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Dr Amanda Krause

Honorary Research Associate

Amanda Krause

Honorary Research Associate

BA (hons), MA, MS, PhD

amanda.krause@jcu.edu.au

As a music psychology scholar based at James Cook University, Dr Amanda Krause studies how we experience music in our everyday lives. Her research asks how our musical experiences influence our health and well-being.

Amanda is the author of numerous academic publications and currently serves as President of Australian Music & Psychology Society (AMPS). She has also spoken on her research to academics and industry leaders at conferences around the world, to students through programs like Skype A Scientist and STEM Professionals in Schools, and to members of the general public via radio show appearances and events like Pint Of Science.

Research Interests

  • The role of music and the arts in promoting well-being
  • How and why people use different listening technologies to listen to music
  • Factors influencing people musical engagement
  • How music influences consumer behaviours
Published research

Psychological Flow Scale (PFS): Development and Preliminary Validation of a New Flow Instrument that Measures the Core Experience of Flow to Reflect Recent Conceptual Advancements

In this study, we sought to develop—and provide preliminary validity evidence for scores derived from—a new Psychological Flow Scale (PFS). We propose a parsimonious model of three core dimensions of flow, reflecting the findings from a recent scoping review that synthesised flow research across scientific disciplines.

Published research Psychology of Active, Healthy Living
Learn more about Psychological Flow Scale (PFS): Development and Preliminary Validation of a New Flow Instrument that Measures the Core Experience of Flow to Reflect Recent Conceptual Advancements

September 2023

Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis

The transition to motherhood can be challenging, especially for first-time mothers, and can accompany maternal distress. Social support—such as that offered by peers—can be important in assisting mothers to manage such distress.

Published research ORIGINS Psychology of Active, Healthy Living
Learn more about Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis

November 2022

Education and Qualifications
  • PhD, Psychology – Curtin University
Awards/Honours
  • 2021 – Inclusive Practice Award, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
  • 2020 – Open Access Champion, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
  • 2017 – Nominee (Faculty of Healthcare Sciences), 2016 Student Guild Excellence in Teaching Award, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
  • 2017 – Nominee, 2017 Niall Lucy Award, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
  • 2015, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology Research Award, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia