
Professor Rachel Roberts
Professor
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
I am a Professor and Registered Psychologist (endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist). My research and teaching is in the areas of child, adolescent and peri-natal clinical, health and neuropsychology, including issues of stigma and chronic illness. Of particular interest are psychological aspects of acquired brain injury and craniofacial conditions.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Professor University of Adelaide 2019 - 2022 Interim Head of School of Psychology University of Adelaide 2017 - 2022 Associate Professor University of Adelaide 2007 - 2016 Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2017 Fellowship Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society Australian Psychological Society - - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title Flinders University Australia PhD University of Western Australia Australia MPsych (Clinical) University of Adelaide Australia BA (Hons) -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2023 Jensen, E. D., Poirier, B. F., Oliver, K. J., Roberts, R., Anderson, P. J., & Jamieson, L. M. (2023). Childhood Experiences and Perspectives of Individuals With Orofacial Clefts: A Qualitative Systematic Review.. The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 60(7), 888-899.
Scopus1 WoS12023 Dorstyn, D. S., Chur-Hansen, A., Mansell, E., Murphy, G., Roberts, R. M., Stewart, P., . . . Craig, A. (2023). Facilitators and barriers to employment for persons with chronic spinal cord injury or disorder: A qualitative study framed by the person-environment-occupation model. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 46(2), 1-10.
WoS12023 Santiago, P. H. R., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Social Support Scale (SSS) in two Aboriginal samples. PloS one, 18(1), e0279954.
Scopus1 WoS12023 McCormick, K. M., Sethi, S., Haag, D. G., Macedo, D. M., Hedges, J., Quintero, A., . . . Santiago, P. H. R. (2023). Development and validation of the COVID-19 Impact Scale in Australia.
2023 Herriman, Z., Taylor, A. M., & Roberts, R. M. (2023). Interventions to reduce the negative impact of online highly visual social networking site use on mental health outcomes: A scoping review.. Psychology of Popular Media, 30 pages.
2023 Dorstyn, D., Oxlad, M., Whitburn, S., Fedoric, B., Roberts, R., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2023). Client and staff perspectives regarding effective work injury rehabilitation. Australian Health Review, 47(3), 339-343.
2023 Wolff, B., Franco, V. R., Magiati, I., Cooper, M. N., Roberts, R., Skoss, R., & Glasson, E. J. (2023). Individual-Level Risk and Resilience Factors Associated with Mental Health in Siblings of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Network Analysis. Developmental Neuropsychology, 48(3), 112-134.
Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC12023 Turner, J., Roberts, R. M., Proeve, M., & Chen, J. (2023). Relationship between PERMA and children’s wellbeing, resilience and mental health: A scoping review. International Journal of Wellbeing, 13(2), 20-44.
2023 Panditaratne, S., Hronis, A., Roberts, R., & Kneebone, I. (2023). Participant experiences of Fearless Me! ©: Cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety in children with intellectual disabilities. Current Psychology, 42(25), 21278-21286.
2023 Wolff, B., Magiati, I., Roberts, R., Skoss, R., & Glasson, E. J. (2023). Psychosocial Interventions and Support Groups for Siblings of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of Sibling Self-reported Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcomes. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 26(1), 143-189.
Scopus4 WoS32023 Do, L. G., Spencer, A. J., Sawyer, A., Jones, A., Leary, S., Roberts, R., & Ha, D. H. (2023). Early Childhood Exposures to Fluorides and Child Behavioral Development and Executive Function: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study. Journal of Dental Research, 102(1), 28-36.
Scopus6 WoS3 Europe PMC12023 McCormick, K. M., Sethi, S., Haag, D., Macedo, D. M., Hedges, J., Quintero, A., . . . Ribeiro Santiago, P. H. (2023). Development and validation of the COVID-19 Impact Scale in Australia. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 39(10), 1341-1354.
2023 Jamieson, L., Luzzi, L., Chrisopoulos, S., Roberts, R., Arrow, P., Kularatna, S., . . . Mejia, G. (2023). Oral Health, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Economic Costs: Protocol for the Second Australian National Child Oral Health Survey.. JMIR research protocols, 12, e52233.
2023 Jamieson, L., Luzzi, L., Chrisopoulos, S., Roberts, R., Arrow, P., Kularatna, S., . . . Mejia, G. (2023). Oral Health, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Economic Costs: Protocol for the Second Australian National Child Oral Health Survey (Preprint).
2023 Blanco, D., Roberts, R. M., Gannoni, A., & Cook, S. (2023). Assessment and treatment of mental health conditions in children and adolescents: A systematic scoping review of how virtual reality environments have been used. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 17 pages.
Scopus12023 Blaze, P., & Roberts, R. M. (2023). Support After Suicide: A Thematic Analysis of Siblings’ Experience. Omega (United States), 19 pages.
2023 Hedges, J., Hermes Soares, G., Cadet-James, Y., Dodd, Z., Cooney, S., Newman, J., . . . Jamieson, L. (2023). A Silver Fluoride Intervention to Improve Oral Health Trajectories of Young Indigenous Australians: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.. JMIR research protocols, 12, e48558.
2023 Gould, J. F., Roberts, R. M., Anderson, P. J., Makrides, M., Sullivan, T. R., Gibson, R. A., . . . Collins, C. T. (2023). High-Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid in Newborns Born at Less Than 29 Weeks' Gestation and Behavior at Age 5 Years: Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial.. JAMA pediatrics.
2022 Santiago, P. H. R., Soares, G. H., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2022). Psychological network of stress, coping and social support in an Aboriginal population.
2022 Santiago, P. H. R., Soares, G. H., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2022). Psychological Network of Stress, Coping and Social Support in an Aboriginal Population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 15104.
Scopus12022 Wolff, B., Magiati, I., Roberts, R., Pellicano, E., & Glasson, E. J. (2022). Risk and resilience factors impacting the mental health and wellbeing of siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: A mixed methods systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 98, 102217-1-102217-19.
Scopus4 Europe PMC12022 Francis, J. L., Sawyer, A., Roberts, R., Yelland, C., Drioli‐Phillips, P., & Sved Williams, A. E. (2022). Mothers with borderline personality disorders' experiences of mother–infant dialectical behavior therapy. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 79(5), 1245-1260.
Scopus12022 Kneebone, I. I., Van Zanden, B. E., Dorstyn, D. S., Roberts, R. M., Lord, S. R., Querstret, D., . . . Nair, R. D. (2022). Relaxation and related therapies for people with multiple sclerosis (MS): A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 36(7), 1-17.
Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC12022 Bartsch, D. R., Roberts, R., & Proeve, M. (2022). Relationships between parental borderline symptom severity, empathy, parenting styles and child psychopathology. Clinical Psychologist, 26(2), 211-221.
Scopus1 WoS12022 Gould, J. F., Di Fiore, C., Williamson, P., Roberts, R. M., Shute, R. H., Collins, C. T., & Makrides, M. (2022). Diathesis-stress or differential susceptibility? Comparing the theories when determining the outcomes for children born before 33 weeks' gestation. Acta Psychologica, 224, 103533-1-103533-9.
2022 Dorstyn, D., Oxlad, M., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Potter, E., Kneebone, I., & Craig, A. (2022). MS JobSeek: A pilot randomized controlled trial of an online peer discussion forum for job-seekers with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 56(1), 1-11.
Scopus12021 Ribeiro Santiago, P. H., Manzini Macedo, D., Haag, D., Roberts, R., Smithers, L. G., & Jamieson, L. (2021). Exploratory Graph Analysis of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. Assessment, 29(8), 107319112110243.
Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC42021 Nayda, C., Gould, J., & Roberts, R. M. (2021). Psychologist attitudes, self-reported competence and practices associated with the use of dietary interventions for children presenting for psychological treatment. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST, 56(5), 12 pages.
Scopus3 WoS22021 Santiago, P. H. R., Manzini Macedo, D., Haag, D., Roberts, R., Smithers, L., Hedges, J., & Jamieson, L. (2021). Exploratory graph analysis of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-20.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC42021 Gould, J. F., Fuss, B. G., Roberts, R. M., Collins, C. T., & Makrides, M. (2021). Consequences of using chronological age versus corrected age when testing cognitive and motor development in infancy and intelligence quotient at school age for children born preterm. PLOS ONE, 16(9), 1-12.
Scopus10 WoS8 Europe PMC62021 Osborn, A. J., Roberts, R. M., Dorstyn, D. S., Grave, B. G., & David, D. (2021). Sagittal Synostosis and Its Association With Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychological Functioning: A Meta-analysis.. JAMA Netw Open, 4(9), 1-17.
Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC22021 Taylor, A., Cocks, J., Lawn, S., Lawrence, D., Rikkers, W., Roberts, L., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2021). Mental health and wellbeing in young adult fire and emergency service volunteers. The Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 36(4), 29-30. 2021 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2021). Enhancing resilience in the transition to parenthood: a thematic analysis of parents' perspectives.. J Reprod Infant Psychol, 39(4), 358-370.
Scopus7 WoS4 Europe PMC12021 O’Connor, J., Proeve, M., & Roberts, R. (2021). Experiences of Consumer Recovery in a Forensic Step-Down Rehabilitation Unit. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 32(1), 1-20.
Scopus3 WoS32021 Gould, J. F., Roberts, R. M., & Makrides, M. (2021). The influence of Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid, on child behavioral functioning: a review of randomized controlled trials of DHA supplementation in pregnancy, the neonatal period and infancy. Nutrients, 13(2), 1-30.
Scopus11 WoS12 Europe PMC82021 Jamieson, L. M., Hedges, J., Ju, X., Kapellas, K., Leane, C., Haag, D. G., . . . Smithers, L. G. (2021). Cohort profile: South Australian Aboriginal Birth Cohort (SAABC)-a prospective longitudinal birth cohort. BMJ Open, 11(2), 1-9.
Scopus12 WoS10 Europe PMC72021 Santiago, P. H. R., Quintero, A., Haag, D., Roberts, R., Smithers, L., & Jamieson, L. (2021). Drop-the-ρ: bayesian CFA of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in Australia. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-15.
Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC32021 Delloso, S., Gannoni, A., & Roberts, R. M. (2021). Maintaining Schooling for Children With Cancer During and Post Treatment: Parents’ Perspectives of a Theory-Based Program. Continuity in Education, 2(1), 26-41.
Scopus22021 Heerebrand, S. L., Bray, J., Ulbrich, C., Roberts, R. M., & Edwards, S. (2021). Effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy skills training group for adults with borderline personality disorder.. J Clin Psychol, 77(7), 1573-1590.
Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC12021 Kemp, E., Strelan, P., Roberts, R. M., Burns, N. R., & Mulvey, K. L. (2021). The Children's Forgiveness Card Set: Development of a Brief Pictorial Card-Sorting Measure of Children's Emotional Forgiveness. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-15.
2021 Gould, J. F., Roberts, R. M., Anderson, P. J., Makrides, M., Sullivan, T. R., Gibson, R. A., . . . Collins, C. T. (2021). Protocol for assessing if behavioural functioning of infants born <29 weeks' gestation is improved by omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: follow-up of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 11(5), e044740-1-e044740-10.
Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC22020 Macedo, D. M., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R. M., & Jamieson, L. M. (2020). Racism, stress, and sense of personal control among Aboriginal Australian pregnant women. Australian Psychologist, 55(4), 336-348.
Scopus9 WoS82020 Sheen, J., Graj, E., Dudley, A., Wallace, B., Sutherland-Smith, W., Kavadas, V., . . . Dunstan, D. A. (2020). Occupational risks during clinical placement: Key stakeholder perceptions. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST, 55(1), 16 pages.
2020 Hronis, A., Roberts, R., Roberts, L., & Kneebone, I. (2020). Potential for children with intellectual disability to engage in cognitive behaviour therapy: the parent perspective.. Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR, 64(1), 62-67.
Scopus5 WoS6 Europe PMC22020 Roberts, R., Oxlad, M., Dorstyn, D., & Chur-Hansen, A. (2020). Objective Structured Clinical Examinations with simulated patients in postgraduate psychology training: Student perceptions. Australian Psychologist, 55(5), 488-497.
Scopus9 WoS92020 Ribeiro Santiago, P. H., Nielsen, T., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2020). Measuring stress in Australia: validation of the perceived stress scale (PSS-14) in a national sample. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 18(1), 1-16.
Scopus26 WoS30 Europe PMC142020 Kolc, K. L., Sadleir, L. G., Depienne, C., Marini, C., Scheffer, I. E., Møller, R. S., . . . Gecz, J. (2020). A standardized patient-centered characterization of the phenotypic spectrum of PCDH19 girls clustering epilepsy. Translational Psychiatry, 10(1), 127-1-127-9.
Scopus19 WoS17 Europe PMC102020 Dickeson, E., Roberts, R., & Smout, M. F. (2020). Predicting boundary violation propensity among mental health professionals.. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 27(6), 814-825.
Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC12020 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2020). Hindering resilience in the transition to parenthood: a thematic analysis of parents' perspectives.. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 40(1), 1-14.
Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC42020 Osborn, A. J., Roberts, R. M., Mathias, J. L., Anderson, P. J., & Flapper, W. J. (2020). Cognitive, behavioral and psychological functioning of children and adults with conservatively managed metopic synostosis.. Child Neuropsychol, 27(2), 1-19.
Scopus2 WoS12020 Oxlad, M., Roberts, R., Chur-Hansen, A., Proeve, M., Auton, J., Sarris, A., & Tabe, A. (2020). Employing Multiple Mini Interviews in Selection Processes for Psychology Professional Training Programs: Ten Tips for Effective Implementation. MedEdPublish, 9, 192.
2020 Santiago, P. H. R., Nielsen, T., Roberts, R., Smithers, L. G., & Jamieson, L. (2020). Sense of personal control: can it be assessed culturally unbiased across Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians?. PLoS One, 15(10), e0239384-1-e0239384-17.
Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC42020 Parsons, C., Roberts, R., & Mills, N. T. (2020). Review: Inflammation and anxiety-based disorders in children and adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Child and adolescent mental health, 26(2), 143-156.
Scopus8 WoS9 Europe PMC52020 Ma, N., Roberts, R., Winefield, H., & Furber, G. (2020). A dimensional approach to the mental health of siblings of children with mental health problems: a 20-year systematic review. Journal of Family Studies, 26(2), 308-328.
