Karen Turner is a clinical psychologist and research academic. She is Deputy Director at the Parenting and Family Support Centre. Her research activity focuses on the impact of evidence-nbased parenting support on child, family and community outcomes. She is a foundational co-author of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program and has published 13 professional manuals, 20 parent workbooks and tip sheet series, and 14 video programs, which are currently being used in 27 countries, in 20 languages. She has also co-written television segments and four interactive online parenting programs. She has clinical and research experience relating to the prevention and treatment of a variety of childhood behavioural and emotional problems, including work with feeding disorders, pain syndromes and conduct problems. Her doctoral research focused on the development and evaluation of brief primary care interventions in the prevention of behaviour disorders in children, and the subsequent dissemination of these interventions to the professional community. She has also conducted series of research into: online delivery of parenting programs; the cultural tailoring of mainstream parenting programs for Indigenous families; and enhancing the training and post-training environment for Indigenous professionals. Her current work includes further resource development for primary care settings, early education settings, and an ongoing focus on making evidence-based parenting support programs more accessible for families in low-resource communities.
Associate Professor Turner has over 30 years of experience in the development, evaluation and dissemination of behavioural family intervention and prevention programs. Her work has primarily revolved around the UQ flagship Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, which has been subjected to over 400 research trials by over 1700 researchers in over 540 institutions; is used by more than 77,000 trained and accredited practitioners from different disciplines; and has reached more than an estimated 7 million children. The key theme of her program development and research endeavours has been increasing access to evidence-based parenting and family support for all families, with the aim of reducing population prevalence rates of child behavioural and emotional problems, family conflict and adversity. The impact of this work is both instrumental (in shaping policy, professional practice and family outcomes) and capacity building (in building community, organisational, professional and individual skills), and is establishing enduring international connectivity. It has led to adoption of evidence-based parenting programs by most state governments in Australia, and from a county/province to a national level in other countries. Her work in the cultural tailoring of programs for Indigenous families has engendered interest from other First Nations and Indigenous populations (e.g. Canada, New Zealand) and refugee families in Australia.
Journal Article: Jandu Yani U (for all families): evaluating Indigenous Triple P, a community-tailored parenting support program in remote Aboriginal communities
Andersson, Ellaina, McIlduff, Cari, Turner, Karen M. T., Carter, Emily, Hand, Marmingee, Thomas, Sue, Davies, Jadnah, Einfeld, Stewart and Elliott, Elizabeth J. (2023). Jandu Yani U (for all families): evaluating Indigenous Triple P, a community-tailored parenting support program in remote Aboriginal communities. Australian Psychologist, 1-15. doi: 10.1080/00050067.2023.2267159
Journal Article: Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of the Group Triple P‐Positive Parenting Program in Pakistani orphanages
Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen M. T. (2023). Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of the Group Triple P‐Positive Parenting Program in Pakistani orphanages. Child & Family Social Work. doi: 10.1111/cfs.13052
Journal Article: Exploring Indigenous community conceptions of parent wellbeing: a qualitative analysis
Ponnapalli, Arvind, Fisher, Tarita and Turner, Karen M. T. (2023). Exploring Indigenous community conceptions of parent wellbeing: a qualitative analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (4) 3585, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20043585
(2021–2024) Australian Catholic University
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Positive Parenting Collaborative Project
(2019–2023) Queensland Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
Life Skills Triple P Feasibility Trial
(2018–2022) Sydney Local Health District
Empowering Women as agents of change for energy opportunities in impoverished communities
Doctor Philosophy
(2022) Doctor Philosophy
Indigenous parent wellbeing: Implications for early intervention parenting support in Indigenous communities
Doctor Philosophy
Positive Early Childhood Education Program Coach’s Manual
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Rusby, J. R. and Dittman, C. (2019). Positive Early Childhood Education Program Coach’s Manual. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent’s family workbook
