The University of Queensland

Parenthood: disrupting the intergenerational transmission of social disadvantage

Burke, Kylie and Dittman, Cassandra K. (2022). Parenthood: disrupting the intergenerational transmission of social disadvantage. Family dynamics over the life course: foundations, turning points and outcomes. (pp. 223-249) edited by Janeen Baxter, Jack Lam, Jenny Povey, Rennie Lee and Stephen R. Zubrick. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12224-8_11

Long-distance parenting: the impact of parental separation and absence due to work commitments on families

Dittman, Cassandra (2018). Long-distance parenting: the impact of parental separation and absence due to work commitments on families. Handbook of parenting and child development across the lifespan. (pp. 511-533) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Alina Morawska. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-94598-9_22

Parenting support in an early childhood learning context

Turner, Karen M. T., Dittman, Cassandra, Rusby, Julie C. and Lee, Shawna (2018). Parenting support in an early childhood learning context. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 242-251) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli. Sydney, Australia: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0021

Training a workforce to implement evidence-based parenting programs

Ralph, Alan and Dittman, Cassandra (2018). Training a workforce to implement evidence-based parenting programs. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 371-382) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli. Sydney, Australia: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0034

Working FIFO with a family: the impact on children, parenting and family relationships

Dittman, Cassandra (2018). Working FIFO with a family: the impact on children, parenting and family relationships. Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) employment: issues and challenges. (pp. 1-1) edited by Grant Michelson and Graeme Ditchburn. Sydney, NSW Australia: Federation Publishers.

The thriving kids and parents schools project: protocol of an incomplete stepped wedged cluster randomised trial evaluating the effectiveness of a Triple P seminar series

Boyle, Christopher, Sanders, Matthew R., Ma, Tianyi, Hodges, Julie, Allen, Kelly-Ann, Cobham, Vanessa E., Darmawan, Igusti, Dittman, Cassandra K., Healy, Karyn L., Hepburn, Stevie-Jae, MacLeod, Lynda M., Teng, Jiachen and Trompf, Madilyn (2023). The thriving kids and parents schools project: protocol of an incomplete stepped wedged cluster randomised trial evaluating the effectiveness of a Triple P seminar series. BMC Public Health, 23 (1) 2021. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16962-4

Order of first-play in simulated versus monetary gambling

Russell, Alex M. T., Hing, Nerilee, Newall, Philip, Greer, Nancy, Dittman, Cassandra K., Thorne, Hannah and Rockloff, Matthew (2023). Order of first-play in simulated versus monetary gambling. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. doi: 10.1556/2006.2023.00069

Experiences of Aboriginal parents in the context of junior rugby league

Rynne, Steven B., Dittman, Cassandra K., Wheeler, Keane W., Mallett, Cliff J. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2023). Experiences of Aboriginal parents in the context of junior rugby league. Leisure Studies, 42 (5), 751-768. doi: 10.1080/02614367.2022.2143875

Predicting Chinese father involvement: parental role beliefs, fathering self-efficacy and maternal gatekeeping

Liu, Yang, Haslam, Divna M., Dittman, Cassandra K., Guo, Mingchun and Morawska, Alina (2022). Predicting Chinese father involvement: parental role beliefs, fathering self-efficacy and maternal gatekeeping. Frontiers in Psychology, 13 1066876, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1066876

Assessing adolescent functioning from different perspectives: extending the validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale (AFS)

Dittman, Cassandra K., Burke, Kylie, Haslam, Divna and Ralph, Alan (2022). Assessing adolescent functioning from different perspectives: extending the validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale (AFS). Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10578-022-01428-2

Adolescents who play and spend money in simulated gambling games are at heightened risk of gambling problems

Hing, Nerilee, Dittman, Cassandra K., Russell, Alex M. T., King, Daniel L., Rockloff, Matthew, Browne, Matthew, Newall, Philip and Greer, Nancy (2022). Adolescents who play and spend money in simulated gambling games are at heightened risk of gambling problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (17) 10652, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710652

Revisiting gendered parenting of adolescents: understanding its effects on psychosocial development

Dittman, Cassandra K., Sprajcer, Madeline and Turley, Emma L. (2022). Revisiting gendered parenting of adolescents: understanding its effects on psychosocial development. Current Psychology, 42 (28), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s12144-022-03536-7

‘I Have to be the Mum and Dad for 4 Weeks Straight’. exploring the experiences and support needs of Australian parents and partners engaged in Fly-In/Fly-Out work practices

Dittman, Cassandra K. and Rathbone, Joanne A. (2022). ‘I Have to be the Mum and Dad for 4 Weeks Straight’. exploring the experiences and support needs of Australian parents and partners engaged in Fly-In/Fly-Out work practices. Journal of Family Issues, 44 (8), 2138-2161. doi: 10.1177/0192513x211071061

