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Mandy Matthewson

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Dr Mandy Matthewson is a senior lecturer in the school of psychological sciences. She is also a clinical psychologist working in private practice. Dr Matthewson research interests and areas of psychology practice include family relationships, family violence, parental alienation and psychological trauma.

Biography

Dr Matthewson is a senior lecturer in the school of psychological sciences at the University of Tasmania and a senior clinical psychologist in private practice. She is the lead researcher in the Family and Interpersonal Relationship Research Lab at UTAS. She is on the Board of Directors of the Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Foundation and the Parental Alienation Study Group. Both organisations are not-for-profit organisations raising awareness of parental alienation and parental alienating behaviours. Dr Matthewson's work focuses on the fields of family relationships, family violence, parental alienation and psychological trauma. She is co-author of the highly acclaimed book Understanding and Managing Parental Alienation: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention. She has also published extensively on the topic of parental alienation in well-respected peer review journals. She was past Chair of the Parental Alienation Study Group Research Committee and is editor-in-chief of Parental Alienation International. Dr Matthewson provides supervision to psychology interns, clinical psychology registrars and early career psychologists and is passionate about the training the next generation of psychologists.

Career summary

Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Tasmania, Australia, 2009. Do mothers and fathers differentially contribute to sons' and daughters' anxiety?
  • BA (hons), University of Tasmania, Australia, 2001. The Mediating Effects of Parents and Peers on the Development of Children's Anxiety

Memberships

Professional practice

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society
  • Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists
  • Registered Psychologist with Clinical and Supervisory endorsement, Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
  • Member of the Parental Alienation Study Group

Administrative expertise

Dr Matthewson is the lead researcher of the Family and Interpersonal Relationships Lab and has been the lead or co-lead of a number of research projects of national and international significance. She was the director of the postgraduate counselling and rehabilitation counselling programs (2008-2013). She was a member of the social sciences human research ethics committee. She has served on numerous boards and committees.

Teaching

Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological assessment, Psychology ethics, Psychology practice, Family violence, Parental alienation

Teaching expertise

Dr Matthewson's teaching experience and expertise is in postgraduate psychology training and clinical psychology. She teaches the following topics: psychological assessment, ethics and professional practice in psychology, and clinical supervision in psychology. Dr Matthewson was also the director of the postgraduate counselling programs from 2008-2013.  She has experience in course and unit development and has a particular interest in simulated and work integrated learning, and ethics in psychology practice.

Teaching responsibility

  • KHA721 Advanced Assessment
  • KHA734 Ethics and Professional Practice
  • KHA730 Professional Practicum 1
  • KHA305 Clinical Psychology

Research Appointments

  • Associate Editor of Clinical Psychologist (2016-2021)
  • Associate Editor of the Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling (2013-2019)
  • Chair of the Family Violence Lost in the Fog Conference Organising Committee (2018)
  • Chair of the Parental Alienation Study Group Research Committee (2018-2021)
  • Member of the Parental Alienation Study Group Research Committee (2016-present)
  • Academic member of the University of Tasmania's Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (2015-2018)

Research Invitations

Dr Matthewson was invited to the position of Chair of the Parental Alienation Study Group Research Committee (2018-2021). She was invited to co-author a chapter in Parental Alienation - Science and Law, because of her expertise in parental alienation research and practice. Dr Matthewson has been an invited keynote speaker at a number of international and national conferences. She has been invited to speak about her research in the media including guest appearances on international television programs. Dr Matthewson was also invited by the Institute of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice to teach contemporary research in parental alienation in their Post Graduate Certificate in Parental Alienation Studies (Malta).

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Expertise

It is estimated that 1 million Australian children are currently alienated from a parent because of parental alienating behaviours.
Parental alienating behaviours are a parent's persistent attempts to damage their child's relationship with the child's other parent. Parental alienating behaviours include, but are not limited to, preventing the child from seeing their other parent when the other parent poses no risk of harm to the child; and denigrating the other parent in front of or to the child. Dr. Matthewson's research shows that parental alienating behaviours are a poorly recognised and understood form of family violence and child abuse. Her research also shows that children and parents who are subjected to parental alienating behaviours experience the same trauma reactions as people who have survived other forms of abuse.

