Sharinne Crawford
Biographic Data
| ID | 4192789 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharinne Crawford |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharinne |
| FAMILY NAME | Crawford |
| SIGNATURE | CRAWFORD S |
| AFFILIATIONS | La Trobe University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5449-9861 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
“I Became a Dad, and It Wasn’t Just All About Work Anymore”
Despite fathers’ increased involvement in parenting and the introduction of family-friendly workplace policies in Australia (i.e., flexible work, parental leave), fathers’ employment patterns have been resistant to change and work-family conflict remains prevalent. This study explored fathers’ perceptions and experiences of work-family balance, workplace policies and wellbeing, including before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured in…
Examining cross-sectional associations between Australian parents’ physical activity levels and their parenting confidence
Self-reported physical activity was most robustly associated with physical activity-specific parenting confidence for mothers. A similar pattern was observed for fathers but the smaller sample size widened confidence intervals. Mothers' perceptions of their physical activity may be an important consideration for future research. Understanding these associations may help to support parents in achieving optimal health outcomes for both themselves a…
They Take the Fear out of Failing
Risky Kids is an Australian community‐based program that seeks to build resilience in children and adolescents by teaching ‘risk intelligence’ through parkour, ninja, and free‐running skills, underpinned by psychological approaches. The aim of this study was to explore children's and parents’ experiences of the Risky Kids program. We interviewed 18 children aged 6–13 years and held three focus groups with 15 parents and caregivers across three si…
Flexible work patterns and experiences of the work-family interface among Australian parents
Flexible work is often heralded as a key solution to the work–family ‘juggle’, yet evidence of its effectiveness is mixed, and few studies consider how parents combine flexible work options to balance work and care. This study aimed to examine the interplay between formal (employer-provided) and informal (self-directed) flexible work arrangements and identify usage patterns that support parents’ management of the work–family interface. We examine…
Family Bonds with Pets and Mental Health during Covid-19 in Australia
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the health-promoting features of human-animal relationships, particularly for families with children. Despite this, the World Health Organization's (1986) Ottawa Charter remains human-centric. Given the reciprocal health impacts of human-animal relationships, this paper aims to (i) describe perceived pet-related benefits, worries, and family activities; and to (ii) examine differences in perceived bene…
Stranger danger’, ‘abduction risks’ and ‘fear’
The media plays a powerful role in shaping health‐related attitudes and behaviours. We investigated media reports about children's independent mobility (CIM) and associations with parental attitudes towards CIM. CIM‐related media reports (newspaper, online, television) during a 3‐month period were extracted from two databases. Concurrent parental attitudes were collected via telephone interview from 1779 parents of children aged 9–15 years. Media…
What happened to parents’ work-family conflict from before to during Covid-19? Findings from a longitudinal Australian study
What happened to parents’ work-family conflict from before to during COVID-19? Findings from a longitudinal Australian study
Does place matter in the implementation of an evidence‐based program policy in an Australian place‐based initiative for children
Policy-mandated requirements for use of evidence-based programs (EBP) in place-based initiatives are becoming more common. Little attention has been paid to the geographic aspects of uneven market development and urbanicity in implementing EBPs in large place-based initiatives. The aim of this study was to explore geographic variation in knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of service providers who implemented an EBP policy in Australia's larges…
Service Provider Attitudes toward Evidence-Based Programs in an Australian Place-Based Initiative
Companionship and Worries in Uncertain Times
Companion animals (pets), especially cats and dogs, have featured regularly in the media and public discourse during the global COVID-19 pandemic, including increased demand for pet adoption and more time spent with existing pets. This qualitative study aimed to describe the experiences of Australian parents with a child under 18 years and a cat or dog. Within a broader survey, parents were asked open-ended questions about the benefits and challe…
Is there any point in me doing this?’ Views and experiences of women in the Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing (Dame) trial
The Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing (DAME) randomised controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in 2011-2015, at six sites in Melbourne, Australia to explore the effect of advising women with diabetes in pregnancy to express breast milk from 36 weeks gestation. Infants whose mothers were randomised to express in pregnancy were more likely to be exclusively breast milk fed during their hospital stay, and there was no evidence of harm. This paper…