Markie-Dadds, Carol, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2011). Every parent’s family workbook. 2nd ed. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Facilitator’s manual for Selected Triple P
Sanders, M.R. and Turner, K.M.T. (2011). Facilitator’s manual for Selected Triple P. 3rd ed. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Facilitator’s manual for Triple P discussion groups
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2011). Facilitator’s manual for Triple P discussion groups. Brisbane QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Presentation guide for Triple P discussion group series 1
Turner, Karen M. T. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2011). Presentation guide for Triple P discussion group series 1. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P discussion group workbook: Dealing with disobedience
Turner, Karen M. T. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2011). Triple P discussion group workbook: Dealing with disobedience. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P discussion group workbook: Developing good bedtime routines
Turner, Karen M.T. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2011). Triple P discussion group workbook: Developing good bedtime routines. 26 ed. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P discussion group workbook: Hassle-free shopping with children
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2011). Triple P discussion group workbook: Hassle-free shopping with children. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P discussion group workbook: Managing fighting and aggression
Sanders, M. R. and Turner, K. M. T. (2011). Triple P discussion group workbook: Managing fighting and aggression. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Consultation flip chart for Primary Care Triple P
Turner, Karen Mary Thomas, Markie-Dadds, Carol and Sanders, Matthew R. (2010). Consultation flip chart for Primary Care Triple P. 2 ed. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent's self-help workbook
Markie-Dadds, Carol, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2010). Every parent's self-help workbook. 3rd ed. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Facilitator's kit for primary care triple P
Turner. Karen Mary Thomas, Sanders, Matthew R. and Markie-Dadds, Carol (2010). Facilitator's kit for primary care triple P. 3 ed. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Markie-Dadds, Carol, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2009). Every parent's group workbook. 3rd ed. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Turner, Karen M. T. (2008). Supporting Indigenous health professionals: key issues and supports for the adoption of evidence–based behavioural family intervention in Indigenous communities. Not available:
Every parent's workbook for Indigenous Triple P
Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R. and Markie-Dadds, Carol (2006). Every parent's workbook for Indigenous Triple P. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Sanders, M. R., Turner, K. M. T. and Markie-Dadds, C. (2006). The Preschooler Book. Brisbane, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent's supplementary workbook module 1: Practice
Turner, Karen Mary Thomas, Sanders, Matthew R. and Markie-Dadds, Carol (2005). Every parent's supplementary workbook module 1: Practice. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent's supplementary workbook module 2: Coping skills
Markie-Dadds, Carol, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen Mary Thomas (2005). Every parent's supplementary workbook module 2: Coping skills. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent's supplementary workbook module 3: Partner support
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen Mary Thomas and Markie-Dadds, Carol (2005). Every parent's supplementary workbook module 3: Partner support. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Every parent's supplementary workbook module 4: Maintenance and closure
Markie-Dadds, Carol, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen Mary Thomas (2005). Every parent's supplementary workbook module 4: Maintenance and closure. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P tip sheet series for Selected Triple P
Sanders, M. R. and Turner, K. M. T. (2004). Triple P tip sheet series for Selected Triple P. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Triple P International.
Sanders, M. R., Markie-Dadds, C. and Turner, K. (2003). Theoretical, Scientific and Clinical Foundations of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: A Population Approach to the Promotion of Parenting Competence. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: The Parenting and Family Support Centre.
Every Parent's Self-Help Workbook
Markie-Dadds, C., Sanders, M. R. and Turner, K. (1999). Every Parent's Self-Help Workbook. Milton, QLD, Australia: Families International.
