Dr Cassandra Dittman
Dr

Cassandra Dittman

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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

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63 works between 2003 and 2025
All (63) Book (1) Journal Article (45) Other Outputs (3) Conference Publication (10) Book Chapter (4)

41 - 60 of 63 works

2016

Journal Article

When a non-resident worker is a non-resident parent: investigating the impact of Fly-in/Fly-out work practices in Australia

Dittman, Casandra K., Henriquez, Ashley and Roxburgh, Natalie (2016). When a non-resident worker is a non-resident parent: investigating the impact of Fly-in/Fly-out work practices in Australia. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25 (9), 2778-2796. doi: 10.1007/s10826-016-0437-2

When a non-resident worker is a non-resident parent: investigating the impact of Fly-in/Fly-out work practices in Australia

2015

Journal Article

Erratum: What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Keown, Louise J., Farruggia, Sue and Rose, Dennis (2015). Erratum: What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 46 (5), 822-822. doi: 10.1007/s10578-014-0503-1

Erratum: What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

2015

Journal Article

Dealing with Disobedience: An Evaluation of a Brief Parenting Intervention for Young Children Showing Noncompliant Behavior Problems

Dittman, Cassandra K, Farruggia, Susan P, Keown, Louise J and Sanders, Matthew R (2015). Dealing with Disobedience: An Evaluation of a Brief Parenting Intervention for Young Children Showing Noncompliant Behavior Problems. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 47 (1), 102-112. doi: 10.1007/s10578-015-0548-9

Dealing with Disobedience: An Evaluation of a Brief Parenting Intervention for Young Children Showing Noncompliant Behavior Problems

2015

Journal Article

Using Father Preference Data to Increase Father Engagement in Evidence-Based Parenting Programs (vol 24, pg 937, 2015)

Frank, Tenille J., Keown, Louise J., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2015). Using Father Preference Data to Increase Father Engagement in Evidence-Based Parenting Programs (vol 24, pg 937, 2015). Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 (5), 1530-1530. doi: 10.1007/s10826-015-0167-x

Using Father Preference Data to Increase Father Engagement in Evidence-Based Parenting Programs (vol 24, pg 937, 2015)

2015

Journal Article

Predicting Success in an Online Parenting Intervention: The Role of Child, Parent, and Family Factors (vol 28, pg 236, 2014)

Dittman, C. K. (2015). Predicting Success in an Online Parenting Intervention: The Role of Child, Parent, and Family Factors (vol 28, pg 236, 2014). Journal of Family Psychology, 29 (1), 140-140. doi: 10.1037/fam0000062

Predicting Success in an Online Parenting Intervention: The Role of Child, Parent, and Family Factors (vol 28, pg 236, 2014)

2014

Journal Article

Parent and adolescent effects of a universal group program for the parenting of adolescents

Chu, Joanna Ting Wai, Bullen, Pat, Farruggia, Susan P., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). Parent and adolescent effects of a universal group program for the parenting of adolescents. Prevention Science, 16 (4), 609-620. doi: 10.1007/s11121-014-0516-9

Parent and adolescent effects of a universal group program for the parenting of adolescents

2014

Journal Article

Erratum: A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). Erratum: A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program. Journal of Primary Prevention, 35 (5), 389-389. doi: 10.1007/s10935-014-0360-5

Erratum: A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

2014

Journal Article

A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program. Journal of Primary Prevention, 35 (3), 125-133. doi: 10.1007/s10935-014-0339-2

A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

2014

Journal Article

Predicting success in an online parenting intervention: the role of child, parent, and family factors

Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P., Palmer, Melanie L., Sanders, Matthew R. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). Predicting success in an online parenting intervention: the role of child, parent, and family factors. Journal of Family Psychology, 28 (2), 236–243-236–243. doi: 10.1037/a0035991

Predicting success in an online parenting intervention: the role of child, parent, and family factors

2014

Journal Article

Does adding an emotion component enhance the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program?