Does flexible work 'work' in Australia? A survey of employed mothers' and fathers' work, family and health
Workplace flexibility is perceived to benefit parents yet evidence of \nthe effectiveness of formal work arrangements in promoting \nparents’ health is mixed, and few have evaluated informal \nflexibility. This study investigates Australian mothers’ and fathers’ \nuse of formal (employer-provided) and informal (self-directed) \nwork arrangements and associations with work-family conflict and \nhealth outcomes (psychological distress, occupational…
Ethical Considerations in Using Social Media to Engage Research Participants
Researchers increasingly use social media (SM) to recruit, retain, and trace participants, yet empirical literature investigating the ethics of engaging participants via SM is lacking. We conducted a survey of 401 Australian researchers and human research ethics committee (HREC) members to examine their experience, attitudes, and ethical concerns toward engaging participants via SM. Data revealed that researchers and HREC members share similar co…
It’s not black and white”
Purpose The internet offers an opportunity for researchers to engage participants in research in a cost-effective and timely manner. Yet the use of the internet as a research tool (internet research) comes with a range of ethical concerns, and the rapidly changing online environment poses challenges for both researchers and ethics committees. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key ethical issues of using the internet to recruit, retain…
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people
It’s not black and white”
Purpose The internet offers an opportunity for researchers to engage participants in research in a cost-effective and timely manner. Yet the use of the internet as a research tool (internet research) comes with a range of ethical concerns, and the rapidly changing online environment poses challenges for both researchers and ethics committees. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key ethical issues of using the internet to recruit, retain…
Ethical Considerations in Using Social Media to Engage Research Participants
Researchers increasingly use social media (SM) to recruit, retain, and trace participants, yet empirical literature investigating the ethics of engaging participants via SM is lacking. We conducted a survey of 401 Australian researchers and human research ethics committee (HREC) members to examine their experience, attitudes, and ethical concerns toward engaging participants via SM. Data revealed that researchers and HREC members share similar co…
Companionship and Worries in Uncertain Times
Companion animals (pets), especially cats and dogs, have featured regularly in the media and public discourse during the global COVID-19 pandemic, including increased demand for pet adoption and more time spent with existing pets. This qualitative study aimed to describe the experiences of Australian parents with a child under 18 years and a cat or dog. Within a broader survey, parents were asked open-ended questions about the benefits and challe…
Does place matter in the implementation of an evidence‐based program policy in an Australian place‐based initiative for children
Policy-mandated requirements for use of evidence-based programs (EBP) in place-based initiatives are becoming more common. Little attention has been paid to the geographic aspects of uneven market development and urbanicity in implementing EBPs in large place-based initiatives. The aim of this study was to explore geographic variation in knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of service providers who implemented an EBP policy in Australia's larges…
Does flexible work 'work' in Australia? A survey of employed mothers' and fathers' work, family and health
Workplace flexibility is perceived to benefit parents yet evidence of \nthe effectiveness of formal work arrangements in promoting \nparents’ health is mixed, and few have evaluated informal \nflexibility. This study investigates Australian mothers’ and fathers’ \nuse of formal (employer-provided) and informal (self-directed) \nwork arrangements and associations with work-family conflict and \nhealth outcomes (psychological distress, occupational…
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people
It’s not black and white”
Purpose The internet offers an opportunity for researchers to engage participants in research in a cost-effective and timely manner. Yet the use of the internet as a research tool (internet research) comes with a range of ethical concerns, and the rapidly changing online environment poses challenges for both researchers and ethics committees. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the key ethical issues of using the internet to recruit, retain…
Ethical Considerations in Using Social Media to Engage Research Participants
Researchers increasingly use social media (SM) to recruit, retain, and trace participants, yet empirical literature investigating the ethics of engaging participants via SM is lacking. We conducted a survey of 401 Australian researchers and human research ethics committee (HREC) members to examine their experience, attitudes, and ethical concerns toward engaging participants via SM. Data revealed that researchers and HREC members share similar co…
Is there any point in me doing this?’ Views and experiences of women in the Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing (Dame) trial
The Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing (DAME) randomised controlled trial (RCT) was conducted in 2011-2015, at six sites in Melbourne, Australia to explore the effect of advising women with diabetes in pregnancy to express breast milk from 36 weeks gestation. Infants whose mothers were randomised to express in pregnancy were more likely to be exclusively breast milk fed during their hospital stay, and there was no evidence of harm. This paper…
Does flexible work 'work' in Australia? A survey of employed mothers' and fathers' work, family and health
Workplace flexibility is perceived to benefit parents yet evidence of \nthe effectiveness of formal work arrangements in promoting \nparents’ health is mixed, and few have evaluated informal \nflexibility. This study investigates Australian mothers’ and fathers’ \nuse of formal (employer-provided) and informal (self-directed) \nwork arrangements and associations with work-family conflict and \nhealth outcomes (psychological distress, occupational…
Does place matter in the implementation of an evidence‐based program policy in an Australian place‐based initiative for children
Policy-mandated requirements for use of evidence-based programs (EBP) in place-based initiatives are becoming more common. Little attention has been paid to the geographic aspects of uneven market development and urbanicity in implementing EBPs in large place-based initiatives. The aim of this study was to explore geographic variation in knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of service providers who implemented an EBP policy in Australia's larges…
Service Provider Attitudes toward Evidence-Based Programs in an Australian Place-Based Initiative
Companionship and Worries in Uncertain Times
Companion animals (pets), especially cats and dogs, have featured regularly in the media and public discourse during the global COVID-19 pandemic, including increased demand for pet adoption and more time spent with existing pets. This qualitative study aimed to describe the experiences of Australian parents with a child under 18 years and a cat or dog. Within a broader survey, parents were asked open-ended questions about the benefits and challe…
Family Bonds with Pets and Mental Health during Covid-19 in Australia
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the health-promoting features of human-animal relationships, particularly for families with children. Despite this, the World Health Organization's (1986) Ottawa Charter remains human-centric. Given the reciprocal health impacts of human-animal relationships, this paper aims to (i) describe perceived pet-related benefits, worries, and family activities; and to (ii) examine differences in perceived bene…
Stranger danger’, ‘abduction risks’ and ‘fear’
The media plays a powerful role in shaping health‐related attitudes and behaviours. We investigated media reports about children's independent mobility (CIM) and associations with parental attitudes towards CIM. CIM‐related media reports (newspaper, online, television) during a 3‐month period were extracted from two databases. Concurrent parental attitudes were collected via telephone interview from 1779 parents of children aged 9–15 years. Media…
What happened to parents’ work-family conflict from before to during Covid-19? Findings from a longitudinal Australian study
What happened to parents’ work-family conflict from before to during COVID-19? Findings from a longitudinal Australian study
Flexible work patterns and experiences of the work-family interface among Australian parents
Flexible work is often heralded as a key solution to the work–family ‘juggle’, yet evidence of its effectiveness is mixed, and few studies consider how parents combine flexible work options to balance work and care. This study aimed to examine the interplay between formal (employer-provided) and informal (self-directed) flexible work arrangements and identify usage patterns that support parents’ management of the work–family interface. We examine…
Examining cross-sectional associations between Australian parents’ physical activity levels and their parenting confidence
Self-reported physical activity was most robustly associated with physical activity-specific parenting confidence for mothers. A similar pattern was observed for fathers but the smaller sample size widened confidence intervals. Mothers' perceptions of their physical activity may be an important consideration for future research. Understanding these associations may help to support parents in achieving optimal health outcomes for both themselves a…
They Take the Fear out of Failing
Risky Kids is an Australian community‐based program that seeks to build resilience in children and adolescents by teaching ‘risk intelligence’ through parkour, ninja, and free‐running skills, underpinned by psychological approaches. The aim of this study was to explore children's and parents’ experiences of the Risky Kids program. We interviewed 18 children aged 6–13 years and held three focus groups with 15 parents and caregivers across three si…
“I Became a Dad, and It Wasn’t Just All About Work Anymore”
Despite fathers’ increased involvement in parenting and the introduction of family-friendly workplace policies in Australia (i.e., flexible work, parental leave), fathers’ employment patterns have been resistant to change and work-family conflict remains prevalent. This study explored fathers’ perceptions and experiences of work-family balance, workplace policies and wellbeing, including before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured in…
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Work-Family Balance Challenges (4 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works)