David R Skvarc
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6034368 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | David R Skvarc |
| NOMBRES | David R |
| APELLIDO | Skvarc |
| FIRMA | SKVARC D R |
| AFILIACIONES | Deakin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3334-4980 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 20 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2019 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Looking Within
BACKGROUND: Given their modifiable nature, understanding the intrapersonal factors involved in the cessation of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is needed to inform existing therapeutic approaches and explore novel avenues for supporting individuals with NSSI. This study aimed to examine the relative contributions of and interactions among intrapersonal factors (self-concept, emotion regulation, and cognitive flexibility) in distinguishing between…
Psychosocial mediators of the relationship between body weight and exercise-related cognitions and behaviours
Chaos, Conflict, and Unpredictability in the Home
Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is a prevalent community issue which is poorly understood. Early CPV behaviours are likely to be associated with broader familial and household instability and dysfunction, however, these relationships have not been explored. Thus, the current study aimed to explore the associations between early life instability, home chaos and conflict, mental health, and CPV in childhood. A sample of 431 parents (reporting on chi…
Working with the nerves
The social impact of relational aggression on adults mental health
Relational aggression is a non-physical form of aggression with an intent to damage or threaten to harm another person’s social relationships. While largely studied in adolescent samples, preliminary evidence suggests it is perpetrated across adulthood and may have substantial mental health impacts. This study focuses on the explanatory roles of social demographic variables, including age, gender, and student and employment status, on any associa…
Substance‐involved child‐to‐parent violence
Parent substance use and child‐to‐parent violence
Biopsychosocial impacts of mother loss on daughters in Australia
We aimed to describe the biopsychosocial impacts of a mother's death at any stage in life on adult daughters in Australia. A total of 2735 mother-bereaved daughters completed an online survey about their experiences of mother loss and its impacts. We assessed several biopsychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), prolonged grief disorder (PGD), quality of life (QoL), sleep distu…
Not all child‐to‐parent violence is the same
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of Emotion Detectives In-Out
The clinical trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05747131, date assigned February 28, 2023)
Don't set me off—grandiose and vulnerable dimensions of narcissism are associated with different forms of aggression
Dating in the dark
Dark Tetrad (D4) traits have been shown to influence both perpetration and victimisation of dating related anti-social behaviours. To inform prevention and intervention measures against these behaviours, it is important to understand how persons with elevated D4 traits search for partners and what aspects of dating they appraise as positive versus negative. This study aims to qualitatively explore the role of personality in dating experiences; sp…
Comparing 12-Month Outcomes for Group CBT Versus Group CBT Plus Yoga for Depression and Anxiety
Emerging research shows yoga, a body-based mindfulness practice, appears to augment the benefits of transdiagnostic group CBT up to 3-month post-treatment, but less is known about longer-term outcomes. This mixed-methods study reports on 12-month findings of a pragmatic preference trial with adults ( N = 59) diagnosed with depression or anxiety. It compares longer-term outcomes between adults who completed either a group CBT program or group CBT …
The Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale (CPV-F)
Purpose The function (i.e., the motivation) of child-to-parent violence (CPV) is an important consideration for intervention but under researched, primarily due to a lack of appropriate measurement tools. The current study aimed to develop and validate a caregiver-report measure of the function of CPV (the Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale [CPV-F]). Methods One-hundred-and-twenty-one caregivers (94% female) ranging from 27 to 68 years of a…
Type of screen time and academic achievement in children from Australia and New Zealand
Increasing screen time in childhood has raised concerns about potential effects on academic achievement, with speculation that this is due in part to an overall decrease in sleep. However, research does not often distinguish between different types of screen time, such as that dedicated to home or other educational pursuits. Further, family factors such as socioeconomic status are known to predict academic performance but are rarely examined in c…
The LifewithIBD Intervention
Background: There is ample evidence of the high mental health burden caused by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Several constructs such as experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, shame, and self-criticism have recently emerged as potential intervention targets to improve mental health in IBD. Psychotherapeutic models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion-based interventions are known to target these constructs. In this proto…
The Effect of Adjunctive Mangosteen Pericarp on Cognition in People With Schizophrenia
Background: Cognitive impairment is prevalent and often highly burdensome in people with schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to investigate if mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana Linn.) pericarp extract may be an effective intervention to improve cognitive performance in this population. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a larger randomized placebo-controlled trial that investigated a 24-weeks intervention of mangosteen pericarp extract…
Evaluating a Sport-Based Mental Health Literacy Intervention in Australian Amateur Sporting Adolescents
Family, cultural diversity, and the development of Australian adolescent substance use
ObjectiveAustralia is a multicultural country experiencing rapid immigration. New migrant families offer diversity in important cultural practices such as parenting that can potentially contribute insights for Australian efforts to address public health challenges. Adolescent substance use differs between cultures, and the objective of this study was to investigate potential contributing factors to these differences. It was hypothesized that diff…
Impact of a Secondary School Depression Prevention Curriculum on Adolescent Social-Emotional Skills
The Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale (CPV-F)
