Publications
Media
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Why do we sabotage love? TEDxShorts
View AbstractPeel, R. (2023). Why do we sabotage love? TEDxShorts. TEDx. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFt4SpjdCeM
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How to move on after a relationship breakup - Interview with Life Matters (ABC Radio National)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2025). How to move on after a relationship breakup - Interview with Life Matters (ABC Radio National). ABC Listen. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/
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11 things you and your partner must talk about
View AbstractPeel, R. (2025). 11 things you and your partner must talk about. Financial Review. Retrieved from https://www.afr.com/
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Lessons from an 80-year love affair - Interview with Triple J (Hack)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2025). Lessons from an 80-year love affair - Interview with Triple J (Hack). Triple J Hack. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/
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Why do people choose long term relationships? - Interview with ABC Radio National (Life Matters)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2024). Why do people choose long term relationships? - Interview with ABC Radio National (Life Matters). ABC Listen. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/
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Are you sabotaging your love life? - Interview for Dateable Podcast
View AbstractPeel, R. (2022). Are you sabotaging your love life? - Interview for Dateable Podcast. Online. Retrieved from https://www.dateablepodcast.com/
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Why We Get the Ick?- Interview with Triple J Hack
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). Why We Get the Ick?- Interview with Triple J Hack. ABC Hack. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/hack/13584906
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What Drives Our Sexual Attraction? - Interview with ABC Nightlife
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). What Drives Our Sexual Attraction? - Interview with ABC Nightlife. ABC Listen. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/
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How to stop sabotaging your romantic relationships. - TED Podcasts (How to be a better human)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). How to stop sabotaging your romantic relationships. - TED Podcasts (How to be a better human). Ted. Retrieved from https://www.iheart.com/
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The romantic self-saboteur. - Interview for ABC Ockham's Razor
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). The romantic self-saboteur. - Interview for ABC Ockham's Razor. ABC Listen. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/
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How can we make relationships work in the pandemic's pressure: Covid-19 special - Interview with Deutsche Welle News (German Broadcaster)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). How can we make relationships work in the pandemic's pressure: Covid-19 special - Interview with Deutsche Welle News (German Broadcaster). DW News. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeH_whuwXk8
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How to be intimate during the coronavirus pandemic? Covid-19 special - Interview with Deutsche Welle News (German Broadcaster)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). How to be intimate during the coronavirus pandemic? Covid-19 special - Interview with Deutsche Welle News (German Broadcaster). DW News. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjQ4qUzRHho
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How to Avoid Self-sabotage in Relationships. - Interview for SelfWork with Dr Margaret Rutherford Podcast
View AbstractPeel, R. (2020). How to Avoid Self-sabotage in Relationships. - Interview for SelfWork with Dr Margaret Rutherford Podcast. Retrieved from https://drmargaretrutherford.com/
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Why do we sabotage love? - TEDxTalk
Peel, R. (2018). Why do we sabotage love? - TEDxTalk. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/raquel_peel_why_do_we_sabotage_love?language=en
Journal article
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Body mapping as a therapeutic activity in psychotherapy practice: A scoping review
View AbstractBuys, M. E., Peel, R., & Buiten, D. (2025). Body mapping as a therapeutic activity in psychotherapy practice: A scoping review. Arts in Psychotherapy, 96, 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.aip.2025.102383
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The theory of relationship sabotage: A preliminary evaluation of conceptual models expanding on attachment and goal-orientation frameworks
View AbstractPeel, R. (2025). The theory of relationship sabotage: A preliminary evaluation of conceptual models expanding on attachment and goal-orientation frameworks. Behavioral Sciences, 15(8), 1-19. doi:10.3390/bs15081091
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Online prosocial behaviors: A scoping review of definitions, actions, and motivators
View AbstractNuttall, M., Machin, T., Peel, R., Abel, S., & Brown, S. (2025). Online prosocial behaviors: A scoping review of definitions, actions, and motivators. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 28(6), 387-398. doi:10.1089/cyber.2024.0481
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The relationship sabotage scale: An evaluation of factor analyses and constructive validity
View AbstractPeel, R., & Caltabiano, N. (2021). The relationship sabotage scale: An evaluation of factor analyses and constructive validity. BMC Psychology, 9(1), 1-17. doi:10.1186/s40359-021-00644-0
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The impact of localised general practice training on Queensland’s rural and remote general practice workforce
View AbstractPeel, R., Young, L., Reeve, C., Kanakis, K., Malau-Aduli, B., Sen Gupta, T., & Hays, R. (2020). The impact of localised general practice training on Queensland’s rural and remote general practice workforce. BMC Medical Education, 20(1), 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12909-020-02025-4
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Why do we sabotage love? A thematic analysis of lived experiences of relationship breakdown and maintenance
View AbstractPeel, R., & Caltabiano, N. (2021). Why do we sabotage love? A thematic analysis of lived experiences of relationship breakdown and maintenance. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 20(2), 99-131. doi:10.1080/15332691.2020.1795039
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Building general practice training capacity in rural and remote Australia with underserved primary care services: A qualitative investigation
View AbstractYoung, L., Peel, R., O’Sullivan, B., & Reeve, C. (2019). Building general practice training capacity in rural and remote Australia with underserved primary care services: A qualitative investigation. BMC Health Services Research, 19(1), 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12913-019-4078-1
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Defining romantic self-sabotage: A thematic analysis of interviews with practising psychologists
View AbstractPeel, R., Caltabiano, N., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. (2019). Defining romantic self-sabotage: A thematic analysis of interviews with practising psychologists. Journal of Relationships Research, 10, 1-9. doi:10.1017/jrr.2019.7
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Mental health diagnoses and relationship breakdown: Which is the chicken and which the egg?
View AbstractPeel, R., Caltabiano, N., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. (2018). Mental health diagnoses and relationship breakdown: Which is the chicken and which the egg?. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 4(3), 98-116. Retrieved from https://www.ijicc.net/index.php/ijicc-editions/2018/18-vol-4-iss-3-2018
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Comparing the Effect of Stigma on the Recognition of Suicide Risk in Others between Australia and Brazil
View AbstractPeel, R., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. A. (2017). Comparing the Effect of Stigma on the Recognition of Suicide Risk in Others between Australia and Brazil. Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF) Journal of Psychology, 3(2), 1-10. doi:10.5176/2345-7872_3.2_43
Internet publication
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Locked up for life? Unpacking South Australia's new child sex crime laws
View AbstractMallett, X., & Peel, R. (2025). Locked up for life? Unpacking South Australia's new child sex crime laws. The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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Does conflict with friends make you squirm? Doing it right might make the relationship stronger
View AbstractPeel, R. (2025). Does conflict with friends make you squirm? Doing it right might make the relationship stronger. The Conversation: The Conversation Australian and New Zealand. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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Mulheres tomam mais antidepressivos após o divórcio que homens, mas isso não significa que elas ficam mais tristes (Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn't mean they're more depressed)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2024). Mulheres tomam mais antidepressivos após o divórcio que homens, mas isso não significa que elas ficam mais tristes (Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn't mean they're more depressed). The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. doi:10.64628/AA.jfgfxnhf7
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Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn’t mean they’re more depressed
View AbstractPeel, R. (2024). Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn’t mean they’re more depressed. The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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Terjebak di ‘situationship’ dan ‘talking stage’? Berikut panduan percintaan modern bagi anak muda
View AbstractPeel, R. (2023). Terjebak di ‘situationship’ dan ‘talking stage’? Berikut panduan percintaan modern bagi anak muda. The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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What is a relationship ‘boundary’? And how do I have the boundary conversation with my partner?
View AbstractPeel, R. (2023). What is a relationship ‘boundary’? And how do I have the boundary conversation with my partner?. The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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Stuck in a ‘talking stage’ or ‘situationship’? How young people can get more out of modern love
View AbstractPeel, R. (2023). Stuck in a ‘talking stage’ or ‘situationship’? How young people can get more out of modern love. The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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3 cara kita menyabotase hubungan asmara (dan 3 cara untuk berhenti melakukannya)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2022). 3 cara kita menyabotase hubungan asmara (dan 3 cara untuk berhenti melakukannya). The Conversation: The Conversation Media Group Ltd. doi:10.64628/AAN.3fpt5sgh3
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Thinking about a summer fling? Read this article first
View AbstractPeel, R. (2022). Thinking about a summer fling? Read this article first. The Conversation: The Conversation Australia and New Zealand. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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3 ways we sabotage relationships (and 3 ways to kick the habit)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). 3 ways we sabotage relationships (and 3 ways to kick the habit). The Conversation: The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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What is ‘the ick’? A psychological scientist explains this TikTok trend
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). What is ‘the ick’? A psychological scientist explains this TikTok trend. The Conversation: The Conversation. doi:10.64628/AA.vnetq4v9t
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Netflix’s Sexy Beasts tells us you can take physical attraction out of love. The reality is much more complicated
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). Netflix’s Sexy Beasts tells us you can take physical attraction out of love. The reality is much more complicated. The Conversation: The Conversation. doi:10.64628/AA.hdxjpttv9
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Bridgerton offers clever relationship advice — why friendship is the foundation of happy romantic partnerships
View AbstractPeel, R. (2021). Bridgerton offers clever relationship advice — why friendship is the foundation of happy romantic partnerships. The Conversation: The Conversation. doi:10.64628/AA.pwetah9cw
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Dreading going back to the workplace? You might be feeling separation anxiety from your home
View AbstractPeel, R. (2020). Dreading going back to the workplace? You might be feeling separation anxiety from your home. The Conversation: The Conversation Australia and New Zealand. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
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The coronavirus lockdown could test your relationship. Here’s how to keep it intact (and even improve it)
View AbstractPeel, R. (2020). The coronavirus lockdown could test your relationship. Here’s how to keep it intact (and even improve it). The Conversation. doi:10.64628/AA.qxjwaq9gy
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Why we sabotage romantic relationships — and what we can do about it
View AbstractBalarezo, D., & Peel, R. (2019). Why we sabotage romantic relationships — and what we can do about it. IDEAS.TED.COM: TED. Retrieved from https://ideas.ted.com/
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What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them
View AbstractPeel, R., & Buckby, B. (2018). What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them. The Conversation: The Conversation Australia and New Zealand. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
Book chapter
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Relationship Self-Sabotage
Peel, R. (2023). Relationship Self-Sabotage. In J. Hartenstein (Ed.), Marriage and Divorce in America Issues, Trends, and Controversies (pp. 398-402). Australia: ABC-CLIO.
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Social psychology
View AbstractJeffries, C., & Peel, R. (2022). Social psychology. In T. Machin, T. Machin, C. Jeffries, & N. Hoare (Eds.), The Australian handbook for careers in psychological science (pp. 140-162). Toowoomba, Qld: University of Southern Queensland. Retrieved from https://usq.pressbooks.pub/psychologycareers/chapter/social/
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The impact of relationship issues on the mental health of students in higher education
View AbstractPeel, R., & Ward, N. (2022). The impact of relationship issues on the mental health of students in higher education. In A. P. Francis, & M. A. Carter (Eds.), Mental health and higher education in Australia (pp. 241-256). Singapore: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-981-16-8040-3_14
Thesis / Dissertation
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Relationship sabotage: An attachment and goal-orientation perspective on seeking love yet failing to maintain romantic relationships
Peel, R. (2020). Relationship sabotage: An attachment and goal-orientation perspective on seeking love yet failing to maintain romantic relationships. (James Cook University).
Presentation
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Insight into rural and remote GP training and supervision in Queensland
Peel, R., Young, L., Reeve, C., Malau-Aduli, B. S., O'Sullivan, B., & Hays, R. B. (2019). Insight into rural and remote GP training and supervision in Queensland. In The Muster 2018: Global Community Engaged Medical Education Muster Conference (pp. 1). Mount Gambier, SA.
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The romantic self-saboteur: How do people sabotage love?
View AbstractPeel, R., McBain, K., Caltabino, N., & Buckby, B. (2019). The romantic self-saboteur: How do people sabotage love?. In 3rd International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS 2019) (pp. 1). Townsville: Association for Psychological Science. Retrieved from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/icps-2019/icps-coverage
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What do psychologists have to say about self-sabotage in romantic relationships?
Peel, R., McBain, K., Caltabiano, N., & Buckby, B. (2018). What do psychologists have to say about self-sabotage in romantic relationships?. In 17th Australian Psychological Society Psychology of Relationships Interest Group National Conference (APS-PORIG). Melbourne.
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Community engaged GP training. Does it make a difference?
Peel, R., Reeve, C., & Young, L. (2018). Community engaged GP training. Does it make a difference?. (pp. 1). Darwin.
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It is not what it seems. Heart break leads to mental health difficulties in higher education
Peel, R., Buckby, B., McBain, K., & Caltabiano, N. (2018). It is not what it seems. Heart break leads to mental health difficulties in higher education. In 2nd Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference. Townsville.
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How is self-sabotage presented in romantic relationships?
Peel, R., McBain, K., Caltabiano, N., & Buckby, N. (2017). How is self-sabotage presented in romantic relationships?. (pp. 1). Melbourne.
Poster
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Who gets bullied at work? The role of emotion stability, psychological flexibility and coping in workplace bullying
Peel, R., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. (n.d.). Who gets bullied at work? The role of emotion stability, psychological flexibility and coping in workplace bullying. Poster session presented at the meeting of Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference (2017). Townsville.
Conference paper
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Is Awareness of Suicide Risk and Intent Culturally Informed? A Comparison between Australia and Brazil
Peel, R., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. A. (2017). Is Awareness of Suicide Risk and Intent Culturally Informed? A Comparison between Australia and Brazil. In Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (pp. 101-110). Online: Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF). doi:10.5176/2251-1865_cbp17.32
Report
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Mental Health Program for HDR Candidates
Peel, R. (2017). Mental Health Program for HDR Candidates. Townsville: James Cook University Australia.