Professor Alina Morawska
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Alina Morawska

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Background

Prof Alina Morawska is Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland. She is passionate about creating a world where children develop the skills, competencies and confidence to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. Her research focuses on the central role of parents in influencing all aspects of children’s development, and parenting interventions as a way of understanding healthy development, a means for promoting positive family relationships, and a tool for the prevention and early intervention in lifelong health and wellbeing. She has published extensively in the field of parenting and family intervention and has received numerous grants to support her research. She has been recognised as Australia’s top scholar in family studies.

Availability

Professor Alina Morawska is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Psychology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Alina Morawska’s works on UQ eSpace

339 works between 2003 and 2026
All (339) Journal Article (168) Other Outputs (5) Conference Publication (157) Book Chapter (9)

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2026

Journal Article

Family-based interventions for managing screen use in children and adolescents: systematic review, meta-analysis, and intervention component analysis

Rajagopal, Anjana, Nisar, Mehwish, Morawska, Alina, Edwards, Elizabeth J. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2026). Family-based interventions for managing screen use in children and adolescents: systematic review, meta-analysis, and intervention component analysis. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools. doi: 10.1177/20556365261423543

Family-based interventions for managing screen use in children and adolescents: systematic review, meta-analysis, and intervention component analysis

2026

Journal Article

Healthy screen use in schools: how families and schools can work together

Morawska, Alina, Hidajat, Tarissa Judith, Hodges, Julie and Ma, Tianyi (2026). Healthy screen use in schools: how families and schools can work together. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 36 (1) 20556365261420347, 1-7. doi: 10.1177/20556365261420347

Healthy screen use in schools: how families and schools can work together

2026

Journal Article

Development and Validation of the Parent Attitudes, Agency and Practices Scale

Lee, Hui Min, Morawska, Alina, Gates, Stuart and Hepburn, Stevie-Jae (2026). Development and Validation of the Parent Attitudes, Agency and Practices Scale. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-15. doi: 10.1007/s10826-026-03270-9

Development and Validation of the Parent Attitudes, Agency and Practices Scale

2026

Journal Article

Parental perceptions of gender-neutral parenting

Gates, Stuart, Morawska, Alina, Lee, Hui Min and Hepburn, Stevie-Jae (2026). Parental perceptions of gender-neutral parenting. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s10826-026-03262-9

Parental perceptions of gender-neutral parenting

2026

Journal Article

Catalyzing collective action in evidence‐based parenting support: a model for effective research alliances

Sanders, Matthew R., Chainey, Carys, Nicholson, Jan M., Havighurst, Sophie S., Morawska, Alina, Higgins, Daryl J., Dawe, Sharon, Dadds, Mark R., Cann, Warren, Mazzucchelli, Trevor G., Mathews, Ben, Hawes, David J., Toumbourou, John W. and Hatherly, Chris (2026). Catalyzing collective action in evidence‐based parenting support: a model for effective research alliances. Family Relations, 75 (1), 365-384. doi: 10.1111/fare.70078

Catalyzing collective action in evidence‐based parenting support: a model for effective research alliances

2026

Journal Article

Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school

Morawska, Alina, Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne M. (2026). Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school. International Journal of Early Years Education, 34 (1), 59-75. doi: 10.1080/09669760.2024.2367508

Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school

2026

Journal Article

Parental factors associated with social media use in adolescence: a systematic review

Morawska, Alina, Adina, Japheth, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Turner, Karen M. T. (2026). Parental factors associated with social media use in adolescence: a systematic review. Journal of Adolescence, 98 (1), 51-68. doi: 10.1002/jad.70062

Parental factors associated with social media use in adolescence: a systematic review

2026

Journal Article

A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school

Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, Armstrong, Rebecca, McAuliffe, Tomomi, Ma, Tianyi, McBryde, Cathy and Johnston, Leanne M. (2026). A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school. Early Childhood Education Journal, 54 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10643-024-01780-z

A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school

2025

Journal Article

Enhancing parenting skills for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of Triple P for Baby in Kenya

Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Haslam, Divna and Ayuku, David (2025). Enhancing parenting skills for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of Triple P for Baby in Kenya. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 195 104886, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2025.104886

Enhancing parenting skills for pregnant women with depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of Triple P for Baby in Kenya

