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Sanders, M.R., Prior, J., & Ralph, A. (in press). An evaluation of a brief universal seminar series on positive parenting: A feasibility study. Journal of Children's Services.

2009

Axford, N., Crewe, E., Domitrovich, C., & Morawska, A. (2009). The science of a good childhood: a review of Volume 2 of the Journal of Children's Services Journal of Children's Services, 3(4), 46-58.

Joachim, S., Sanders, M.R., & Turner, K.M.T. (2009). Reducing preschoolers' disruptive behaviour in public with a brief parent discussion group. Child Psychiatry and Human Development available online. DOI 10.1007/s10578-009-0151-z.

Morawska, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2009a). An evaluation of a behavioural parenting intervention for parents of gifted children. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47, 463-470.

Morawska, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2009b). Parenting gifted and talented children: Conceptual and empirical foundations. Gifted Child Quarterly, 53(3), 163-173.

Morawska, A., & Thompson, E. (2009). The Parent Problem Checklist: Examining the effects of parenting conflict on children. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43(3), 260-269.

Morawska, A., Winter, L., & Sanders, M. R. (2009). Parenting knowledge within the general population and its role in the prediction of dysfunctional parenting and disruptive child behaviour. Child: Care, Health and Development, 35(2), 217-226.

Pidgeon, A.M., & Sanders, M.R. (2009). Attributions, parental anger and risk of maltreatment. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development, 2(1), 57-69.

Prinz, R.J., Sanders, M.R., Shapiro, C.J., Whitaker, D.J. & Lutzker, J.R. (2009). Population-based prevention of child maltreatment: The US Triple P system population trial. Prevention Science, 10i, 1-12.

Sanders, M.R., Prinz, R.J., & Shapiro, C.J. (2009). Predicting Uptake and Utilization of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions with Organizational, Service-Provider and Client Variables. In Press: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 36, 133-143.

Seow, W. K., Clifford, H., Battistutta, D., Morawska, A., & Holcombe, T. (2009). A Case-Control Study of Early Childhood Caries in Australia. Caries Research 43, 23-35.

Stallman, H.M., Morawska, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2009). Parent problem checklist: Tool for assessing parent conflict. Australian Psychologist, 44(2), 78-85.

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2008

Bodenmann, G., Cina, A., Ledermann, T., & Sanders, M.R. (2008). The efficacy of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program in improving parenting and child behaviour: A comparison with two other treatment conditions. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 46, 411-427.
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Calam, R., Sanders, M.R., Miller, C., Sadhnani, V., & Carmont, S. (2008). Can technology and the media help reduce dysfunctional parenting and increase engagement with preventative parenting interventions? Child Maltreatment, 13(4), 347-361.
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Foster, E.M., Prinz, R.J., Sanders, M.R., & Shapiro, C.J. (2008). The costs of a public health infrastructure for delivering parenting and family support. Children and Youth Services Review, 30, 493-501.
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Matsumoto, Y., Sofronoff, K., & Sanders, M.R. (2008). Socio-ecological predictor model of parental intention to participate in Triple P-Positive Parenting Program. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2008). Parenting gifted and talented children: What are the key child behaviour and parenting issues? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42, 819-827.
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Morawska, A., Stelzer, J., & Burgess, S. (2008). Parenting asthmatic children: Identification of parenting challenges. Journal of Asthma, 45, 465-472.
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Nicholson, J.M., Phillips, M., Whitton. S., Halford W. K., & Sanders M.R. (2008). Promoting healthy stepfamilies: reasons for seeking help and perceived benefits from intervention. Family Matters, 77, 48-56.
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Sanders, M.R. (2008). The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program as a public health approach to strengthening parenting. Journal of Family Psychology, 22(4), 506-517.

