FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE STUDENT WORK, CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS, ETC:
Please visit Melanie Zimmer-Gembeck's website, Scholarship in Development Research and Social Systems.
Membership in Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- American Psychological Association
- Society for Research in Child Development
- Society for Research on Adolescence
- Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
- Society for Prevention Research
- International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development
Active Research Areas and Interests
- The interface of relationships with peers (e.g. friendships, romantic relationships, peer status, and sexual behaviour), and individual development and mental health/well-being
- The development of the self-system (e.g. autonomy, identity, self-perceptions, self-determination, self-regulation, self-esteem)
- Adolescent sexual behavior and the development of sexuality
- Academic engagement and other aspects of motivation and agency among young people
- Relational aggression, externalising behaviours, and internalising symptoms (especially in relation to gender)
- Intervention programs for children and adolescents; evaluation and dissemination, reviews of the evidence
- Statistical methods for analysing change
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Books/Monographs
Skinner, E. A., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Connell, J. P. (1998). Individual differences and the development of perceived control. Monographs of the Society of Research in Child Development (Series 254, Vol. 63, No. 2-3).
Peer-Reviewed Publications
In press
Mortimer, J. T., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. Paid work and career development in adolescence. To appear in V. Skorikov, & W. Pattons (Eds.), Career development in childhood and adolescence .
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T. Children's gainful work: Effects on the child. To appear in The Chicago Companion on the Child . Chicago : University of Chicago Press.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Wright, J. L. Rejection sensitivity and romantic attachment orientation are associated with parental psychological control. To appear in A. M. Columbus (Ed.), Adolescent Psychology . New York : NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.
Anthonysamy, A., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. Peer status and the behaviors of maltreated children and their classmates in the early years of school, Child Abuse and Neglect . 2007
Creed, P. A., Conlon, L., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2007). Vocational development in late childhood: Career barriers and reading ability as correlates of career status aspirations and expectations of parents and their children, Journal of Vocational Behavior, 70 , 242-258.
Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. Behavioral outcomes of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Triple P - Positive Parenting Program: A review and meta-analysis, Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology . On-line version available as of February 2007.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Hunter, T. A., & Pronk, R. (2007). A model of behaviors, peer relations and depression: Perceived social acceptance as a mediator and the divergence of perceptions, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 26 , 273-.
Siebenbruner, J., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Egeland, B. (2007). Sexual partners and contraceptive use: A 16-year prospective study predicting abstinence and risk behavior. Journal of Research on Adolescence , 17 , 179-206.
Skinner, E. A., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2007). The development of coping, Annual Review of Psychology, 58 , 119-144 .
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Locke, E. M. (2007). The socialization of adolescent coping: Relationships at home and school. Journal of Adolescence, 30 , 1-16.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Geiger, T. A., & Crick, N. R. (2007). Relational and physical aggression, prosocial behavior, and peer relations: Gender moderation and bidirectional associations. In M. Drysdale, & B. J. Rye (Eds.), Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence . New York : McGraw-Hill.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T (2007). Selection processes and vocational development: A multi-method approach. In R. MacMillan (Ed.), Constructing adulthood: Agency and subjectivity in adolescence and adulthood, Advances in Life Course Research (Vol. 11, pp. 121-148) . New York : Elsevier.
2006
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Gallaty, K. J. (2006). Hanging out or hanging in?: Young females’ socioemotional functioning and the changing motives for
dating and romance. In A. M. Columbus (Ed.). Advances in Psychology Research (Vol. 44, pp. 1-25), New York: NOVA Science Publishers,
Inc.
Petherick, J., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2006). Attachment patterns during year 12: Rejection sensitivity, loneliness, social competence, and support as correlates of stability and change, Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 23 , 65-86.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T. (2006). Adolescent work, vocational development, and education , Review of Educational Research , 76 , 537-566.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Chipuer, H. M., Hanisch, M., Creed, P. A., & McGregor, L. (2006). Relationships at school and environmental fit as resources for adolescent engagement and achievement, Journal of Adolescence (special issue on New Methodological Directions for the Study of Adolescent Competence and Adaptation), 29, 911-933 .
Horne, S., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2006). The Female Sexual Subjectivity Inventory: Development and validation of an instrument for late
adolescents and emerging adults. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 30, 125-138.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. & Petherick, J. (2006). Dating, relationship satisfaction, and the life tasks of identity and intimacy during adolescence and emerging adulthood. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 30, 189-199.
Conlon, E., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Creed, P. A, & Tucker, M. (2006) An integrative study of multiple correlates of reading: Family history, self-perceptions, attitudes, ability, and neural processing. Journal of Research on Reading (special issue on Genetics and Reading), 29, 11-32
2005
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Geiger, T. A., & Crick, N. R. (2005). Relational and physical aggression, prosocial behavior, and peer relations: Gender moderation and bidirectional associations. Journal of Early Adolescence, 25, 421-452.
(Note:
to be reprinted in the book Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence . New York : McGraw-Hill)
Horne, S., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (2005). Female sexual subjectivity and well-being: Comparing late adolescents with different sexual experiences. Sexuality Research & Social Policy: Journal of the NSRC, 2, 25-40.
2004
Geiger, T. A., Zimmer-Gembeck, M .J., & Crick, N. R. (2004). The science of relational aggression: Can we guide intervention? In M. M. Moretti, C. Odgers, & M. Jackson (Eds.), Girls and aggression: Contributing factors and intervention strategies. Perspectives in Law and Psychology Series (pp. 27-40). New York: Kluwer.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Siebenbruner, J., Collins, W.A. (2004) A prospective study of intraindividual and peer influences on adolescents’ romantic and sexual behavior, Archives of Sexual Behavior, 33, 381-394.
2003
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Collins, W. A. (2003). Autonomy development during adolescence. In G. R. Adams & M. Berzonsky (Eds.), Blackwell Handbook of adolescence (pp. 175-204). Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J. (2001). Autonomy in adolescence. In J. V. Lerner & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Adolescence in America: An Encyclopedia. Denver, CO: ABC CLIO.
2002
Mortimer, J.T., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Holmes, M., & Shanahan, M.J. (2002). The process of occupational decision-making: Patterns during the transition to adulthood. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 61, 439-465.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J. (2002). The development of romantic relationships and adaptations in the system of peer relationships. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31, 216-225.
2001
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Siebenbruner, J., & Collins, W.A. (2001). Diverse aspects of dating: Associations with psychosocial functioning from early to middle adolescence. Journal of Adolescence, 24, 313-336.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Doyle, L.S., & Daniels, J.A. (2001). Contraceptive Dispensing and Selection in School-Based Health Centers. Journal of Adolescent Health, 29, 186-193.
pre-2001
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J. (1999). Stability, change, and individual differences in involvement with friends and romantic partners among adolescent females. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 28, 419-438.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J. (1998). Using hierarchical linear modeling and SAS PROC MIXED to investigate launch, ambient level, and change-to-change relationships. In E.A. Skinner, M.J. Zimmer-Gembeck, & J.P. Connell. Individual Differences and the Development of Perceived Control. Monographs of the Society of Research in Child Development (Series 254,Vol. 63, No. 2-3), 187-204.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Alexander, T., & Nystrom, R.J. (1997). Adolescents report their need for and use of health care services. Journal of Adolescent Health, 21, 388-395.Helfand, M., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J. (1997). Practice variation and the risk of low birthweight in a public prenatal care program. Medical Care, 35, 16-31.
Helfand, M., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (1997). Practice variation and the risk of low birthweight in a public prenatal care program. Medical Care, 35, 16-31.
Helfand, M., Marton, K.I., Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., & Sox, H.C. (1997). Outcome of asking about visible bleeding per rectum in a primary care population: Initial assessment and ten-year follow-up. Journal of the American Medical Association, 277, 44-48.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., & Helfand, M. (1996). Birthweight in a public prenatal care program: Behavioral and psychosocial factors and the effect of psychosocial intervention. Social Science & Medicine, 46, 187-197.
Mullins, R.J., Veum-Stone, J., Hedges, J.R., Zimmer-Gembeck, M.J., Mann, N.C., Southard, P.A., Helfand, M., Gaines, J.A., & Trunkey, D.D. (1996). Influence of a statewide trauma system on location of hospitalization and outcome of injured patients. The Journal of Trauma, 40, 536-546.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Southard, P. A., Hedges, J. R., Mullins, R., Rowland, D., Veum Stone, J., & Trunkey, D. D. (1995). Triage in an established trauma system. The Journal of Trauma, 39, 922-928.
Mullins, R. J., Veum-Stone, J., Helfand, M., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Mann, C., & Helfand, M. (1995). An analysis of hospital discharge index as a trauma database. The Journal of Trauma, 39, 941-948.
Hedges, J. R., Mullins, R. J., Veum-Stone, J., Helfand, M., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Southard, P. A., & Trunkey, D. D. (1994). Outcome of hospitalized injured patients after institution of a trauma system in an urban area. The Journal of the American Medical Association, 271, 1919-1924.
Hedges, J. R., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Southard, P., Mullins, R. J., & Helfand, M. (1994). Oregon trauma system: Change in initial admission site and post-admission transfer of injured patients. Academic Emergency Medicine, 1, 218-226.
Helfand, M., O'Connor, G. T., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Beck, J. R. (1992). Effect of the clinical laboratory improvement amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88) on the incidence of invasive cervical cancer, Medical Care, 30, 1067-1082.