Dr. Matthewson's research expertise includes:

  • Parental alienation
  • Family relationships
  • Family violence
  • Interpersonal violence
  • Therapeutic program evaluation
  • Chronic disease management
  • Innovative teaching practices in the postgraduate professional training

Research Themes

Dr Matthewson's research aligns with the University's research themes of Better Health as well as Creativity, Culture and Society. Her areas of research include child and family psychology. Her research focuses on family relationships and how these relationships influence children's psychosocial development. Dr Matthewson has a particular interest in understanding parental alienation, parental alienating behaviours, family violence and their impact on psycho-social functioning. Dr Matthewson's research has shown that parental alienating behaviours are a form of family violence and child abuse that can have devastating and long-term mental health consequences for children exposed to them. She is the lead researcher of the Family and Interpersonal Relationships Lab that is a world leader in parental alienation research.

Collaboration

Dr Matthewson is currently involved in a number of collaborative research projects. She currently collaborates with colleagues nationally and internationally in law, education, social sciences and health sciences.  Dr Matthewson is honoured to collaborate with with the Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Foundation.

Awards

  • The Psychology of Relationships Research Group Thesis Award, 2009

Current projects

A selection of Dr Mathewson’s current research projects are:

  • The Not-Forgotten Child Project: Exploring the experiences of individuals who were exposed to parental alienating behaviours during childhood.
  • The Forgotten Parent Project: Exploring the experiences of parents who are alienated from their child(ren) because of parental alienating behaviours.
  • The Forgotten Grandparent Project: Exploring the experiences of grandparents who do not see their grandchildren as a result of parental alienating behaviours.
  • The Reunification Project: Investigating best practice in response to parental alienating behaviours.

Fields of Research

  • Health psychology (520304)
  • Psychology of ageing (520106)
  • Clinical psychology (520302)
  • Forensic psychology (520103)
  • Educational psychology (520102)
  • Social psychology (520505)
  • Applied sociology, program evaluation and social impact assessment (441001)
  • Gender psychology (520502)
  • Family care (420303)
  • Police administration, procedures and practice (440211)
  • Mental health services (420313)
  • Industrial and organisational psychology (incl. human factors) (520104)
  • Behavioural neuroscience (520202)
  • Applied and developmental psychology (520199)
  • Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development (390102)
  • Causes and prevention of crime (440201)
  • Social policy (440712)
  • Workplace wellbeing and quality of working life (350507)
  • Other psychology (529999)
  • Health services and systems (420399)
  • Child and adolescent development (520101)
  • Business and labour history (350501)
  • Health care administration (420306)
  • Health promotion (420603)
  • Psychological methodology, design and analysis (520105)
  • Human information interaction and retrieval (461003)
  • Corporate governance (350701)
  • Rehabilitation (420109)
  • Correctional theory, offender treatment and rehabilitation (440202)

Research Objectives

  • Expanding knowledge in psychology (280121)
  • Mental health (200409)
  • Behaviour and health (200401)
  • Clinical health (200199)
  • Women's and maternal health (200509)
  • Law enforcement (230404)
  • Human pain management (200103)
  • Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
  • Mental health services (200305)
  • Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
  • Crime prevention (230402)
  • Health education and promotion (200203)
  • Neonatal and child health (200506)
  • Families and family services (230107)
  • Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) (200599)
  • Workplace safety (230506)
  • Evaluation of health outcomes (200202)
  • Violence and abuse services (230114)
  • Expanding knowledge in philosophy and religious studies (280119)
  • Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions (200101)
  • Heritage (130499)
  • Employment patterns and change (230501)
  • Criminal justice (230403)
  • Rural and remote area health (200508)
  • Injury prevention and control (200408)
  • Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs) (200206)
  • Employment services (230106)
  • Rehabilitation and correctional services (230408)
  • Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
  • Management (150302)
  • Expanding knowledge in education (280109)

Publications

Dr Matthewson's publications have made a significant contribution to the field of parental alienation research. She has published in numerous international peer-reviewed journals. She is co-author of the world-renowned book Understand and Managing Parental Alienation: A guide to assessment and intervention. She was invited to co-author a chapter in Parental Alienation - Science and Law, which includes chapters from experts in parental alienation research and practice. She reviews journal articles for high-ranked journals in her field.

Total publications

72

Journal Article

(33 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2023Van Niekerk LM, Dell B, Johnstone L, Matthewson M, Quinn M, 'Examining the associations between self and body compassion and health related quality of life in people diagnosed with endometriosis', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 167 pp. 1-6. ISSN 0022-3999 (2023) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111202 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Van Niekerk LM; Johnstone L; Quinn M

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2022Bounds O, Matthewson M, 'Parental alienating behaviours experienced by alienated grandparents', Journal of Family Issues pp. 1-23. ISSN 1552-5481 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/0192513X221126753 [eCite] [Details]

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2022Li ASW, Van Niekerk L, Wong ALY, Matthewson M, Garry M, 'Psychological management of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS): a systematic review', Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 23, (1) pp. 25-39. ISSN 1877-8879 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2022-0049 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Van Niekerk L; Garry M

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2022Ohry A, Mathewson M, 'Elton Mayo and Thomas Henry Reeve Mathewson: the forgotten Australian pioneers of the treatment of patients with shell shock, neurasthenia and nervous breakdown', History of Psychiatry, 33, (1) pp. 79-86. ISSN 0957-154X (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/0957154X211047806 [eCite] [Details]

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2022Skromanis S, Padgett C, Mathewson M, Honan CA, 'Social disinhibition in acquired brain injury and neurological disease: a concept analysis', Brain Impairment pp. 1-19. ISSN 1839-5252 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1017/BrImp.2022.23 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Skromanis S; Padgett C; Honan CA

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2022Van Niekerk L, Johnstone L, Matthewson M, 'Health-related quality of life in endometriosis: The influence of endometriosis-related symptom presence and distress', Journal of health psychology, 27, (14) pp. 3121-3135. ISSN 1461-7277 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/13591053221085051 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Van Niekerk L; Johnstone L

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2022Van Niekerk LM, Bromfield H, Matthewson M, 'Physical and psychological correlates of self and body compassion in women with polycystic ovary syndrome', Journal of health psychology, 27, (11) pp. 2566-2580. ISSN 1461-7277 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/13591053211059390 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Van Niekerk LM

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2022Van Niekerk LM, Steains EC, Matthewson M, 'Correlates of health-related quality of life: The influence of endometriosis, body image and psychological wellbeing', Journal of psychosomatic research, 116 Article 110993. ISSN 1879-1360 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.110993 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Van Niekerk LM

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2022Verhaar S, Matthewson ML, Bentley C, 'The impact of parental alienating behaviours on the mental health of adults alienated in childhood', Children (Basel), 9, (4) Article 475. ISSN 2227-9067 (2022) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3390/children9040475 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

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2022Winter R, Herrlander Birgerson EL, Frey R, Julian R, Lucas P, et al., 'Bilateral electronic monitoring of high-risk family violence perpetrators in an Australian jurisdiction', Police Science: Australia and New Zealand Society of Evidence Based Policing, 6, (2) pp. 51-58. ISSN 2206-5202 (2022) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Winter R; Herrlander Birgerson EL; Frey R; Julian R; Lucas P; Norris K

2021Harman JJ, Matthewson ML, Baker AJL, 'Losses experienced by Children Alienated from a Parent', Current Opinion in Psychology ISSN 2352-250X (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.05.002 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5

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2021Lee-Maturana S, Matthewson M, Dwan C, 'Ten key findings on targeted parents' experiences: towards a broader definition of parental alienation', Journal of Family Studies pp. 1-29. ISSN 1322-9400 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/0192513X211032664 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

Co-authors: Dwan C

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2021McKay CL, Van Niekerk LM, Matthewson ML, 'An exploration of dyadic relationship approach-avoidance goals and relationship and sexual satisfaction in couples coping with endometriosis', Archives of Sexual Behavior ISSN 0004-0002 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1007/s10508-021-02150-1 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: McKay CL; Van Niekerk LM

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2021Torun F, Torun SD, Matthewson M, 'Parental alienation: Targeted parent experience in Turkey', American Journal of Family Therapy pp. 1-10. ISSN 0192-6187 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2021.1895903 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

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2021Van Niekerk L, Johnstone L, Matthewson M, 'Predictors of self-compassion in endometriosis: the role of psychological health and endometriosis symptom burden', Human Reproduction pp. 1-10. ISSN 0268-1161 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deab257 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Van Niekerk L; Johnstone L

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2021Woods M, Matthewson ML, 'Managing and mitigating suffering in the return-to-work process', Frontiers in Psychology, 12 Article 805855. ISSN 1664-1078 (2021) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.805855 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Woods M

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2020Bentley C, Matthewson M, 'The not-forgotten child: alienated adult children's experience of parental alienation', American Journal of Family Therapy pp. 1-21. ISSN 0192-6187 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2020.1775531 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5

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2020Lee Maturana S, Matthewson M, Dwan C, 'Understanding targeted parents' experience of parental alienation: a qualitative description from their own perspective', American Journal of Family Therapy ISSN 0192-6187 (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2020.1837035 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4

Co-authors: Lee Maturana S; Dwan C

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2020Van Niekerk LM, Schubert E, Matthewson M, 'Emotional intimacy, empathic concern, and relationship satisfaction in women with endometriosis and their partners', Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology pp. 1-8. ISSN 0167-482X (2020) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1080/0167482X.2020.1774547 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 9

Co-authors: Van Niekerk LM

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2019Carnes A, Matthewson M, Boer O, 'The contribution of parents in childhood anxiety treatment: A meta-analytic review', Clinical Psychologist pp. 1-13. ISSN 1328-4207 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/cp.12179 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3

Co-authors: Carnes A; Boer O

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2019Lee Maturana SG, Matthewson ML, Dwan C, 'Targeted parents surviving parental alienation: Consequences of the alienation and coping strategies', Journal of Child and Family Studies ISSN 1062-1024 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1007/s10826-020-01725-1 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8

Co-authors: Lee Maturana SG; Dwan C

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2019Van Niekerk L, Weaver-Pirie B, Matthewson M, 'Psychological interventions for endometriosis-related symptoms: a systematic review with narrative data synthesis', Archives of Women's Mental Health, 22 pp. 723-735. ISSN 1434-1816 (2019) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1007/s00737-019-00972-6 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 13

Co-authors: Van Niekerk L; Weaver-Pirie B

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2018Balmer S, Matthewson M, Haines J, 'Parental alienation: Targeted parent perspective', Australian Journal of Psychology, 70, (1) pp. 91-99. ISSN 0004-9530 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12159 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 27

Co-authors: Balmer S

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2018Dean A-M, Matthewson M, Buultjens M, Murphy G, 'Scoping review of claimants' experiences within Australian workers' compensation systems', Australian Health Review pp. 1-9. ISSN 0156-5788 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1071/AH17244 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8

Co-authors: Dean A-M

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2018Lee Maturana SG, Matthewson M, Dwan C, Norris K, 'Characteristics and experiences of targeted parents of parental alienation from their own perspective: A systematic literature review', Australian Journal of Psychology, 71, (2) pp. 83-91. ISSN 0004-9530 (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12226 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 12

Co-authors: Lee Maturana SG; Dwan C; Norris K

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2018Poustie C, Matthewson M, Balmer S, 'The forgotten parent: The targeted parent perspective of parental alienation', Journal of Family Issues, 39, (12) pp. 3298-3323. ISSN 0192-513X (2018) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1177/0192513X18777867 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 21

Co-authors: Poustie C; Balmer S

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2017Templer KM, Matthewson M, Haines J, Cox R, 'Recommendations for best practice in response to parental alienation: findings from a systematic review', Journal of Family Therapy, 39, (1) pp. 103-122. ISSN 0163-4445 (2017) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12137 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 35Web of Science - 34

Co-authors: Templer KM

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2016Madden K, Middleton P, Cyna AM, Matthewson M, Jones L, 'Hypnosis for pain management during labour and childbirth (Review)', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (5) Article CD009356. ISSN 1469-493X (2016) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009356.pub3 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 51Web of Science - 56

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2015Matthewson M, Langworthy J, Higgins D, 'Psychological predictors of vocational success for people with psychotic illness', Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 21, (1) pp. 29-64. ISSN 1323-8922 (2015) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1017/jrc.2015.2 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 6

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2014Higginson J, Matthewson M, 'Working therapeutically with parents after the diagnosis of a child's cerebral palsy: issues and practice guidelines', The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 20, (1) pp. 50-66. ISSN 1323-8922 (2014) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1017/jrc.2014.6 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 5