Sanders, M.R., Calam, R., Durand, M., Liversidge, T., & Carmont, S.A. (2008). Does self-directed and web-based support for parents enhance the effects of viewing a reality television series based on the Triple P-Positive Parenting Programme? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49(9), 924-932.
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Sanders, M.R. & Prinz, R.J. (2008).Ethical and professional issues in the implementation of population-level parenting interventions. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 15(2), 130-136.
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Sanders, M.R., Ralph, A., Sofronoff, K., Gardiner, P., Thompson, R., Dwyer, S., & Bidwell, K. (2008). Every Family: A population approach to reducing behavioral and emotional problems in children making the transition to school. Journal of Primary Prevention, 29, 197-222.
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Shapiro, C.J., Prinz, R.J., & Sanders, M.R. (2008). Population-wide parenting intervention training: Initial feasibility.Journal of Child and Family Studies, 17, 457-466.
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Whittingham, K., Sofronoff, K., Sheffield, J., & Sanders, M.R. (2008). Do parental attributions affect treatment outcome in a parenting program? An exploration of the effects of parental attributions in an RCT of Stepping Stones Triple P for the ASD population. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Whittingham, K., Sofronoff, K., Sheffield, J., Sanders, M.R. (2008). Stepping Stones Triple P: An RCT of a parenting program with parents of a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.
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2007

Halford, K., Nicholson, J., & Sanders, M.R. (2007). Couple Communication in Stepfamilies. Family Process, 46 (4), 471-483.
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Matsumoto, Y., Sofronoff, K., & Sanders, M. (2007). The efficacy and acceptability of the Triple P parenting program in a cross-cultural context: Results of an efficacy trial. Behaviour Change, 24,205-218.
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Mihalopoulos, C., Sanders, M.R., Turner, K.M.T., Murphy-Brennan, M., & Carter, R. (2007). Does the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program provide value for money? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 41, 239-246.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M. R. (2007). Are parent reported outcomes for self-directed or telephone-assisted behavioral family intervention enhanced if parents are observed? Behavior Modification, 31, 279-297.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M. R. (2007). Concurrent predictors of dysfunctional parenting and parental confidence: Implications for parenting interventions. Child: Care, Health and Development 33, 757-767.
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Plant, K. M., & Sanders, M. R. (2007). Predictors of care-giver stress in families of preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(2), 109-124.
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Plant, K.M., & Sanders, M.R. (2007). Reducing problem behavior during care-giving in families of preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 28(4), 362-385.
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Prinz, R.J., & Sanders, M.R. (2007). Adopting a population-level approach to parenting and family support. Clinical Psychology Review, 27(6), 739-749.
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Sanders, M. R., Bor, W., & Morawska, A. (2007). Maintenance of treatment Gains: A comparison of Enhanced, Standard, and Self-directed Triple P-Positive Parenting Program. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 35, 983-998.
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Sanders, M.R., Markie-Dadds, C., Rinaldis, M., Firman, D., & Baig, N (2007). Using household survey data to inform policy decisions regarding the delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33(6), 768-783.
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Stallman, H. M., & Sanders, M. R. (2007). Family Transitions Triple P: The theoretical basis and development of a program for parents going through divorce. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 47(3-4), 133-153.

Stallman, H. M., & Ralph, A. (2007). Reducing risk factors for adolescent behavioural and emotional problems: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a self-administered parenting intervention. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 6(2), 1-13.
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Turner K.M.T., Richards M., & Sanders M.R. (2007). Randomised clinical trial of a group parent education programme for Australian Indigenous families. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 43, 243-251.
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Turner K.M.T., & Sanders M.R. (2007). Family intervention in Indigenous communities: Emergent issues in conducting outcome research.Australasian Psychiatry, 15(Supp.), 39-43.
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2006

Cina, A., Bodenmann, G., Hahlweg, K., Dirscherl, T. & Sanders, M.R. (2006). Triple P (Positive Parenting Program): Theoretischer und empirischer Hintergrund und erste Erfahrungen im deutschsprachigen Raum. [Triple P (Positive Parenting Program): Its theoretical and empirical background and first experiences with this approach in German speaking Europe]. Zeitschrift für Familienforschung [Journal of Family Research], 1, 66-88.
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Leung, C., Sanders, M.R., Ip, F., & Lau, J. (2006). Implementation of Triple P - Positive Parenting Program in Hong Kong: Predictors of programme completion and clinical outcomes. Journal of Children’s Services, 1(2), 4-17.
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Markie-Dadds, C., & Sanders, M. R. (2006). A controlled evaluation of an enhanced self-directed behavioural family intervention for parents of children with conduct problems in rural and remote areas. Behaviour Change, 23(1), 55-72.
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Markie-Dadds, C., & Sanders, M. R. (2006) Self-directed Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) for mothers with children at-risk of developing conduct problems. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 34(3), 259-275.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2006). A review of parental engagement in parenting interventions and strategies to promote it. Journal of Children’s Services, 1(1), 29-40.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M. R. (2006). Self-administered behavioral family intervention for parents of toddlers: Part I. Efficacy. Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, 74(1), 10-19.
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Morawska, A., & Sanders, M. R. (2006). Self-administered behavioural family intervention for parents of toddlers: Effectiveness and dissemination. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 34, 259-275.
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Roberts, C., Mazzucchelli, T., Studman, L., & Sanders, M. R. (2006). Behavioral family intervention for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 35(2), 180-193.
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Sanders, M.R. & Morawska, A. (2006) Towards a public health approach to parenting. The Psychologist, 19(8), 476-479.
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Seng, A.C., Prinz, R.J. & Sanders, M.R. (2006). The role of training variables in effective dissemination of evidence-based parenting interventions. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 8(4), 19-27.
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Turner, K.M.T., & Sanders, M.R. (2006). Dissemination of evidence-based parenting and family support strategies: Learnings from the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program system approach. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 11(2), 176-193.
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Turner, K.M.T., & Sanders, M.R. (2006). Help when it's needed first: A controlled evaluation of brief, preventive behavioral family intervention in a primary care setting. Behavior Therapy, 37(2), 131-142.
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2005

Morawska, A., Stallman, H. M., Sanders, M. R., & Ralph, A. (2005). Self-directed behavioral family intervention: Do therapists matter? Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 27(4), 51-72.
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Sanders, M. R. & Prinz, R. J. (2005). The Triple P system: A multi-level, evidence-based, population approach to the prevention and treatment of behavioral and emotional problems in children. The Register Report, 31, 42-45.
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Sanders, M.R., & Turner, K.M.T. (2005). Reflections on the challenges of effective dissemination of behavioural family intervention: Our experience with the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 10(4), 158-169.
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Sanders, M.R., & Woolley, M.L. (2005). The relationship between maternal self-efficacy and parenting practices: Implications for parent training. Child: Care, Health and Development, 31(1), 65-73.
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Zubrick, S.R., Ward, K.A., Silburn, S.R., Lawrence, D., Williams, A.A., Blair, E., Robertson, D., & Sanders, M. (2005). Prevention of child behavior problems through universal implementation of a group behavioral family intervention. Prevention Science, 6(4), 287-304.
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2004

Bor, W., & Sanders, M.R. (2004). Correlates of self-reported coercive parenting of preschool-aged children at high risk for the development of conduct problems. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 38, 738-745.
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Ralph, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2004). The ‘Teen Triple P’ Positive Parenting Program: A preliminary evaluation. Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice, 282, 1-6.
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Sanders, M.R., Mazzucchelli, T.G., & Studman, L. (2004). Stepping Stones Triple P - The theoretical basis and development of an evidence-based positive parenting program for families with a child who has a disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 29(3), 265-283.
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Sanders, M.R., Pidgeon, A., Gravestock, F., Connors, M.D., Brown, S., & Young, R.W. (2004) Does parental attributional retraining and anger management enhance the effects of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program with parents at risk of child maltreatment? Behavior Therapy, 35(3), 513-535.
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2003

Ireland, J.L., Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (2003). The impact of parent training on marital functioning: A comparison of two group versions of the Triple P- Positive Parenting Program for parents of children with early-onset conduct problems. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 31, 127-142.
Article (Reprinted with permission. © 2003 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.)

