Professor Rhonda Craven

Professor Rhonda Craven

DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN EDUCATION,
Centre for Positive Psychology and Education (SoE)

Personal

Qualifications

  • DipTeach Alexander Mackie CAE
  • PhD University of Sydney
  • BA University of Sydney

UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Centre for Positive Psychology and Education (SoE)

Contact

Email:R.Craven@uws.edu.au
Extension:6557
Mobile:
Location:19.G.12
Bankstown
Website:

Publications

Books

  • Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Mcinerney, D. (2005), 'International Advances in SELF Research: New Frontiers for SELF Research Vol. 2.', : Information Age Publishing Inc. 159311155X.
  • Craven, R. and Wilson-Miller, J. (2003), 'Deadly Australians', : Scholastic 1865045055.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Simpson, K. (2002), 'Self-Concept Research : Driving International Research Agendas', : University of Western Sydney 14473704.

Chapters in Books

  • Walker, J., Craven, R. and Tokunaga, R. (2012), 'Introduction', Principles of Cyberbullying Research : Definitions, Measures, and Methodology, Routledge 9780415897495.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Parada, R. (2012), 'Potent ways forward : new multidimensional theoretical structural models of cyberbullying, cyber targetization, and bystander behaviors and their potential relations to traditional bullying constructs', Principles of Cyberbullying Research: Definitions, Measures, and Methodology, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 9780415897495.
  • Craven, R. (2012), 'Seeding success : getting started teaching Aboriginal studies effectively', Reform and Resistance in Aboriginal Education, UWA Publishing 9781742583891.
  • Craven, R. (2012), 'Theories of cyberbullying', Principles of Cyberbullying Research: Definitions, Measures, and Methodology, Routledge 9780415897495.
  • Yeung, A., Craven, R. and Kaur, G. (2012), 'Gender differences in achievement motivation : grade and cultural considerations', Psychology of Gender Differences, Nova Science Publishers 9781620813911.
  • Craven, R. (2011), 'Why Teach Aboriginal Studies?', Teaching Aboriginal Studies - 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R. and Price, K. (2011), 'Misconceptions, stereotypes and racism: Let's face the facts', Teaching Aboriginal Studies - 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R. (2011), 'Educating for the Future', Teaching Aboriginal Studies - 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R. and Bodkin-Andrews, G. (2011), 'What research can tell us', Teaching Aboriginal Studies - 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R., D'Arbon, M. and Galleguillos, S. (2011), 'Teaching Resources', Teaching Aboriginal Studies - 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R., D'Arbon, M. and Wilson-Miller, J. (2011), 'Developing teaching activities', Teaching Aboriginal Studies 2nd Edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R. (2011), 'Together we can't lose', Teaching Aboriginal Studies 2nd Edition, Allen and Unwin 9781741754759.
  • Craven, R. and Price, K. (2009), 'The literature', What Works. The Work Program: Stepping up. What works in pre-service teacher education, National Curriculum Services and the Australian Curriculum Studies Association 9781875864638.
  • Mcinerney, D., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2008), 'Self-processes, learning, and enabling human potential: Dynamic new approaches', Self-Processes, Learning, and Enabling Human Potential, Information Age Publishing Inc. 9781593119011.
  • Seaton, M., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2008), 'East Meets West: An Examination of the Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect in Western and Non-Western Countries', Self-Processes, Learning, and Enabling Human Potential, Information Age Publishing Inc. 9781593119011.
  • Parada, R., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2008), 'The Beyond Bullying Secondary Program: An Innovative Program Empowering Teachers to Counteract Bullying in Schools', Self-Processes, Learning, and Enabling Human Potential, Information Age Publishing Inc. 9781593119011.
  • Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2008), 'International Best Practice in Effective Educational Interventions: Why Self-Concept Matters and Examples From Bullying, Peer Support, Reading, and Mathematics Research', Teaching and Learning: International Best Practice, Information Age Publishing Inc. 9781593119379.
  • Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'What is the nature of self-esteem: Unidimensional and multidimensional perspectives', Self-esteem: Issues and Answers, Psychology Press 9781841694207.
  • Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2005), 'A Reciprocal Effects Model of the Causal Ordering of Self-Concept and Achievement : New Support for the Benefits of Enhancing Self-Concept', International Advances in SELF Research: New Frontiers for SELF Research Vol. 2., Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593111568.
  • Ellis, L., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2005), 'Navigating the Transition to Adolescence and Secondary School: A Critical Evaluation of the Impact of Peer Support', International Advances in SELF Research: New Frontiers for SELF Research Vol. 2., Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593111568.
  • Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Mcinerney, D. (2005), 'Overview: New Frontiers for Self Research', International Advances in SELF Research: New Frontiers for SELF Research Vol. 2., Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593111568.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2005), 'Dreaming Futures : An Empirical Analysis of Indigenous Australian Students' Aspirations, Self-Concepts, and Realities', International Advances in SELF Research: New Frontiers for SELF Research Vol. 2., Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593111568.
  • Marsh, H., Parada, R., Craven, R. and Finger, L. (2004), 'In the Looking Glass: A Reciprocal Effects Model Elucidating the Complex Nature of Bullying, Psychological Determinants, and the Central Role of Self-Concept', Bullying: Implications for the Classroom, Elsevier Ltd 0126179557.
  • Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Mcinerney, D. (2003), 'International Advances in SELF Research: Speaking to the Future', International Advances in SELF Research, Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593110057.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Burnett, P. (2003), 'Cracking the Self-concept Enhancement Conundrum: ACall and Blueprint for the Next Generation of Self-concept Enhancement Research', International Advances in SELF Research, Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593110057.
  • Tracey, D., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2003), 'Self-Concepts of Preadolescents with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Issues of Measurement and Educational Placement', International Advances in SELF Research, Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593110057.
  • Craven, R. (2003), 'Shaping a Glad Tomorrow. Mandatory Indigenous Studies Teacher Education Courses as an International Educational Priority!', Sociocultural Influences and Teacher Education Programs, Information Age Publishing Inc. 1593110510.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2002), 'Threats to Gifted and Talented Students' Self Concepts in the Big Pond: Research Results and Educational Implications', The Gifted Enigma - A Collection of Articles, Hawker Browlow Education for the Australian Assoc for the Education of the Gifted & Talented 1740257561.
  • Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2002), 'The Pivotal Role of Frames of Reference in Academic Self-Concept Formation: The Big Fish - Little Pond" Effect"', Academic Motivation of Adolescents, Information Age Publishing Inc. 1931576629.
  • Craven, R. and Print, M. (2001), 'New South Wales', Discovering Democracy in Civics & Citizenship Education, Social Science Press 1876633433.

Journal Articles

  • Angel, E., Angel, L., Crave, R., Craven, R. and Denson, N. (2012), 'The Nurses Self-Concept Instrument (NSCI): Assessment of Psychometric Properties for Australian Domestic and International Student Nurses', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 7.
  • Angel, E., Angel, L., Craven, R. and Denson, N. (2012), 'The nurses' self-concept instrument (NSCI): A comparison of domestic and international student nurses' professional self-concepts from a large Australian University', Nurse Education Today, 5.
  • Angel, E., Craven, R. and Denson, N. (2012), 'The Nurses' Self-Concept Instrument (NSCI) : a comparison of domestic and international student nurses' professional self-concepts from a large Australian university', Nurse Education Today, 5.
  • Angel, E., Craven, R. and Denson, N. (2012), 'The Nurses Self-Concept Instrument (NSCI) : assessment of psychometric properties for Australian domestic and international student nurses', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 7.
  • Yeung, A., Craven, R. and Kaur, G. (2012), 'Mastery goal, value and self-concept : what do they predict?', Educational Research, 14.
  • Griezel, L., Finger, L., Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2012), 'Uncovering the structure of and gender and developmental differences in cyber bullying', Journal of Educational Research, 14.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., O'Rourke, V., Dillon, A., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2012), 'Engaging the disengaged? A longitudinal analysis of the relations between indigenous and non-indigenous Australian atudents' academic self-concept and disengagement', Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology, 17.
  • Leung, K., Marsh, H., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Abduljabbar, A. (2012), 'Domain specificity between peer support and self-concept', Journal of Early Adolescence, 18.
  • Jackman, K., Wilson, I., Seaton, M. and Craven, R. (2011), 'Big Fish in a Big Pond: A study of academic self concept in first year medical students', BMC Medical Education, .
  • Arens, K., Yeung, A., Craven, R. and Hasselhorn, M. (2011), 'The Twofold Multidimensionality of Academic Self-Concept: Domain Specificity and Separation Between Competence and Affect Components', Journal of Educational Psychology, 12.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H., Yeung, A. and Craven, R. (2011), 'The big fish down Under: Examining moderators of the'big-fish-little-pond' effect for Australia's high achievers', Australian Journal of Education, 22.
  • Marsh, H., Nagengast, B., Morin, A., Morin, A., Morin, A., Morin, A., Morin, A., Parada, R., Craven, R. and Hamilton, L. (2011), 'Construct validity of the multidimensional structure of bullying and victimization: An application of exploratory structural equation modeling', Journal of Educational Psychology, 32.
  • Seaton, M. and Craven, R. (2011), 'From frogs to fish: The big-fish-little pond effect then and now.', Horizons of Psychology, 14.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Dillon, A. and Craven, R. (2010), 'Bangawarra'gumada - Strengthening the Spirit: Causal Modelling of Academic Self-Concept and Patterns of Disengagement for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australian Students.', The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 16.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., O'Rourke, V. and Craven, R. (2010), 'The utility of general self-esteem and domain-specific self-concepts: Their influence on Indigenous and non-Indigenous students' educational outcomes', The Australian Journal of Education, 30.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Seaton, M., Nelson, G., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2010), 'Questioning the General Self-Esteem Vaccine:General Self-Esteem, Racial Discrimination, and Standardised Achievement Across Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Students', Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 21.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Ha, T., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2010), 'Factorial Invariance Testing and Latent Mean Differences for the Self-Description Questionnaire II (Short Version) with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australian Secondary School Students', International Journal of Testing, 33.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2010), 'Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect: Generalizability and Moderation - Two Sides of the Same Coin', American Educational Research Journal, 44.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., O'Rourke, V., Grant, R., Denson, N. and Craven, R. (2010), 'Validating racism and cultural respect: testing the psychometric properties and educational impact of perceived discrimination and multiculturation for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students', Educational Research and Evaluation, 23.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2009), 'Earning its place as a pan-human theory: Universality of the big-fish-little-pond effect (BFLPE) across 41 culturally and economically diverse countries.', Journal of Educational Psychology, 17.