Scopus8 WoS72019 Roberts, R. M., Fawcett, L., & Searle, A. K. (2019). An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Personal Leadership Program Designed to Promote Positive Outcomes for Adolescents. Journal of Happiness Studies, 20(3), 743-757.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Minney, M. J., Roberts, R., Mathias, J., Raftos, J., & Kochar, A. (2019). Service and support needs following pediatric brain injury: perspectives of children with mild traumatic brain injury and their parents. Brain Injury, 33(2), 168-182.
Scopus17 WoS16 Europe PMC42019 Hallion, M., Taylor, A., Roberts, R., & Ashe, M. (2019). Exploring the Association Between Physical Activity Participation and Self-Compassion in Middle-Aged Adults. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 8(3), 305-316.
Scopus10 WoS72019 Wright, A., Roberts, R., Bowman, G., & Crettenden, A. (2019). Barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation for children with physical disability: comparing and contrasting the views of children, young people, and their clinicians. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(13), 1499-1507.
Scopus75 WoS31 Europe PMC342019 Gould, J. F., Hunt, E., Roberts, R. M., Louise, J., Collins, C. T., & Makrides, M. (2019). Can the Bayley Scales of Infant Development at 18 months predict child behaviour at 7 years?. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 55(1), 74-81.
Scopus15 WoS12 Europe PMC52019 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Craig, A., Kneebone, I., Stewart, P., . . . Migliorini, C. (2019). Work and SCI: a pilot randomized controlled study of an online resource for job-seekers with spinal cord dysfunction. Spinal Cord, 57(3), 1-8.
Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC42019 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Kneebone, I., Craig, A., Chur-Hansen, A., . . . Stewart, P. (2019). Can targeted job-information for adults with spinal cord dysfunction be effectively delivered online? A pilot study. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 42(1), 94-101.
Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC12019 Mitchell, R., Roberts, R., Bartsch, D., & Sullivan, T. (2019). Changes in mindfulness facets in a dialectical behaviour therapy skills training group program for borderline personality disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(6), 958-969.
Scopus15 WoS16 Europe PMC32019 Hronis, A., Roberts, R., Roberts, L., & Kneebone, I. (2019). Fearless Me!© : A feasibility case series of cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with intellectual disability. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(6), 919-932.
Scopus12 WoS10 Europe PMC32019 Schuppan, K. M., Roberts, R., & Powrie, R. (2019). Paternal Perinatal Mental Health: At-Risk Fathers’ Perceptions of Help-Seeking and Screening. Journal of Men's Studies, 27(3), 307-328.
Scopus182019 Robins, T. G., Roberts, R. M., & Sarris, A. (2019). The effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a dialectical behaviour therapy skills training group in reducing burnout and psychological distress in psychology trainees: A pilot study. Australian Psychologist, 54(4), 292-301.
Scopus4 WoS22019 Geerling, I., Roberts, R. M., & Sved Williams, A. (2019). Impact of infant crying on mothers with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder: A qualitative study. Infant Mental Health Journal, 40(3), 405-421.
Scopus6 WoS3 Europe PMC22019 Santiago, P. H. R., Roberts, R., Smithers, L. G., & Jamieson, L. (2019). Stress beyond coping? A Rasch analysis of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) in an Aboriginal population. PloS one, 14(5), e0216333-1-e0216333-24.
Scopus16 WoS15 Europe PMC122019 Carabellese, D. J., Proeve, M. J., & Roberts, R. M. (2019). Relationship of patient shame to working alliance and satisfaction: a preliminary investigation. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 14(4), 251-263.
2019 Macedo, D. M., Smithers, L., Roberts, R. M., Haag, D. G., Paradies, Y., & Jamieson, L. (2019). Does ethnic-racial identity modify the effects of racism on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal Australian children?. PLoS ONE, 14(8), 1-16.
Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC12019 Wright, K. M., Roberts, R., & Proeve, M. J. (2019). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C) for Prevention of Internalizing Difficulties: a Small Randomized Controlled Trial with Australian Primary School Children. Mindfulness, 10(11), 2277-2293.
Scopus7 WoS62019 Macedo, D. M., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R. M., Paradies, Y., & Jamieson, L. M. (2019). Effects of racism on the socio-emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal Australian children. International Journal for Equity in Health, 18(1), 132-1-132-10.
Scopus12 WoS9 Europe PMC12019 Macedo, D. M., Santiago, P. R., Roberts, R. M., Smithers, L. G., Paradies, Y., & Jamieson, L. M. (2019). Ethnic-racial identity affirmation: Validation in Aboriginal Australian children.. PLoS One, 14(11), e0224736.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Torbet, S., Proeve, M., & Roberts, R. M. (2019). Self-Compassion: a Protective Factor for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mindfulness, 10(12), 2492-2506.
Scopus23 WoS182019 Osborn, A. J., Roberts, R. M., Mathias, J. L., Anderson, P. J., & Flapper, W. J. (2019). Cognitive, behavioral and psychological functioning in children with metopic synostosis: a meta-analysis examining the impact of surgical status. Child Neuropsychology, 25(2), 263-277.
Scopus15 WoS17 Europe PMC22019 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2019). Application of resilience theories in the transition to parenthood: a scoping review. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 37(2), 139-160.
Scopus27 WoS24 Europe PMC72018 Robins, T., Roberts, R., & Sarris, A. (2018). The role of student burnout in predicting future burnout: exploring the transition from university to the workplace. Higher Education Research and Development, 37(1), 115-130.
Scopus42 WoS382018 Hallion, M., Taylor, A., & Roberts, R. (2018). Complete mental health in adult siblings of those with a chronic illness or disability. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(3), 296-301.
Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC42018 Gerhard, L., Dorstyn, D. S., Murphy, G., & Roberts, R. M. (2018). Neurological, physical and sociodemographic correlates of employment in multiple sclerosis: A meta-analysis. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(1), 1-13.
Scopus19 WoS14 Europe PMC42018 Roberts, R., Ong, N., & Raftery, J. (2018). Factors that inhibit and facilitate wellbeing and effectiveness in counsellors working with refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 12, 10 pages.
Scopus10 WoS102018 Roberts, R., Black, G., & Hart, T. (2018). Same-sex-attracted adolescents in rural Australia: Stressors, depression and suicidality, and barriers to seeking mental health support. Rural and Remote Health, 18(3), 11 pages.
Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC12018 Kolc, K., Sadleir, L., Scheffer, I., Ivancevic, A., Roberts, R., Pham, D., & Gecz, J. (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of 271 PCDH19-variant individuals identifies psychiatric comorbidities, and association of seizure onset and disease severity. Molecular Psychiatry, 24(2), 241-251.
Scopus73 WoS68 Europe PMC412018 Dunbar, D., Proeve, M., & Roberts, R. (2018). Problematic Internet Usage self-control dilemmas: The opposite effects of commitment and progress framing cues on perceived value of internet, academic and social behaviors. Computers in Human Behavior, 82, 16-33.
Scopus8 WoS62018 Connell, T., Paterson, J., Roberts, R., Raghavendra, P., Sawyer, M., & Russo, R. (2018). Clinician modifiable factors associated with better quality of life in children with acquired brain injury undergoing rehabilitation. Brain Injury, 32(4), 423-430.
Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC12018 Robins, T., Roberts, R., & Sarris, A. (2018). Understanding How Personality Impacts Exhaustion and Engagement: The Role of Job Demands, and Job and Personal Resources as Mediators. Australian Psychologist, 53(3), 253-262.
Scopus7 WoS72018 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Kneebone, I., Craig, A., & Migliorini, C. (2018). Online Resource to Promote Vocational Interests Among Job Seekers With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Australia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(2), 272-280.
Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC52017 Dunbar, D., Proeve, M., & Roberts, R. (2017). Problematic internet usage self-regulation dilemmas: Effects of presentation format on perceived value of behavior. Computers in Human Behavior, 70, 453-459.
Scopus12 WoS122017 Alvaro, P. K., Roberts, R. M., Harris, J. K., & Bruni, O. (2017). The direction of the relationship between symptoms of insomnia and psychiatric disorders in adolescents. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 167-174.
Scopus66 WoS62 Europe PMC342017 Roberts, R., Muller, T., Sweeney, A., Bratkovic, D., Gannoni, A., & Morante, B. (2017). Relationships Between Childhood Experiences and Adulthood Outcomes in Women with PKU: A Qualitative Analysis.. JIMD reports, 32, 41-49.
Scopus6 Europe PMC22017 Roberts, R., & Dorstyn, D. (2017). Does Changing Grade-Based Marking to Pass-Fail Marking Change Student Achievement in a Postgraduate Psychology Course?. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 11(1), 57-60.
Scopus4 WoS32017 Roberts, R., Chur-Hansen, A., Winefield, H., Patten, S., Ward, H., & Dorstyn, D. (2017). Using OSCEs with simulation to maximise student learning and assess competencies in psychology: A pilot study. Focus on Health Professional Education: a multidisciplinary journal, 18(2), 61-75.
WoS72017 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., & Haub, R. (2017). Employment and multiple sclerosis: a meta-analytic review of psychological correlates. Journal of Health Psychology, 24(1), 1-14.
Scopus50 WoS49 Europe PMC172017 Roberts, R., Bunting, J., & Pertini, M. (2017). Factors that predict discharge recommendations following paediatric mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 31(8), 1109-1115.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12017 Roberts, R. M., Neate, G. M., & Gierasch, A. (2017). Implicit attitudes towards people with visible difference: findings from an Implicit Association Test. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 22(3), 352-358.
Scopus9 WoS7 Europe PMC12017 Day, A., Wilson, C., Hutchinson, A., & Roberts, R. (2017). Australian young adults' tanning behaviour: the role of ideal skin tone and sociocultural norms. Australian Journal of Psychology, 69(2), 86-94.
Scopus4 WoS32017 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Kneebone, I., Migliorini, C., Craig, A., . . . Field, D. (2017). Piloting an email-based resource package for job seekers with multiple sclerosis. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39(9), 867-873.
Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC42017 Ma, N., Roberts, R., Winefield, H., & Furber, G. (2017). The quality of family relationships for siblings of children with mental health problems: a 20-year systematic review. Journal of Family Studies, 23(3), 309-332.
Scopus10 WoS82017 Roberts, R. M. D. S. (2017). "A Ringworm on the neck of greatness": The Body Politic in Elizabeth Cary's <i>History of Edward II</i>. EARLY MODERN WOMEN-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 11(2), 22-41.
2016 Roberts, R. M., Dhesi, B., Amerasekera, S., & Johnston, A. M. (2016). Bronchocutaneous Fistula without Pneumothorax after Intercostal Chest Drain Placement. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 194(6), 765-766.
WoS32016 Roberts, R. M. (2016). POLITICAL SIRENS IN ELIZABETH CARY'S <i>HISTORY OF EDWARD II</i>. NOTES AND QUERIES, 63(1), 35-37.
WoS12016 Liu, D., Fairweather-Schmidt, A., Burns, R., Roberts, R., & Anstey, K. (2016). Psychological resilience provides no independent protection from suicidal risk. Crisis, 37(2), 130-139.
Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC52016 Roberts, R., Mathias, J., & Rose, S. (2016). Relationship Between Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Findings and Cognition Following Pediatric TBI: A Meta-Analytic Review. Developmental Neuropsychology, 41(3), 176-200.
Scopus31 WoS27 Europe PMC212016 Ratcliffe, J., Huynh, E., Chen, G., Stevens, K., Swait, J., Brazier, J., . . . Flynn, T. (2016). Valuing the Child Health Utility 9D: using profile case best worst scaling methods to develop a new adolescent specific scoring algorithm. Social Science and Medicine, 157, 48-59.
Scopus80 WoS77 Europe PMC562016 Roberts, R. M., Ejova, A., Giallo, R., Strohm, K., & Lillie, M. E. (2016). Support group programme for siblings of children with special needs: predictors of improved emotional and behavioural functioning. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38(21), 2063-2072.
Scopus13 WoS10 Europe PMC52016 Cole, L., Crettenden, A., Roberts, R., & Wright, A. (2016). The experience of sole-mothers balancing paid work with care for a child with a disability. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 51(3), 317-339.
Scopus3 WoS32016 Ma, N., Furber, G., Roberts, R., & Winefield, H. (2016). Caregiver perceptions of mental health problems and treatment utilisation in siblings of children with mental health problems. Journal of Mental Health, 25(2), 165-168.
2016 Twigge, E., Roberts, R., Jamieson, L., Dreyer, C., & Sampson, W. (2016). The psycho-social impact of malocclusions and treatment expectations of adolescent orthodontic patients. European Journal of Orthodontics, 38(6), 593-601.
Scopus32 WoS28 Europe PMC122016 Liu, D., Fairweather-Schmidt, A., Burns, R., & Roberts, R. (2016). The utility of non-specific measures of resilience across the lifespan: an investigation of structural invariance across gender and age cohorts. Australian Journal of Psychology, 68(1), 3-10.
Scopus3 WoS32016 Connerty, T. J., Roberts, R., & Sved Williams, A. (2016). Managing Life, Motherhood and Mental Health After Discharge from a Mother–Baby Unit: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Community Mental Health Journal, 52(8), 954-963.
Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC62016 Crawford-Williams, F., Roberts, R., & Watts, D. (2016). Alcohol consumption and protective behavioural strategy use among Australian young adults. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 21(1), 119-133.
Scopus5 WoS52016 Day, A., Wilson, C., Hutchinson, A., & Roberts, R. (2016). Acculturation, skin tone preferences, and tanning behaviours among young adult Asian Australians. Journal of Primary Prevention, 37(5), 421-432.
Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC22016 Bartsch, D., Roberts, R., Davies, M., & Proeve, M. (2016). Understanding the Experience of Parents with a Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. Australian Psychologist, 51(6), 472-480.
Scopus16 WoS152016 Twigge, E., Roberts, R., Jamieson, L., Dreyer, C., & Sampson, W. (2016). Qualitative evaluation of pretreatment patient concerns in orthodontics. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 150(1), 49-57.
Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC32015 Liu, D., Fairweather-Schmidt, A., Burns, R., & Roberts, R. (2015). The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale: establishing invariance between gender across the lifespan in a large community based study. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 37(2), 340-348.
Scopus45 WoS402015 Bartsch, D., Roberts, R., Davies, M., & Proeve, M. (2015). The impact of parental diagnosis of borderline personality disorder on offspring: Learning from clinical practice. Personality and Mental Health, 9(1), 33-43.
Scopus10 WoS10 Europe PMC52015 Roberts, R., & Davis, M. (2015). Assessment of a model for achieving competency in administration and scoring of the WAIS-IV in post-graduate psychology students. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 641-1-641-8.
Scopus3 WoS12015 Chen, G., Flynn, T., Stevens, K., Brazier, J., Huynh, E., Sawyer, M., . . . Ratcliffe, J. (2015). Assessing the health-related quality of life of Australian adolescents: an empirical comparison of the Child Health Utility 9D and EQ-5D-Y instruments. Value in Health, 18(4), 432-438.
Scopus57 WoS53 Europe PMC412015 Ma, N., Roberts, R., Winefield, H., & Furber, G. (2015). The Prevalence of Psychopathology in Siblings of Children with Mental Health Problems: A 20-Year Systematic Review. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 46(1), 130-149.
Scopus25 WoS21 Europe PMC112015 Robins, T., Roberts, R., & Sarris, A. (2015). Burnout and engagement in health profession students: the relationship between study demands, study resources and personal resources. Australasian Journal of Organisational Psychology, 8, 1-13.
Scopus422015 Roberts, R., Ejova, A., Giallo, R., Strohm, K., Lillie, M., & Fuss, B. (2015). A controlled trial of the SibworkS group program for siblings of children with special needs. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43-44, 21-31.
Scopus20 WoS19 Europe PMC52015 Roberts, R., Sands, F., Gannoni, A., & Marciano, T. (2015). Perceptions of the support that mothers and fathers of children with cochlear implants receive in South Australia: a qualitative study. International Journal of Audiology, 24(12), 942-950.
Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC22015 Ratcliffe, J., Chen, G., Stevens, K., Bradley, S., Couzner, L., Brazier, J., . . . Flynn, T. (2015). Valuing Child Health Utility 9D health states with young adults: insights from a time trade off study. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 13(5), 485-492.
Scopus26 WoS26 Europe PMC192015 Bartsch, D., Roberts, R., Davies, M., & Proeve, M. (2015). Borderline personality disorder and parenting: Clinician perspectives. Advances in Mental Health, 13(2), 113-126.
Scopus12 WoS102015 Ma, N., Roberts, R., Winefield, H., & Furber, G. (2015). Utility of qualitative metasynthesis: Advancing knowledge on the wellbeing and needs of siblings of children with mental health problems. Qualitative Psychology, 2(1), 3-28.
Scopus142014 Roberts, R., Mathias, J., & Rose, S. (2014). Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) findings following pediatric non-penetrating TBI: a meta-analysis. Developmental Neuropsychology, 39(8), 600-637.
Scopus43 WoS38 Europe PMC312014 Day, A. K., Wilson, C. J., Hutchinson, A. D., & Roberts, R. M. (2014). Sun-related behaviours among young Australians with Asian ethnic background: differences according to sociocultural norms and skin tone perceptions. European Journal of Cancer Care, 24(4), 514-521.
Scopus16 WoS15 Europe PMC72014 Alvaro, P., Roberts, R., & Harris, J. (2014). The independent relationships between insomnia, depression, subtypes of anxiety, and chronotype during adolescence. Sleep Medicine, 15(8), 934-941.
Scopus117 WoS104 Europe PMC612014 Day, A., Wilson, C., Roberts, R., & Hutchinson, A. (2014). The Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge (SCSK) Scale: validity, reliability, and relationship to sun-related behaviors among young western adults. Health Education and Behavior, 41(4), 440-448.
Scopus20 WoS19 Europe PMC82014 Roberts, R., Robins, T., Gannoni, A., & Tapp, H. (2014). Survivors of childhood cancer in South Australia attending a late-effects clinic: a descriptive report of psychological, cognitive, and academic late-effects. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 32(2), 152-166.
Scopus14 WoS11 Europe PMC82014 Roberts, R. (2014). Discrimination among adults with craniofacial conditions. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 25(1), 77-81.
Scopus14 WoS14 Europe PMC62014 Day, A., Wilson, C., Hutchinson, A., & Roberts, R. (2014). The role of skin cancer knowledge in sun-related behaviours: a systematic review. Journal of Health Psychology, 19(9), 1143-1162.
Scopus34 WoS30 Europe PMC222014 Roberts, R., Muller, T., Sweeney, A., Bratkovic, D., & Gannoni, A. (2014). Promoting psychological well-being in women with phenylketonuria: pregnancy-related stresses, coping strategies and supports. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, 1(1), 148-157.
Scopus15 WoS8 Europe PMC62014 Snell, B., Roberts, R., Anderson, P., & David, D. (2014). Neuropsychologic outcomes in patients treated for complex maxillofacial trauma. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 25(4), 1164-1167.
Scopus6 WoS32014 Goodhew, F., Van Hooff, M., Sparnon, A., Roberts, R., Baur, J., Saccone, E., & McFarlane, A. (2014). Psychiatric outcomes amongst adult survivors of childhood burns. Burns, 40(6), 1079-1088.
Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC82014 Liu, D., Fairweather-Schmidt, A., Roberts, R., Burns, R., & Anstey, K. (2014). Does resilience predict suicidality? A lifespan analysis. Archives of Suicide Research, 18(4), 453-464.
Scopus30 WoS24 Europe PMC172014 Dorstyn, D. S., Roberts, R., Kneebone, I., Kennedy, P., & Lieu, C. (2014). Systematic review of leisure therapy and its effectiveness in managing functional outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 21(1), 40-51.
Scopus21 WoS16 Europe PMC102014 Giallo, R., Roberts, R., Emerson, E., Wood, C., & Gavidia-Payne, S. (2014). The emotional and behavioural functioning of siblings of children with special health care needs across childhood. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35(4), 814-825.
Scopus22 WoS23 Europe PMC112013 Day, A., Oxlad, M., & Roberts, R. (2013). Predictors of sun-related behaviors among young women: comparisons between outdoor tanners, fake tanners, and tan avoiders. Journal of American College Health, 61(6), 315-322.
Scopus18 WoS16 Europe PMC142013 Roberts, R., & Gierasch, A. (2013). The effect of visible facial difference on personal space during encounters with the general public. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 33(2), 71-80.
Scopus5 Europe PMC22013 Roberts, R., & Mathias, J. (2013). Predictors of mental health in adults with congenital craniofacial conditions attending the Australian Craniofacial Unit. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 50(4), 414-423.
Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC72013 Roberts, R., George, W., Cole, C., Marshall, P., Ellison, V., & Fabel, H. (2013). The effect of age-correction on IQ scores among school-aged children born preterm. Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 13, 1-15.
Scopus5 WoS72013 Alvaro, P., Roberts, R., & Harris, J. (2013). A systematic review assessing bidirectionality between sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression. Sleep, 36(7), 1059-1068.
Scopus827 WoS786 Europe PMC4542013 Foo, P., Sampson, W., Roberts, R., Jamieson, L., & David, D. (2013). Facial aesthetics and perceived need for further treatment among adults with repaired cleft as assessed by cleft team professionals and laypersons. European Journal of Orthodontics, 35(3), 341-346.
Scopus25 WoS21 Europe PMC142013 Clifton, V., Hodyl, N., Fogarty, P., Torpy, D., Roberts, R., Nettelbeck, T., . . . Hetzel, B. (2013). The impact of iodine supplementation and bread fortification on urinary iodine concentrations in a mildly iodine deficient population of pregnant women in South Australia. Nutrition Journal, 12(1), 1-5.
