Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Overview
Dr Carys Chainey is a postdoctoral research fellow in parenting and family science with The University of Queensland Parenting and Support Centre and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Children and Families Across the Life Course (Life Course Centre). She holds the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Parenting and Family Science from the Growing Minds Australia Clinical Trials Network (GMA; www.growingmindsaustralia.org), and is Social Engagement Strategist for the GMA Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network. Dr Chainey is the clinical trials manager for Family Life Skills Triple P, and operations manager for the Parenting and Family Research Alliance (PAFRA; www.pafra.org).
Dr Chainey's research investigates the links between adverse childhood experiences, parenting, and wellbeing, across the life course and across generations; and applying human centred design to improving the usability of evidence-based parenting programs. She has expertise in the design, implementation, and analysis of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
Her current research projects include analyses of large survey datasets (e.g. the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, National Health Survey) and novel survey datasets to explore how intergenerational adversity and parenting influence the wellbeing of children, adolescents and emerging adults. She is leading initiatives to support the next generation of parenting and family researchers, and is contributing to the "Every Family 2" Triple P population trial of Triple P. Dr Chainey is an accredited facilitator of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and has contributed to a range of evaluations for the government including the development of the evaluation framework for the Queensland Government "Not Now, Not Ever" Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy.
Research Interests
- Adverse childhood experiences, parenting and wellbeing across the life course and generations
- Applying human centred design to improve the usability and effectiveness of evidence-based parenting supports
- Supporting the next generation of parenting and family researchers
- Evaluating the effectiveness, appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility of a new parenting and life skills program, Family Life Skills Triple P
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Connecting families, schools, and communities: A systems‐contextual approach to sustainable futures for children
Hoang, April, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Morawska, Alina, Cobham, Vanessa, Chainey, Carys and Simmons, Erik (2024). Connecting families, schools, and communities: A systems‐contextual approach to sustainable futures for children. Sustainable Development, 1-13. doi: 10.1002/sd.2911
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Conference Publication: Enhancing the policy and social impact of evidence-based parenting support [Symposium]
Ma, Tianyi, Chainey, Carys, Sanders, Matthew R. and Dadds, Mark (2023). Enhancing the policy and social impact of evidence-based parenting support [Symposium]. Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT) 43rd National Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
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Journal Article: Relationships between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Demographic Characteristics in a National Australian Sample
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2023). Relationships between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Demographic Characteristics in a National Australian Sample. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 32 (12), 3960-3975. doi: 10.1007/s10826-023-02664-3
Publications
Journal Article
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Hoang, April, Sanders, Matthew R., Turner, Karen M. T., Morawska, Alina, Cobham, Vanessa, Chainey, Carys and Simmons, Erik (2024). Connecting families, schools, and communities: A systems‐contextual approach to sustainable futures for children. Sustainable Development, 1-13. doi: 10.1002/sd.2911
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Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2023). Relationships between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Demographic Characteristics in a National Australian Sample. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 32 (12), 3960-3975. doi: 10.1007/s10826-023-02664-3
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Supporting families affected by adversity: An open feasibility trial of Family Life Skills Triple P
Sanders, Matthew R., M. T. Turner, Karen, Baker, Sabine, Ma, Tianyi, Chainey, Carys, Horstead, Siân K., Wimalaweera, Subodha, Gardner, Susan and Eastwood, John (2023). Supporting families affected by adversity: An open feasibility trial of Family Life Skills Triple P. Behavior Therapy. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2023.09.004
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Corporal punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reform
Havighurst, Sophie S., Mathews, Ben, Doyle, Frances L., Haslam, Divna M., Andriessen, Karl, Cubillo, Carmen, Dawe, Sharon, Hawes, David J., Leung, Cynthia, Mazzucchelli, Trevor G., Morawska, Alina, Whittle, Sarah, Chainey, Carys and Higgins, Daryl J. (2023). Corporal punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reform. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47 (3) 100044, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100044
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A randomized controlled trial of a parenting program to improve sibling relationships
Pickering, John A., Crane, Margaret E., Hong, Jinny, Nickel, Ann-Kathrin, Chainey, Carys and Sanders, Matthew R. (2023). A randomized controlled trial of a parenting program to improve sibling relationships. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 32 (5), 1438-1451. doi: 10.1007/s10826-023-02539-7
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Positive development and parenting in the face of adversity: a survey of emerging adults
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2022). Positive development and parenting in the face of adversity: a survey of emerging adults. Adversity and Resilience Science, 4 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s42844-022-00082-w
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Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2022). Does parenting moderate the association between adverse childhood experiences and adolescents’ future orientation?. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31 (9), 2359-2375. doi: 10.1007/s10826-022-02275-4
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Doyle, Frances L., Morawska, Alina, Higgins, Daryl J., Havighurst, Sophie S., Mazzucchelli, Trevor G., Toumbourou, John W., Middeldorp, Christel M., Chainey, Carys, Cobham, Vanessa E., Harnett, Paul and Sanders, Matthew R. (2022). Policies are needed to increase the reach and impact of evidence-based parenting supports: a call for a population-based approach to supporting parents, children, and families. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 54 (3), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10578-021-01309-0
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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
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2021). Emerging adult wellbeing: associations with adverse childhood experiences, parenting practices and the parent-adolescent relationship. Australian Psychologist, 56 (3), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/00050067.2021.1893596
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Haynes, Michele, O'Rourke, Timothy, Nash, Daphne, Baffour, Bernard, York, Sue, Chainey, Carys, Betros, Georgia and Memmott, Paul (2019). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preferences for healthcare settings: effective use of design images in survey research. Australian Health Review, 44 (2), 222-227. doi: 10.1071/AH18196
Conference Publication
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Enhancing the policy and social impact of evidence-based parenting support [Symposium]
Ma, Tianyi, Chainey, Carys, Sanders, Matthew R. and Dadds, Mark (2023). Enhancing the policy and social impact of evidence-based parenting support [Symposium]. Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT) 43rd National Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
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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.
