A5055992423- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Family Support in Illness
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Social and Behavioral Studies
- Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
- Community Health and Development
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Plant Virus Research Studies
University of Canberra
2025
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
2024
University of Newcastle Australia
2021-2024
Hunter New England Local Health District
2022-2024
Hunter Medical Research Institute
2023-2024
University of Göttingen
2024
Macquarie University
2010-2022
Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County
2022
Central Coast Local Health District
2021
Wakefield College
2020
This study examines the association between moral disengagement and cyberbullying using a measure of tailored to cyberbullying. It also adolescents' self-beliefs in their competence engage (cyberbullying self-efficacy beliefs) how these beliefs may moderate relation Participants were 942 mainly White (83.5%) boys girls from Grades 7 9 (Mage = 13.2 years, range 11–15 years). Results revealed that when students believed firmly capabilities, high levels self-reported associated with greater...
This study reports findings of a newly developed measure social bullying based on Underwood's [2003] framework aggression. The Social Bullying Involvement Scales (SBIS) consist four scales measuring the extent to which children experience victimization, engage in bullying, witness and intervene bullying. sample consisted 636 participants (311 females 325 males, age range 11-16 years; 71% White). Confirmatory factor analysis supported revised version for each participant role scales. Internal...
Abstract Despite the extensive evaluation of school‐based interventions for bullying, victimization remains a significant problem in schools. Bullying is significantly predicted by contextual (school‐related) factors. As consequence whole‐school programs have been commonly used to prevent and reduce bullying victimization. Evidence also points individual risk factors (such as emotional distress) predicting victimization, yet changing these risks are far less developed. Few studies...
Abstract This study examined perceived friendship self‐efficacy as a protective factor against the negative effects associated with social victimization in adolescents. The sample consisted of 1218 participants (557 males, age range 12–17 years). Perceived was lower internalizing scores irrespective adolescents' level and externalizing at low, but not high, levels victimization. Furthermore, relationship between all forms adjustment did differ boys girls, or adolescents both reciprocated...
Prevention efforts can substantially reduce the human and economic costs of mental substance use disorders. However, a strategically integrated set priorities for research implementation is lacking. The Leaders in Summit sought to address this need by bringing together diverse range stakeholders identify shared opportunities priorities. Eighty individual delegates were involved 235 responses 1338 votes received during an interactive, online workshop. grouped thematically ranked according...
Introduction Minds Together is a novel online early intervention program developed for carers of person with depressive or anxiety symptoms. A previous study indicated the feasibility, acceptability and initial trends in efficacy this support program.
Abstract Background Being sentenced to imprisonment can be traumatic. This may lead further negative effects, including reoffending or disorders of mental health. Emerging research, however, has suggested that traumatic events can, at times, also post‐traumatic growth, leading us question whether prisoners could experience this. Aims Our aims were explore the prevalence growth in and any association between this prisoners' perceptions quality their relationships with staff. primary...
Refugees and asylum seekers are exposed to a unique set of circumstances experiences that associated with an increased suicide risk. Suicide prevention training has been recognised as central component supporting comprehensive approach prevention. Limited literature exists exploring the role for health support staff working refugee seeker consumers. To determine impact may have in prevention, researchers undertook rapid review what elements should be considered when developing Results...
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a new online program (Minds Together ) for carers person with depressive or anxiety symptoms.Using two-arm randomised controlled trial design, 108 symptomology aged 16 years over (89% female; mean age 50 years) received immediate delayed access to Minds program. Feasibility was measured using activation survey completion rates. Acceptability project-specific satisfaction scale, semi-structured interviews, metadata. The study used...
This study examined the self-regulatory process of moral disengagement in adolescent social bullying. Moral was assessed at individual level, as well within reciprocated very best friendships. At dyadic this investigated role friendship quality moderating influence a friend's on adolescents' The sample consisted 710 mainly White students (306 males, 12–17 years). Results showed proneness to associated with increased Further, higher bullying for those who perceived positive qualities their...
Objective Suicide is a leading cause of death that requires governments, organisations, communities and individuals to be confident in discussing involved suicide prevention action. This study reports on outcomes from qualitative understand community members' perspectives suicide, including barriers preferred approaches.
The childcare setting is a critical environment to observe, and also influence, children’s mental wellbeing. However, little research has examined the experiences ability of Australian family day care (FDC) educators in supporting present study aimed explore how training, COVID-19, partnerships influence FDC educators’ promote Seven engaged semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis identified six themes. These were (1) more than babysitter; (2) experience best teacher; (3) close...
about her research on sociality and gift exchange, gender relations, kinship, intellectual property, audit culture, bioethics.Strathern is known for groundbreaking work in feminist anthropology, as well focusing Papua New Guinea Great Britain.She has also written extensively the anthropology of science technology ways which these fields shape our understanding world.Her its theoretical ethnographic complexity, often draws insights from philosophy
Informal mental health carers play a crucial role in supporting individuals with depression and anxiety. However, there is lack of knowledge on how to effectively support these promote their well-being. This mixed-method study aimed explore the needs person depressive or anxiety symptoms, living Australia. Sixty-seven (female 76 %, median age 48) completed an online survey, 22 semi-structured interviews about experiences. Over half survey respondents reported high levels psychological...