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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2019
Journal Article
A systematic review of parenting interventions for child chronic health conditions
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina and Mihelic, Mandy (2019). A systematic review of parenting interventions for child chronic health conditions. Journal of Child Health Care, 24 (4), 1367493519882850-628. doi: 10.1177/1367493519882850
2019
Journal Article
Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children
Berzinski, Mikaela, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Baker, Sabine (2019). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 30 (1) ipd.12570, 75-84. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12570
2019
Journal Article
Comparing apples and pears: misleading conclusions about the population mental health impact of a parenting programme, a commentary on Marryat, Thompson and Wilson (2017)
Sanders, Matthew R., De Caestecker, Linda, McLeod, Stephen, Day, Jamin J., Turner, Karen M. T., Morawska, Alina and Kirby, James (2019). Comparing apples and pears: misleading conclusions about the population mental health impact of a parenting programme, a commentary on Marryat, Thompson and Wilson (2017). BMC Pediatrics, 19 (1) 269, 269. doi: 10.1186/s12887-019-1570-z
2019
Conference Publication
A population approach to supporting parents Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
Morawska, A. (2019). A population approach to supporting parents Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. 2° Seminario Internacional: Sistema Lazos, Santiago, Chile, 30 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Parenting interventions at the transition to parenthood: The evidence for Baby Triple P
Morawska, A. (2019). Parenting interventions at the transition to parenthood: The evidence for Baby Triple P. 9th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Berlin, Germany, 17-20 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Waste not, want not: a comparison of maternal feeding responses to child fussy eating in low-income food secure and food insecure households
Harris, H. A., Staton, S., Morawska, A., Gallegos, D., Oakes, C. and Thorpe, K. (2019). Waste not, want not: a comparison of maternal feeding responses to child fussy eating in low-income food secure and food insecure households. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 4-7 June 2019.
2019
Journal Article
A comparison of maternal feeding responses to child fussy eating in low-income food secure and food insecure households
Harris, Holly A., Staton, Sally, Morawska, Alina, Gallegos, Danielle, Oakes, Candice and Thorpe, Karen (2019). A comparison of maternal feeding responses to child fussy eating in low-income food secure and food insecure households. Appetite, 137, 259-266. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.03.005
2019
Conference Publication
Short-term Efficacy of Triple P on Child Behavior and Parenting Among Brazilian Parents
Schulz, M., Haslam, D. and Morawska, A. (2019). Short-term Efficacy of Triple P on Child Behavior and Parenting Among Brazilian Parents. SRCD Biennial Meeting, Baltimore, MD, United States, 21-23 March 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Promoting Children’s Healthy Habits Through Self-Regulation Via Parenting
Baker, Sabine, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy (2019). Promoting Children’s Healthy Habits Through Self-Regulation Via Parenting. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 52-62. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00280-6
2019
Journal Article
Promoting self-regulation in young children: The role of parenting interventions
Morawska, Alina, Dittman, Cassandra K. and Rusby, Julie C. (2019). Promoting self-regulation in young children: The role of parenting interventions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 43-51. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00281-5
2018
Journal Article
Initial validation of the parent-report child adjustment and parent efficacy scale (CAPES) in a Chinese cultural context
Guo, Mingchun, Morawska, Alina and Filus, Ania (2018). Initial validation of the parent-report child adjustment and parent efficacy scale (CAPES) in a Chinese cultural context. Assessment, 25 (8), 1056-1073. doi: 10.1177/1073191116681493
2018
Journal Article
Does a perinatal parenting intervention work for fathers? A randomized controlled trial
Mihelic, Mandy, Morawska, Alina and Filus, Ania (2018). Does a perinatal parenting intervention work for fathers? A randomized controlled trial. Infant Mental Health Journal, 39 (6), 687-698. doi: 10.1002/imhj.21748
2018
Conference Publication
Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of tooth brushing difficulties in young children
Berzinski, M., Morawska, A., Baker, S. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of tooth brushing difficulties in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time in young children
Halpin, S., Mitchell, A. E., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Promoting healthy habits in childhood: easy in theory, not so easy in practice
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Promoting healthy habits in childhood: easy in theory, not so easy in practice. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Casey, E. (2018). Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Challenging family issues in Australia: supporting families through parenting intervention
Morawska, A. (2018). Challenging family issues in Australia: supporting families through parenting intervention. 1st International Seminar on Family and Consumer Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia, 4 September 2018.
2018
Journal Article
Preparing parents for parenthood: protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a preventative parenting intervention for expectant parents
Mihelic, Mandy, Morawska, Alina and Filus, Ania (2018). Preparing parents for parenthood: protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a preventative parenting intervention for expectant parents. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1) 311, 311. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-1939-2
2018
Conference Publication
Encouraging healthy habits in early childhood: Insights from an Australian parent survey
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2018). Encouraging healthy habits in early childhood: Insights from an Australian parent survey. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Relationships between parenting behaviours and health-related outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes: Implications for health and development
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Sabri, S. (2018). Relationships between parenting behaviours and health-related outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes: Implications for health and development. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
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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