Predicting positive outcomes and successful completion in an online parenting program for parents of children with disruptive behavior: An integrated data analysis

Day, Jamin J., Baker, Sabine, Dittman, Cassandra K., Franke, Nike, Hinton, Sharon, Love, Susan, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M.T. (2021). Predicting positive outcomes and successful completion in an online parenting program for parents of children with disruptive behavior: An integrated data analysis. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 146 103951, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.103951

Assessing critical dimensions of the parent–adolescent relationship from multiple perspectives: Development and validation of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale (PARS)

Burke, Kylie, Dittman, Cassandra K., Haslam, Divna and Ralph, Alan (2021). Assessing critical dimensions of the parent–adolescent relationship from multiple perspectives: Development and validation of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale (PARS). Psychological Assessment, 33 (5), 395-410. doi: 10.1037/pas0000992

PROTOCOL: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials evaluating the impact of parenting programmes for parents of adolescents (10–18 years) on adolescent mental health outcomes, positive development and the parent–adolescent relationship

Burke, Kylie, Dittman, Cassandra K., Forbes, Elana J. and Eggins, Elizabeth (2021). PROTOCOL: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials evaluating the impact of parenting programmes for parents of adolescents (10–18 years) on adolescent mental health outcomes, positive development and the parent–adolescent relationship. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 17 (1) e1146, 1-19. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1146

Influence of father involvement, fathering practices and father-child relationships on children in Mainland China

Liu, Yang, Dittman, Cassandra K., Guo, Mingchun, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna (2021). Influence of father involvement, fathering practices and father-child relationships on children in Mainland China. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (8), 1858-1870. doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01986-4

Brief parenting support for parents of teenagers dealing with family conflict: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Dittman, Cassandra K., Burke, Kylie and Hodges, Julie (2020). Brief parenting support for parents of teenagers dealing with family conflict: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Child and Youth Care Forum, 49 (5), 799-816. doi: 10.1007/s10566-020-09557-2

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

Measuring positive and negative aspects of youth behavior: development and validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale

Dittman, Cassandra K., Burke, Kylie, Filus, Ania, Haslam, Divna and Ralph, Alan (2016). Measuring positive and negative aspects of youth behavior: development and validation of the Adolescent Functioning Scale. Journal of Adolescence, 52 (1), 135-145. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.08.002

Associations between inattention, hyperactivity and pre-reading skills before and after formal reading instruction begins

Dittman, Cassandra K. (2016). Associations between inattention, hyperactivity and pre-reading skills before and after formal reading instruction begins. Reading and Writing, 29 (9), 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s11145-016-9652-x

When a non-resident worker is a non-resident parent: investigating the impact of Fly-in/Fly-out work practices in Australia

Dittman, Casandra K., Henriquez, Ashley and Roxburgh, Natalie (2016). When a non-resident worker is a non-resident parent: investigating the impact of Fly-in/Fly-out work practices in Australia. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25 (9), 2778-2796. doi: 10.1007/s10826-016-0437-2

Erratum: What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Keown, Louise J., Farruggia, Sue and Rose, Dennis (2015). Erratum: What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 46 (5), 822-822. doi: 10.1007/s10578-014-0503-1

Dealing with Disobedience: An Evaluation of a Brief Parenting Intervention for Young Children Showing Noncompliant Behavior Problems

Dittman, Cassandra K, Farruggia, Susan P, Keown, Louise J and Sanders, Matthew R (2015). Dealing with Disobedience: An Evaluation of a Brief Parenting Intervention for Young Children Showing Noncompliant Behavior Problems. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 47 (1), 102-112. doi: 10.1007/s10578-015-0548-9

Using Father Preference Data to Increase Father Engagement in Evidence-Based Parenting Programs (vol 24, pg 937, 2015)

Frank, Tenille J., Keown, Louise J., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2015). Using Father Preference Data to Increase Father Engagement in Evidence-Based Parenting Programs (vol 24, pg 937, 2015). Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 (5), 1530-1530. doi: 10.1007/s10826-015-0167-x

Predicting Success in an Online Parenting Intervention: The Role of Child, Parent, and Family Factors (vol 28, pg 236, 2014)

Dittman, C. K. (2015). Predicting Success in an Online Parenting Intervention: The Role of Child, Parent, and Family Factors (vol 28, pg 236, 2014). Journal of Family Psychology, 29 (1), 140-140. doi: 10.1037/fam0000062

Parent and adolescent effects of a universal group program for the parenting of adolescents

