John Fisher
Hon Senior Research Fellow
 Faculty of Education and Arts
University of Ballarat
Australia
Biography
John has over 45 years experience in teaching from primary to tertiary levels and research in science, education psychology and health. John guided the establishment of three Christian schools and helped others to grow. He was principal for 14 years and lectured in pre-service and in-service teacher education for 18 years. He is a qualified pastor, who has pursued his passionate interest in spiritual health and well-being for nearly 20 years. John’s spiritual well-being measures are used in many countries in education, health, counselling, business, psychological and welfare projects.
Research Interest
Spiritual health and well-being as aspects of quality of life, school effectiveness
Publications
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Fisher JW. Assessing adolescent spiritual health and well-being (commentary related to Social Science & Medicine–Population Health, ref: SSMPH-D-15-00089). SSM-Population Health. 2016 Dec 31;2:304-5.
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Fisher J. Selecting the best version of SHALOM to assess spiritual well-being. Religions. 2016 Apr 30;7(5):45.
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Fisher JW. Accounting for Spiritual Well-Being: God Wins over Other Transcendents. Inter-Disciplinary Press.:45.