Evidence-based parenting support across cultures: the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program experience
Turner, Karen M.T., Singhal, Meghna, McIlduff, Cari, Singh, Saumya and Sanders, Matthew R. (2020). Evidence-based parenting support across cultures: the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program experience. Cross-cultural family research and practice. (pp. 603-644) edited by W. Kim Halford and Fons Van De Vijver. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-815493-9.00019-3
The Triple P System: parenting support for every family
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2019). The Triple P System: parenting support for every family. APA handbook of contemporary family psychology: Family therapy and training. (pp. 409-424) edited by Barbara H. Fiese, Marianne Celano, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Ernest N. Jouriles and Mark A. Whisman. Washington, DC United States: American Psychological Association. doi: 10.1037/0000101-025
A collaborative partnership adaptation model
Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R., Keown, Louise J. and Shepherd, Matthew (2018). A collaborative partnership adaptation model. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 310-320) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzuchelli. New York, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0028
Innovation in parenting programs
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Mazzucchelli, Trevor G. (2018). Innovation in parenting programs. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 486-503) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzuchelli. New York, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0045
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
Parenting support in the context of primary health care
Turner, Karen M. T. and Metzler, Carol W. (2018). Parenting support in the context of primary health care. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 231-241) edited by Sanders, Matthew R. and Mazzucchelli, Trevor G.. New York, NY, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0020
Technology-assisted delivery of parenting programs
Turner, Karen M. T., Baker, Sabine and Day, Jamin J. (2018). Technology-assisted delivery of parenting programs. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P system. (pp. 294-304) edited by Sanders, Matthew R. and Mazzucchelli, Trevor G.. New York, NY, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0026
The importance of parenting in influencing the lives of children
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2018). The importance of parenting in influencing the lives of children. Handbook of parenting and child development across the lifespan. (pp. 3-26) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Alina Morawska. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-94598-9_1
The international dissemination of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2017). The international dissemination of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program. Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 429-448) edited by John R. Weisz and Alan E. Kazdin. New York, United States: The Guildford Press.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program System
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2017). Triple P – Positive Parenting Program System. Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy . (pp. 1-7) edited by Jay Lebow, Anthony Chambers and Douglas C. Breunlin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8_376-1
Working effectively with indigenous families
Turner, Karen M. T., Hodge, Lauren M., Forster, Michell and McIlduff, Cari D. (2017). Working effectively with indigenous families. The power of positive parenting: transforming the lives of children, parents, and communities using the Triple P System. (pp. 321-331) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190629069.003.0029
The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: a community-wide approach to parenting and family support
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and McWilliam, Jenna (2016). The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: a community-wide approach to parenting and family support. Family-based prevention programs for children and adolescents: theory, research, and large-scale dissemination. (pp. 134-159) edited by Mark J. Van Ryzin, Karol L. Kumpfer, Gregory M. Fosco and Mark T. Greenberg. New York, NY, United States: Psychology Press. doi: 10.4324/9781315764917-14
Triple P—Positive Parenting Program
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2015). Triple P—Positive Parenting Program. Evidence-based parenting education: a global perspective. (pp. 225-243) edited by James J. Ponzetti, Jr.. New York, United States: Routledge.
Paediatric Psychology and the Treatment of Childhood Disorders
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Markie- Dadds, Carol (2007). Paediatric Psychology and the Treatment of Childhood Disorders. Clinical Psychology: Profession and Practice in Australia. (pp. 287-314) edited by Jay S. Birnbrauer and Paul R. Martin. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Macmillan Education.
Sanders, M. R., Markie-Dadds, C., Turner, K. M. T. and Ralph, A. (2004). Using the Triple P system of intervention to prevent behavioural problems in children and adolescents. Handbook of Interventions that Work with Children and Adolescents: Prevention and Treatment. (pp. 489-516) edited by P. Barrett and T. Ollendick. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9780470753385.ch20
Paediatric psychology and the treatment of childhood disorders
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Markie- Dadds, Carol (1996). Paediatric psychology and the treatment of childhood disorders. (pp. 287-314) edited by Paul R. Martin and Jay S. Birnbrauer. South Melbourne, Vic., Australia: Macmillan Education.
Andersson, Ellaina, McIlduff, Cari, Turner, Karen M. T., Carter, Emily, Hand, Marmingee, Thomas, Sue, Davies, Jadnah, Einfeld, Stewart and Elliott, Elizabeth J. (2023). Jandu Yani U (for all families): evaluating Indigenous Triple P, a community-tailored parenting support program in remote Aboriginal communities. Australian Psychologist, 1-15. doi: 10.1080/00050067.2023.2267159
Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen M. T. (2023). Caregivers' perspectives on the impact of the Group Triple P‐Positive Parenting Program in Pakistani orphanages. Child & Family Social Work. doi: 10.1111/cfs.13052
Exploring Indigenous community conceptions of parent wellbeing: a qualitative analysis
Ponnapalli, Arvind, Fisher, Tarita and Turner, Karen M. T. (2023). Exploring Indigenous community conceptions of parent wellbeing: a qualitative analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (4) 3585, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20043585
McIlduff, Cari Dawn, Turner, Karen, Davies, Jadnah, Carter, Emily, Thomas, Sue, Andersson, Ellaina, Hand, Marmingee, Einfeld, Stewart and Elliott, Elizabeth (2023). Embedding the Model of Engaging with Communities Collaboratively (MECC) in the Jandu Yani U (For All Families) Project in Aboriginal communities of the Fitzroy Valley, Western Australia. International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, 101-118. doi: 10.5204/ijcis.2314
Parenting in a pandemic podcast: a case study in delivering parenting intervention during COVID‑19
Morawska, Alina, Kish, Antonia, Sanders, Matthew R, Turner, Karen M T, Cobham, Vanessa E and Burke, Kylie (2023). Parenting in a pandemic podcast: a case study in delivering parenting intervention during COVID‑19. Journal of Children and Young People's Health, 3 (3). doi: 10.33235/jcyph.3.3.4-9
McIlduff, Cari, Andersson, Ellaina, Turner, Karen M. T., Thomas, Sue, Davies, Jadnah, Hand, Marmingee, Carter, Emily, Einfeld, Stewart and Elliott, Elizabeth J. (2022). Jandu Yani U (for all families): tailored Triple P Training and Support promote empowerment in remote Aboriginal communities. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31 (8), 2175-2186. doi: 10.1007/s10826-022-02355-5
Khalid, Amina, Morawska, Alina and Turner, Karen M. T. (2022). Pakistani orphanage caregivers’ perspectives regarding their caregiving abilities, personal and orphan children’s psychological wellbeing. Child: Care, Health and Development, 49 (1), 145-155. doi: 10.1111/cch.13027
A review of Australian Government funding of parenting intervention research
Havighurst, Sophie S., Chainey, Carys, Doyle, Frances L., Higgins, Daryl J., Mathews, Ben, Mazzucchelli, Trevor G., Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie, Andriessen, Karl, Cobham, Vanessa E., Cross, Donna, Dadds, Mark R., Dawe, Sharon, Gray, Kylie M., Guastella, Adam J., Harnett, Paul, Haslam, Divna M., Middeldorp, Christel M., Morawska, Alina, Ohan, Jeneva L., Sanders, Matthew R., Stallman, Helen M., Tonge, Bruce J., Toumbourou, John W., Turner, Karen M.T., Williams, Kate E., Yap, Marie B.H. and Nicholson, Jan M. (2022). A review of Australian Government funding of parenting intervention research. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 46 (3), 262-268. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13235
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
Scaling up parenting interventions is critical for attaining the sustainable development goals
Sanders, Matthew R., Divan, Gauri, Singhal, Meghna, Turner, Karen M. T., Velleman, Richard, Michelson, Daniel and Patel, Vikram (2021). Scaling up parenting interventions is critical for attaining the sustainable development goals. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 53 (5), 941-952. doi: 10.1007/s10578-021-01171-0
Durmush, Georgia, Craven, Rhonda G., Brockman, Robert, Yeung, Alexander Seeshing, Mooney, Janet, Turner, Karen and Guenther, John (2021). Empowering the voices and agency of Indigenous Australian youth and their wellbeing in higher education✰. International Journal of Educational Research, 109 101798, 101798. doi: 10.1016/j.ijer.2021.101798
Model of engaging communities collaboratively
McIlduff, Cari Dawn, Forster, Michell, Carter, Emily, Davies, Jadnah, Thomas, Sue, Turner, Karen M.T., Brown Wilson, Christine and Sanders, Matthew R. (2020). Model of engaging communities collaboratively. International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, 13 (1), 45-69. doi: 10.5204/ijcis.v13i1.1346
Andersson, Ellaina, McIlduff, Cari, Turner, Karen, Thomas, Sue, Davies, Jadnah, Elliott, Elizabeth J. and Einfeld, Stewart (2019). Jandu Yani U 'For All Families' Triple P - positive parenting program in remote Australian Aboriginal communities: a study protocol for a community intervention trial. BMJ Open, 9 (10) e032559, e032559. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032559
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
Applying self-regulation principles in the delivery of parenting interventions
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Metzler, Carol W. (2019). Applying self-regulation principles in the delivery of parenting interventions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 24-42. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00287-z
Hodge, Lauren M., Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R. and Forster, Michell (2017). Factors that influence evidence-based program sustainment for family support providers in child protection services in disadvantaged communities. Child Abuse and Neglect, 70, 134-145. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.05.017
Hodge, Lauren M., Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R. and Filus, Ania (2017). Sustained implementation support scale: validation of a measure of program characteristics and workplace functioning for sustained program implementation. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 44 (3), 442-464. doi: 10.1007/s11414-016-9505-z
