Jeneva L Ohan
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 108553 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Jeneva L Ohan |
| NOMBRES | Jeneva L |
| APELLIDO | Ohan |
| FIRMA | OHAN J L |
| AFILIACIONES | The University of Western Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4801-4239 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 24 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 24 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2000 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Shame as a mediator of the association of childhood emotional abuse with aversive cognitive perseveration in adults
Childhood emotional abuse (CEA) has been linked to response‐focused emotion regulation in adulthood. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unexplored. This pre‐registered study examined whether shame mediates the association between CEA history and aversive cognitive perseveration (ACP), including brooding rumination, experiential avoidance and emotional non‐acceptance, in adulthood. Ninety‐three undergraduates (66.6% female; age: 21.62 [7.63…
Group mindful self-compassion training to improve mental health outcomes for gender and sexually diverse young adults
Significance StatementYoung people who identify as gender or sexually diverse often face high levels of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and self-criticism.This study shows that Mindful Self-Compassion, an online-delivered supportive group training program, can help reduce these difficulties while increasing self-kindness and emotional resilience.Participants described the training as both useful and accessible, po…
Meaningful and minimally distressing
Qualitative research on sensitive topics (e.g. abuse, mental health difficulties, discrimination) is needed to understand lived experiences of complex issues. However, this type of research raises concerns about potential adverse effects on participants, especially with younger participants and those from marginalized populations. In this study, we conducted a reflexive thematic analysis of 20 trans adolescents’ (14–18 years of age) experiences o…
Self-Compassion in University Students With ADHD
This study explored the lived experience of university students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and identified factors that help or hinder their capacity for self-compassion in higher education. Fourteen university students with ADHD aged 18–25 participated in individual semi-structured interviews exploring experiences of self-compassion in academic contexts. Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and fou…
The impact of child self‐regulation difficulties on parents
The capacity for children to self‐regulate is an important developmental task of early childhood, with caregivers playing an integral role in self‐regulation development. While caregivers’ emotions and behaviors are known to impact child self‐regulatory capacity, the impact of child self‐regulation difficulties on parents is less understood. This study explored parents’ experience of child self‐regulation difficulties using semi‐structured qualit…
Understanding Disclosure Decisions in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often make disclosure decisions about their child's ADHD on their behalf. While disclosure can facilitate access to support, it risks stigma. Despite ADHD being one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, little is known about parent's experiences in relating information about their child's ADHD diagnosis or medication use, to others. This study aimed to understand…
Yarning sessions to facilitate cultural responsiveness and decolonising the curriculum in a university psychology setting
Psychology higher education providers play a critical role in growing a culturally safe psychology workforce by engaging in culturally responsive practices, embedding Indigenous perspectives, and decolonising curricula. We describe yarning sessions that aimed to facilitate collective learning, reflexivity, and decolonising praxis. They were led through relationship and governance from the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP)…
Experience of and recommendations for creating new rural and remote psychology placements
Changing some profession-specific placement requirements will facilitate future placement creation and sustainabilityPsychology is inequitably distributed between metropolitan and rural/remote areas; creating rural/remote student placements can help redress this discrepancy. We describe our experience developing and piloting a rural and remote psychology placement delivered through the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) in the Pilbara region. Pla…
Diabetes stigma predicts higher HbA1c levels in Australian adolescents with type 1 diabetes
A Cross-Sectional Test of Sign Creation by Children in the Gesture and Vocal Modalities
Naturalistic studies show that children can create language-like communication systems in the absence of conventional language. However, experimental evidence is mixed. We address this discrepancy using an experimental paradigm that simulates naturalistic sign creation. Specifically, we tested if a sample of 6- to 12-year-old children (52 girls and 56 boys drawn from an urban, predominantly white population in Western Australia) can comprehend an…
Can Positive Mindsets Be Protective Against Stress and Isolation Experienced during the Covid-19 Pandemic? A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs of Perinatal W…