Leung, C., Sanders, M.R., Leung, S., Mak, R., & Lau, J. (2003). An outcome evaluation of the implementation of the Triple P- Positive Parenting Program in Hong Kong. Family Process, 42(4), 531-544.
Article (Reprinted with permission.)

Martin, A.J. & Sanders, M.R. (2003). Balancing work and family: A controlled evaluation of the Triple P- Positive Parenting Program as a work-site intervention. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 8(4), 161-169.
Article (Reprinted with permission.)

McFarland, M.L., & Sanders, M.R. (2003). The effects of mothers' depression on the behavioral assessment of disruptive child behavior. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 25(3), 39-63.
Article (The Haworth Press, Inc. www.haworthpress.com)

McTaggart, P., & Sanders, M.R. (2003). The transition to school project: results from the classroom. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Ralph, A., & Sanders, M.R. (2003). Preliminary evaluation of the Group Teen Triple P program for parents of teenagers making the transition to high school. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Ralph, A., Toumbourou, J. W., Grigg, M. Mulcahy, R., Carr-Gregg, M., & Sanders, M.R. (2003). Early intervention to help parents manage behavioural and emotional problems in early adolescents: What parents want. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
Article (Auseinet http://www.auseinet.com/)

Sanders, M.R. (2003). Guest Editorial: The translation of an evidence-based parenting program into regular clinic services. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Sanders, M.R. (2003). Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: A population approach to promoting competent parenting. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Sanders, M.R. (2003). Discipline, the family and the school. Directions in Education: A question of National Significance, 12(10), 3.

Sanders, M.R., Cann, W., & Markie-Dadds, C. (2003). The Triple P- Positive Parenting Program: A universal population-level approach to the prevention of child abuse. Child Abuse Review, 12(3), 155-171.
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Sanders, M.R., Markie-Dadds, C., & Turner, K.M.T. (2003). Theoretical, scientific and clinical foundations of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: A population approach to the promotion of parenting competence. Parenting Research and Practice Monograph, 1, 1-21.
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Sanders, M.R., Murphy-Brennan, M., & McAuliffe, C. (2003). The development, evaluation and dissemination of a training program for general practitioners in evidence-based parent consultation skills. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 5(4), 13-20.
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Sanders, M.R., Tully, L.A., Turner, K.M.T., Maher, C., & McAuliffe, C. (2003) Training GPs in parent consultation skills: A evaluation of training for Triple P- Positive Parenting Program. Australian Family Physician, 32(9), 1-6.

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2002

Bor, W., Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (2002). The effects of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program on preschool children with co-occurring disruptive behaviour and attentional/hyperactive difficulties. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 30(6), 571-587.

Hoath, F.E., & Sanders, M.R. (2002). A feasibility study of Enhanced Group Triple P- Positive Parenting Program for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Behaviour Change, 19(4), 191-206.
Article (Australian Academic Press. http://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/)

Sanders, M.R. (2002). Parenting interventions and the prevention of serious mental health problems in children. Medical Journal of Australia, 177, S87-92.

Sanders, M.R., & Turner, K.M.T (2002). The role of the media and primary care in the dissemination of evidence-based parenting and family support interventions. The Behavior Therapist, 25, 156-166.
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Sanders, M.R., Turner, K.M.T., & Markie-Dadds, C. (2002). The development and dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: A multi-level, evidence-based system of parenting and family support. Prevention Science, 3(3), 173-198.

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2001

Halford, W.K., Sanders, M.R., & Behrens, B. C. (2001). Can skills training prevent relationship problems in at-risk couples? Four-year effects of a behavioral relationship education program. Journal of Family Psychology, 15(4), 750-768.

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2000

Halford, W. K., Sanders, M.R., & Behrens, B. C. (2000). Repeating the errors of our parents? Family of origin spouse violence and observed conflict management in engaged couples. Family Process, 39(2), 219-235.
Article (Reprinted with permission.)

Kuschel, A., Miller, Y., Koppe, E, Lubke, A, Hahlweg. K & Sanders, M.R. (2000). Pravention von oppositionellen und aggressiven verhaltensstorungen bei Kindern. Kindheit und Entwicklung, 9(1), 20-29.