Other Publications in the Past 10 Years
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T. Children’s gainful work: Effects on the child. To appear in The Chicago Companion on the Child. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Thomas, R., & Pinter, K. (August 2003). Queensland Department of Families Future Directions Trial Report: Progress and Effectiveness Report on The Family Interaction Program. www.sdrs.info/pdf%20files/FIPtrialreport.pdf.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Thomas, R., & Pinter, K. (April 2004). Queensland Department of Families Future Directions Trial Report: End of Year Future Directions Trial Report on the Family Interaction Program, www.sdrs.info/Programs.htm.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Skinner, E. A. (1998). Review of the book Stress, Coping, and Relationships in Adolescence by Inge Seiffge-Krenke. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 44, 120-126.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (1998). The North Portland Health Services Survey: Summary Report. Report from the Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, OR.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Riddell, C., Alexander, T., Grant-Worley, J., & Nystrom, R. J. (1997). School-Based Health Centers in Oregon: Adolescents report their needs, use, behaviors, and attitudes. A report from the State of Oregon, Health Division.
Glick, B., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Tesselaar, H., & Weir, B. (1997). Oregon Prenatal Substance Use Prevalence and Health Service Needs Study. Report from the Multnomah County Health Department prepared for the Center for Disease Prevention and Epidemiology and the Oregon Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs.
Invited Papers/Presentations
Linfield College invited colloquium, November 2005. The Family Interaction Centre and Research Program: Maltreated Children with Behaviour Problems, Maternal Depression, Peer Relations, and Evidence-Based Practice , McMinnville, Oregon, USA.
Mater Hospital Grand Rounds, August 2005. The Family Interaction Program and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Symposium discussant, March 2006: Is three a crowd?: Cultural variations in parental involvement in adolescent romantic relationships (S. Madsen, organizer). Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Symposium discussant, July 2003: Peer relations (H. Chipuer, organizer). Paper symposium presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
Invited address and facilitated symposium, April 2003: Connolly, J., Furman, W., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. Romantic relationships in adolescence. Invited Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development - Peer Relations Preconference, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Carney, N., Maynard, H., Davis-O'Reilly, C., Zimmer-Gembeck, M., Mann, N.C., Krages, K.P., & Helfand, M. (1999). Supplement to the Evidence Report on Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury: Children and Adolescents. Report prepared for the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Evidence-based Practice Program, AHCPR Publication No. 00-E001.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (1998). The Development of Romantic Relationships, Associated Changes in Close Relationships, and Individual and Social Functioning during Adolescence. Paper invited for Health Futures of Youth II: Pathways to Adolescent Health sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, September.
Presentations in the Past 5 Years
ISSBD2006
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Van Dulmen, M., Collins, W. A., & Egeland, B. (July 2006). Romantic relationships, sexual behavior, and externalizing problems: Age as a moderator, individual differences, and multidimensional romantic experiences. In M. Kerr & M. J. Zimmer-Gembeck (organizers). Romantic and sexual relationships in adolescence: How and why are they linked to adjustment? Symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Creed, P. A., Chipuer, H. M., Hanisch, M., & McGregor, L. Relationships at school and environmental fit as resources for adolescent engagement and achievement. In T. Walls (organizer). Belief-based influences on school adjustment in adolescence. Symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Pronk, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2006) Relational aggression, peer relationships and social-emotional functioning. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2006). The impact of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy on maternal sensitivity. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2006). The effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with families at risk of maltreatment. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Scholes, M., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2006). Female caregiver depression in a parenting program: Identification, change, and moderation of treatment outcomes. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
SRA2006
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T. (March, 2006). Selection processes and vocational development: A mulit-method approach. In J. T. Mortimer (organizer). Modes of transition to adulthood and adaptive outcomes , Paper symposium presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Horne, S. & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (March, 2006). The role of past sexual experiences on changing patterns of sexual subjectivity, sexual agency and psychosocial well-being. In a poster symposium presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Bocquee, A., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (March, 2006). Diaries of mood, daily hassles and coping strategies in self-injurying adolescents and a control group. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Pronk, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (March, 2006). Relational aggression, peer relationships and social-emotional functioning: A cross-gender examination amongst early adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco.