Salmon, Karen, Dittman, Cassandra, Sanders, Matthew, Burson, Rebecca and Hammington, Josie (2014). Does adding an emotion component enhance the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program?. Journal of Family Psychology, 28 (2), 244-252. doi: 10.1037/a0035997

Does adding an emotion component enhance the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program?

2014

Journal Article

Using father preference data to increase father engagement in evidence-based parenting programs

Frank, Tenille J., Keown, Louise J., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). Using father preference data to increase father engagement in evidence-based parenting programs. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10826-014-9904-9

Using father preference data to increase father engagement in evidence-based parenting programs

2013

Journal Article

The impact of early classroom inattention on phonological processing and word-reading development

Dittman, Cassandra K. (2013). The impact of early classroom inattention on phonological processing and word-reading development. Journal of Attention Disorders, 20 (8), 653-664. doi: 10.1177/1087054713478979

The impact of early classroom inattention on phonological processing and word-reading development

2013

Journal Article

Promoting positive youth development through a brief parenting intervention program

Chand, Nalini, Farruggia, Susan, Dittman, Cassandra, Wai, Joanna Ting and Sanders, Matthew (2013). Promoting positive youth development through a brief parenting intervention program. Youth Studies Australia, 32 (1), 29-36.

Promoting positive youth development through a brief parenting intervention program

2013

Journal Article

Attitudes toward smacking in a New Zealand probability sample: Psychological and demographic correlates

Dittman, C.K., Sibley, C.G. and Farruggia, S.P. (2013). Attitudes toward smacking in a New Zealand probability sample: Psychological and demographic correlates. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 42 (2), 41-50.

Attitudes toward smacking in a New Zealand probability sample: Psychological and demographic correlates

2012

Conference Publication

Triple P Online: Evaluation of Level 4 Triple P as a web-based intervention

Turner. K. M. T., Sanders, M. R., Baker, S. and Dittman, C. (2012). Triple P Online: Evaluation of Level 4 Triple P as a web-based intervention. 14th Helping Families Change Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 8-11 February 2012.

Triple P Online: Evaluation of Level 4 Triple P as a web-based intervention

2011

Journal Article

An epidemiological examination of parenting and family correlates of emotional problems in young children

Dittman, Cassandra, Keown, Louise June, Sanders, Matthew, Rose, Dennis, Farruggia, Susan P. and Sofronoff, Kate (2011). An epidemiological examination of parenting and family correlates of emotional problems in young children. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 81 (3), 360-371. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2011.01104.x

An epidemiological examination of parenting and family correlates of emotional problems in young children

2011

Conference Publication

Triple P Online: piloting Triple P as web-based intervention

Turner, K. M. T., Sanders, M. R., Joachim, S. and Dittman, C. (2011). Triple P Online: piloting Triple P as web-based intervention. 13th Helping Families Change Conference, Antwerp, Belgium, 9-11 February 2011.

Triple P Online: piloting Triple P as web-based intervention

2010

Journal Article

What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Keown, Louise J., Farruggia, Sue and Rose, Dennis (2010). What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 41 (5), 562-581. doi: 10.1007/s10578-010-0188-z

What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

2009

Journal Article

The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme and early childhood education

Dittman, C. K. and Sanders, M. R. (2009). The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme and early childhood education. The First Years Journal - Ngā Tau Tuatahi, 11 (2), 18-24.

The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme and early childhood education

2008

Other Outputs

Investigation of the concurrent and predictive contribution of ADHD-like behaviours and phonological processing to early word reading development

Dittman, Cassandra (2008). Investigation of the concurrent and predictive contribution of ADHD-like behaviours and phonological processing to early word reading development. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/151319

Investigation of the concurrent and predictive contribution of ADHD-like behaviours and phonological processing to early word reading development

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2021
    Development and pilot testing of the Active Triple P program for parents of Junior Rugby League players
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    What is the impact of defence life on children and families? A cross-sectional comparison of child wellbeing and family experiences of defence and civilian families.
    DHF Establishment Grants
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Assessing the impact of fly-in/fly-out and drive-in/drive-out work practices on children and families
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Cassandra Dittman is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

Enquiries

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  • FIFO
  • parenting
  • parenting interventions

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