Sanders, M.R. (2000). Community based parenting and family support interventions and the prevention of drug abuse. Addictive Behavior, 25(6), 929-942.

Sanders, M.R., Montgomery, D.T., & Brechman-Toussaint, M.L. (2000). The mass media and the prevention of child behavior problems: The evaluation of a television series to promote positive outcomes for parents and their children. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 41(7), 939-948.
Article (Reprinted with permission.)

Sanders, M.R. & McFarland, M., (2000). Treatment of depressed mothers with disruptive children: A controlled evaluation of cognitive behavioral family intervention. Behavior Therapy, 31(1), 89-112.
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Sanders, M.R., Markie-Dadds, C., Tully, L.A., & Bor, W. (2000). The Triple P- Positive Parenting Program: A comparison of enhanced, standard, and self-directed behavioral family intervention for parents of children with early onset conduct problems. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68(4), 624-640.

Spence, S.H., Donovan, C., & Brechman-Toussaint, M.L. (2000). The treatment of childhood social phobia: The effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioural intervention, with and without parental involvement. Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 41(6), 713-726.

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1995-1999

Nicholson, J.M., Oldenburg, B., McFarland, M.L., & Dwyer, S.B. (1999). Mental health interventions in the primary school setting: Perceived facilitators, barriers and needs. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 9(2), 103-111.

Nicholson, J.M. & Sanders, M.R. (1999). Randomized controlled trial of behavioral family intervention for the treatment of child behavior problems in stepfamilies. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 30(3/4), 1-23.
Article (The Haworth Press, Inc. www.haworthpress.com)

Sanders, M.R. (1999). The Triple P-Positive parenting program: Towards an empirically validated multilevel parenting and family support strategy for the prevention of behavior and emotional problems in children. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2(2), 71-90.

Sanders, M.R., Halford, K. & Behrens, B. C. (1999). Parental divorce and premarital couple communication. Journal of Family Psychology, 13(1), 60-74.

Sanders, M.R., Tully, L.A., Baade, P., Lynch, M.E., Heywood, A., Pollard, G.E., & Youlden, D.R. (1999). A survey of parenting practices in Queensland: Implications for mental health promotion. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 9(2), 105-114.

Nicholson, J.M., Halford, K., & Sanders, M.R. (1998). Prevention of mental health problems in stepfamilies: Intervention for maintaining and enhancing the relationships and wellbeing of stepfamily members. Mental Health in Australia, 8, 49-51.

Connell, S., Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (1997). Self-directed behavioral family intervention for parents of oppositional children in rural and remote areas. Behavior Modification, 21(4), 379-408.
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Sanders, M.R. (1997). A television series on parenting: The media, parenting and children's mental health. Bulletin of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists), January, 10.

Sanders, M.R. (1997). Commentary: Empirically validated treatments and child clinical interventions. Behaviour Change, 14(1), 15-17.

Sanders, M.R., Turner, K.M.T., Wall, C.R., Waugh, L.M., & Tully, L.A. (1997). Mealtime behavior and parent-child interaction: A comparison of children with cystic fibrosis, children with feeding problems, and nonclinic controls. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 22(6), 881-990.

Sheridan, J., Dwyer, S.B., & Sanders, M.R. (1997). Parenting and family support for children with ADHD. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 22(4), 15-23.

Sanders, M.R., Cleghorn, G., Shepherd, R.W., & Patrick, M. (1996). Predictors of clinical improvement in children with recurrent abdominal pain. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 24, 27-38.
Article (Reprinted with permission. © 2003 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.)

Sheridan, J., & Sanders, M.R. (1996). The need for effective early behavioural family interventions for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 13(1), 29-39.

Sanders, M.R., & Duncan, S.B. (1995). Empowering families: Policy, training, and research issues in promoting family mental health in Australia. Behaviour Change, 12(2), 109-121.

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1990-1994

Behrens, B.C., & Sanders, M.R. (1994). Prevention of marital distress: Current issues in programming and research. Behaviour Change, 11(2), 82-93.