  • Ellis, L., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2009), 'Addressing the challenges faced by early adolescents: A mixed-method evaluation of the benefits of peer support', American Journal of Community Psychology, 22.
  • Cowin, L., Johnson, M., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2008), 'Causal modeling of self-concept, job satisfaction, and retention of nurses', International Journal of Nursing Studies, 11.
  • Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2008), 'To Free the Spirit? Motivation and Engagement of Indigenous Students', The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 10.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2008), 'The centrality of the self-concept construct for psychological wellbeing and unlocking human potential: Implications for child and educational psychologists', Educational and Child Psychology, 15.
  • Marsh, H., Seaton, M., Trautwein, U., Ludtke, O., Hau, K., O'Mara, A. and Craven, R. (2008), 'The big-fish-little-pond-effect stands up to critical scrutiny: Implications for theory, methodology, and future research', Educational Psychology Review, 32.
  • Cowin, L., Craven, R., Johnson, M. and Marsh, H. (2006), 'A longitudinal study of student and experienced nurses' self-concept', Collegian, 7.
  • Craven, R. and Bodkin-Andrews, G. (2006), 'New Solutions for Addressing Indigenous Mental Health: A Call to Counsellors to Introduce the New Positive Psychology of Success', Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 14.
  • Craven, R. (2006), 'Turning Indigenous Secondary Students' Educational Disadvantage Around: How Psychologists Can Begin to Make a Real Difference', The Australian Community Psychologist, 9.
  • Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Reciprocal Effects of Self-concept and Performance from a Multidimensional Perspective: Beyond Seductive Pleasure and Unidimensional Perspectives', Perspectives on Psychological Science, 31.
  • Marsh, H., Tracey, D. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Multidimensional self-concept structure for preadolescents with mild intellectual disabilities: A hybrid multigroup-MIMC approach to factorial invariance and latent mean differences', Educational and Psychological Measurement, 24.
  • Dixon, R., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'Underachievement in a whole city cohort of academically gifted children: What does it look like', Australian Journal of Gifted Education, 7.
  • O'Mara, A., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Debus, R. (2006), 'Do self-concept interventions make a difference? A synergistic blend of construct validation and meta-analysis', Educational Psychologist, 26.
  • Marsh, H., Hau, K. and Craven, R. (2004), 'The big-fish-little pond effect stands up to scrutiny', American Psychologist, 3.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'The Challenge for Counsellors: Understanding and Addressing Indigenous Secondary Students' Aspirations, Self-Concepts and Barriers to Achieving their Aspirations', Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 18.
  • Craven, R. and Parente, A. (2003), 'Aboriginal Education and the Importance of Self-concept Research', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 14.
  • Craven, R., Parente, A. and Marsh, H. (2003), 'Indigenous Students' Aspirations: Discerning Dreams and Realities', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 19.
  • Parente, A., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2003), 'What Do Indigenous Students say about Their Aspirations', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 12.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Mooney, J. (2003), 'Teaching Preservice Teachers Aboriginal Studies: Do Mandatory Teacher Education Courses Work', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 12.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Wilson-Miller, J. (2003), 'Teaching the Teachers Mandatory Aboriginal Studies: Does it make a Difference to Postgraduate Teachers' Perceptions', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 10.
  • Halse, C., Mooney, J. and Craven, R. (2003), 'Aboriginal Studies in Teacher Education and Teaching Practice: Illuminating the Relationship between Aboriginal Studies in Preservice Primary Teacher Education and the Teaching of Aboriginal Studies in Primary Schools.', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 12.
  • Marsh, H., Craven, R., Hinkley, J. and Debus, R. (2003), 'Evaluation of the Big-Two-Factor Theory of Academic Motivation Orientations: An Evaluation of Jingle-Jangle Fallacies', Multivariate Behavioural Research, 36.
  • Marsh, H., Ellis, L. and Craven, R. (2002), 'How do Preschool Children Feel About Themselves? Unravelling Measurement & Multidimensional Self-Concept Structure', Developmental Psychology, 17.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H., Debus, R. and Jayasinghe, U. (2001), 'Diffusion effects: Control group contamination on threats to the validity of teacher-administered interventions.', Journal of Educational Psychology, 7.

Conference Papers

  • Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey, D. and Dillon, A. (2012), 'A study of the relations between students' self-concepts, motivation, aspirations and achievement of high school science and chemistry', Higher Degree Research Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., O'Rourke, V., Dillon, A., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2011), 'Explaining Away Aboriginality: Causal modelling of Academic Self-Concept and Disengagement for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian Students.', Proceedings of the 5th International Biennial SELF Research Conference 2009, Enabling Human Potential: The Centrality of Self and Identity, Dubai, UAE.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2011), 'The Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect Under the Grill: Tests of its Universality, a Search for Moderators and the Role of Social Comparison.', Proceedings of the 5th International Biennial SELF Research Conference 2009, Enabling Human Potential: The Centrality of Self and Identity, Dubai, UAE.
  • Dillon, A., Dillon, A., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2011), 'The Role of Self-concept in Understanding Why People Accept the Diagnosis of Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder', Proceedings of the 5th International Biennial SELF Research Conference 2009, Enabling Human Potential: The Centrality of Self and Identity, Dubai, UAE.
  • Magson, N., Craven, R., Nelson, G. and Yeung, A. (2011), 'A New Look at an Old Problem: Examining the Relation between Goals and Achievement in a Domain-specific Context', Proceedings of the 5th International Biennial SELF Research Conference 2009, Enabling Human Potential: The Centrality of Self and Identity, Dubai, UAE.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Denson, N. and Craven, R. (2011), 'Looking Past Positivity for Indigenous Australian Students: A preliminary investigation of racial discrimination and the illusion of resiliency in academia.', AARE International Education Research Conference - 2010., Melbourne.
  • Dillon, A., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2011), 'The Role of Self-concept in Understanding Why People Accept the Diagnosis of Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder', 5th International Biennial SELF Research Conference 2009, Enabling Human Potential: The Centrality of Self and Identity, Dubai, UAE.
  • Griezel, L., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Finger, L. (2009), 'The development of a multi-dimensional measure of cyber bullying', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Griezel, L., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Finger, L. (2009), 'Elucidating the effects of traditional and cyber bullying experiences on multidimensional self-concept domains', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Hornery, S., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Ali, J. (2009), 'A new multi-dimensional domain-specific motivation questionnaire: Measurement of young children's multi-faceted reading motivation', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus Brisbane.
  • O'Rourke, V., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Munns, G. (2009), 'Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools?: A multi-method longitudinal analysis elucidating impact of inclusive practices', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Seaton, M., Bodkin-Andrews, G., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2009), 'Finding Nemo: An Overview of New Currents in Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect Research', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2009), 'One fish fits all? The big-fish-little-pond effect and individual differences in learning', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Magson, N., Craven, R., Nelson, G. and Yeung, A. (2009), 'Domain-Specific School motivation', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Magson, N., Craven, R., Nelson, G. and Yeung, A. (2009), 'Examining the validity of motivational profiles across Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus Brisbane.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Covic, T., Yeung, A., Craven, R. and O'Rourke, V. (2009), 'Opening the blind eye: Causal modelling of perceived discrimination and academic disengagement for Indigenous students', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing climates: Education for sustainable futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Finger, L., Yeung, A., Craven, R., Parada, R. and Newey, K. (2009), 'Adolescent peer relations instrument: Assessment of its reliability and construct validity when used with upper primary students', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Nelson, G., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Newey, K. (2009), 'The failure of general self-esteem: Self-esteem's aggrevating affect on racial discrimination's relation to standardised achievement', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2009), 'Why self-concept matters for teacher education: Examples from performance, mathematics and reading, and Aboriginal studies research', The Australian Association For Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Ali, J. (2009), 'An elucidation and comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian upper primary students' self-concepts', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus Brisbane.
  • Dillon, A., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2009), 'Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder: A critical analysis elucidating constructs that influence parental acceptance/rejection of diagnosis and response', The Australian Association for Research in Education, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
  • Craven, R., Finger, L. and Yeung, A. (2008), 'Beyond bullying in primary schools: Theory, instrumentation and intervention', AARE 2007 International Educational Research Conference - Fremantle, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Craven, R., Bodkin-Andrews, G. and Yeung, A. (2008), 'A model for seeding success for Aboriginal students', AARE 2007 International Educational Research Conference, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Leung, C., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Yeung, A. (2006), 'Relation of domain specificity between peer support and self-concept: Validation by the effects of peer support program in educational settings', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Reciprocal effects of self-concept and achievement: Competing multidimensional and unidimensional perspectives', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Can we change the size of the pond? Future directions for big-fish-little-pond effect research', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Thorpe, K., Dowson, M., Martin, A., Craven, R., Richards, G., Marsh, H., Williams, M. and Parker, P. (2006), 'Effects of age and gender on high school students participation in physical activity: Social and educational implications', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Thorpe, K., Dowson, M., Martin, A., Craven, R., Richards, G., Marsh, H. and Williams, M. (2006), 'Adoption and maintenance of physical activity amongst Australian adolescents: Implications for schooling and learning', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Mooney, J. and Craven, R. (2006), 'A case study: Introducing and teaching core Aboriginal Studies', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Mooney, J. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Teaching Aboriginal Studies: Producing inclusive Australian citizens', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Nelson, G., Mcinerney, D. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Student achievement in developing countries: A triarchic theoretical and operational framework', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Nelson, G., Mcinerney, D. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Education in developing countries: A qualitative study of student achievement in Papua New Guinea', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Healey, J., Marder, K. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Reflections on the Cronulla Riot 2005: Is there a history of racial bullying in southern Sydneyhigh schools', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Finger, L., Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Parada, R. (2006), 'Characteristics of effective anti-bullying interventions: What research says', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Leung, C., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Are peer tutoring programs effective in promoting academic achievement and self-concept in educational settings: A meta-analytical review', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'Making the Grade: The Impact of Policy on the HSC Aboriginal Studies Course', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Crossing the Great Divide: The Motivation and Engagement Framework in Action', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2006), 'What Can Free the Spirit? Motivating Indigenous Students to be Producers of their Own Educational Futures', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Craven, R. (2006), 'Turning points in Indigenous Education: New findings that can really make a difference and implications for the next generation of Indigenous Education research', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Craven, R. and Purdie, N. (2006), 'What does it mean to be an Australian?: The perceptions of students, senior and prominent Australians', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Barnett, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'The fallacy of laissez-faire leadership: A multilevel analysis of the influence of leadership avoidance behaviours on aspects of school learning environment', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Barnett, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'What type of school leadership satisfies teachers? A mixed method approach to teachers' perceptions of satisfaction', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • O'Mara, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Self-concept intervention research in school settings: A multivariate, multilevel model meta-analysis', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • O'Mara, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Meta-Analytic Methods in Educational Research: Issues and Their Solutions', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Parada, R., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Papworth, B. (2006), 'Bullying in Schools: What Can We Glean from Self-concept Theory', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Parada, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'There and back again from bully to victim and victim to bully: A reciprocal effects model of bullying behaviours in schools', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Martin, A., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'Motivation and Engagement in Young Children : How Well Does a High School Conceptualization Generalize to Junior School', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2006), 'Construct validation of the Self-Description Questionnaire II (Short Version) for Indigenous Australian Secondary School Students', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Martin, A. (2006), 'The re-assessment of the Australian Perceived Discrimination Scale: Confirmatory factor analysis testing and between scale comparisons', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Brown, G., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Cassar, M. (2006), 'The instructional features of an effective and practical intervention for significant improvements in reading comprehension', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Brown, G., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Cassar, M. (2006), 'Improving standardized reading comprehension: The role of question-answering', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Dixon, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Social Comparison Theory and people with mild intellectual disabilities: It is more complex than you think', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Finger, L., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Parada, R. (2006), 'Strengthening anti-bullying research: An investigation into the misuse of dichotomous variables', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'The Impact of the Higher School Certificate Aboriginal Studies Course: Aboriginal Students' Perceptions', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Multifaceted Self-Concept of Indigenous Australian Secondary Students: Structure and Relations to Other Academic Variables', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'Perceived Discrimination and Indigenous Australian Students' School Related Attitudes', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'The Mental Health of Indigenous Australians: Inequities and New Directions', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'Motivational Behaviours and Cognitions of Indigenous Australian Secondary Students', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Ha, M., Craven, R., Martin, A. and Munns, G. (2006), 'The Relation of Self-concept to Desirable Educational Outcomes', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Craven, R. and Marder, K. (2006), 'Career Aspirations of Rural and Urban Indigenous Students', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Dixon, R., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'The Affective Characteristics of Underachieving Intellectually Gifted Children', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Dixon, R., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2006), 'The Measurement of Multidimensional Self-Concept in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Nanlohy, P., Munns, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Exploring Student Engagement through Classroom Use of Hypermedia Authoring', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Nanlohy, P., Munns, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Is it the Media that Makes them Hyper? A Review of Literature at the Intersection ofStudent Hypermedia and Engagement', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Finger, L., Craven, R. and Dowson, M. (2006), 'Self-beliefs and Bullying: Unravelling the relation between Bullying, Being Bullied and Self-Concept for Upper Elementary School Aged Children', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Tremayne, P. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Senior Hospital Registrars: from failure to success in examinations', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Finger, L., Craven, R. and Dowson, M. (2006), 'Assessing Bullying, Being Bullied, and Self-Concept: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Adolescent Peer Relations Instrument and Self-Description Questionnaire II for Upper Primary Aged Children', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Nelson, G., Mcinerney, D., Craven, R., Dowson, M. and Schauble, A. (2006), 'Finding Hope in Hopelessness: Future Goals and Aspirations of Papua New Guinean Students', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Nelson, G., Mcinerney, D., Craven, R. and Dowson, M. (2006), 'Psychological Influences of Student Education in Developing Countries: A Psychometric Study of Future Goals', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • O'Mara, A., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2006), 'A Comprehensive Multilevel Model Meta-Analysis of Self-Concept Interventions', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Mooney, J. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Teaching Aboriginal Studies: Improving Professional Practice in NSW Schools', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Mooney, J. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Reconciliation: Why we need to Teach Teacher's to Teach Aboriginal Studies to all Australian students', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Purdie, N. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Being Australian and being Indigenous: What's the Difference', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Purdie, N. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Young people's perceptions of what it means to be an Australian', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Untangling the Web: Reports of Self-concept, Academic Motivation, and Perceived Discrimination for Indigenous Secondary Students', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'How far can the big fish swim? Extending the reach of the big-fish-little-pond effect', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Seaton, M., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2006), 'An examination of the moderating influences of socio-economic status and individual differences in learning on the big-fish-little-pond effect', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Ha, M. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Smothering or Smouldering; The Dark-Side of Motivation in Indigenous Australian Students', Aboriginal Studies:Making the Connections, Bankstown, Sydney.
  • Craven, R. (2006), 'Seeding Success for Aboriginal Students: Potential Turning Points, Why Research Matters, and Challenges Ahead', Aboriginal Studies:Making the Connections, Bankstown Sydney.
  • Nelson, G., Dowson, M., Mcinerney, D. and Craven, R. (2005), 'Educational Motivation in Papua New Guinea: A psychometric investigation', CEASS Conference: Scholarship and Community UWS 2005, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown.
  • Finger, L., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Parada, R. (2005), 'Is categorisation best practice for school bully research? An investigation into the process of dichotomisation.', CEASS Conference: Scholarship and Community UWS 2005, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2005), 'Perceived Discrimination and Academic Motivation Within the School Setting', CEASS Conference: Scholarship and Community UWS 2005, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown.
  • Barnett, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2005), 'A Multilevel Analysis of the Effects of Principal Leadership Style Behaviours on the Personal Development Dimensions of School Learning Environment', CEASS Conference: Scholarship and Community UWS 2005, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown.
  • Mooney, J., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2004), 'An Australian Story: Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of the Value of Mandatory Aboriginal StudiesyTeacher Education Subjects', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Barnett, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2004), 'A Multilevel Analysis of the Effects of Principal Leadership Style Behaviours on the Relationship Dimensions of School Learning Environment', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Barnett, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Leadership Style Behaviours that Act to Enhance or Erode Teachers' Perceptions of School Learning Environment: A Qualitative Perspective', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'New Solutions for Maximising Secondary Indigenous Students' Full Potential: Identifying Causal Constructs That Enhance Indigenous Students' Aspirations and Educational Outcomes', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'Quantitatively Assessing Perceptions of Discrimination Within Australia : A Preliminary Analysis ofythe Perceived Discrimination Scale', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'Unravelling the Self-Concept Enhancement Conundrum: A Critical Analysis of a New Self-Concept Enhancement Intervention', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'Unravelling the Structure and Measurement of Indigenous Students' Self-Concepts and Aspirations', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Craven, R., Parente, A. and Marder, K. (2004), 'Indigenous Students: The Reality of Their Educational and Career Aspirations', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Craven, R., Purdie, N. and Marder, K. (2004), 'What Does It Mean To Be Australian: A Critical Analysis of Prominent Australians' Perspectives', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Dixon, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Interpersonal Cognitive Problem-Solving Intervention with Five Adults with Intellectual Impairment:yThe Impact on Self-esteem, Problem-Solving Self-Concept, Socialisation and Self-Direction', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Dixon, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Moving Out: The Impact of Deinstitutionalisation on Salient Affective Variables for People with MildyIntellectual Disabilities', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Ellis, L., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Richards, G. (2004), 'Bridging Transition to Adolescence and Secondary School: The Power of Peer Support in EnhancingySelf-Concept and Other Desirable Outcomes', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Mooney, J., Craven, R. and Martin, A. (2004), 'Why Introduce Core Aboriginal Studies Teacher Education Courses? A Critical Analysis of Educators'yPerspectives', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2004), 'Key Issues and Challenges in Higher School Certificate Aboriginal Studies', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2004), 'The Value of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies for Indigenous Students' Self-Concepts in NSW SecondaryySchools', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Nelson, G., Mcinerney, D. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Similarities and Differences in Motivation and Processes of Learning Between Papua New Guinea andAustralian School Students', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • O'Mara, A., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2004), 'Unmasking the True Effects of Self-Concept Interventions and Suggested Guidelines for Rectification', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • O'Mara, A., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Self-Concept Enhancement: A Meta-Analysis Integrating a Multidimensional Perspective', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Seaton, M., Egliston, K., Marsh, H., Franklin, J. and Craven, R. (2004), 'Social Comparison: Its Role in the Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
  • Parente, A., Craven, R., Munns, G. and Marder, K. (2003), 'Indigenous Students Aspirations: An In Depth Analysis of Indigenous Students' Carreer Aspirations and Factors that Impact on their Formulation', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Ellis, L., Marsh, H., Craven, R. and Richards, G. (2003), 'Peers Helping Peers: The Effectiveness of a Peer Support Program in Enhancing Self-concept and Other Desirable Outcomes', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Wilson-Miller, J. (2003), 'Teaching the Teachers Aboriginal Studies Makes a Real Difference: A Critical Analysis of the impact of Core Aboriginal Studies, Teacher Education Courses on Postgraduate Teachers' Self-Perceptions', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Mooney, J. (2003), 'Teaching Pre-Service Teachers Aboriginal Studies: What Really Works', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Mooney, J., Halse, C. and Craven, R. (2003), 'Teaching the Teachers Aboriginal Studies: Illuminating Successful Strategies', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • O'Mara, A., Craven, R. and Marsh, H. (2003), 'Evaluating Self-Concept Interventions from a Mulitdimensional Perspective: A Meta-Analysis', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R., Marsh, H. and Burnett, P. (2003), 'Breaking the Self-concept Enhancement Conundrum: Re-conceptualising the Next Generation of Self-concept Enhancement Research', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R. and Parente, A. (2003), 'Unlocking Indigenous Educational Disadvantage: Indigenous Community Members' Perceptions of Self-Concept Research as a Potent Potential Key', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R., Parente, A. and Marsh, H. (2003), 'Disentangling Indigenous Students' Aspirations: A Critical Analysis Elucidating Dreams & Realities', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Parada, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2003), 'The Beyond Bullying Program: An Innovative Program Empowering Teachers to Counteract Bullying in Schools', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Finger, L., Parada, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2003), 'Do My Self-Beliefs Lead Me to Bully or be Bullied? An Investigation into the Causal Relations Between Bullying, Victimisation and Self-Concept', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Dixon, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2003), 'The Self: How does it Relate to Locus of Control, Quality of Life and Adaptive Behaviour for People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Mooney, J., Halse, C. and Craven, R. (2003), 'Postgraduate Teachers' Commitment to Teach Aboriginal Studies in Australian Schools', NZARE AARE Conference 2003, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Craven, R. (2002), 'Is the Dawn Breaking ? The First Empirical Investigations of the Impact of Mandatory Aboriginal Studies Teacher Education Courses on Teachers' Self Concepts and Other Desirable Outcomes.', Self-Concept Research: Driving International Research Agendas, Sydney, Australia.
  • Dixon, R., Marsh, H. and Craven, R. (2002), 'Moving Out: The Impact on the Self & Other Related Variables for People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities.', Self Concept Research: Driving International Research Agendas, Sydney, Australia.

