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Research Biography
Tammie Foster is a Research Fellow in the Digital Health CRC program at the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. As an early career researcher with a strong foundation in psychology and criminology, Tammie is dedicated to advancing mental health and wellbeing in vulnerable populations.
Her current research focuses on the development, trial, and translation of innovative digital health programs, aiming to enhance access to care and improve health outcomes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, she strives to create impactful solutions that address the unique challenges faced by these populations. Tammie is passionate about exploring future directions in digital health, particulary in optimising program efficacy and scalability.
Her research interests also include autism, offender remorse, and the use of AI to enhance assessments in forensic psychology.
Research Interests
Digital Health; Forensic Assessments, Profiling; Criminal justice; Autism; Addiction
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Intersection of Autism and Law: Remorse Assessments and Diagnosis Considerations in Sentencing, Flinders University
1 Jul 2019 → 6 Feb 2025
Award Date: 6 Feb 2025
Bachelor (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) , Flinders University
Mar 2015 → Nov 2018
Award Date: 15 Apr 2019
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Criminology
- Digital health
- Indigenous studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Health sciences
Supervisory Interests
- AI and Autism
- Forensic issues in mental health
- Remorse
- Forensic rehabilitation
- Addiction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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A Critical Appraisal of Systematic Review Methodologies in Health Policy
Foster, T., 9 Nov 2024, (Submitted) Public Health, p. 1-9, 9 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Brief Report: Sentencing Outcomes for Offenders on the Autism Spectrum
Foster, T. R. & Young, R. L., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52, 7, p. 3314-3320 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of explicit “Not Present” and “Don't Know” response options on identification decisions in computer‐administered lineups
Lucas, C., Brewer, N., Michael, Z. E. & Foster, T. R., 1 Nov 2020, In: Applied Cognitive Psychology. 34, 6, p. 1495-1509 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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