Scopus41 WoS33 Europe PMC202013 Piteo, A., Roberts, R., Nettelbeck, T., Burns, N., Lushington, K., Martin, A., & Kennedy, J. (2013). Postnatal depression mediates the relationship between infant and maternal sleep disruption and family dysfunction. Early Human Development, 89(2), 69-74.
Scopus37 WoS33 Europe PMC212013 Foo, P., Sampson, W., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2013). Reply. European Journal of Orthodontics, 35(6), 850.
2013 Roberts, R., & Ali, F. (2013). An Exploration of Strength of Ethnic Identity, Acculturation and Experiences of Bullying and Victimisation in Australian School Children. CHILDREN AUSTRALIA, 38(1), 6-14.
WoS52012 Taylor, A., Winefield, H., Kettler, L., Roberts, R., & Gill, T. (2012). A population study of 5 to 15 year olds: full time maternal employment not associated with high BMI. The importance of screen-based activity, reading for pleasure and sleep duration in children's BMI. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 16(3), 587-599.
Scopus16 WoS16 Europe PMC122012 Sweeney, A., Roberts, R., & Fletcher, J. (2012). Dietary protein counting as an alternative way of maintaining metabolic control in Phenylketonuria. JIMD Reports, 3, 131-139.
Scopus8 Europe PMC32012 Black, G., Roberts, R., & Tan, L. (2012). Depression in rural adolescents: relationships with gender and availability of mental health services. Rural and Remote Health, 12(3), 1-11.
Scopus22 WoS20 Europe PMC102012 Foo, P., Sampson, W., Roberts, R., Jamieson, L., & David, D. (2012). General health-related quality of life and oral health impact among Australians with cleft compared with population norms; age and gender differences. Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Journal, 49(4), 406-413.
Scopus37 WoS35 Europe PMC212012 Roberts, R., Mathias, J., & Wheaton, P. (2012). Cognitive functioning in children and adults with nonsyndromal cleft lip and/or palate: a meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 37(7), 786-797.
Scopus35 WoS33 Europe PMC202012 Roberts, R., & Mathias, J. (2012). Psychosocial functioning in adults with congenital craniofacial conditions. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 49(3), 276-285.
Scopus49 WoS36 Europe PMC232012 Roberts, R., & Shute, R. (2012). A prospective study of coping and adjustment in adolescents with craniofacial conditions. Childrens Health Care, 41(2), 111-128.
Scopus4 WoS42012 Dunn, C., Hanieh, E., Roberts, R., & Powrie, R. (2012). Mindful pregnancy and childbirth: effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on women's psychological distress and well-being in the perinatal period. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 15(2), 139-143.
Scopus122 WoS104 Europe PMC552011 Roberts, R., Moar, K., & Scott, R. (2011). Teachers' opinions of interdisciplinary reports: The Children's Assessment team. Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 11, 39-59. 2011 Piteo, A., Kennedy, J., Roberts, R., Martin, A., Nettelbeck, T., Kohler, M., & Lushington, K. (2011). Snoring and cognitive development in infancy. Sleep Medicine, 12(10), 981-987.
Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC172011 Piteo, A., Lushington, K., Roberts, R., Martin, A., Nettelbeck, T., Kohler, M., & Kennedy, J. (2011). Parental-reported snoring from the first month of life and cognitive development at 12 months of age. Sleep Medicine, 12(10), 975-980.
Scopus13 WoS14 Europe PMC62011 Roberts, R., & Shute, R. (2011). Living with a craniofacial condition: Development of the Craniofacial Experiences Questionnaire (CFEQ) for adolescents and their parents. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 48(6), 727-735.
Scopus17 WoS15 Europe PMC112011 Piteo, A., Lushington, K., Roberts, R., van den Heuvel, C., Nettelbeck, T., Kohler, M., . . . Kennedy, J. (2011). Prevalence of snoring and associated factors in infancy. Sleep Medicine, 12(8), 787-792.
Scopus28 WoS25 Europe PMC122011 Winefield, H., Piteo, A., Kettler, L., Roberts, R., Taylor, A., Tuckey, M., . . . Lamb, I. (2011). Australian parents' needs and expectations regarding out of school hours care: A pilot study. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 9(3), 196-206.
Scopus11 WoS112011 Roberts, R., & Shute, R. (2011). Children's experience of living with a craniofacial condition: Perspectives of children and parents. Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 2010(3), 1-18.
Scopus31 Europe PMC132011 Carson, A., Stone, J., Hibberd, C., Murray, G., Duncan, R., Coleman, R., . . . Sharpe, M. (2011). Disability, distress and unemployment in neurology outpatients with symptoms 'unexplained by organic disease'. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 82(7), 810-813.
Scopus168 Europe PMC692010 Roberts, R., & Hj Suhaimi, A. (2010). Effectiveness of a first aid information video in reducing epilepsy-related stigma. Epilepsey and Behavior, 18(4), 474-480.
Scopus17 WoS14 Europe PMC72010 Roberts, R., & Beckwith, M. (2010). Mothers' intentions to introduce their adolescent to alcohol use: does mothers' alcohol use effect intentions?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 34(3), 281-287.
Scopus14 WoS11 Europe PMC72009 Flapper, W., Anderson, P., Roberts, R., & David, D. (2009). Intellectual outcomes following protocol management in Crouzon, Pfeiffer, and Muenke Syndromes. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 20(4), 1252-1255.
Scopus22 WoS20 Europe PMC152007 Shute, R., McCarthy, K., & Roberts, R. (2007). Predictors of social competence in young adolescents with craniofacial anomalies. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 7(3), 595-613.
Scopus7 WoS72005 Roberts, R. (2005). The experience of living with a craniofacial condition: Child, adolescent and parent perspectives. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 57, 249-250. - Osborn, A. J., Roberts, R. M., Dorstyn, D. S., Grave, B. G., & David, D. J. (n.d.). Behavioural and Psychological Functioning of Children and Adults with Sagittal Synostosis. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, 17 pages.
- Turner, J., Roberts, R. M., Proeve, M., & Chen, J. (n.d.). Supplementary information 1 for: Relationship between PERMA and children’s wellbeing, resilience and mental health: A scoping review. International Journal of Wellbeing, 13(2), S1-S44.