Baker, Sabine, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Morawska, Alina (2017). A randomized controlled trial evaluating a low-intensity interactive online parenting intervention, Triple P Online Brief, with parents of children with early onset conduct problems. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 91, 78-90. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2017.01.016
Hodge, Lauren M. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2016). Sustained implementation of evidence-based programs in disadvantaged communities: a conceptual framework of supporting factors. American Journal of Community Psychology, 58 (1-2), 192-210. doi: 10.1002/ajcp.12082
Love, Susan M., Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Maurange, Marianne, Knott, Theresa, Prinz, Ronald, Metzler, Carol and Ainsworth, Andrew T. (2016). Social media and gamification: engaging vulnerable parents in an online evidence-based parenting program. Child Abuse and Neglect, 53, 95-107. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2015.10.031
Erratum: Reducing preschoolers’ disruptive behavior in public with a brief parent discussion group
Joachim, Sabine, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2015). Erratum: Reducing preschoolers’ disruptive behavior in public with a brief parent discussion group. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 46 (5), 821-821. doi: 10.1007/s10578-014-0501-3
Turner, Karen M. T., Nicholson, Jan M. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2014). Erratum: the role of practitioner self-efficacy, training, program and workplace factors on the implementation of an evidence-based parenting intervention in primary care [The Journal of Primary Prevention], 32, (2011) 95-112 DOI10.1007/s10935-011-0240-1]. Journal of Primary Prevention, 35 (6), 457-457. doi: 10.1007/s10935-014-0365-0
Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R. and Hodge, Lauren (2014). Issues in Professional Training to Implement Evidence-based Parenting Programs: The Preferences of Indigenous Practitioners. Australian Psychologist, 49 (6), 384-394. doi: 10.1111/ap.12090
Sanders, Matthew R., Pickering, John A., Kirby, James N., Turner, Karen M. T., Morawska, Alina, Mazzucchelli, Trevor, Ralph, Alan and Sofronoff, Kate (2012). A commentary on evidenced-based parenting programs: redressing misconceptions of the empirical support for Triple P. BMC Medicine, 10 (1) 145, 145.1-145.5. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-10-145
Sanders, Matthew R., Baker, Sabine and Turner, Karen M. T. (2012). A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of Triple P Online with parents of children with early-onset conduct problems. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 50 (11), 675-684. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.07.004
Clinical handbook of assessing and treating conduct problems in youth
Turner, Karen (2012). Clinical handbook of assessing and treating conduct problems in youth. Clinical Psychologist, 16 (1), 57-58. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9552.2012.00041.x
Turner, Karen M. T., Nicholson, Jan M. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2011). The role of practitioner self-efficacy, training, program and workplace factors on the implementation of an evidence-based parenting intervention in primary care. Journal of Primary Prevention, 32 (2), 95-112. doi: 10.1007/s10935-011-0240-1
Reducing preschoolers' disruptive behavior in public with a brief parent discussion group
Joachim, Sabine, Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2010). Reducing preschoolers' disruptive behavior in public with a brief parent discussion group. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 41 (1), 47-60. doi: 10.1007/s10578-009-0151-z
Randomised clinical trial of a group parent education programme for Australian Indigenous families
Turner, Karen M. T., Richards, Mary and Sanders, Matthew R. (2007). Randomised clinical trial of a group parent education programme for Australian Indigenous families. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 43 (6), 429-437. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01053.x
Does the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program provide value for money?
Mihalopoulos, Cathrine, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Murphy-Brennan, Majella and Carter, Rob (2007). Does the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program provide value for money?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41 (3), 239-246. doi: 10.1080/00048670601172723
Family intervention in Indigenous communities: emergent issues in conducting outcome research
Turner, Karen and Sanders, Matthew (2007). Family intervention in Indigenous communities: emergent issues in conducting outcome research. Australasian Psychiatry, 15 (Supplement 1), S39-S43. doi: 10.1080/10398560701701189
Turner, Karen M. T. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2006). Help when it's needed first: A controlled evaluation of brief, preventive behavioral family intervention in a primary care setting. Behavior Therapy, 37 (2), 131-142. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2005.05.004
Turner, Karen M. T. and Sanders, Matthew R. (2006). Dissemination of evidence-based parenting and family support strategies: Learning from the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program system approach. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 11 (2), 176-193. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2005.07.005
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. T. (2005). Reflections on the challenges of effective dissemination of behavioural family intervention: Our experience with the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 10 (4), 158-169. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2005.00367.x
Sanders, Matthew R., Tully, Lucy A., Turner, Karen M. T., Maher, Clare and McAuliffe, Christine (2003). Training GPs in parent consultation skills: an evaluation of training for the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program. Australian Family Physician, 32 (9), 763-768.