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2012Madden K, Middleton P, Cyna AM, Matthewson M, Jones L, 'Hypnosis for pain management during labour and childbirth', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 11 Article CD009356. ISSN 1469-493X (2012) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009356.pub2 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 56Web of Science - 42

Co-authors: Madden K

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2012Matthewson M, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery I, 'Does the Parent-Child Relationship Contribute to Children's and Parents' Anxiety?', Journal of Relationships Research, 3 pp. 1-9. ISSN 1838-0956 (2012) [Refereed Article]

DOI: 10.1017/jrr.2012.2 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 2

Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery I

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2011Matthewson M, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery I, 'Gender Differences in Children's and Parents' Social Support Perceptions', Journal of Relationships Research, 2 pp. 10-16. ISSN 1838-0956 (2011) [Refereed Article]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery I

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Book

(2 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2019Haines J, Matthewson M, Turnbull M, 'Understanding and Managing Parental Alienation: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention', Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 376. ISBN 9780367312909 (2019) [Authored Research Book]

DOI: 10.4324/9780429316111 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Haines J

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2017Kring AM, Kyrios M, Fassnacht D, Lambros A, Mihaljcic T, et al., 'Abnormal Psychology', Wiley & Sons, Australia ISBN 978-0-7303-4462-9 (2017) [Authored Other Book]

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Chapter in Book

(1 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2020Harman JJ, Matthewson ML, 'Parental alienating behaviours', Parental alienation: Science and Law, Charles C Thomas, Publisher, Ltd., D Lorandos and W Bernet (ed), United States, pp. 82-141. ISBN 9780398093242 (2020) [Research Book Chapter]

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Conference Publication

(29 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2021Winter RE, Herrlander Birgerson EL, Julian RD, Frey R, Lucas PV, et al., 'Bilateral Electronic Monitoring of High-Risk Family Violence Perpetrators in Tasmania', Australian and New Zealand Society of Evidence Based Policing, 17 August & 27-28 October, Online (2021) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Winter RE; Herrlander Birgerson EL; Julian RD; Frey R; Lucas PV; Norris K

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2020Matthewson ML, 'Best practices in parental alienation: Intervention and prevention', International Conference on Shared Parenting, 5 - 6 December, Vacouver, Canada (2020) [Keynote Presentation]

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2020Matthewson ML, 'Alienated adult children's experience of parental alienation', Parental Alienation Europe in association with La Dolce Vita Project United as One Conference, 26 November 2020, Ireland (2020) [Plenary Presentation]

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2019Herrlander Birgerson E, Julian R, Winter R, Lucas P, Norris K, et al., 'The introduction of bilateral electronic monitoring for high risk family violence perpetrators in Tasmania', 32nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology, 10-13 December 2019, Perth, WA, Australia, pp. 1-12. (2019) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Herrlander Birgerson E; Julian R; Winter R; Lucas P; Norris K

2019Matthewson M, 'Stories from the Family and Interpersonal Relationships Lab in Tasmania: A summary of the forgotten families project', PASG 2019, 12 -14 September, Philadelphia, USA (2019) [Conference Extract]

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2018Matthewson ML, 'What is parental alienation and why is it important to know about it', Parental alienation Australia: Family violence lost in the fog conference. Conference Booklet, 17-19 October, Hobart, Tasmania (2018) [Keynote Presentation]

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2018Van Niekerk L, Norris K, Matthewson M, 'The process of self-reflection in postgraduate psychology students: Does regular feedback enhance reflective skills?', Australian Psychological Society (APS) Congress Psychology advancing into a new age, 27-30 September, Sydney, NSW, pp. 58. (2018) [Conference Extract]

DOI: 10.1111/ap.12372 [eCite] [Details]

Co-authors: Van Niekerk L; Norris K

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2017Matthewson ML, Dean A, 'Examining the Impacts of Involvement in the Tasmanian Workers' Compensation System from the Perspective of Long-Term Inured Workers', The Dark Side of Rehab Symposium, 16 June 2017, Hobart, Tasmania (2017) [Plenary Presentation]

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Co-authors: Dean A

2017Matthewson ML, Norris K, Van Niekirk L, Bruno RB, Scott JL, 'Student, staff and clinician perceptions towards the use of OSCE-based assessment in postgraduate psychology training programs', AusPLaT- Australian Psychology Learning and Teaching conference, 15-17 September, Ipswich, Queensland (2017) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Bruno RB; Scott JL

