Jan Matthews
Biographic Data
| ID | 4227457 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jan Matthews |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jan |
| FAMILY NAME | Matthews |
| SIGNATURE | MATTHEWS J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Parenting Research Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7156-1089 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Focus on Fathers: Exploring the parenting experiences of fathers using a large population-level sample
Influences on Fathers' Information- and Support-Seeking for Parenting
The study aimed to document the preferences of fathers in accessing and using parenting supports and to investigate the influence of a range of family contextual factors including paternal mental health, child disability, the co-parenting relationship and parenting sense of efficacy on fathers' help-seeking. Participants included a representative sample of 1,044 fathers of zero- to 18-year-olds. Results suggest that most fathers feel supported in…
Cross-cultural exploration of growth in expressive communication of english-speaking infants and toddlers
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people: A qualitative study with children and parents regarding children's independent mobility
Improving mental health of adolescents with Type 1 diabetes: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained online adolescent and parenting support intervention
Australian New Zealand clinical trials registry (ANZCTR); ACTRN12610000170022
Maternal factors and experiences associated with observed parenting behavior in mothers attending a residential parenting program
Parents experiencing early parenting difficulties often seek support through parenting programs. Characteristics of mothers seeking parenting support and information at an early parenting center in Victoria, Australia and the relationships between these factors and parenting behavior were explored using an observational measure of parent–child interaction. Participants were 43 mothers and children attending a 5‐day residential parenting program a…
The parenting sense of competence scale: Investigation of the factor structure, reliability, and validity for an Australian sample
Investigation of the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) was conducted with an Australian sample of 849 mothers and 329 fathers. Two factors of Satisfaction and Efficacy were found that were largely consistent with previous research. In addition, a third factor reflecting interest in the parenting role emerged. The Satisfaction factor was strongly correlated with measures of child behaviour, parent wellbeing, and pa…
The parenting sense of competence scale: Investigation of the factor structure, reliability, and validity for an Australian sample
Investigation of the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) was conducted with an Australian sample of 849 mothers and 329 fathers. Two factors of Satisfaction and Efficacy were found that were largely consistent with previous research. In addition, a third factor reflecting interest in the parenting role emerged. The Satisfaction factor was strongly correlated with measures of child behaviour, parent wellbeing, and pa…
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people: A qualitative study with children and parents regarding children's independent mobility
Influences on Fathers' Information- and Support-Seeking for Parenting
The study aimed to document the preferences of fathers in accessing and using parenting supports and to investigate the influence of a range of family contextual factors including paternal mental health, child disability, the co-parenting relationship and parenting sense of efficacy on fathers' help-seeking. Participants included a representative sample of 1,044 fathers of zero- to 18-year-olds. Results suggest that most fathers feel supported in…
Cross-cultural exploration of growth in expressive communication of english-speaking infants and toddlers
Maternal factors and experiences associated with observed parenting behavior in mothers attending a residential parenting program
Parents experiencing early parenting difficulties often seek support through parenting programs. Characteristics of mothers seeking parenting support and information at an early parenting center in Victoria, Australia and the relationships between these factors and parenting behavior were explored using an observational measure of parent–child interaction. Participants were 43 mothers and children attending a 5‐day residential parenting program a…
The parenting sense of competence scale: Investigation of the factor structure, reliability, and validity for an Australian sample
Investigation of the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) was conducted with an Australian sample of 849 mothers and 329 fathers. Two factors of Satisfaction and Efficacy were found that were largely consistent with previous research. In addition, a third factor reflecting interest in the parenting role emerged. The Satisfaction factor was strongly correlated with measures of child behaviour, parent wellbeing, and pa…
Maternal factors and experiences associated with observed parenting behavior in mothers attending a residential parenting program
Parents experiencing early parenting difficulties often seek support through parenting programs. Characteristics of mothers seeking parenting support and information at an early parenting center in Victoria, Australia and the relationships between these factors and parenting behavior were explored using an observational measure of parent–child interaction. Participants were 43 mothers and children attending a 5‐day residential parenting program a…
Improving mental health of adolescents with Type 1 diabetes: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained online adolescent and parenting support intervention
Australian New Zealand clinical trials registry (ANZCTR); ACTRN12610000170022
Worries, ‘weirdos’, neighborhoods and knowing people: A qualitative study with children and parents regarding children's independent mobility
Cross-cultural exploration of growth in expressive communication of english-speaking infants and toddlers
Focus on Fathers: Exploring the parenting experiences of fathers using a large population-level sample
Influences on Fathers' Information- and Support-Seeking for Parenting
The study aimed to document the preferences of fathers in accessing and using parenting supports and to investigate the influence of a range of family contextual factors including paternal mental health, child disability, the co-parenting relationship and parenting sense of efficacy on fathers' help-seeking. Participants included a representative sample of 1,044 fathers of zero- to 18-year-olds. Results suggest that most fathers feel supported in…
Developmental psychology (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (2 works)