The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between emotional health and wellbeing and support needs of perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand their experiences and need for support. This is a potentially vulnerable group and a critical developmental phase for women and infants. A mixed methods design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data that provided a robust insight into their unique needs. A …
Vicarious Stigma and Self-Stigma Experienced by Parents of Children with Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The stigma of young children with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorders is experienced by their parents in at least two ways: self-stigma and vicarious stigma. Secrecy may diminish stigma through impression management or strategic disclosure. The present study explores the relationship between vicarious stigma, self-stigma, secrecy coping, depression, and quality of life. Additionally, we examine the structure of a novel measure of vi…
Fearing Failure
The distinction between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism is new to the child literature, but initial findings suggest that it may have important implications for understanding adjustment. This study examined how expressions of narcissism in children influence their reactions to a mild egothreats experience. Children (N = 124; aged 8–12 years) completed self-ratings before and after doing a brief but challenging task. Negative emotions, self-co…
Using Scribes in Qualitative Research as an Alternative to Transcription
Transcribing qualitative data is resource-intensive. One less intensive alternative is scribing: the documenting of comprehensive notes, including verbatim quotes by an independent observer during an interview. However, the extent to which a comparable thematic analysis can be derived from scribed interview data relative to verbatim transcriptions of these same interviews has not been investigated. Thus, the purpose of this study is to test the n…
Developmental vulnerabilities in children of chronically ill parents
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is mixed evidence regarding the effects on children when a parent is chronically ill. Research has also primarily been conducted with adolescent samples. This study investigated developmental vulnerabilities in young children of parents with chronic illness. METHODS: This study used linked administrative data. The study population included children born in Western Australia during 2003-2004 (n=19 071; mean age 5.5 yea…
The Parents’ Self-Stigma Scale
Reducing distress in university students
ObjectiveUniversity students experience high rates of distress and place increasing demands on provisions of support. Web‐based interventions may provide a low‐cost, accessible low intensity format to support students to make changes to improve their health and wellbeing.MethodThis study evaluated the efficacy of two web‐based interventions in the lead‐up to final exams: one on general mental health (thedesk) and one specifically focused on copin…
Using linked data to investigate developmental vulnerabilities in children of convicted parents
There is evidence that children of incarcerated parents are at risk of poor developmental and educational outcomes. However, much of this evidence is limited by biased samples, as studies must rely on opt-in recruitment. Administrative data present an opportunity to overcome this challenge, as they capture information on all incarcerated individuals. This study used administrative data on convictions of the parents of 19,071 children aged 5-6 yea…
Psychometric Properties and Norms for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Administered Online in an Australian Sample
ObjectiveThe Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was developed for clinicians and researchers as a brief screening instrument for behavioural and emotional problems in children. Administered in its traditional pen‐and‐paper format, the SDQ has demonstrated sound psychometric properties. The SDQ is increasingly being administered online, despite there being little evaluation of the psychometric properties and norms of the instrument in …
The Role of Social Support, Being Present, and Self‐kindness in University Student Psychological Distress
ObjectiveSelf‐kindness, which is thought to be part of self‐compassion, has the potential to contribute to mental health, as well as serve as a focus for interventions. However, little attention has been given to the potential role of self‐kindness specifically, especially in the context of mindful presence and available social support, in buffering distress.MethodStructural equation modelling was used to test a theoretically based model of how t…
Mothers' Decisions to Disclose or Conceal Their Child's Mental Health Disorder
Parents of children with mental health disorders are often faced with the dilemma of disclosing or concealing their child's disorder. These decisions have important implications for both child and parent. Our aim is to describe mothers' experiences with the disclosure dilemma; specifically, we describe what is disclosed (or concealed), how, and why, as well as the consequences of these decisions. Data from interviews with 11 mothers of children (…