- Turner, J., Roberts, R. M., Proeve, M., & Chen, J. (n.d.). Supplementary information 2 for: Relationship between PERMA and children’s wellbeing, resilience and mental health: A scoping review. International Journal of Wellbeing, 13(2), S45-S60.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation 2017 Burton, L., Adamson, M., Beccaria, G., Bird, K., Brown, J., Cook, L., . . . Upsdell, T. (2017). Assessment: Diagnoses and testing. In N. Pelling, & L. Burton (Eds.), The Elements of Applied Psychological Practice in Australia: Preparing for the National Psychology Examination (pp. 40-111). 2013 Roberts, R., & Mathias, J. (2013). Living with a craniofacial condition. In M. Caltabiano, & L. Ricciardelli (Eds.), Applied Topics in Health Psychology (1 ed., pp. 242-258). United Kingdom: Wiley. -
Conference Papers
Year Citation 2021 Ishaque, S., Salter, A., Karnon, J., Roberts, R., & Thomas, D. (2021). Feasibility of using the Paediatric Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (P-MYMOP) at a paediatric outpatient department. In QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH Vol. 30 (pp. S76-S77). SPRINGER. 2018 Ishaque, S., Roberts, R., Karnon, J., Thomas, D., & Salter, A. (2018). Adaptation/ content validation of measure yourself medical outcomes profile (MYMOP) questionnaire for 7-11 year old children. In QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH Vol. 27 (pp. S114-S115). SPRINGER. 2018 Mackelprang, J., Norris, K., Roberts, R., Sheen, J., Williamson, D., & Nedeljkovic, M. (2018). Experiential learning in psychology training: OSCE implementation in postgraduate courses. In AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST Vol. 53 (pp. 65-66). WILEY. 2016 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2016). Mapping perinatal research: A scoping review of resilience theory in the transition to parenthood.. In Archive of Women's Mental Health. Melbourne. 2015 Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Kneebone, I., Migliorini, C., Craig, A., . . . Hutchinson, C. (2015). Online vocational rehabilitation for job-seekers with MS: does it work?. In MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL Vol. 21 (pp. NP20-NP21). Melbourne, AUSTRALIA: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD. 2010 Roberts, R., Mathias, J., & Day, A. (2010). Predictors of mental health and quality of life in adults with craniofacial conditions. In Proceedings of 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (pp. 899). Melbourne, Australia. 2009 Roberts, R., Wilkinson, J., & Watts, D. (2009). University students' alcohol consumption: Combined influence of parents and peers. In Proceedings of the 44th APS Annual Conference (pp. 150-155). Australia: The Australian Psychological Society Ltd. 2008 Roberts, R., & Boynton, A. (2008). Emotional and behavioural problems of children referred to a child development unit. In Proceedings of the 43rd Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference (pp. 264-269). Australia: Australian Psychological Society. 2005 Roberts, R., & Shute, R. (2005). The experience of living with a craniofacial condition; Child. adolescent and parent perspectives. In D. J. David (Ed.), Craniofacial Surgery (pp. 385-387). Coolum, AUSTRALIA: MEDIMOND S R L. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2020 Gecz, J., Kolc, K., Sadleir, L., Depienne, C., Marini, C., Scheffer, I. E., . . . Roberts, R. (2020). Clinical and molecular complexity of X-linked clustering epilepsy, a disorder of cellular mosaics. Poster session presented at the meeting of EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS. SPRINGERNATURE. 2019 Carabellese, D. J., Proeve, M., & Roberts, R. (2019). Shame & Relationships in Healthcare. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2019 Florey Postgraduate Research Conference. 2019 Macedo, D. M., Smithers, L. G., Roberts, R., Haag, D. G., & Jamieson, L. M. (2019). DOES ETHNIC-RACIAL IDENTITY MODIFY THE EFFECTS OF RACISM ON AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CHILDREN SOCIO-EMOTIONAL WELLBEING?. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP.
2019 Santiago, P. H. R., Smithers, L., Roberts, R., & Jamieson, L. (2019). Support that comes from culture: a rasch analysis of the social support scale (SSS) in an aboriginal population. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP.
2017 Wright, K. M., Roberts, R., & Proeve, M. (2017). Comparing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C) to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Australian School Children (Oral Presentation). Poster session presented at the meeting of 47th Annual Congress of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Ljubljana, Slovenia. 2016 Wright, K. M., Roberts, R., & Proeve, M. (2016). Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C): Results of a mixed-methods pilot test with Australian Primary School Children (Oral Presentation). Poster session presented at the meeting of 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies 2016. Melbourne, Australia. 2016 Alvaro, P., Roberts, R., Harris, J., & Bruni, O. (2016). THE DIRECTION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SYMPTOMS OF INSOMNIA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH. WILEY-BLACKWELL.
WoS12016 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2016). Mapping perinatal research: A scoping review of resilience theory in the transition to parenthood (Poster).. Poster session presented at the meeting of Frontiers in perinatal mental health - Looking to the future.. Melbourne.
2014 Day, A., Wilson, C., Roberts, R. M., & Hutchinson, A. D. (2014). THE ROLE OF ACCULTURATION, SKIN TONE IDEALS, AND SOCIOCULTURAL NORMS IN THE SUN-RELATED BEHAVIOURS OF YOUNG-ADULT ASIAN-AUSTRALIANS AND ASIANS LIVING IN AUSTRALIA. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE. SPRINGER. 2013 Giallo, R., Roberts, R., & Emerson, E. (2013). Socio-emotional and behavioural trajectories of siblings of children with chronic health conditions across the childhood period. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. WILEY-BLACKWELL. 2011 Roberts, R., Mathias, J., & Wheaton, P. (2011). A comparison of the cognitive functioning of cleft lip, cleft lip and palate and cleft palate: A meta-analysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of Annual College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference. Sydney, Australia: Australian Psychological Society. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2023 Dorstyn, D., & Roberts, R. (2023). Community-based health care for multiple sclerosis. Adelaide: School of Psychology.
Nationally competitive grants
2023-24 | Roberts R, Osborn A, Dorstyn D ($104,950, Category 3) Psychosocial support needs for families living with craniofacial conditions Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation |
2022-2027- |
Hedges J, Jamieson LM, …Roberts R. ($3,208,372, Category 1) A silver fluoride intervention to improve the life trajectories of Indigenous young people and reduce dental disease across the life course MRFF Indigenous Health Research |
2021 |
Dorstyn D, Chur-Hansen A, Oxlad M, Roberts R, Redoric B ($120,100, Category 2) Work Gain: Experiences of a work-specific rehabilitation program. Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia |
2020-23 |
Roberts R, Osborn A, Dorstyn D ($240,955, Category 3) Sagittal synostosis: Psychological outcomes Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation |
2020-23 |
Glasson E, Roberts R, Pellicano E, Salt A. ($1,023,783.00, Category 1) Developmental disability in the family: Consequences for siblings NHMRC-Ideas Grants |
2020-21 |
Taylor A, Van Hooff M, Lawn S, Lawrence D, Rikkers W, Roberts R, Delfabbro P, McFarlane A ($219,751, Category 3 & 4) Promoting positive mental health in early career emergency services volunteers Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Research Program |
2020 |
Dorstyn D, Roberts R, Chur-Hansen A, Fraser W, Kuberek S. ($2,500, Category 3) Collaboration Grant, Spinal Research Institute |
2019-20 |
Dorstyn D, Roberts R, Kneebone I, Craig A, Oxlad M ($25,000, Category 1) Development and evaluation of an online education and peer-supported intervention for job-seekers with multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia |
2019-20 |
Zhou S, Smithers L, Roberts R ($74,577, Category 3) Maternal iodine intake, thyroid function in pregnancy & executive function of children Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation |
2019-20 |
Dorstyn D, Roberts R, Murphy G, Kneebone I, Craig A, Chur-Hansen A ($94,507, Category 2) Work and SCI: development of a return-to-work assessment & vocational counselling service for injured job-seekers living in the community Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia |
2018-21 |
Jamieson L, Paradies Y, Roberts R, Hedges J, Mitchell A, Dunbar T, Warren C, Venner K ($898,097, Category 2) A motivational interviewing intervention to improve social and emotional well-being among Aboriginal children NHMRC Targeted Call for Research into Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing |
2017-18 |
Roberts R, Proeve M ($5,000, Category 1) Risk Aware Project: Identifying Adverse Health Events During Psychology Clinical Placements Office for Learning and Teaching OLT Grants |
2016-19 |
Roberts R, Mathias J ($165,601, Category 3) What are the cognitive, mental health, and quality of life outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults with unoperated metopic synostosis Australian Cranio-Maxillo Facial Foundation |
2016-17 |
Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., et al. ($23,330, Category 3) Work and SCI: an online resource to enhance vocational outcomes following spinal cord injury auDA Foundation |
2016-17 |
Gould, J., Roberts, R., & Collins, C. ($54,870, Category 3) Can behavioural functioning at three years’ corrected age be improved in infants born very preterm with high-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in the neonatal period? A follow-up of a randomised controlled trial. WCH Foundation |
Grants prior to 2017
Roberts R, Proeve M 2016-2017 Risk Aware Project: Identifying Adverse Health Events During Psychology Clinical Placements Office for Learning and Teaching - OLT Grants $ 5,000
Dorstyn, D., Roberts, R., Murphy, G., Craig, A., Kneebone, I., Migliorini, C. & Field, D. (2014-15) Development and evaluation of an online vocational program for an Australian sample with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia Incubator Grant. $20,985.