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Supporting the Next Generation of Parenting and Family Science Professionals
Chainey, Carys, Doyle, Frances L., Rivalland, Georgia and Oldham, Rebecca (2023). Supporting the Next Generation of Parenting and Family Science Professionals. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
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Adolescent future orientation after adversity: The supportive role of parenting
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2021). Adolescent future orientation after adversity: The supportive role of parenting. Australian Association for Adolescent Health Research Showcase, Online, 23-26 November 2021.
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Looking to the future, despite the past: How parents can support teens after adversity
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2021). Looking to the future, despite the past: How parents can support teens after adversity. Australasian Human Development Association Conference, Online, 18-19 November 2021.
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Parents can support emerging adults’ positive development after adversity
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2021). Parents can support emerging adults’ positive development after adversity. Society for the Study of Emerging Adults Conference, Online, 4-6 November 2021.
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Supporting positive youth development after adversity: The role of parenting
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2020). Supporting positive youth development after adversity: The role of parenting . Australasian Human Development Association Conference, Online, 22-23 October 2020.
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Childhood adversity and demographic characteristics: Lessons from the National Health Survey 2014-15
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2020). Childhood adversity and demographic characteristics: Lessons from the National Health Survey 2014-15. 20th Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
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Socio-demographic factors associated with the accumulation of stressors in Australian families
Chainey, Carys, Burke, Kylie and Haynes, Michele (2020). Socio-demographic factors associated with the accumulation of stressors in Australian families . The Australian Sociological Association Conference, Online, 23-26 November 2020.
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2020). What elements of parenting are associated with better wellbeing for emerging adults who have experienced adversity? . 20th Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2019). Emerging adult wellbeing after childhood adversity: The protective influence of parenting practices and the parent-adolescent relationship. 40th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-26 October 2019.
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2019). Emerging adult wellbeing after childhood adversity: The protective influence of parenting practices and the parent-adolescent relationship. Australian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies 40th National Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24-26 October 2019.
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2019). Social, Emotional and Behavioural Wellbeing of Emerging Adults after Childhood Adversity: The Protective Influence of Parenting during Adolescence. 14th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, London, United Kingdom, 22-24 July 2019.
Other Outputs
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How can we help young people to overcome adversity and look to the future?
Chainey, Carys (2022). How can we help young people to overcome adversity and look to the future?. Online: Power to Persuade.
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Chainey, Carys (2021). Childhood adversity in Australia: does parenting moderate its relationship with positive development?. PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/dc0cf6c
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Chainey, Carys and Burke, Kylie (2019). Adverse Childhood Experiences, parenting practices, the parent-offspring relationship and emerging adult wellbeing. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.11
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Haynes, Michele, McKay, Russell, Clague, Denise, Lam, Jack, Chainey, Carys, Povey, Jenny and Western, Mark (2017). Evaluation framework for the domestic and family violence prevention strategy (2016-2026) (2017). Final report. Prepared for Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research.
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Baffour, Bernard, Povey, Jenny, Stevenson, Sarah, Bon, Joshua, Mangan, John, Boreham, Paul, Western, Mark and Chainey, Carys (2016). The future of manufacturing jobs in Queensland Brisbane, Australia: Final Report: Prepared for the Australian Manufacturing and Workers Union. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
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Chainey, Carys (2015). Childhood adversity: The impact on emerging adults and the influence of effective parenting and a positive parent-adolescent relationship. Honours Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland.