Bullying and Peer Victimisation in Adolescent Girls with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Gender Appropriateness of Symptom Criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder
The Parenting Sense of Competence scale
In this study, 110 mothers and 110 fathers of 5- to 12-yearold boys and girls completed the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale and measures of child behaviour, parenting style, and marital satisfaction. We replicated the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale produced by Johnston and Mash (1989), and provided evidence that the Satisfaction and Efficacy scales from this measure assess distinct aspects of parenting self…
Using linked data to investigate developmental vulnerabilities in children of convicted parents
There is evidence that children of incarcerated parents are at risk of poor developmental and educational outcomes. However, much of this evidence is limited by biased samples, as studies must rely on opt-in recruitment. Administrative data present an opportunity to overcome this challenge, as they capture information on all incarcerated individuals. This study used administrative data on convictions of the parents of 19,071 children aged 5-6 yea…
Mothers' Decisions to Disclose or Conceal Their Child's Mental Health Disorder
Parents of children with mental health disorders are often faced with the dilemma of disclosing or concealing their child's disorder. These decisions have important implications for both child and parent. Our aim is to describe mothers' experiences with the disclosure dilemma; specifically, we describe what is disclosed (or concealed), how, and why, as well as the consequences of these decisions. Data from interviews with 11 mothers of children (…
Vicarious Stigma and Self-Stigma Experienced by Parents of Children with Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The stigma of young children with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorders is experienced by their parents in at least two ways: self-stigma and vicarious stigma. Secrecy may diminish stigma through impression management or strategic disclosure. The present study explores the relationship between vicarious stigma, self-stigma, secrecy coping, depression, and quality of life. Additionally, we examine the structure of a novel measure of vi…
Using Scribes in Qualitative Research as an Alternative to Transcription
Transcribing qualitative data is resource-intensive. One less intensive alternative is scribing: the documenting of comprehensive notes, including verbatim quotes by an independent observer during an interview. However, the extent to which a comparable thematic analysis can be derived from scribed interview data relative to verbatim transcriptions of these same interviews has not been investigated. Thus, the purpose of this study is to test the n…
Yarning sessions to facilitate cultural responsiveness and decolonising the curriculum in a university psychology setting
Psychology higher education providers play a critical role in growing a culturally safe psychology workforce by engaging in culturally responsive practices, embedding Indigenous perspectives, and decolonising curricula. We describe yarning sessions that aimed to facilitate collective learning, reflexivity, and decolonising praxis. They were led through relationship and governance from the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP)…
Developmental vulnerabilities in children of chronically ill parents
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is mixed evidence regarding the effects on children when a parent is chronically ill. Research has also primarily been conducted with adolescent samples. This study investigated developmental vulnerabilities in young children of parents with chronic illness. METHODS: This study used linked administrative data. The study population included children born in Western Australia during 2003-2004 (n=19 071; mean age 5.5 yea…
Psychometric Properties and Norms for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Administered Online in an Australian Sample
ObjectiveThe Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was developed for clinicians and researchers as a brief screening instrument for behavioural and emotional problems in children. Administered in its traditional pen‐and‐paper format, the SDQ has demonstrated sound psychometric properties. The SDQ is increasingly being administered online, despite there being little evaluation of the psychometric properties and norms of the instrument in …
The Role of Social Support, Being Present, and Self‐kindness in University Student Psychological Distress
ObjectiveSelf‐kindness, which is thought to be part of self‐compassion, has the potential to contribute to mental health, as well as serve as a focus for interventions. However, little attention has been given to the potential role of self‐kindness specifically, especially in the context of mindful presence and available social support, in buffering distress.MethodStructural equation modelling was used to test a theoretically based model of how t…
The Parenting Sense of Competence scale
In this study, 110 mothers and 110 fathers of 5- to 12-yearold boys and girls completed the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale and measures of child behaviour, parenting style, and marital satisfaction. We replicated the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale produced by Johnston and Mash (1989), and provided evidence that the Satisfaction and Efficacy scales from this measure assess distinct aspects of parenting self…