2017Norris K, Matthewson ML, Van Niekirk L, Bruno RB, Scott JL, 'Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations (OSCEs) in postgraduate psychology training programs: The future of competency-based assessment?', AusPLaT- Australian Psychology Learning and Teaching conference, 15-17 September, Ipswich, Queensland (2017) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Bruno RB; Scott JL

2017van Niekirk L, Norris K, Matthewson ML, Bruno RB, Scott JL, 'The relationship between self-rated CBT-delivery abilities and performance on OSCE-based assessment in postgraduate psychology students', AusPLaT- Australian Psychology Learning and Teaching conference, 15-17 September, Ipswich, Queensland (2017) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Bruno RB; Scott JL

2016Balmer SK, Matthewson ML, Poustie C, Haines J, 'The forgotten parent: The alienated parent perspective', 2016 APS Congress, 13-16 September, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Balmer SK; Poustie C

2016Matthewson ML, Deeth L, Haines J, 'Identifying parental alienation', 2016 APS Congress, 13-16 September, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Deeth L

2016Norris K, Matthewson ML, 'Short and Long-Term Learning Outcomes Associated with Viva Voce Assessment in Postgraduate Psychology Units', 2016 APS CONGRESS, 13-16 September 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K

2016Templer KM, Matthewson ML, Cox G, Haines J, 'Recommendations for best practice in response to parental alienation', 2016 APS Congress, 13-16 September, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Templer KM

2016Ward Sophie, Matthewson ML, 'The reunification experience: How can this inform practice?', 2016 APS Congress, 13-16 September, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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2016Yaxley Robyn, Norris K, Matthewson ML, Scott JL, 'Best practice methods in the treatment of female perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Treatment Provider Perspectives', 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies 2016, 22 June, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Scott JL

2016Yaxley Robyn, Norris K, Matthewson ML, Scott JL, 'Treatment needs of female perpetrators of Domestic Violence: What do we know?', 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies 2016, 22-25 June, 2016, Melbourne, Australia (2016) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Scott JL

2015Templer KM, Matthewson ML, Haines J, Cox G, 'Guidelines for best evidence based practice responses for parental alienation: a psychological and legal perspective', 49th APS Annual Conference: Psychology meeting society's challenges, 30 September - 3 October, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2015) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Templer KM

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2014Baker CM, Matthewson ML, Francis H, Ta'eed G, Pryer H, et al., 'Persistent pain and opioid dependence. The evidence for psychological treatment approaches', 49th APS Annual Conference: Psychology meeting society's challenges, 30 September - 3 October, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Baker CM

2014Challis KM, Matthewson ML, Dean T, Brown C, 'Evaluating intervention outcomes for children who have been abused or neglected', 49th APS Annual Conference: Psychology meeting society's challenges, 30 September - 3 October, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Challis KM; Dean T

2014Denehey H, Fick S, Green RL, Matthewson ML, Thomas M, 'Predictors of Father Involvement: Testing the Lamb-Pleck Model', 49th APS Annual Conference: Psychology meeting society's challenges, 30 September - 3 October, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Green RL

2014Turner CM, Matthewson ML, Haines J, 'When is shared care indicated and contraindicated following separation?', 49th APS Annual Conference: Psychology meeting society's challenges, 30 September - 3 October, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Turner CM

2012Madden K, Matthewson ML, Middleton P, Jones L, Cyna AM, 'Hypnosis for Pain in Childbirth: A Cochrane Systematic Review', NSC Handbook, 29 September - 2 October 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 161. (2012) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Madden K

2010Matthewson ML, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery IM, 'How Does the Parent-Child Relationship Contrib ute to Children's and Parents' Anxiety', Building Resilience Through Personal, Family and Community Relationships, 6 - 7 November 2010, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 81. ISBN 978-0-909881-48-1 (2010) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery IM

2010Matthewson ML, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery IM, 'Don't Forget Father?', Abstracts for the 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology, 11-16 July 2010, Melbourne, Victoria, pp. 1450-1451. ISBN 978-0-909881-46-7 (2010) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery IM

