Dr Ruth Tarrant
Senior Lecturer
School of Psychology
Massey University
New Zealand
Biography
Dr. Ruth Tarrant is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Massey univesity , Newzealand. His research interests includes Disaster Management, Human Computer Interface. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Ruth Tarrant is the member of many international affiliations. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Disaster Management, Human Computer Interface.
Research Interest
Children's coping following the Canterbury earthquakes, teenagers' needs following the Canterbury earthquakes, resilience in natural disasters, leadership and coping following an adverse event, and the role of schools in a disaster.
Publications
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Johnston, D., Tarrant, R., Tipler, K., Lambie, E., Crawford, M., Johnson, V., . . . Ronan, KR. (2016). Towards tsunami-safer schools in the wellington region of New Zealand: Evaluating drills and awareness programs. Australian Journal of Emergency Management. 31(3), 59-66
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Tipler, K., Tarrant, R., Tuffin, K., & Johnston, D. (2017). Legislative requirements and emergency management practitioner expectations of preparedness in New Zealand schools. Australian Journal of Emergency Management. 32(1), 32-39
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Mooney, M., Tarrant, R., Paton, D., Johal, S., & Johnston, D. (2017). Getting though: Children's effective coping and adaptation in the context of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010-2012. Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies. 21(1), 19-30