2025

Journal Article

Sex-based parent attributions for child behaviour

Morawska, Alina, Baker, Sabine and Hepburn, Stevie-Jae (2025). Sex-based parent attributions for child behaviour. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. doi: 10.1007/s10578-025-01942-z

Sex-based parent attributions for child behaviour

2025

Journal Article

Psychosocial interventions for children with dermatological conditions: systematic review and meta-analysis

Mitchell, Amy E., Adina, Japheth O, Morawska, Alina and Casey, Emily (2025). Psychosocial interventions for children with dermatological conditions: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 50 (11) jsaf066, 1012-1032. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf066

Psychosocial interventions for children with dermatological conditions: systematic review and meta-analysis

2025

Conference Publication

Innovation in evidence-based parenting and family interventions: responding to the contemporary needs of children young people and their families [Symposium]

Mazzucchelli, T. G., Morawska, A., Ma, T., Studman, L. and Sanders, M. R. (2025). Innovation in evidence-based parenting and family interventions: responding to the contemporary needs of children young people and their families [Symposium]. The 45th Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT) Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 16-17 October 2025.

Innovation in evidence-based parenting and family interventions: responding to the contemporary needs of children young people and their families [Symposium]

2025

Journal Article

Father involvement in Asian families: a systematic literature review

Pratiwi, Ari, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna (2025). Father involvement in Asian families: a systematic literature review. Journal of Family Issues, 47 (3) 0192513X251370678, 333-376. doi: 10.1177/0192513x251370678

Father involvement in Asian families: a systematic literature review

2025

Conference Publication

A scoping review of parent engagement in online parenting programs [Paper presentation]

Kaur, Navreet, Ma, Tianyi, Choi, Yina and Morawska, Alina (2025). A scoping review of parent engagement in online parenting programs [Paper presentation]. Brisbane Mental Health Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 21 August 2025.

A scoping review of parent engagement in online parenting programs [Paper presentation]

2025

Journal Article

Development and Initial Validation of the Indonesian Child Self‐Regulation Scale

Asmara, Olifa J., Morawska, Alina, Hoang, April and Riany, Yulina Eva (2025). Development and Initial Validation of the Indonesian Child Self‐Regulation Scale. Infant and Child Development, 34 (4) e70040, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/icd.70040

Development and Initial Validation of the Indonesian Child Self‐Regulation Scale

2025

Conference Publication

Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?

Thomas, George, Duncombe, Stephanie, Gomersall, Sjaan, Morawska, Alina, Vergeer, Ineke and Biddle, Stuart (2025). Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-14 June 2025.

Do barriers, enablers, and support needs for screen use management differ by presence of siblings among Australian parents of young children?

2025

Conference Publication

"Have open conversations!": Using co-design to develop a family-based healthy screen use intervention for adolescents

Rajagopal, Anjana, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Edwards, Elizabeth and Morawska, Alina (2025). "Have open conversations!": Using co-design to develop a family-based healthy screen use intervention for adolescents. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Online, 4-7 June.

"Have open conversations!": Using co-design to develop a family-based healthy screen use intervention for adolescents

2025

Journal Article

Effectiveness of the Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) in an orphanage context in Lahore, Pakistan

Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen (2025). Effectiveness of the Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) in an orphanage context in Lahore, Pakistan. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 16 (1), 1-24. doi: 10.18357/ijcyfs161202522340

Effectiveness of the Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) in an orphanage context in Lahore, Pakistan

2025

Journal Article

The impact of modifiable parenting factors on the screen use of children five years or younger: a systematic review

Pyne, Blake, Asmara, Olifa and Morawska, Alina (2025). The impact of modifiable parenting factors on the screen use of children five years or younger: a systematic review. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 28 (2) 101395, 458-490. doi: 10.1007/s10567-025-00523-9

The impact of modifiable parenting factors on the screen use of children five years or younger: a systematic review

2025

Journal Article

How far does the apple fall from the tree? A cross-sectional study of the relationship between child and parent self-regulation mediated by parenting practices

Asmara, Olifa J., Morawska, Alina, Hoang, April and Riany, Yulina E. (2025). How far does the apple fall from the tree? A cross-sectional study of the relationship between child and parent self-regulation mediated by parenting practices. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 49 (5), 446-457. doi: 10.1177/01650254251327364

How far does the apple fall from the tree? A cross-sectional study of the relationship between child and parent self-regulation mediated by parenting practices

