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Theoretical Background

Sanders, M.R., Mazzucchelli, T.G., & Studman, L. (2004). Stepping Stones Triple P - An evidence-based positive parenting program for families with a child who has a disability: Its theoretical basis and development. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 29(3), 265-283.
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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., 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.

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., & Cann, W. C. Promoting positive parenting as an abuse prevention strategy. In K. Browne, H. Hanks, P. Stratton, & C. Hamilton (Eds.) (2002). Early prediction and prevention of child abuse: a handbook (pp. 145-163). Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons

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. (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.

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Population Level Evaluations

Zubrick, S.R., Northey, K., Silburn, S.R., Lawrence, D., Williams, A.A., Blair, E., Robertson, D., & Sanders, M.R. (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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Randomised Controlled Trials Targeting Different Delivery Contexts

Markie-Dadds, C., & Sanders, M. R. (submitted) Self-directed Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) for mothers with children at-risk of developing conduct problems.

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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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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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.
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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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Sanders, M.R., Montgomery, D., & Brechman-Toussaint, M. (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.
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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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Randomised Controlled Trials with Specific High Risk and Clinical Populations

Roberts, C., Mazzucchelli, T., Studman, L., & Sanders, M. R. (2006). A Randomized Control Trial of Behavioral Family Intervention for Young Children with Developmental and Behavioral Problems. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 35(2), 180-193.
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Sanders, M.R., Pidgeon, A., Gravestock, F., Connors, M.D., Brown, S., & Young, R.M. (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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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.
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Bor, W., Sanders, M.R., & Markie-Dadds, C. (2002). The effects of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program on preschool children with co-occuring disruptive behavior 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., Markie-Dadds, C., Tully, L., & 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.

Sanders, M.R. & McFarland, M., (2000). The 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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Nicholson, J.M. & Sanders, M.R. (1999). Randomised 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.
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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.)

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/)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Controlled Single Subject and Intra-Subject Replication Studies

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/)

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.
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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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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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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. (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., & 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., & 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.

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Applications with Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Populations

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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Crisante, L., & Ng, S. (2003). Implementation and process issued in using Group Triple P with Chinese parents: preliminary findings. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Leung, C., Sanders, M.R., Leung, S., Mak, R., & Lau, J. (2003). An outcome evaluation of the implementation of the Triple P- Positive Pa renting Program in Hong Kong. Family Process, 42 (4), 95-108.
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Dissemination Studies

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, 176-193.
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Turner, K.M.T., & Sanders, M.R. (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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Cann, W., Rogers, H., & Matthews, J. (2003). Family Intervention Service program evaluation: A brief report on initial outcomes for families. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Cann, W., Rogers, H., & Worley, G. (2003). Report on a program evaluation of a telephone assisted parenting support service for families living in isolated rural areas. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Crisante, L. (2003). Training in parent consultation skills for Primary Care Practitioner's early intervention in pre-school. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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Rogers, H., Cann, W., Cameron, D., Littlefield, L., & Lagioia, V. (2003). Evaluation of the Family Intervention Service for children presenting with characteristics associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2(3).
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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.

Sanders, M.R., Turner, K.M.T., & Markie-Dadds (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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