Roberts, R.M., Strohm, K., Jureidini, J., Giallo, R., & Robb, J. (2013-14) Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation Grant Evaluation of a group program for siblings. $70,000
Roberts, R. Travel grant to attend the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association’s 68th Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico, Ian Potter Foundation (2011), $2,504.
Roberts, R. Travel grant to attend the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association’s 68th Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico, Healthy Development Adelaide (2011), $1,000.
Ratcliff, J., Flynn, T., Brazier, J.E., Stevens, K., Sawyer, M., (AI: Roberts, R.) (2011-12) Adolescent health: application of Best Worst Scaling Discrete Choice Experiments to value multi-attribute health states for use in economic evaluation, NHMRC. $174,313
University of Adelaide competitive grants
Roberts, R.M. & Mathias, J.L. (2012) Relationship between cognitive functioning and DTI findings following traumatic brain injury in children: A meta-analysis. RIGB Small Grant, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. $11,000
Dorstyn, D. (Associate Investigator Roberts, R) (2012) The effectiveness of leisure interventions in maximising functional outcomes in stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analytic review. RIGB Small Grant, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. $11,172
I currently teach and coordinate our Psychology Research internship course in semester 2. I teach and co-coordinate our Honours course; Interviewing and Interpersonal skills. I also teach into our postgraduate course in Neuropsychology and Disability, and coordinate the Research Project in Clinical Psychology 1 and 2. I supervise psychology honours, Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Psychology (Health) research projects, as well as PhD students. I also supervise Master of Psychology students on external placements.
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2023 Principal Supervisor Exploring longitudinal bidirectional relationships between psychosocial factors and somatic symptoms in a population-representative sample of Australian women across multiple decades Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Amy Beth Myles 2021 Principal Supervisor Interventions for disrupted attachment styles in adults with BPD, and the effects on infant attachment Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr David Rimmington 2021 Principal Supervisor Evaluating the efficacy of “Growing with Gratitude”: A community school-based program for promoting students’ resilience and well-being Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Jasmine Claire Turner 2021 Principal Supervisor A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program to reduce the negative impact of online social media use on the mental health of emerging adults. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Zoe Herriman 2021 Co-Supervisor Descriptive epidemiology and surgical protocol for children and adolescents with orofacial clefts in South Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Emilija Daina Jensen 2018 Co-Supervisor Shame and Working Alliance in Therapeutic Relationships Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Full Time Daniel James Carabellese -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2020 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Best and close friendships in adulthood: The ups, downs, and in betweens
(reciprocation, dissolution, distress, ostracism, and restoration)Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Williams 2018 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Supporting Weight Loss Maintenance: The Role of Planning, Problem Solving and Recommendations for Future Interventions Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Part Time Ms Amanda Ellen Dibb-Smith 2018 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Racism and Aboriginal Australian Children's Wellbeing: Impact and Protective Factors Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Davi Manzini Macedo 2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Psychometric properties of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Social Support Scale (SSS) and Sense of Personal Control Scale (SPCS) in Aboriginal Australian populations Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago 2016 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Variable Clinical and Molecular Expressivity of PCDH19 Variants and Girls Clustering Epilepsy A Disorder of Cellular "Mosaics" Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Kristy Louise Kolc 2016 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Shame and Working Alliance in Healthcare Relationships Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Part Time Mr Daniel James Carabellese 2016 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Adaptation and Validation of an Individualised Paediatric Health-Related Quality of Life Measure (Paediatric Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile) and its Evaluation in a Clinical Setting Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Sana Ishaque 2015 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Resilience in the Transition to Parenthood Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Cecily Young 2014 - 2021 Co-Supervisor The Dynamics of Self-Regulation Model in the Domain of Problematic Internet Usage: Can Commitment and Progress Frameworks Help Regulate Problematic Internet Use? Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Full Time Mr David William Dunbar 2012 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children: Is it feasible, acceptable, and effective, for prevention of internalizing difficulties in Australian primary school children? Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Clinical) Doctorate Part Time Miss Kathleen Mary Wright 2012 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Determinants of Sun-Related Behaviours in Young Adults: The Role of Knowledge, Sociocultural Influences, and Appearance Ideals Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Psychology (Health) Doctorate Full Time Miss Ashley Kathryn Day 2011 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Burnout and Engagement in Health Profession Students and Early Career Health Professionals: Exploring the Role of Demands and Resources Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Tamara Robins 2011 - 2015 Principal Supervisor An exploration of resilience and suicidality across three age groups in males and females living in the community. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Danica Wai Yee Liu 2011 - 2014 Principal Supervisor The bidirectionality of the relationship between insomnia, anxiety and depression in adolescents: a longitudinal study Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Pasquale K Alvaro 2011 - 2014 Principal Supervisor The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Siblings of Children with Mental Health Problems: Two Decades of Research Master of Psychology (Clinical)/Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Nylanda Lai-Han Tsang Ma 2010 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Parenting with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder: A case for targeted interventions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Dianna Ruth Bartsch 2008 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Measuring Children's Forgiveness: Development of the Children's Forgiveness Card Set Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Emma Kemp 2008 - 2011 Principal Supervisor Sleep and snoring in infancy: Prevalence and effects on cognitive development, maternal mental health and family functioning Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Alicia Marie Piteo 2008 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Facial Aesthetics and Psychological Outcome Assessment Following Treatment of Non-Syndromic Cleft Patients Doctor of Clinical Dentistry Doctorate Full Time Dr Peter Bor Yenn Foo -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2019 - 2019 Co-Supervisor The Subjective Experiences of Mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Who Have Completed Mother-Infant Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (MI-DBT). The University of Adelaide Honours in Psychology Honours - Jaimee Francis 2013 - 2014 Co-Supervisor The role of attention in mental health problems. The University of Adelaide Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master - Sharni Searle
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 1989 - ongoing Member Australian Psychological Society Australia -
Editorial Boards
Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country 2015 - ongoing Board Member Neuropsychology Review - - 2009 - ongoing Associate Editor Clinical Psychologist - -
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