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2029
    Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Equitable Dental Care for Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background
    NHMRC Targeted Call for Research - Oral Health Care in Australia 2024
    Open grant
  • 2026 - 2030
    The Screen Use Taxonomy: a new framework for investigating the harms and benefits of screen time among children and adolescents
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Proposal for Undertaking Evaluation Activities Australian Parenting Education and Support Program Grant
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2027
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Impact of children's not-for-profit services in rural and remote Queensland: A multi-perspective study
    Royal Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Change in quality of life 6 months after the implementation of sapropterin therapy. A mixed methods study
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Does integrating a parenting support program into management of phenylketonuria (PKU) improve treatment outcomes? A multiple baseline study
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? A randomised controlled trial (Translator Grant)
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes: a randomised controlled trial (Early Career Fellowship + Translator Grant)
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    A randomised controlled trial of a brief positive parenting program for Kenyan parents living in poverty
    Edmund Rice Overseas Aid Fund
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Promoting positive adjustment in migrant and refugee families through delivery of an evidence-based parenting program
    The Sidney Myer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Outcomes and predictors of change resulting from participation in a brief parenting intervention for parents of children with type 1 diabetes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Assessing the effectiveness, acceptability and sustainability of a culturally adapted evidence-based intervention for Indigenous parents
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Evaluation of a brief parenting intervention for parents of children suffering asthma or eczema
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    ResTeach 2010 0.2 FTE School of Psychology
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme: Parenting Support Systems - Considering Family Needs
    Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Evaluation of the roll-out of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
    Brisbane South Division of General Practice
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    A collaborative research project between UQ and South Carolina University: The role of cultural factors in enhancing the efficacy of parenting interventions with ethnically diverse populations
    Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Parenting Gifted Children; develop an evidence based parent education program for gifted children and their parents
    The Telstra Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Alina Morawska is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Parenting and the development of gender roles

    Gender role stereotypes play an important role in all areas of human development. They affect our emotions, choices, and behaviours in multiple contexts, and set the stage for prejudice and discrimination. While adult gender roles may have changed over the last few decades, most children are exposed to a continuing barrage of stereotyped gender roles from birth: from parents, the media, and peers, and these stereotypes have not changed significantly over time. Many parents express an interest in raising their children in a way that deemphasizes gender, yet there no existing evidence-based approaches focused on minimising the effects of gender role stereotypes in early childhood. This research aims to:

    • Provide a longitudinal description of the early home environment and its influence on infants’ gendered development, with a particular emphasis on the role of parents and specific parenting strategies.
    • Assess the efficacy and mechanisms of change of a brief parenting program delivered prenatally in promoting an early learning environment that deemphasises the role of gender via a randomised controlled trial evaluating proximal program outcomes in the first year of life.

  • Healthy habits: Parenting and the development of health behaviours in the first years of life

    Parents’ ability to guide their children in developing ‘healthy habits’ is key to supporting children’s short- and long-term health and wellbeing. Establishing healthy behaviours in early childhood can lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits and may have greater impact on long-term health than attempting to change entrenched adult behaviour. This program of research aims to establish the key facilitators and barriers to for children and their parents to engaging in healthy habits, and evaluate interventions to promote the development of early health behaviours in young children.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    GENDER INEQUALITY AND CHILD MALNUTRITION: A MIX METHODS STUDY IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE INDONESIA

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Amy Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Father involvement and its determinant among Indonesian fathers

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Raising voices: Examining the role of parent-directed interventions in supporting children's early language development

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Cassandra Dittman, Dr Rebecca Armstrong

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Impact of Parent Mental Health Symptoms on Parenting and Family Adjustment in Families with Complex Needs

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr April Hoang, Dr Cassandra Tellegen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Navigating Parenting in Transnational Spaces: Socio-Cultural Perspectives on the Preference for Informal Over Formal Childcare Among African Migrant Families in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dorothee Hölscher

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Parenting intervention to promote positive food parenting practices and healthy eating behaviours in young children

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Amy Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Post-discharge Parenting Practices for Children with a Low Birthweight History in Extremely Poor Households: A Study from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Amy Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A co-designed family-based intervention to promote healthy screen use among Australian adolescents

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Elizabeth Edwards, Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Behaviour in children
  • Children and behavioural problems
  • Children and emotion
  • Emotion in children
  • Family therapy
  • Parenting
  • Psychology - child
  • Psychology - family

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