Gender Appropriateness of Symptom Criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder
Bullying and Peer Victimisation in Adolescent Girls with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Psychometric Properties and Norms for the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Administered Online in an Australian Sample
ObjectiveThe Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was developed for clinicians and researchers as a brief screening instrument for behavioural and emotional problems in children. Administered in its traditional pen‐and‐paper format, the SDQ has demonstrated sound psychometric properties. The SDQ is increasingly being administered online, despite there being little evaluation of the psychometric properties and norms of the instrument in …
The Role of Social Support, Being Present, and Self‐kindness in University Student Psychological Distress
ObjectiveSelf‐kindness, which is thought to be part of self‐compassion, has the potential to contribute to mental health, as well as serve as a focus for interventions. However, little attention has been given to the potential role of self‐kindness specifically, especially in the context of mindful presence and available social support, in buffering distress.MethodStructural equation modelling was used to test a theoretically based model of how t…
Mothers' Decisions to Disclose or Conceal Their Child's Mental Health Disorder
Parents of children with mental health disorders are often faced with the dilemma of disclosing or concealing their child's disorder. These decisions have important implications for both child and parent. Our aim is to describe mothers' experiences with the disclosure dilemma; specifically, we describe what is disclosed (or concealed), how, and why, as well as the consequences of these decisions. Data from interviews with 11 mothers of children (…
The Parents’ Self-Stigma Scale
Reducing distress in university students
ObjectiveUniversity students experience high rates of distress and place increasing demands on provisions of support. Web‐based interventions may provide a low‐cost, accessible low intensity format to support students to make changes to improve their health and wellbeing.MethodThis study evaluated the efficacy of two web‐based interventions in the lead‐up to final exams: one on general mental health (thedesk) and one specifically focused on copin…
Using linked data to investigate developmental vulnerabilities in children of convicted parents
There is evidence that children of incarcerated parents are at risk of poor developmental and educational outcomes. However, much of this evidence is limited by biased samples, as studies must rely on opt-in recruitment. Administrative data present an opportunity to overcome this challenge, as they capture information on all incarcerated individuals. This study used administrative data on convictions of the parents of 19,071 children aged 5-6 yea…
Using Scribes in Qualitative Research as an Alternative to Transcription
Transcribing qualitative data is resource-intensive. One less intensive alternative is scribing: the documenting of comprehensive notes, including verbatim quotes by an independent observer during an interview. However, the extent to which a comparable thematic analysis can be derived from scribed interview data relative to verbatim transcriptions of these same interviews has not been investigated. Thus, the purpose of this study is to test the n…
Developmental vulnerabilities in children of chronically ill parents
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is mixed evidence regarding the effects on children when a parent is chronically ill. Research has also primarily been conducted with adolescent samples. This study investigated developmental vulnerabilities in young children of parents with chronic illness. METHODS: This study used linked administrative data. The study population included children born in Western Australia during 2003-2004 (n=19 071; mean age 5.5 yea…
Fearing Failure
The distinction between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism is new to the child literature, but initial findings suggest that it may have important implications for understanding adjustment. This study examined how expressions of narcissism in children influence their reactions to a mild egothreats experience. Children (N = 124; aged 8–12 years) completed self-ratings before and after doing a brief but challenging task. Negative emotions, self-co…
A Cross-Sectional Test of Sign Creation by Children in the Gesture and Vocal Modalities
Naturalistic studies show that children can create language-like communication systems in the absence of conventional language. However, experimental evidence is mixed. We address this discrepancy using an experimental paradigm that simulates naturalistic sign creation. Specifically, we tested if a sample of 6- to 12-year-old children (52 girls and 56 boys drawn from an urban, predominantly white population in Western Australia) can comprehend an…
Can Positive Mindsets Be Protective Against Stress and Isolation Experienced during the Covid-19 Pandemic? A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs of Perinatal W…
