Rate My Professor Karina Rune

Rune’s research centers on cognitive psychology, particularly attention biases in eating disorders and chronic pain management. From 2015 to 2018, she served as project manager for a collaborative study on chronic pain among Australian Defence Force members and veterans, partnering with Queensland University of Technology. Additional research encompasses situational awareness and road safety for ambulance drivers, as well as adjunct treatments for eating disorders through projects with the Butterfly Foundation and BTC Australia. Her recent work explores psychological aspects of cancer, including sexual quality of life post-diagnosis and supportive care for colorectal cancer patients. Notable publications include “A qualitative exploration of driving stress and driving discourtesy” (Scott-Parker et al., 2018, Accident Analysis & Prevention), “Review of the graduated driver licensing programs in Australasia” (Scott-Parker & Rune, 2016, Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety), “A neurotic extrovert who is open to new experiences? Understanding how personality traits may impact the commenting behaviors of online news readers” (Barnes et al., 2017, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media), “Attention bias for appearance words can be reduced in women: Results from a single-session attention bias modification task” (Allen et al., 2018, Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry), and “COVID-19’s impact on learning processes in Australian university students” (Eckley et al., 2023, Social Psychology of Education). Awards include the USC Advance Awards for Advancing Quality Teaching (2016, team award), Rotary Postgraduate Scholarship (2014), USC Research Scholarship (2014), and Faculty Commendation for Academic Excellency (2013).