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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2012
Journal Article
The effect of behavioral family intervention on knowledge of effective parenting strategies
Winter, Leanne, Morawska, Alina and Sanders, Matthew R. (2012). The effect of behavioral family intervention on knowledge of effective parenting strategies. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21 (6), 881-890. doi: 10.1007/s10826-011-9548-y
2011
Conference Publication
Childhood atopic dermatitis: Does child behaviour management influence treatment success?
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Fraser, J. (2011). Childhood atopic dermatitis: Does child behaviour management influence treatment success?. Inaugural Conference of the Australian College of Child, Youth, and Paediatric Nurses, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 October 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Is the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program acceptable to parents from culturally diverse backgrounds?
Morawska, Alina, Sanders, Matthew, Goadby, Elizabeth, Headley, Clea, Hodge, Lauren, McAuliffe, Christine, Pope, Sue and Anderson, Emily (2011). Is the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program acceptable to parents from culturally diverse backgrounds?. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20 (5), 614-622. doi: 10.1007/s10826-010-9436-x
2011
Conference Publication
Parenting and postnatal depression: can parenting programs help prevent and reduce depression
Morawska, A. (2011). Parenting and postnatal depression: can parenting programs help prevent and reduce depression. Coming Of Age Symposium; BCPND Celebrates 20 years of Perinatal Health, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 20 August 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Do testimonials improve parental perceptions and participation in parenting programmes? Results of two studies
Morawska, Alina, Nitschke, Faye and Burrows, Sally (2011). Do testimonials improve parental perceptions and participation in parenting programmes? Results of two studies. Journal of Child Health Care, 15 (2), 85-98. doi: 10.1177/1367493510397625
2011
Conference Publication
Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child behaviour, parents’ self-efficacy, and treatment competence
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Morawska, A., Ramsbotham, J. and Yates, P. (2011). Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child behaviour, parents’ self-efficacy, and treatment competence. 22nd World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul, Korea, 24-29 May 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child and parent factors, parents’ outcome expectations of management, and treatment competence
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Morawska, A. and Ramsbotham, J. (2011). Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child and parent factors, parents’ outcome expectations of management, and treatment competence. Nursing Ancillary Meeting of the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul, Korea, 24-29 May 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Relationships Between Child, Parent, and Family Factors and Parent Management of Child Atopic Dermatitis
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Ramsbotham, J., Morawska, A. and Yates, P. (2011). Relationships Between Child, Parent, and Family Factors and Parent Management of Child Atopic Dermatitis. 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, San Francisco, CA United States, 18-22 March 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Parental use of time out revisited: A useful or harmful parenting strategy?
Morawska, Alina and Sanders, Matthew (2011). Parental use of time out revisited: A useful or harmful parenting strategy?. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 20 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s10826-010-9371-x
2011
Journal Article
Evaluation of a brief parenting discussion group for parents of young children
Morawska, Alina, Haslam, Divna, Milne, Danielle and Sanders, Matthew R. (2011). Evaluation of a brief parenting discussion group for parents of young children. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 31 (8), 136-145. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e3181f17a28
2011
Conference Publication
Relationships between child, parent, and family factors and parent management of child atopic dermatitis
Mitchell, A. E., Fraser, J. A., Ramsbotham, J., Morawska, A. and Yates, P. (2011). Relationships between child, parent, and family factors and parent management of child atopic dermatitis. American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting (AAAAI , 2011), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 18-22 March 2011. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.150
2011
Book Chapter
Disorders of childhood
Morawska, Alina and Sanders, Matthew (2011). Disorders of childhood. Abnormal psychology: Leading researcher perspectives. (pp. 379-418) edited by Elizabeth Rieger. North Ryde, NSW, Australia: McGraw-Hill Australia.
2010
Journal Article
The Lifestyle Behaviour Checklist: Evaluation of the factor structure
West, F., Morawska, A. and Joughin, K. (2010). The Lifestyle Behaviour Checklist: Evaluation of the factor structure. Child: Care, Health and Development, 36 (4), 508-515. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2010.01074.x
2010
Conference Publication
An Evaluation of a Mealtime Intervention for Parents of Difficult to Feed Toddlers
Morawska, A. and Adamson, M. (2010). An Evaluation of a Mealtime Intervention for Parents of Difficult to Feed Toddlers. World Congress of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Boston, MA United States, 2-5 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Triple P Positive Parenting Program: A multi-level system of parenting intervention
Sanders, M.R. and Morawska, A. (2010). Triple P Positive Parenting Program: A multi-level system of parenting intervention. World Congress of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Boston, MA United States, 2-5 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Triple P for culturally diverse families
Morawska, A. (2010). Triple P for culturally diverse families. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17-18 February 2010.
2010
Book Chapter
Prevention: the role of early universal and targeted interventions
Sanders, Matthew R. and Morawska, Alina (2010). Prevention: the role of early universal and targeted interventions. Clinical handbook of assessing and treating conduct problems in youth. (pp. 435-454) edited by Rachael C. Murrihy, Antony D. Kidman and Thomas H. Ollendick. New York, United States: Springer Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6297-3_17
2009
Conference Publication
The Influence of Parent and Expert Video Testimonials on Parental Engagement with Parenting Interventions
Morawska, A. and Burrows, S. (2009). The Influence of Parent and Expert Video Testimonials on Parental Engagement with Parenting Interventions. 44th Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 30 September - 4 October 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Parental cognitions and feeding practices in families of young children with feeding difficulties: Development of the Parent and Toddler Feeding Assessment tool
Adamson, M., Morawska, A. and Sanders, M.R. (2009). Parental cognitions and feeding practices in families of young children with feeding difficulties: Development of the Parent and Toddler Feeding Assessment tool. 44th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 30 September - 4 October 2009.
2009
Conference Publication
Using parent feedback in designing and evaluating a behavioural parenting intervention for parents of asthmatic children
Morawska, A. (2009). Using parent feedback in designing and evaluating a behavioural parenting intervention for parents of asthmatic children. AACBT Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 7-9 September 2009.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- 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
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
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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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