2008Matthewson ML, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery IM, 'How Does the Parent-Child Relationship Account for Gender Differences in Children's Anxiety?', Proceedings of 43rd APS annual conference: psychology leading change, 23-27 September 2008, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 209-213. ISBN 978-0-909881-36-8 (2008) [Refereed Conference Paper]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery IM

2005Matthewson ML, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery IM, 'The mediating effects of parents and peers on the prediction of children's anxiety', Australian Journal of Psychology, 12 - 13 November 2005, Melbourne, Victoria, pp. 287. ISSN 0004-9530 (2005) [Conference Extract]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery IM

2005Matthewson ML, Burton-Smith R, Montgomery IM, 'The mediating effects of childhood anxiety', The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly in Personal, National and International Relationships, 12 - 13 November 2004, Melbourne, Victoria, pp. 96-100. ISBN 0-909881-28-6 (2005) [Refereed Conference Paper]

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Co-authors: Burton-Smith R; Montgomery IM

Contract Report, Consultant's Report

(1 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2021Winter R, Herrlander Birgerson E, Julian R, Frey Ron, Lucas PR, et al., 'Evaluation of Project Vigilance: electronic monitoring of family violence offenders - Final Report', Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES), Australia, July 2021 (2021) [Contract Report]

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Co-authors: Winter R; Herrlander Birgerson E; Julian R; Frey Ron; Lucas PR; Norris K

Thesis

(1 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2009Matthewson ML, 'Do Mothers and Fathers Differentially Contribute to Sons' and Daughters' Anxiety?' (2009) [PhD]

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Other Public Output

(5 outputs)
YearCitationAltmetrics
2018Norris K, Winter R, Matthewson M, Julian RD, 'Evaluation of the Tasmania's Family Violence Offender Intervention Program (FVOIP)', Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES) and University of Tasmania Division of Psychology, Final Report (2018) [Government or Industry Research]

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Co-authors: Norris K; Winter R; Julian RD

2017Matthewson ML, 'Parental alienation: 'It's like a cult. I live this life in the shadows'', Kidspot, News Pty Limited, Australia, 30 June (2017) [Media Interview]

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2016Matthewson ML, 'Dad's on the Air interview - Parental Alienation', Dads on the Air, 18 August, 2016 (2016) [Media Interview]

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2011Matthewson ML, 'Helping anxious children', The Mercury, (Bruce Mounster), News Ltd., Hobart, Tasmania, 2011, 7 June (2011) [Media Interview]

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2010Matthewson ML, 'Study sheds light on childhood anxiety', ABC News, ABC Hobart, Hobart, 29 June 2010 (2010) [Media Interview]

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Grants & Funding

Dr Matthewson has received funding for a number of intervention evaluation projects including projects evaluating interventions for family violence.

Funding Summary

Number of grants

8

Total funding

$242,368

Projects

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Group Intervention for Tasmanian Women Living with Persistent Pelvic Pain. (2021)$9,966
Description
The physical, psychological, personal, financial and occupational burden experienced by women diagnosed with persistent pelvic pain (PPP) is significant. Tasmanian women face additional barriers to accessing treatment due to a lack of available services. This project will reduce this burden by providing evidence-based group psychological therapy for Tasmanian women living with persistent pelvic pain (PPP).
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation ($9,966)
Scheme
Grant-Incubator
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Van Niekerk LM; Matthewson ML; Aitken D; Campbell JA; Ramsden C; Keating S; Saunder N
Year
2021
Evaluation of Project Vigilance (Full Trial) (2019 - 2020)$116,357
Description
This project is an evaluation of the full trial of 'Project Vigilance', an initiative involving the electronic monitoring of family violence offenders by Tasmania Police. TILES will undertake an evaluation of the project for the period of the full trial i.e. from January 2019 to December 2020.
Funding
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management [TAS] ($116,357)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Julian RD; Winter RE; Norris K; Matthewson ML; Frey R; Lucas PV
Period
2019 - 2020
Evaluation of Project Vigilance - Electronic Monitoring of Family Violence Offenders (2018)$28,550
Description
The project involves conducting an interim evaluation of "Project Vigilance', an initiative involving the electronic monitoring of family violence offenders by Tasmania Police.
Funding
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management [TAS] ($28,550)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Julian RD; Winter RE; Norris K; Matthewson ML; Frey R; Lucas PV
Year
2018
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Interventions for Endometriosis: Does presentation style influence outcome? (2018)$3,000
Description
Endometriosis has been found to have a significant negative impact on psychological distress (e.g., Vannuccini et al. 2017) and quality of life (e.g., Tripoli et al. 2010). A systematic review of the effectiveness of psychological treatment (including CBT and mindfulness) in the management of Endometriosis has identified significant deficiencies in the quality of the research, including weak study design, poorly defined interventions and variability in treatment within study groups (Weaver-Pirie, Van Niekerk & Matthewson, unpublished manuscript). The access to CBT and mindfulness interventions for women diagnosed with endometriosis is complicated by a lack of evidence-based treatment protocols, cost of individual psychological treatment, and availability/access to Clinical Psychologists with specific training and knowledge of endometriosis and the interventions most suitable for this population. Based on the systematic review of the literature, a pilot program utilizing CBT and mindfulness in the management of endometriosis was developed by the researchers. The current study aims to: 1) examine the effectiveness of an 8-session group CBT and mindfulness intervention in reducing psychological distress and improving quality of life, 2) compare the efficacy of intervention delivery method (group versus self-instruction) and 3) produce a CBT and mindfulness treatment protocol that is evidence-based and cost-effective for both practitioners and clients.
Funding
APS College of Clinical Psychologists ($3,000)
Scheme
Grant-Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Van Niekerk LM; Matthewson ML
Year
2018
Evaluation of Family Violence Offender Intervention Program (FVOIP) Outcomes (2017)$54,135
Description
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the FVOIP in reducing family violence recidivism and identify factors predictive of family violence recidivism.
Funding
Department of Justice Tasmania ($54,135)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Norris K; Matthewson ML; Julian RD; Winter RE
Year
2017
Determining the experiences of individuals within the Tasmanian Workers Compensation System: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study - Study 2 (2016)$15,000
Description
Determining the experiences of individuals within the Tasmanian Workers Compensation SystemDetermining the experiences of individuals within the Tasmanian Workers Compensation System: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study- Study 2 The aim of this project is to explore the experiences of individuals within the Tasmanian Workers Compensation system by interviewing Tasmanians who are receiving workers' compensation.
Funding
Worker Assist Tasmania Inc ($15,000)
Scheme
Contract Research
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Matthewson ML; Dean A
Year
2016
Occupational Rehabilitation Providers: The Professional Landscape (2012)$11,300
Funding
WorkCover Tasmania ($6,300)
Collaborators
Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association ($2,000); Tasmanian Association of Vocational Rehabilitation Providers Incorporated ($3,000)
Scheme
Grant
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Matthewson ML; Carr AR
Year
2012
How do Mothers and Fathers Differentially Contribute to Sons' and Daughters' Anxiety? (2010)$4,060
Funding
University of Tasmania ($4,060)
Scheme
Grant-New Appointees Research Grant Scheme (NARGS)
Administered By
University of Tasmania
Research Team
Matthewson ML
Year
2010

Research Supervision

Dr Matthewson is currently co-supervising a number of PhD candidates. She has supervised the research projects of numerous Masters by coursework students and honours candidates since 2012. Most of these projects involved collaborating with industry partners. Prospective PhD applicants with qualifications in psychology and with an interest in parental alienation research can contact Dr Matthewson.

Current

5

Completed

2

Current

DegreeTitleCommenced
PhDIntimate Partner Violence: The role of sex, sexual orientation, gender role orientation, gender role conflict and humiliation2014
PhDAn Examination of Psychosocial Barriers in the Management of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS): Informing psychosocial interventions2018
PhDA Longitudinal Study Tracking Employees' Experiences Through Return to Work Processes Following Physical and Psychological Injury: Investigating the influence of supervisor competencies, job accommodation processes and employee stress on psychological capital2019
PhDSocial Cognition in Context: An examination of deficits in acquired brain injury2020
PhDParental Alienation: Alienated children's experience and the path to reunification2021

Completed

DegreeTitleCompleted
PhDImproving Therapeutic Outcomes for Defendants: Measuring the therapeutic contributions of legal actors
Candidate: Rhondda Kaye Waterworth
2021
PhDThe Forgotten Parents: Experiences, consequences and coping mechanisms of targeted parents of parental alienation
Candidate: Sau-Lyn Graciela Lee Maturana
2020