Halford, W.K., Sanders, M.R., & Behrens, B.C. (1994). Self regulation in behavioral couples therapy. Behavior Therapy, 25(3), 431-452.

Lawton, J.M., & Sanders, M.R. (1994). Designing effective behavioral family interventions for stepfamilies. Clinical Psychology Review, 14(5), 463-496.

Sanders, M.R. (1994). Towards the prevention of anti social behaviour in children: The role of family intervention. Mental Health in Australia, 6(2), 37-43.

Sanders, M.R., Markie-Dadds, C., & Turner, K.M.T. (1994). Childhood disruptive behaviour disorders. General Practitioner, 2(20), 18-21.

Sanders, M.R., Shepherd, R.W., Cleghorn, G., & Woolford, H. (1994). The treatment of recurrent abdominal pain in children: A controlled comparison of cognitive-behavioral family intervention and standard pediatric care. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 62(2), 306-314.

Turner, K.M.T., Sanders, M.R., & Wall, C.R. (1994). Behavioural parent training versus dietary education in the treatment of children with persistent feeding difficulties. Behaviour Change, 11(4), 242-258.
Article (Australian Academic Press. http://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/)

Dadds, M.R., & Sanders, M.R. (1993). Family interaction: A comparison of two observational measures. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 4, 371-391.

Devilly, G.J., & Sanders, M.R. (1993). "Hey Dad, watch me": The effects of training a child to teach pain management skills to a parent with recurrent headaches. Behaviour Change, 10(4), 237-243.
Article (Australian Academic Press. http://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/)

Halford, W.K., Sanders, M.R., & Behrens, B.C. (1993). A comparison of the generalization of behavioral marital therapy and enhanced behavioral marital therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 61(1), 51-60.

Kavanagh, D.J., Gooley, S., & Wilson, P. (1993). Prediction of adherence and control in diabetes. Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 16, 1-14.

Sanders, M.R., & Lawton, J.M. (1993). Discussing assessment findings with families: A guided participation model of information transfer. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 15(2), 5-35.

Sanders, M.R., Patel, R.K., Le Grice, B., & Shepherd, R.W. (1993). Children with persistent feeding difficulties: An observational analysis of the feeding interactions of problem and non-problem eaters. Health Psychology, 12(1), 64-73.

Beames, L., Sanders, M.R., & Bor, W. (1992). The role of parent training in the cognitive behavioral treatment of children's headaches. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 20(2), 167-180.
Article (Reprinted with permission.)

Dadds, M.R., Sanders, M.R. (1992). Family interaction and child psychopathology: A comparison of two observation strategies. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1(4), 371-391.

Dadds, M.R., Sanders, M.R., Morrison, M., & Rebgetz, M. (1992). Childhood depression and conduct disorder II: An analysis of family interaction patterns in the home. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 101(3), 505-513.

Dunne, P., Sanders, M.R., & Kearsley, J.H. (1992). Anticipatory nausea and vomiting among ovarian, lymphoma, and breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: Implications for behavioural treatment. Behaviour Change, 9(1), 25-31.

Sanders, M.R. (1992). Behaviour Change: An editorial statement. Behaviour Change, 9, 1.

Sanders, M.R. (1992). Enhancing the impact of behavioural family intervention with children: Emerging perspectives. Behaviour Change, 9(3), 115-119.

Sanders, M.R. (1992). New directions in behavioural family intervention with children: From clinical management to prevention. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 21, 25-36.

Sanders, M.R., & Dadds, M.R. (1992). Children's and parents' cognitions about family interaction: An evaluation of video-mediated recall and thought listing procedures in the assessment of conduct-disordered children. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 21(4), 371-379.

Sanders, M.R., Dadds, M.R., Johnstone, B.C., & Cash, R. (1992). Childhood depression and conduct disorder I: Behavioral, affective and cognitive aspects of family problem solving interactions. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 101(3), 495-504.

Sanders, M.R., & Halford, W.K. (1992). The World Congress of Behaviour Therapy: A brief report. Behaviour Change, 9(2), 112.

Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (1992). The role of behavioural family intervention in the prevention of conduct disorders. Behaviour Change, 9, 140-149.

Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (1992). Toward a technology of prevention of disruptive behaviour disorders: The role of behavioural family intervention. Behaviour Change, 9(3), 186-200

Dunne, P., Sanders, M.R., Rowell, J.A., & McWhirter, W.R. (1991). An evaluation of cognitive-behavioural techniques in the management of chronic arthritic pain in men with haemophilia. Behaviour Change, 8(2), 70-78.

Free, M., Oei, T., & Sanders, M.R. (1991). Treatment outcome of a group cognitive therapy program for depression. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 41(4), 535-549.

Sanders, M.R., Gravestock, F., Wanstall, K, & Dunn, M. (1991). The relationship between treatment-related behaviour problems, age and clinical status in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 27, 1-5.

Behrens, B.C., Sanders, M.R., & Halford, W.K. (1990). Behavioral marital therapy: An evaluation of treatment effects across high and low risk settings. Behavior Therapy, 21(4), 423-433.

Halford, W.K., & Sanders, M.R. (1990). The relationship of cognition and behavior during marital interaction. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 9(4), 489-510.

Sanders, M.R., Dadds, M.R., Halford, W.K., & Schwartz, S. (1990). Designing a university clinical research and training environment: Our experience in the Behaviour Research and Therapy Centre. Australian Psychologist, 25, 25-39.

Sanders, M.R., & Jones, L. (1990). Behavioural treatment of injection, dental and medical phobias in adolescents: A case study. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 18(4), 311-316.

Sanders, M. ., Morrison, M., Rebgetz, M., Bor, W., Dadds, M.R., & Shepherd, R.W, (1990). Behavioural treatment of childhood recurrent abdominal pain. Relationships between pain, children's psychological characteristics and family functioning. Behaviour Change, 7(1), 16-24.

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Behrens, B.C., Sanders, M.R., & Halford, W.K. (1989). Behavioural marital therapy: An overview. Behaviour Change, 6(3/4), 112-123.

Halford, W.K., & Sanders, M.R. (1989). Special issue on behavioural marital therapy: An introduction. Behaviour Change, 6, 111-112.

Halford, W.K., & Sanders, M.R. (1989). Behavioural marital therapy in the treatment of psychological disorders. Behaviour Change, 6(3/4), 165-177.

Sanders, M.R. (1989). Review of D. Milne (Ed.). Training behaviour therapists: Methods, evaluation and implementation with parents, nurses and teachers. Australian Psychologist, 23, 265.

Sanders, M.R. (1989). Review of F.H. Kanfer and B.K. Schefft's Guiding the process of therapeutic change. Australian Psychologist, 24, 311-312.

Sanders, M.R. Dadds, M.R., & Bor, W. (1989). Contextual analysis of child oppositional and maternal aversive behaviors in families of conduct-disordered and nonproblem children. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 18(1), 72-83.

Sanders, M.R., Rebgetz, M., Morrison, M., Bor, W., Gordon, A., Dadds, M. R., & Shepherd, R.W. (1989). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of recurrent nonspecific abdominal pain in children: An analysis of generalization, maintenance and side effects. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 57(2), 294-300.

Sanders, M.R., & Parr, J.M. (1989). Training developmentally disabled adults in independent meal preparation. Acquisition, generalization and maintenance. Behavior Modification, 13(2), 168-191.

Sanders, M.R., & Plant, K. (1989). Programming for generalization to high and low risk parenting situations in families with oppositional developmentally disabled preschoolers. Behavior Modification, 13(3), 283-305.
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Halford, W.K., & Sanders, M.R. (1988). Dyadic behaviour and requests for change in Australian maritally distressed and non-distressed couples. Australian Journal of Psychology, 40(1), 45-52.

Halford, W.K., & Sanders, M.R. (1988). Assessment of cognitive self-statements during marital problem solving: A comparison of two methods. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 12(5), 515-530.