Chu, Joanna Ting Wai, Bullen, Pat, Farruggia, Susan P., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). Parent and adolescent effects of a universal group program for the parenting of adolescents. Prevention Science, 16 (4), 609-620. doi: 10.1007/s11121-014-0516-9

Erratum: A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). Erratum: A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program. Journal of Primary Prevention, 35 (5), 389-389. doi: 10.1007/s10935-014-0360-5

A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). A comparison of online versus workbook delivery of a self-help positive parenting program. Journal of Primary Prevention, 35 (3), 125-133. doi: 10.1007/s10935-014-0339-2

Predicting success in an online parenting intervention: the role of child, parent, and family factors

Dittman, Cassandra K., Farruggia, Susan P., Palmer, Melanie L., Sanders, Matthew R. and Keown, Louise J. (2014). Predicting success in an online parenting intervention: the role of child, parent, and family factors. Journal of Family Psychology, 28 (2), 236–243-236–243. doi: 10.1037/a0035991

Does adding an emotion component enhance the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program?

Salmon, Karen, Dittman, Cassandra, Sanders, Matthew, Burson, Rebecca and Hammington, Josie (2014). Does adding an emotion component enhance the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program?. Journal of Family Psychology, 28 (2), 244-252. doi: 10.1037/a0035997

Using father preference data to increase father engagement in evidence-based parenting programs

Frank, Tenille J., Keown, Louise J., Dittman, Cassandra K. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). Using father preference data to increase father engagement in evidence-based parenting programs. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10826-014-9904-9

The impact of early classroom inattention on phonological processing and word-reading development

Dittman, Cassandra K. (2013). The impact of early classroom inattention on phonological processing and word-reading development. Journal of Attention Disorders, 20 (8), 653-664. doi: 10.1177/1087054713478979

Promoting positive youth development through a brief parenting intervention program

Chand, Nalini, Farruggia, Susan, Dittman, Cassandra, Wai, Joanna Ting and Sanders, Matthew (2013). Promoting positive youth development through a brief parenting intervention program. Youth Studies Australia, 32 (1), 29-36.

Attitudes toward smacking in a New Zealand probability sample: Psychological and demographic correlates

Dittman, C.K., Sibley, C.G. and Farruggia, S.P. (2013). Attitudes toward smacking in a New Zealand probability sample: Psychological and demographic correlates. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 42 (2), 41-50.

An epidemiological examination of parenting and family correlates of emotional problems in young children

Dittman, Cassandra, Keown, Louise June, Sanders, Matthew, Rose, Dennis, Farruggia, Susan P. and Sofronoff, Kate (2011). An epidemiological examination of parenting and family correlates of emotional problems in young children. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 81 (3), 360-371. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2011.01104.x

What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers

Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Keown, Louise J., Farruggia, Sue and Rose, Dennis (2010). What are the parenting experiences of fathers? The use of household survey data to inform decisions about the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions to fathers. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 41 (5), 562-581. doi: 10.1007/s10578-010-0188-z

The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme and early childhood education

Dittman, C. K. and Sanders, M. R. (2009). The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme and early childhood education. The First Years Journal - Ngā Tau Tuatahi, 11 (2), 18-24.

Longitudinal associations between children's phonological processing abilities, ADHD-like behaviour ratings and early reading development

Dittman, C. and Bowey, JA. (2006). Longitudinal associations between children's phonological processing abilities, ADHD-like behaviour ratings and early reading development. ABINGDON: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.

Longitudinal associations between children's phonological processing abilities, ADHD-like behaviour ratings and early reading develpment

Dittman, C. and Bowey, J. A. (2006). Longitudinal associations between children's phonological processing abilities, ADHD-like behaviour ratings and early reading develpment. The 33rd Australasia Experimental Psychology Conference, Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 20-23 April 2006. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis.

Good readers use context-sensitive grapheme-phoneme correspondences

Bowey, J. A. and Dittman, C. (2003). Good readers use context-sensitive grapheme-phoneme correspondences. 30th Conference of the Australasian Experimental Psychology Society, 25-27 April, 2003, Sydney, Australia. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis.

Positive Early Childhood Education Program

Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra and Rusby, Julie R. (2019). Positive Early Childhood Education Program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.

INVESTIGATION OF THE CONCURRENT AND PREDICTIVE CONTRIBUTION OF ADHD-LIKE BEHAVIOURS AND PHONOLOGICAL PROCESSING TO EARLY WORD READING DEVELOPMENT

Cassandra Dittman (2008). INVESTIGATION OF THE CONCURRENT AND PREDICTIVE CONTRIBUTION OF ADHD-LIKE BEHAVIOURS AND PHONOLOGICAL PROCESSING TO EARLY WORD READING DEVELOPMENT. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland.