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Overview
Background
A/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
- Associate Professor Alina Morawska is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Conference Publication
Children born very preterm transitioning to school: Predictors of school readiness and adjustment
Mitchel, A. E., McBryde, C., Morawska, A., Etel, E., McAuliffe, T., Johnston, L. and Armstrong, R. (2024). Children born very preterm transitioning to school: Predictors of school readiness and adjustment. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 13-14 October 2024.
2024
Other Outputs
Action Circles: Enhancing Social and Policy Impact for Evidence-based Parenting and Family Support Through Collective Action
Hoang, April, Morawska, Alina, Kerns, Suzanne E.U., Shapiro, Cheri J., Biglan, Tony, Sanders, Matthew R., Chainey, Carys and Louis, Winnifred (2024). Action Circles: Enhancing Social and Policy Impact for Evidence-based Parenting and Family Support Through Collective Action. LCC Working Paper Series. 2024-26. Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland Australia. doi: 10.14264/6e55f3c
2024
Journal Article
Intense and problematic social media use and sleep difficulties of adolescents in 40 countries
Khan, Asaduzzaman, Thomas, George, Karatela, Shamshad, Morawska, Alina and Werner-Seidler, Aliza (2024). Intense and problematic social media use and sleep difficulties of adolescents in 40 countries. Journal of Adolescence, 96 (5), 1116-1125. doi: 10.1002/jad.12321
2024
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. (2024). Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school. International Journal of Early Years Education, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09669760.2024.2367508
2024
Journal Article
Parenting, child maltreatment, and social disadvantage: a population-based implementation and evaluation of the Triple P system of evidence-based parenting support
Sanders, Matthew R., Clague, Denise, Zając, Tomasz, Baxter, Janeen, Western, Mark, Chainey, Carys, Morawska, Alina, Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Prinz, Ronald J. and Burke, Kylie (2024). Parenting, child maltreatment, and social disadvantage: a population-based implementation and evaluation of the Triple P system of evidence-based parenting support. Child Maltreatment, 10775595241259994. doi: 10.1177/10775595241259994
2024
Journal Article
Acceptability of corporal punishment and use of different parenting practices across high‐income countries
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina, Higgins, Daryl J. and Haslam, Divna M. (2024). Acceptability of corporal punishment and use of different parenting practices across high‐income countries. Australian Journal of Social Issues. doi: 10.1002/ajs4.340
2024
Journal Article
Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs
Mitchell, Amy E., Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren, Hurrion, Elizabeth M., McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne (2024). Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs. Early Child Development and Care, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/03004430.2024.2352722
2024
Journal Article
Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Casey, Emily, Forbes, Elana, Filus, Ania, Fraser, Jennifer, Rowell, David, Johnston, Aimee and Birch, Stephen (2024). Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 49 (6), 429-441. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsae023
2024
Journal Article
Connecting families, schools, and communities: A systems‐contextual approach to sustainable futures for children
Hoang, April, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Morawska, Alina, Cobham, Vanessa, Chainey, Carys and Simmons, Erik (2024). Connecting families, schools, and communities: A systems‐contextual approach to sustainable futures for children. Sustainable Development, 1-13. doi: 10.1002/sd.2911
2024
Journal Article
Psychometric properties of the parenting belief scale in a multi-country sample of parents from high-income countries
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina, Higgins, Daryl J. and Haslam, Divna M. (2024). Psychometric properties of the parenting belief scale in a multi-country sample of parents from high-income countries. Child Abuse and Neglect, 147 106565, 106565. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106565
2023
Journal Article
Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Jackson, Caitlin (2023). Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood. Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing, 20 (2). doi: 10.33235/ajcfhn.20.2.6-9
2023
Conference Publication
Understanding caregiver's perspective in enhancing resilience of children in Pakistani orphanages
Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen (2023). Understanding caregiver's perspective in enhancing resilience of children in Pakistani orphanages. 32nd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic, 18 - 23 July 2021. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1002/ijop.12987
2023
Conference Publication
Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face
Tooth, Leigh, Moss, Katrina, Hockey, Richard, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy and Mishra, Gita (2023). Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face. Australian Public Health Conference 2023, Hobart, TAS Australia, 26-28 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Triple P for Baby: Current Evidence and Future Directions
Morawska, A. (2023). Triple P for Baby: Current Evidence and Future Directions. 51st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, Okayama, Japan, 29-30 July 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Enhancing parenting skills for low-income women at risk of perinatal depression: RCT of Triple P for Baby
Adina, J., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E., Haslam, D. and Ayuku, D. (2023). Enhancing parenting skills for low-income women at risk of perinatal depression: RCT of Triple P for Baby. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
The influences on screen use in young children
Morawska, A. (2023). The influences on screen use in young children. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Global initiatives in parenting and family research: the case of a collaborative alliance between Australia and Chile
Gonzalez, C., Morawska, A., Carcamo, R. and Spencer, R. (2023). Global initiatives in parenting and family research: the case of a collaborative alliance between Australia and Chile. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Involvement of Asian fathers in parenting: a systematic review
Pratiwi, A., Morawska, A. and Haslam, D. (2023). Involvement of Asian fathers in parenting: a systematic review. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of the Group Triple P‐Positive Parenting Program in Pakistani orphanages
Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen M. T. (2023). Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of the Group Triple P‐Positive Parenting Program in Pakistani orphanages. Child and Family Social Work, 29 (1), 78-89. doi: 10.1111/cfs.13052
2023
Conference Publication
Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of Group Triple P in Pakistani orphanages
Khalid, A., Morawska, A. and Turner, K. M. T. (2023). Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of Group Triple P in Pakistani orphanages. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Alina Morawska is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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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.
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of Triple P with Deaf children in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Divna Haslam
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Doctor Philosophy
Raising voices: Examining the role of parent-directed interventions in supporting children's early language development
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Armstrong
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Doctor Philosophy
Challenges and Opportunities Evidence-based Parenting Programs in Indonesia: Comparative Study Among Different Socio-economic Family Group
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr April Hoang
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of parent mental health symptoms on parenting and family adjustment outcomes in families who attend a child development service
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr April Hoang, Dr Cassandra Tellegen
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Doctor Philosophy
Parenting after migration exploration of the unique parenting needs of migrant parents to australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Divna Haslam
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Efficacy of parenting interventions for maternal perinatal depression and infant developmental outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Divna Haslam, Dr Amy Mitchell
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing the Self-Efficacy and Wellbeing of Caregivers in Orphanages of Pakistan
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Turner
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Bridging the gap between parents and parenting interventions: A model of initial parental engagement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Divna Haslam
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Parenting Interventions for Parents of Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Mitchell
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Promoting responsive feeding practices and parenting skills in infancy to facilitate healthy habits and reduce risk factors associated with infant obesity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of the effectiveness of an antenatal parenting program in high-risk populations: Baby Triple P
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing sensitive parenting and reducing parenting stress: Effects of Baby Triple P as a postnatal parenting intervention
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Virginia Slaughter
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
An Evaluation of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program with Chinese Parents in Mainland China with a Look into the Effects on Children's Academic Outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Parent Knowledge of Effective Parenting Strategies: Its Relationship to Parenting Confidence, Competence and Problematic Child Behaviour in a Population Context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Childhood Feeding Difficulties: A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Group Parenting Intervention.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the role of parental attributions in parenting interventions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Divna Haslam
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Broadening the reach of evidence-based parenting interventions: Evaluation of a brief online version of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Turner, Professor Matthew Sanders
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
"I am the worst pregnant woman ever": a mixed-method study of the nature of psychological distress during pregnancy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Telephone-supported versus self-directed delivery of an online parenting program: Outcomes, mediators and moderators of change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Promoting parenting practices and child behaviour with an evidence-based program: A survey and Triple P-Positive Parenting Program trials with Indonesian parents
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of a Parenting Intervention to Promote a Successful Transition to Parenthood-The Baby Triple P Project
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Lifestyle Triple P: Exploring The Link Between Parenting And Childhood Obesity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Sanders
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Alina Morawska directly for media enquiries about:
- Behaviour in children
- Children and behavioural problems
- Children and emotion
- Emotion in children
- Family therapy
- Parenting
- Psychology - child
- Psychology - family
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