Overview
Background
I am an Honorary Senior Researcher with the Parenting and Family Support Centre at UQ, and a Senior Lecturer at Central Queensland University. I also work as a Senior Research Fellow in the Indigenous Engagement Division at CQUniversity.
Availability
- Dr Cassandra Dittman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Psychological Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2022
Other Outputs
Parents as partners in junior rugby league: final report
Sanders, M. R., Dittman, C. K., Mallett, C., Rynne, S. and Lefebvre, J. S. (2022). Parents as partners in junior rugby league: final report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Journal Article
‘I Have to be the Mum and Dad for 4 Weeks Straight’. exploring the experiences and support needs of Australian parents and partners engaged in Fly-In/Fly-Out work practices
Dittman, Cassandra K. and Rathbone, Joanne A. (2022). ‘I Have to be the Mum and Dad for 4 Weeks Straight’. exploring the experiences and support needs of Australian parents and partners engaged in Fly-In/Fly-Out work practices. Journal of Family Issues, 44 (8), 2138-2161. doi: 10.1177/0192513x211071061
2022
Book Chapter
Parenthood: disrupting the intergenerational transmission of social disadvantage
Burke, Kylie and Dittman, Cassandra K. (2022). Parenthood: disrupting the intergenerational transmission of social disadvantage. Family dynamics over the life course: foundations, turning points and outcomes. (pp. 223-249) edited by Janeen Baxter, Jack Lam, Jenny Povey, Rennie Lee and Stephen R. Zubrick. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12224-8_11
2021
Journal Article
Predicting positive outcomes and successful completion in an online parenting program for parents of children with disruptive behavior: An integrated data analysis
Day, Jamin J., Baker, Sabine, Dittman, Cassandra K., Franke, Nike, Hinton, Sharon, Love, Susan, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M.T. (2021). Predicting positive outcomes and successful completion in an online parenting program for parents of children with disruptive behavior: An integrated data analysis. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 146 103951, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.103951
2021
Journal Article
Assessing critical dimensions of the parent–adolescent relationship from multiple perspectives: Development and validation of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale (PARS)
Burke, Kylie, Dittman, Cassandra K., Haslam, Divna and Ralph, Alan (2021). Assessing critical dimensions of the parent–adolescent relationship from multiple perspectives: Development and validation of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale (PARS). Psychological Assessment, 33 (5), 395-410. doi: 10.1037/pas0000992
2021
Journal Article
PROTOCOL: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials evaluating the impact of parenting programmes for parents of adolescents (10–18 years) on adolescent mental health outcomes, positive development and the parent–adolescent relationship
Burke, Kylie, Dittman, Cassandra K., Forbes, Elana J. and Eggins, Elizabeth (2021). PROTOCOL: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials evaluating the impact of parenting programmes for parents of adolescents (10–18 years) on adolescent mental health outcomes, positive development and the parent–adolescent relationship. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 17 (1) e1146, 1-19. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1146
2021
Journal Article
Influence of father involvement, fathering practices and father-child relationships on children in Mainland China
Liu, Yang, Dittman, Cassandra K., Guo, Mingchun, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna (2021). Influence of father involvement, fathering practices and father-child relationships on children in Mainland China. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (8), 1858-1870. doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01986-4
2020
Journal Article
Brief parenting support for parents of teenagers dealing with family conflict: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Dittman, Cassandra K., Burke, Kylie and Hodges, Julie (2020). Brief parenting support for parents of teenagers dealing with family conflict: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Child and Youth Care Forum, 49 (5), 799-816. doi: 10.1007/s10566-020-09557-2
2020
Book
Positive Early Childhood Education Program coach's manual
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Rusby, Julie C. and Dittman, Cassandra (2020). Positive Early Childhood Education Program coach's manual. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Triple P International.
2019
Journal Article
Promoting self-regulation in young children: The role of parenting interventions
Morawska, Alina, Dittman, Cassandra K. and Rusby, Julie C. (2019). Promoting self-regulation in young children: The role of parenting interventions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 43-51. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00281-5
2019
Other Outputs
Positive Early Childhood Education Program [4-module interactive online program]
Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Rusby, Julie R. (2019). Positive Early Childhood Education Program [4-module interactive online program]. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
2018
Conference Publication
The development of the Positive Early Childhood Education Program (PECE)
Turner, K. M. T., Dittman, C., Sanders, M. R. and Rusby, J.C. (2018). The development of the Positive Early Childhood Education Program (PECE). 19th Helping Families Change Conference, Santa Rosa, CA United States, 28 February - 2 March 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Predictors of completion and positive outcomes in Triple P Online programs
Day, J. J., Baker, S., Dittman, C., Turner, K. M. T., Sanders, M. R., Love, S. and Franke, N. (2018). Predictors of completion and positive outcomes in Triple P Online programs. 19th Helping Families Change Conference, Santa Rosa, CA United States, 28 February - 2 March 2018.
2018
Book Chapter
Long-distance parenting: the impact of parental separation and absence due to work commitments on families
Dittman, Cassandra (2018). Long-distance parenting: the impact of parental separation and absence due to work commitments on families. Handbook of parenting and child development across the lifespan. (pp. 511-533) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Alina Morawska. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-94598-9_22
2018
Book Chapter
Training a workforce to implement evidence-based parenting programs
Ralph, Alan and Dittman, Cassandra (2018). Training a workforce to implement evidence-based parenting programs. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 371-382) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli. Sydney, Australia: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0034
2018
Book Chapter
Parenting support in an early childhood learning context
Turner, Karen M. T., Dittman, Cassandra, Rusby, Julie C. and Lee, Shawna (2018). Parenting support in an early childhood learning context. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 242-251) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli. Sydney, Australia: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0021
2016
Journal Article
Measuring positive and negative aspects of youth behavior: development and validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale
Dittman, Cassandra K., Burke, Kylie, Filus, Ania, Haslam, Divna and Ralph, Alan (2016). Measuring positive and negative aspects of youth behavior: development and validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale. Journal of Adolescence, 52 (1), 135-145. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.08.002
2016
Conference Publication
Translating evidence-based behavioural family interventions for online delivery: Our experience with The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
Turner, K. M. T., Sanders, M. R., Baker, S., Day, J. and Dittman, C. (2016). Translating evidence-based behavioural family interventions for online delivery: Our experience with The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-26 June 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Development and pilot evaluation of the Positive Child Care Program for educators: Bringing a behavioural family intervention approach to early learning and childcare settings
Turner, K. M. T., Dittman, C. and Lee, S. (2016). Development and pilot evaluation of the Positive Child Care Program for educators: Bringing a behavioural family intervention approach to early learning and childcare settings. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-26 June 2016.
2016
Journal Article
Associations between inattention, hyperactivity and pre-reading skills before and after formal reading instruction begins
Dittman, Cassandra K. (2016). Associations between inattention, hyperactivity and pre-reading skills before and after formal reading instruction begins. Reading and Writing, 29 (9), 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s11145-016-9652-x
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Raising voices: Examining the role of parent-directed interventions in supporting children's early language development
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Armstrong, Professor Alina Morawska
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and increasing father involvement in Mainland China
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam
Media
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