Research

Current Projects

Title:Keeping Pace: A Critical Longitudinal Analysis of the Psychosocial Determinants of Seeding Success in Educating Home-Grown Doctors for Regional Communities
Years:2009-01-01 - 2013-06-30
ID:P0016039
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Ian Wilson and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:A Documentation and Multi-Method Critical Analysis of Ngarabal and Biripi Elders' Perspectives and Experiences of Australian History.
Years:2007-01-01 - 2013-06-30
ID:P0015247
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Geoff Munns
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Enabling schooling success: Psycho-social drivers & impact of Positive Behaviour for Learning intervention on behaviour, well-being, academic engagement & achievement
Years:2009-07-14 - 2013-09-30
ID:P00016592
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Margaret Vickers, Katrina Barker, Kevin Watson, Anne Power, Mary Mooney, Brenda Dobia and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • NSW Department of Education & Training
Title:Wingara Mangami (To Follow the Dream of Understanding): Seeding Innovation Intervention Success to Challenge and Prevent Racism for Indigenous Youth
Years:2010-07-01 - 2013-12-31
ID:P00017085
UWS Researchers:Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews and Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Bridging the gap on locational disadvantage: Impact of community-identified interventions on social capital, psychosocial and socioeconomic outcomes
Years:2010-04-27 - 2014-04-30
ID:P00017119
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Geoff Munns and Tanya Meade
Funding:
  • The Benevolent Society
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Supporting Aboriginal children to learn: The use of Reading for Life in Barnardos Australia Learning Centres
Years:2012-01-27 - 2013-06-30
ID:P00020606
UWS Researchers:Danielle Tracey, Rhonda Craven and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Barnardos Australia
Title:The Passion, Power, and Politics of Aboriginal Art: Established Artists and Emerging NSW Women Artists' Perceptions and Representational Bias in Collections
Years:2011-01-01 - 2013-06-30
ID:P00018907
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Michael Atherton and Hart Cohen
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Measurement Matters: Analysis of Potential Methodological and Discrimination Biases in Assessments of Medication Treatments for ADHD, and Stakeholder Views
Years:2011-07-01 - 2013-06-30
ID:P00018908
UWS Researchers:Anthony Dillon, Rhonda Craven, Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Supporting Aboriginal Children to Learn: The use of Reading for Life in Barnardos Australia Learning Centres - Phase 2
Years:2012-08-02 - 2013-05-31
ID:P00021055
UWS Researchers:Danielle Tracey, Rhonda Craven and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Barnardos Australia