The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between emotional health and wellbeing and support needs of perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand their experiences and need for support. This is a potentially vulnerable group and a critical developmental phase for women and infants. A mixed methods design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data that provided a robust insight into their unique needs. A …
Vicarious Stigma and Self-Stigma Experienced by Parents of Children with Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The stigma of young children with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorders is experienced by their parents in at least two ways: self-stigma and vicarious stigma. Secrecy may diminish stigma through impression management or strategic disclosure. The present study explores the relationship between vicarious stigma, self-stigma, secrecy coping, depression, and quality of life. Additionally, we examine the structure of a novel measure of vi…
Diabetes stigma predicts higher HbA1c levels in Australian adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Experience of and recommendations for creating new rural and remote psychology placements
Changing some profession-specific placement requirements will facilitate future placement creation and sustainabilityPsychology is inequitably distributed between metropolitan and rural/remote areas; creating rural/remote student placements can help redress this discrepancy. We describe our experience developing and piloting a rural and remote psychology placement delivered through the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) in the Pilbara region. Pla…
Understanding Disclosure Decisions in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often make disclosure decisions about their child's ADHD on their behalf. While disclosure can facilitate access to support, it risks stigma. Despite ADHD being one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, little is known about parent's experiences in relating information about their child's ADHD diagnosis or medication use, to others. This study aimed to understand…
Yarning sessions to facilitate cultural responsiveness and decolonising the curriculum in a university psychology setting
Psychology higher education providers play a critical role in growing a culturally safe psychology workforce by engaging in culturally responsive practices, embedding Indigenous perspectives, and decolonising curricula. We describe yarning sessions that aimed to facilitate collective learning, reflexivity, and decolonising praxis. They were led through relationship and governance from the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP)…
Shame as a mediator of the association of childhood emotional abuse with aversive cognitive perseveration in adults
Childhood emotional abuse (CEA) has been linked to response‐focused emotion regulation in adulthood. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unexplored. This pre‐registered study examined whether shame mediates the association between CEA history and aversive cognitive perseveration (ACP), including brooding rumination, experiential avoidance and emotional non‐acceptance, in adulthood. Ninety‐three undergraduates (66.6% female; age: 21.62 [7.63…
Group mindful self-compassion training to improve mental health outcomes for gender and sexually diverse young adults
Significance StatementYoung people who identify as gender or sexually diverse often face high levels of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and self-criticism.This study shows that Mindful Self-Compassion, an online-delivered supportive group training program, can help reduce these difficulties while increasing self-kindness and emotional resilience.Participants described the training as both useful and accessible, po…
Meaningful and minimally distressing
Qualitative research on sensitive topics (e.g. abuse, mental health difficulties, discrimination) is needed to understand lived experiences of complex issues. However, this type of research raises concerns about potential adverse effects on participants, especially with younger participants and those from marginalized populations. In this study, we conducted a reflexive thematic analysis of 20 trans adolescents’ (14–18 years of age) experiences o…
Self-Compassion in University Students With ADHD
This study explored the lived experience of university students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and identified factors that help or hinder their capacity for self-compassion in higher education. Fourteen university students with ADHD aged 18–25 participated in individual semi-structured interviews exploring experiences of self-compassion in academic contexts. Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and fou…
The impact of child self‐regulation difficulties on parents
The capacity for children to self‐regulate is an important developmental task of early childhood, with caregivers playing an integral role in self‐regulation development. While caregivers’ emotions and behaviors are known to impact child self‐regulatory capacity, the impact of child self‐regulation difficulties on parents is less understood. This study explored parents’ experience of child self‐regulation difficulties using semi‐structured qualit…
Psychology (18 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 obras) · Clinical Psychology (11 obras) · Clinical Psychology (10 obras) · Developmental psychology (10 obras) · Mental health (9 obras) · Psychiatry (9 obras) · Medicine (8 obras) · Psychotherapist (6 obras) · Social Psychology (6 obras)