Overview
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
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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2014
Journal Article
Evaluation of a brief format of the triple p-positive parenting program: a pilot study with indonesian parents residing in Australia
Sumargi, Agnes, Sofronoff, Kate and Morawska, Alina (2014). Evaluation of a brief format of the triple p-positive parenting program: a pilot study with indonesian parents residing in Australia. Behaviour Change, 31 (2), 144-158. doi: 10.1017/bec.2014.7
2014
Journal Article
Parenting and Family Adjustment Scale (PAFAS): validation of a brief parent-report measure for use in assessment of parenting skills and family relationships
Sanders, Matthew R., Morawska, Alina, Haslam, Divna M., Filus, Ania and Fletcher, Renee (2014). Parenting and Family Adjustment Scale (PAFAS): validation of a brief parent-report measure for use in assessment of parenting skills and family relationships. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 45 (3), 255-272. doi: 10.1007/s10578-013-0397-3
2014
Conference Publication
Latent transition analysis approach for evaluating parenting prevention programs - example of the intervention for parents of children with asthma
Filus, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Latent transition analysis approach for evaluating parenting prevention programs - example of the intervention for parents of children with asthma. Modern Modelling Methods Conference, Storrs, CT United States, 1 May 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
What is the IPS? Domains of assessment
Morawska, A. (2014). What is the IPS? Domains of assessment. Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Parenting challenges related to diabetes management and preferences for accessing parenting support
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Parenting challenges related to diabetes management and preferences for accessing parenting support. Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Designing and evaluating parenting interventions for childhood chronic illness
Morawska, A. (2014). Designing and evaluating parenting interventions for childhood chronic illness. Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Effects of multiple illnesses on psychological wellbeing and quality of life: asthma and eczema paediatric populations
Kiveric, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Effects of multiple illnesses on psychological wellbeing and quality of life: asthma and eczema paediatric populations. 16th Annual Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Parenting interventions for childhood chronic illness.
Morawska, A. (2014). Parenting interventions for childhood chronic illness.. Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
2014
Journal Article
An evaluation of the efficacy of a triple P-Positive parenting program podcast series
Morawska, Alina, Tometzki, Helen and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). An evaluation of the efficacy of a triple P-Positive parenting program podcast series. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 35 (2), 128-137. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000020
2014
Journal Article
Hassle Free Mealtimes Triple P: A randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties
Morawska, Alina, Adamson, Michelle, Hinchliffe, Kaitlin and Adams, Tracey (2014). Hassle Free Mealtimes Triple P: A randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 53 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.11.007
2014
Journal Article
Observing the mother-infant feeding interaction
Morawska, Alina, Laws, Rachel, Moretto, Nicole and Daniels, Lynne (2014). Observing the mother-infant feeding interaction. Early Child Development and Care, 184 (4), 522-536. doi: 10.1080/03004430.2013.800051
2014
Conference Publication
"So that's what I do, I wear a mask for people, so be it!" The 'untellable' experience of depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy"
Staneva, A., Bogossian, F., Morawska, A. and Wittowski, A. (2014). "So that's what I do, I wear a mask for people, so be it!" The 'untellable' experience of depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy". The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Conference, Hobart , TAS, Australia, 24-26 November 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
Risk factors for hospital readmissions in paediatric asthma patients
Snelling, P., Rao, S. Kalyanpur, Morawska, A., Levitt, D., Mee, B., Dakin, C. and Burgess, S. (2014). Risk factors for hospital readmissions in paediatric asthma patients. American Thoracic Society 2014 International Conference, San Diego, CA U.S.A., 16-21 May 2014. New York, NY United States: American Thoracic Society.
2013
Journal Article
Do parents of obese children use ineffective parenting strategies?
Morawska, Alina and West, Felicity (2013). Do parents of obese children use ineffective parenting strategies?. Journal of Child Health Care, 17 (4), 375-386. doi: 10.1177/1367493512462263
2013
Conference Publication
Triple P System: what it is and how it works
Morawska, A. (2013). Triple P System: what it is and how it works. Family Worker Training + Development Program Parenting Forum, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19 November 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Parenting interventions: creating nurturing environments
Morawska, A. (2013). Parenting interventions: creating nurturing environments. Family Worker Training + Development Program Parenting Forum, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19 November 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Observing parent child interactions during mealtimes: informing the development of mealtime interventions for parents of babies and young children
Morawska, A. (2013). Observing parent child interactions during mealtimes: informing the development of mealtime interventions for parents of babies and young children. 36th Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24-27 October 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Understanding parenting practices and parents' views of parenting programs: a survey among Indonesian parents residing in Indonesia and Australia
Sumargi, Agnes, Sofronoff, Kate and Morawksa, Alina (2013). Understanding parenting practices and parents' views of parenting programs: a survey among Indonesian parents residing in Indonesia and Australia. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 (1), 141-160. doi: 10.1007/s10826-013-9821-3
2013
Conference Publication
Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or atopic dermatitis: Preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Fraser, J., Burgess, S.W. and Sanders, M.R. (2013). Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or atopic dermatitis: Preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial. International Congress of Paediatrics, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 24-29 August 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Hassle Free Mealtimes Triple P: an evaluation of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties
Morawska, A. (2013). Hassle Free Mealtimes Triple P: an evaluation of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties. World Congress of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Lima, Peru, 22-25 July 2013.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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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
Exploring and Enhancing Parent and Child Self-Regulation in Indonesia: Assessment Development & Evaluation of the Triple P Seminars
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr April Hoang
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Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of Triple P with Deaf children in Indonesia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor 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 Cassandra Dittman, 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
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
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Doctor Philosophy
The Settlement Success Project: Examining the Efficacy of a Parenting Intervention Aimed at Promoting Family Adjustment following Settlement in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam
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Doctor Philosophy
The Settlement Success Project: Examining the Efficacy of a Parenting Intervention Aimed at Promoting Family Adjustment following Settlement in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam
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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: Associate Professor 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: Associate Professor 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: Associate Professor 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
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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
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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
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Childhood Feeding Difficulties: A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Group Parenting Intervention.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Settlement Success Project: Examining the Efficacy of a Parenting Intervention Aimed at Promoting Family Adjustment following Settlement in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Divna Haslam
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the role of parental attributions in parenting interventions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor 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
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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
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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
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Lifestyle Triple P: Exploring The Link Between Parenting And Childhood Obesity
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact 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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