Sanders, Matthew R. and Turner, Karen M. (2002). The Role of the Media and Primary Care in the Dissemination of Evidence-Based Parenting and Family Support Interventions.. The Behavior Therapist, 25 (9), 156-166.
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T. and Markie-Dadds, Carol (2002). The Development and Dissemination of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: A Multilevel, Evidence-Based System of Parenting and Family Support. Prevention Science, 3 (3), 173-189. doi: 10.1023/A:1019942516231
Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Wall, Clare R., Waugh, Linda M. and Tully, Lucy A. (1997). Mealtime Behaviour and Parent-Child Interaction: A Comparison of Children with Cystic Fibrosis, Children with Feeding Problems, and Nonclinic Controls. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 22 (6), 881-900. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/22.6.881
Turner, Karen M. T., Sanders, Matthew R. and Wall, Claire R. (1994). Behavioural parent training versus dietary education in the treatment of children with persistent feeding difficulties. Behaviour Change, 11 (4), 242-258. doi: 10.1017/S0813483900004514
Chainey, Carys, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen, Baker, Sabine, Ma, Tianyi, Horstead, Sian, Wimalaweera, Subodha, Gardner, Susan and Eastwood, John (2023). Supporting families affected by adversity: Recommendations drawn from the context, development and testing of a novel intervention, Family Life Skills Triple P. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
Turner, K. M. T., Sanders, M. R., Richards, M. and Arthur, N. (2006). Tailoring and evaluating an evidence-based group family intervention program for parents in indigenous communities. The Joint Conference of the Australian Psychological Society and the New Zealand Psychological Society, Sky City Auckland Convention Centre, New Zealand, 26-30 September, 2006. London: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940019
Wall, C.R., Sanders, M.R. and Turner, K.M.T. (1996). The eating behaviour, attitude and nutrition knowledge of mothers of children with persistent feeding difficulties. 31st Annual Conference of the Nutrition-Society-of-New-Zealand, Dunedin New Zealand, August 1996. Palmerston North, New Zealand: The Nutrition Society of New Zealand.
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.
Turner, Karen (2013). Supporting Indigenous Health Professionals: key issues and supports for the adoption of evidence-based behavioural family intervention in Indigenous communities. Brisbane, Australia:
Turner, K. M. T. and Sanders, M. R. (2013). Triple P Online. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Triple P International.
Triple P Discussion Group Series 1: session presentations
Turner, Karen M. T. (2011). Triple P Discussion Group Series 1: session presentations. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Families International Pty. Ltd..
Parenting and family support in primary care setting
Turner, Karen Mary Thomas (2003). Parenting and family support in primary care setting. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland.
(2021–2024) Australian Catholic University
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Positive Parenting Collaborative Project
(2019–2023) Queensland Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
Life Skills Triple P Feasibility Trial
(2018–2022) Sydney Local Health District
A collaborative partnership approach to providing parenting support in remote indigenous communities
(2017–2023) Australian Catholic University
(2013–2019) Oregon Research Institute
(2012–2017) ARC Discovery Projects
(2012–2014) California State University, Northridge
Exploring Optimal Training Processes for Indigenous Child Protection Sector Professionals
(2012–2013) Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(2011–2014) ARC Linkage Projects
(2008–2013) UniQuest Pty Ltd
(2003–2006) NHMRC - Strategic Funds
Primary Care Positive Parenting Strategy (PCPPS)
(1995–1997) Department Health, Victoria
Primary Care Positive Parenting Strategy (PCPPS)
(1995) Department Health, Victoria
Empowering Women as agents of change for energy opportunities in impoverished communities
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Indigenous parent wellbeing: Implications for early intervention parenting support in Indigenous communities
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Evaluating low intensity school based program to promote parent-teracher communication and collaboration
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Enhancing the Self-Efficacy and Wellbeing of Caregivers in Orphanages of Pakistan
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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