Fox, C.A., & Fawkner, H.J. (2004). Sizing up the man:  A qualitative exploration of the importance of penis size to men. Paper presented at the National Sexology Conference (December 4 – 5), Sydney, Australia.
  • Fox, C.A., & Fawkner, H.J. (2004). The penis in words. Poster presented at the National Sexology Conference (December 4 – 5), Sydney, Australia.
  • Fox, C. (2008). Genitalising Body Image:  Pop Cultural Messages and the Role of the large Penis in Men’s Identity Construction:  A Data Update. Paper presented at Showcasing Evidence in Rural and Regional Health Conference (8 – 12 December), Bendigo, Australia.
  • Fox, C. (2008). It’s Hate and Intolerance Not Fear!  Paper presented at Showcasing Evidence in Rural and Regional Health Conference (8 – 12 December), Bendigo, Australia.
  • Blaskett, B., & Fox, C. (2002). A research partnership to foster local community connections. Paper presented at the University of Ballarat Research Conference (6 November), Ballarat, Australia.
  • Fox, C.A. (2000). Legal & ethical issues in researching prisoner populations. Poster presented at the 2nd University of Ballarat Research Conference (8 September), Ballarat, Australia.

Monographs & Reports

  • Dyson, S., Flood, M., Mitchell, A., & Fox, C. (2007). Review of Adult Education & Behaviour Change Literature and Evaluation of 2005 Training. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • Dyson, S. & Fox, C. (2006). Evaluation of the Shine SA Sexual Health and Relationships (Share) Program 2003 -2005. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • Fox, C.A. (2003). An evaluation of the Wimmerra-Southern Mallee VET Transport Scheme. Centre for Health Research & Practice, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2003). Working through the Maze: An evaluation of the Separation Resource Service, Child & Family Services, Ballarat. Centre for Health Research & Practice, University of Ballarat.
  • Centre for Health Research & Practice. (2003). Agency skill enhancement manual: Responding to tenders. Ballarat, Victoria: Department of Human Services. (Contribution 60%)
  • Fox, C.A. & Molloy, M. (2002). PIPES: Rural youth suicide. Ballarat, Australia:  Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A., & Masinskas, B. (2002). ZOOM: Out and about and making it: A curriculum for young people leaving care. Melbourne, Australia: Department of Human Services.
  • Fox, C.A. & Masinskas, B. (2002). ZOOM: Out and about and making it: Developing a curriculum for young people leaving care. (A project report.) Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A., de Boers, A., Murphy, A. (2001). The meaning and experience of the ’10-k’ program: An evaluation of the pilot program. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Darley neighbourhood house & adult learning centre: A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Meredith community house: A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Haddon community house: A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.
  • Fox, C.A. (2001). Ballan community house & adult learning centre: A needs analysis of house users & members of the community. Ballarat, Australia: Centre for Rural & Regional Health, University of Ballarat.