Previous Projects

Title:Enhancing student's self-concepts and related constructs: A longitudinal analysis capitalising on and combining promising enhancement techniques for educational settings [via QUT]
Years:1999-01-01 - 2000-12-31
ID:P0009396
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:A critical analysis of the structure, stability and development of young children's self-concepts and academic achievement: A multi-cohort-occasion study
Years:1998-01-01 - 2001-12-31
ID:P0009496
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Valentina Mcinerney
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Whitewashing, Black Armbands and Reconciliation: A critical longitudinal analysis of generations of Wonnarua people's perspectives and experiences of Australia's history
Years:2000-01-01 - 2002-12-31
ID:P0009498
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Dennis Mcinerney
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:New Solutions For Maximising Secondary Indigenous Students' Full Potential: Identifying Causal Constructs That Enhance Indigenous Students' Aspirations and Educational Outcomes
Years:2005-02-04 - 2007-02-03
ID:P0013652
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:The Benefits of HSC Aboriginal Studies: Disentangling the Impact on Indigenous Students' Self-concepts and Educational Outcomes
Years:2005-02-04 - 2007-09-30
ID:P0013654
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Teaching Aboriginal Studies: A Critical Analysis of Core Aboriginal Studies Subjects in Primary Teacher Education Courses
Years:2003-03-18 - 2006-03-31
ID:P0013656
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Christine Halse
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Research Encouragement Award
Years:2000-12-14 - 2001-12-14
ID:P0010948
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:Beyond the Beach: What it means to be Australian - A critical analysis of national, transgenerational multicultural and self perspectives
Years:2004-03-02 - 2008-06-30
ID:P0010002
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:New Solutions for Maximising Aboriginal student's potential: The roles of self-concept and motivation in making a real difference to desirable educational outcomes
Years:2005-01-12 - 2008-01-11
ID:P0012622
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Andrew Martin
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Aboriginal Education Council
Title:New Solutions For Maximising Secondary Indigenous Students' Full Potential: Identifying Causal Constructs That Enhance Indigenous Students' Aspirations and Educational Outcomes
Years:2005-05-03 - 2010-06-30
ID:P0012700
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Herbert Marsh
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Dharawal Traditional Knowledgeholders & Descendents Council
  • Aboriginal Education Council
Title:An analysis of Indigenous school students' aspirations and further study of Indigenous parents' with regard to their children's further education and their own further studies
Years:2001-09-25 - 2003-02-28
ID:P0012006
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Commonwealth Dept of Education Training & Youth Affairs
Title:Teaching the Teachers Core Aboriginal Studies: Impact on Postgraduate Teachers' Ability and Commitment Teach Aboriginal Studies and Perspectives Effectively in Australian Schools
Years:2000-03-16 - 2001-05-31
ID:P0012008
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Commonwealth Dept of Education Training & Youth Affairs
Title:Teaching the Teachers Core Aboriginal Studies: Elucidating recent successful strategies and overcoming enduring barriers - a proposal for indigenous education strategic initiatives program funding
Years:2000-06-01 - 2002-07-31
ID:P0012130
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Commonwealth Dept of Education Training & Youth Affairs
Title:Beyond Bullying in Primary Schools: Explicating Psychosocial Antecedents and Implementing an Effective Intervention to Enhance Pro-Social Behaviour, Well-Being and Academic Engagement
Years:2006-01-31 - 2010-06-30
ID:P0014738
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Catholic Education Office
Title:Positive Pathways to Reading for Disadvantaged Children: Identifying Psychosocial Antecedents and Implementing Effective Intervention to Enhance Literacy, Self-concept, and Motivation
Years:2006-10-16 - 2011-01-31
ID:P0015037
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung and Danielle Tracey
Funding:
  • Unilever Australasia
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • Learning Links
Title:Conditions for Success to Enhance Aboriginal Education
Years:2008-01-01 - 2012-12-31
ID:P0015671
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Geoff Munns
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Seeding Success and Research-Based Intervention for Aboriginal Students: Impact of quality teaching, effective schools, and psycho-social drivers on educational outcomes
Years:2007-12-18 - 2013-04-30
ID:P0015473
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Geoff Munns, Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews and Nida Denson
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • NSW Department of Education & Training
Title:The Sporting Chance Programme
Years:2007-02-01 - 2007-04-30
ID:P0015498
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Department of Education, Science and Training
Title:Realising Gifted Students' Potential: Elucidating psychosocial determinants and the impact of different educational settings on educational outcomes and psychosocial wellbeing (GAT)
Years:2008-01-01 - 2013-04-30
ID:P0015538
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung and Marjorie Seaton
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Stamping out bullying in schools: Definitive analyses of a new innovative intervention's impact on self-concept, violence, aggression and victimisation
Years:2000-01-01 - 2002-12-31
ID:P0009546
UWS Researchers:Herbert Marsh and Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Bubalamai Bawa Gumada. Healing the Wounds of the Heart: A Research-Based Intervention Diminishing the Impact of Racism and Stereotype Threat
Years:2008-01-01 - 2012-04-30
ID:P0015670
UWS Researchers:Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews, Rhonda Craven and Alexander Yeung
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Hidden Talent: A Critical Analysis of the Contributions of Aboriginal Musicians of the New England Tablelands to Contemporary Aboriginal Culture and Cultural Revitalisation
Years:2008-01-01 - 2012-06-30
ID:P0015672
UWS Researchers:Michael Atherton, Peter Mckenzie and Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Bridging Transition to High School: A critical analysis of the Peer Support Program's impact on self-concept and desirable educational outcomes
Years:2000-01-01 - 2002-12-31
ID:P0009550
UWS Researchers:Herbert Marsh and Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Bridging the Gap: Developing Valid and Reliable Measures of Social Capital in Socially Disadvantaged Communities
Years:2008-06-25 - 2009-12-31
ID:P00016160
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Tanya Meade and Geoff Munns
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • The Benevolent Society
Title:Healing the Damage: Intervention Impact on Carers & Children's Attachment, Self-concept, Mental Health & Well-being
Years:2009-12-04 - 2010-12-03
ID:P00017702
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
Title:Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools: A qualitative analysis of impact of culturally inclusive pedagogy
Years:2010-01-01 - 2012-03-03
ID:P00017086
UWS Researchers:Virginia O'Rourke, Rhonda Craven, Geoff Munns and Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder: A critical analysis elucidating constructs that influence parental acceptance/rejection of diagnosis and response
Years:2009-01-01 - 2012-06-30
ID:P00016166
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung and Ian Wilson
Funding:
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
Title:Cultivating Capability: Explicating What Works for Gifted Aboriginal Primary Students and the Impact of Gifted Education Settings on Educational Outcomes and Psychosocial Wellbeing
Years:2012-01-17 - 2013-01-16
ID:P00020296
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Marjorie Seaton and Anthony Dillon
Funding:
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Department of Education and Communities
Title:Reducing Violence in Groups (RVG) - Phase 1: School Anti-Bullying Program
Years:2011-04-12 - 2013-02-28
ID:P00020153
UWS Researchers:Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Marjorie Seaton and Michael Kennedy
Funding:
  • New South Wales Police Force

Supervision

Professor Craven is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Title:Bullying Embraces the Virtual World: Elucidating the Psychosocial Determinants and Outcomes of Traditional vs Cyber-Bullying Types
Field of Research:
Title:A Study of the Relations between Students' Self-Concepts, Motivation, Aspirations, and Achievement in High School Science and Chemistry
Field of Research:
Title:Developing School Wide Change through Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support(pbis): Changing Behaviour and the Parent Connection.
Field of Research:
Title:Longing and Belonging: A Study of Acculturation and Enculturation of Ethnic Australian Students and its Influences on Psychosocial Constructs
Field of Research:
Title:The Power, Passion and Politics of Aboriginal Art
Field of Research:

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