Christensen, A.P., & Sanders, M.R. (1987). Habit reversal and differential reinforcement of other behaviour in the treatment of thumbsucking: An analysis of generalization and side-effects. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28(2), 281-295.
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Dadds, M.R., Sanders, M.R., Behrens, B.C., & James J.E. (1987). Marital discord and child behavior problems: A description of family interactions during treatment. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 16(3), 192-203.

Dadds, M.R., Sanders, M.R., & James, J.E. (1987). The generalization of treatment effects in parent training with multidistressed parents. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 15(4), 289-313.
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Dadds, M.R., Schwartz, S., & Sanders, M.R. (1987). Marital discord and treatment outcome in behavioral treatment of childhood conduct disorders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(3), 396-403.

Dunne, P.J., & Sanders, M.R. (1986). Training adults with intellectual disabilities to use leisure activities in an institutional setting: An analysis of an activities manager routine. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 12(2), 97-110.

Halford, K., & Sanders, M.R. (1985). Behavioural marital therapy: Current status, limitations, and directions for further research. Behaviour Change, 2(1), 36-42.

Sanders, M.R., & Christensen, A.P. (1985). A comparison of the effects of child management and planned activities training in five parenting environments. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 13(1), 101-117.

Dadds, M.R., Sanders, M.R., & Bor, W. (1984). Training children to eat independently: Evaluation of mealtime management training for parents. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 12, 356-366.

Sanders, M.R. (1984). Clinical strategies for enhancing generalization in behavioural parent training: An overview. Behaviour Change, 1(2), 25-35.

Sanders, M.R., Bor, B., & Dadds, M.R. (1984). Modifying bedtime disruptions in children using stimulus control and contingency management techniques. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 12, 130-141.

Sanders, M.R., & Hunter, A.C. (1984). An ecological analysis of children's behaviour in supermarkets. Australian Journal of Psychology, 36(3), 415-427.

Sanders, M.R., & James, J.E. (1983). The modification of parent behavior: A review of generalization and maintenance. Behavior Modification, 7(1), 3-27.

Sanders, M.R. (1982). The effects of instructions, feedback and cueing procedures in behavioural parent training. Australian Journal of Psychology, 34(1), 53-69.
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Sanders, M.R. (1982). The generalization of parent responding to community settings: The effects of instructions, plus feedback, and self-management training. Behavioural Psychotherapy, 10, 273-287.
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Sanders, M.R. (1982). Review of observing behaviour: Theory and application in mental retardation. Volume 1, G.I. Sackett (Ed.), Australian Journal of Psychology, 34(1), 126-127.

Sanders, M.R. (1982). Designing environments for children. In The needs of children in the play environment: Komplan Playscope, collected lectures.

Sanders, M.R., & Dadds, M.R. (1982). The effects of planned activities and child management procedures in parent training: An analysis of setting generality. Behavior Therapy, 13, 452-461.
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Sanders, M.R., & Dadds, M.R. (1982). The differential effects of child management and planned activities training in parent training: An analysis of setting generalization. Proceedings of the Fourth Australian Conference on Behaviour Modification, Sydney.

Sanders, M.R., & James, J.E. (1982). Enhancing generalization and maintenance effects in systematic parent training: The role of self-management skills. Australian Psychologist, 17(2), 151-164.

Sanders, M.R., & Glynn, E.L. (1981). Training parents in behavioral self-management: An analysis of generalization and maintenance effects. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 14(3), 223-237.

Sanders, M.R. (1980). The effects of parent self-recording and home feedback in systematic parent training. The Exceptional Child, 27(1), 62-71.

Sanders, M.R. (1978). Behavioural self-control with children and adolescents: A review and critical analysis of educational applications. The Exceptional Child, 25(2), 83-103.

Sanders, M.R. (1977). An attempt to establish a form-wide behaviour modification programme. New Zealand Post-Primary Teachers Association Journal, 3, 17-21.

Sanders, M.R., & Glynn, E.L. (1977). Functional analysis of a program for training high and low preference peers to modify disruptive classroom behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 10(3), 503-505.

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