Purpose The function (i.e., the motivation) of child-to-parent violence (CPV) is an important consideration for intervention but under researched, primarily due to a lack of appropriate measurement tools. The current study aimed to develop and validate a caregiver-report measure of the function of CPV (the Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale [CPV-F]). Methods One-hundred-and-twenty-one caregivers (94% female) ranging from 27 to 68 years of a…
Impact of a Secondary School Depression Prevention Curriculum on Adolescent Social-Emotional Skills
Family, cultural diversity, and the development of Australian adolescent substance use
ObjectiveAustralia is a multicultural country experiencing rapid immigration. New migrant families offer diversity in important cultural practices such as parenting that can potentially contribute insights for Australian efforts to address public health challenges. Adolescent substance use differs between cultures, and the objective of this study was to investigate potential contributing factors to these differences. It was hypothesized that diff…
Impact of a Secondary School Depression Prevention Curriculum on Adolescent Social-Emotional Skills
Type of screen time and academic achievement in children from Australia and New Zealand
Increasing screen time in childhood has raised concerns about potential effects on academic achievement, with speculation that this is due in part to an overall decrease in sleep. However, research does not often distinguish between different types of screen time, such as that dedicated to home or other educational pursuits. Further, family factors such as socioeconomic status are known to predict academic performance but are rarely examined in c…
The LifewithIBD Intervention
Background: There is ample evidence of the high mental health burden caused by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Several constructs such as experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, shame, and self-criticism have recently emerged as potential intervention targets to improve mental health in IBD. Psychotherapeutic models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion-based interventions are known to target these constructs. In this proto…
The Effect of Adjunctive Mangosteen Pericarp on Cognition in People With Schizophrenia
Background: Cognitive impairment is prevalent and often highly burdensome in people with schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to investigate if mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana Linn.) pericarp extract may be an effective intervention to improve cognitive performance in this population. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of a larger randomized placebo-controlled trial that investigated a 24-weeks intervention of mangosteen pericarp extract…
Evaluating a Sport-Based Mental Health Literacy Intervention in Australian Amateur Sporting Adolescents
The Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale (CPV-F)
Purpose The function (i.e., the motivation) of child-to-parent violence (CPV) is an important consideration for intervention but under researched, primarily due to a lack of appropriate measurement tools. The current study aimed to develop and validate a caregiver-report measure of the function of CPV (the Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale [CPV-F]). Methods One-hundred-and-twenty-one caregivers (94% female) ranging from 27 to 68 years of a…
Don't set me off—grandiose and vulnerable dimensions of narcissism are associated with different forms of aggression
Dating in the dark
Dark Tetrad (D4) traits have been shown to influence both perpetration and victimisation of dating related anti-social behaviours. To inform prevention and intervention measures against these behaviours, it is important to understand how persons with elevated D4 traits search for partners and what aspects of dating they appraise as positive versus negative. This study aims to qualitatively explore the role of personality in dating experiences; sp…
Comparing 12-Month Outcomes for Group CBT Versus Group CBT Plus Yoga for Depression and Anxiety
Emerging research shows yoga, a body-based mindfulness practice, appears to augment the benefits of transdiagnostic group CBT up to 3-month post-treatment, but less is known about longer-term outcomes. This mixed-methods study reports on 12-month findings of a pragmatic preference trial with adults ( N = 59) diagnosed with depression or anxiety. It compares longer-term outcomes between adults who completed either a group CBT program or group CBT …
Not all child‐to‐parent violence is the same
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of Emotion Detectives In-Out
The clinical trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05747131, date assigned February 28, 2023)
The social impact of relational aggression on adults mental health
Relational aggression is a non-physical form of aggression with an intent to damage or threaten to harm another person’s social relationships. While largely studied in adolescent samples, preliminary evidence suggests it is perpetrated across adulthood and may have substantial mental health impacts. This study focuses on the explanatory roles of social demographic variables, including age, gender, and student and employment status, on any associa…
Substance‐involved child‐to‐parent violence
Parent substance use and child‐to‐parent violence
Biopsychosocial impacts of mother loss on daughters in Australia
We aimed to describe the biopsychosocial impacts of a mother's death at any stage in life on adult daughters in Australia. A total of 2735 mother-bereaved daughters completed an online survey about their experiences of mother loss and its impacts. We assessed several biopsychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), prolonged grief disorder (PGD), quality of life (QoL), sleep distu…
Looking Within
BACKGROUND: Given their modifiable nature, understanding the intrapersonal factors involved in the cessation of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is needed to inform existing therapeutic approaches and explore novel avenues for supporting individuals with NSSI. This study aimed to examine the relative contributions of and interactions among intrapersonal factors (self-concept, emotion regulation, and cognitive flexibility) in distinguishing between…
Psychosocial mediators of the relationship between body weight and exercise-related cognitions and behaviours
Chaos, Conflict, and Unpredictability in the Home
Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is a prevalent community issue which is poorly understood. Early CPV behaviours are likely to be associated with broader familial and household instability and dysfunction, however, these relationships have not been explored. Thus, the current study aimed to explore the associations between early life instability, home chaos and conflict, mental health, and CPV in childhood. A sample of 431 parents (reporting on chi…
Working with the nerves
Psychology (15 obras) · Clinical Psychology (12 obras) · Psychiatry (12 obras) · Medicine (10 obras) · Developmental psychology (9 obras) · Clinical Psychology (8 obras) · Intervention (counseling (6 obras) · Child Abuse and Trauma (5 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (5 obras) · Cognition (5 obras)