School of Psychological Science

		Dr Lynette Evans Lecturer Coordinator Clinical Professional Programs		Phone: +61 3 9479 1674 Fax: +61 3 9479 1956 l.evans@latrobe.edu.au Room 255 George Singer Building
		BBSc., M.Psych, Ph.D (La Trobe)

My main research interest is in the area of relationships and I have largely investigated the impact of eating problems, in women, on intimate relationship functioning and I have also investigated the impact of posttraumatic stress on relationship functioning.

In addition to conducting research I have been very closely involved in the Post Graduate Professional Programs at La Trobe University particularly in the Clinical program. My teaching in the clinical area is based on my academic experience but also my extensive clinical experience. My teaching includes Clinical Assessment and Treatment, Advanaced Assessment and Treatment, Couple and Family Therapy and conducting case analysis. Finally, I am also involved in the undergraduate teaching program particualrly in the third year.

Brief Summary of Positions Held:
Coordinator of Clinical Professional Program Stream.
Member of the Professional Programs Committee.
Member of the Faculty of Science Technology and Engineering Employees Equal Opportunity Committee.
Sessional Clinical Psychologist with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorders Unit at the Austin and Repatriation Hospital.

	Recent Publications
	Postgraduate Research Projects		Grants

Memberships and Associations

Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Recent Publications

Refereed Journal Articles
Evans, L., McHugh, T., Hopwood, M. & Watt, C. (2003). Chronic posttraumatic stress disorder and family functioning of Vietnam veterans and their partners. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 37 1-8.

Evans, L., & Wertheim, E. H. (1998). Intimacy patterns and relationship satisfaction of women with eating problems and the mediating effects of depression, trait anxiety and social anxiety. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 44, 355-365.

Evans, L., & Wertheim, E. H. (2002). An examination of willingness to self-disclose in women with bulimic symptoms considering the context of disclosure and negative affect levels. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 31, 344-348.

Evans, L. & Wertheim, E. (2005). Attachment styles in adult intimate relationships: Comparing women with bulimia nervosa symptoms, women with depression and women with no clinical symptoms. European Eating Disorders Review.

Evans, L. Kennedy, G. & Wertheim, E.H.(2005) An examination of the relationships among sleeping difficulties, eating problems and negative mood. Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders.10, 245-263

Evans, L. & Wertheim, E.W. (in press) Sexual abuse/mistreatment, bulimic symptoms depression and satisfaction in adult relationships. Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders

Published Conference Proceedings
Evans, L. & Werheim, E.W. (2004). Sexual abuse and the impact on relationship functioning mediated by body dissatisfaction and depression. Australian Psychological Conference, Sydney, Australia

Evans, L. & Wertheim, E, (2002). The role of adult attachment in eating disorders and depression. Asian Pacific Eating Disorders Congress, Melbourne, Australia.

Karantzas, G.C., Foddy, M. & Evans, L. (2002). Intergenerational caregiving amongst adult children and older parents: The impact of attachment bonds. International Federation of Ageing 6th. Global Conference, Perth, Australia.

Ross, V. Evans, L. & Pratt, C. (2002). An attachment theory model of resilience: Working toward an understanding of adjustment in children living with maternal mental illness. Mental Health of Children Conference, Melbourne, Australia

Watt, C. Evans, L. & McHugh, T. (2002). The impact of chronic PTSD on family functioning of Vietnam veterans and their partners. Family Centre Conference, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Wong, E. & Evans, L. (2002). Acculturation, family interaction, and the eating attitudes and body image of Vietnamese-Australian and Anglo-Australian mothers and daughters and adolescent daughters. Asian Pacific Eating Disorders Congress, Melbourne, Australia.

Evans, L., Wertheim, E & Kennedy, G. (2001). Disturbed eating, sleeping difficulties and negative mood reported in women and men. Australian Psychological Conference, Adelaide, Australia.

Karantzas, G. Foddy & Evans. L. (2001). The effects of attachment on intergenerational care. Australian Psychological Relationship Conference. Melbourne, Australia.

Hildebrandt, K. & Evans L. (2001). Attachment styles in short and long term relationships. Australian Psychological Relationship Conference. Melbourne, Australia.

Non-refereed journal articles and other publications
Evans, L. and Jackson, H. Questions You Ask About Sex, Viking O’Neill, Australia 1989.

Montgomery, R. and Evans, L. Living and Loving Together, Thomas Nelson, Australia, 1983. Reprinted (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987). Printed in Swedish, 1983. Published Viking O’Neill, Australia, 1989. Printed in UK 1985.

Montgomery, R. and Evans, L. You and Stress, Thomas Nelsons, Australia, 1984. Reprinted 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, Published by Viking O’Neill, Australia, 1989. Printed in UK, 1995.

Professional Development Workshops Conducted
Evans, L. (1998). The impact of posttraumatic stress disorder on couple functioning of Vietnam veterans. Australian Centre for War-Related Trauma, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Evans, L. (2001). Intimate relationship functioning and sexual difficulties of Vietnam veterans. Vietnam Veterans Counseling Service, Melbourne, Australia.

Evans, L. (2001). The impact of posttraumatic stress disorder on couple functioning of Vietnam veterans. Australian Centre for War-Related Trauma, University of Melbourne, Perth, Australia

Postgraduate Students Supervised

1998
Doctor of Psychology
Liz Cosgrave Thesis title: Adolescents coping strategies and addictive behaviour mediated by negative affect.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Child and Family) (completed).

1999
Doctor of Psychology
Kirsty Hildebrandt Thesis title: Adult attachment and relationship satisfaction. An investigation of the influence of perception of interaction and relational behaviour in intimate relationships.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Child and Family) (completed).

Lisa Meehan Thesis title: Association between body size, body dissatisfaction, teasing, self-concept and intimacy.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (completed).

Master of Psychology
Jeff Kelly Thesis title: Attachment styles and relationship experiences of gay men.
Master of Psychology (Clinical) (completed).

2000
Doctor of Psychology
Erika Wong Thesis title: Family distress, eating attitudes and behaviours and body image of Vietnamese-Australian and Anglo-Australian mothers and adolescent daughters.
Doctor of Psychology (Health) (completed).

2001
PhD
Gery Karantzas. Thesis title: The effects of attachment on intergenerational care giving between adult children and older parents (in process).

Doctor of Psychology
Verena Ross Thesis title: Attachment and resilience in children with mothers with mental illness.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (in process).

2003
Doctor of Psychology
Charlene Schembri. Thesis title: Attachment styles, self-concept and satisfaction in relationships for women with eating problems.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (in process).

Grants

Attachment styles, eating concerns and depressed feelings. Small ARC 2000, FSTE Grant 2001.