Kleinknecht, E., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Bauer, P. J. (August 2005). Apples or Oranges? A linguistic analysis of women’s and men’s emotion understanding. Paper to be presented at the Western Psychological Association meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Conlon, E., Norris, K., Zimmer-Gembeck, M & Creed P. (April 2005). Rapid sequencing skills in skilled and poor readers: The impact of stimulus parameters, subject characteristics, and ‘cut-off’ points. Paper presented at the Experimental Psychology Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
SRCD2005
Geiger, T. C., Crick, N. R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (April 2005). The influence of mutual friendships on trajectories of children's peer victimization. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J, Hunter, T. A., & Pronk, R. (April 2005). Negative affect in childhood and early adolescence: A vulnerability model of peer rejection, social cognitions, and behavior. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Conlon, E., Zimmer-Gembeck, & Creed, P. A. (April 2005). An integrated model of neurological, cognitive, psychosocial and environmental influences on literacy and engagement in school. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Vickers, C. T. (April 2005). Individual vulnerabilities, romantic experiences and depressive symptoms in late adolescence. Poster and paper presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development as part of a symposium on Romantic Relationships and Well-Being (Jennifer Connolly, organizer), Atlanta, GA, USA.
Dacre, K. & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (February 2005). Diaries of romantic and friendship experiences, fluctuating affect and functioning four months later . Paper presented at the 2nd Conference on Emerging Adulthood as part of a symposium on Romance in adolescence and emerging adulthood: The impact on individual development and romantic relationship competency (Lela Rankin and Stephen Russell, organizers) , Miami, Florida, USA.
Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (Sept 2004). Emotional availability in families at risk of child maltreatment. Paper presented at the International Congress of Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane.
SRA2004
Horne, S., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (Mar 2004). A model of female adolescent healthy sexuality: Theoretical foundation and test of four elements . Poster presented at the Biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Dacre, K. (Mar 2004). The changing association between romantic support and well-being from adolescence to emerging adulthood. In W. Furman & A. Rose (organizers). The development and significance of romantic relationships from preadolescence to early adulthood . Paper and poster presented at the Biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Petherick, J. (Mar 2004). Social dating goals, identity achievement, and relationship satisfaction in late adolescents. In J. Connolly & C. Feiring. Positive and negative processes within romantic relationships. Paper and poster presented at the Biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Thomas, R. (Nov 2003). The effectiveness of parenting programs in Australia: Comparing and contrasting Triple-P and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Paper presented at the Ninth Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Sydney.
Thomas, R., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (Nov 2003). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in families at risk of child maltreatment . Paper presented at the Ninth Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Sydney.
AHDA2003
Hunter, T. A., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2003). Social cognitions and interpersonal stress as predictors of depressive symptoms in children In H. Chipuer (symposium organizer). Peer relations. Paper presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
Anthonysamy, A., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2003). Behavior problems and peer rejection in pre-school and early elementary school children. In H. Chipuer (symposium organizer). Peer relations. Paper presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
Horne, S., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2003). A model of female adolescent healthy sexuality: Theoretical foundation and test of four elements. In M. Zimmer-Gembeck (symposium organizer). Sexual behavior and conceptions of sexuality among adolescents: Theoretical developments and important predictors, patterns, and elements . Paper presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2003). Sexual partners and contraceptive use in adolescence: A prospective study predicting abstinence and risky behavior. In M. Zimmer-Gembeck (symposium organizer). Sexual behavior and conceptions of sexuality among adolescents: Theoretical developments and important predictors, patterns, and elements. Paper presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
Petherick, J., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (July 2003). Dating as a context for the late adolescent life tasks of identity and intimacy, and the role of gender. Poster presented at the Australasian Human Development Conference, Waihene Island, NZ.
RCD2003
Crick, N., Geiger, T., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (April, 2003). Relational vulnerability: A model for understanding girls, aggression, and depressive symptoms. In G. Downey & N. Crick. Relational and regulatory vulnerabilities: Implications for a gender-sensitive approach to psychopathology. Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL, USA.
Hunter, T., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (April, 2003). Social cognitions and interpersonal stress as predictors of depressive symptoms in children. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL, USA.
Thomas, R., McCarthy, K., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (October 2002). Parent-child interaction therapy: Strengthening the bond between parents and children. Paper presented at the Australian Psychology Society, Gold Coast.
Thomas, R., Anthonysamy, A., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., White, K., McCarthy, K., Scholes, M., & Pithers, W. (June 2002). A randomised controlled trial of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in families at risk of child maltreatment. Poster presented at the Annual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy conference, Sacramento, California, USA.
Thomas, R., Anthonysamy, A., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., White, K., McCarthy, K., Scholes, M., & Pithers, W. (June 2002). A randomised controlled trial of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in families at risk of child maltreatment. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Brisbane.
Crick, N. R., Geiger, T., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M J. (May 2002). Relational vulnerability: A model for understanding girls, aggression, and adjustment. Paper presented at the Vancouver Conference on Aggression and Violent Girls: Contributing Factors and Intervention Strategies, Vancouver, Canada.
SRA2002
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Furrer, C., & Skinner, E. A. (April 2002). A dynamic systems perspective on arenas of comfort, the self-system, and motivation. In K. T. Call (symposium organizer). Balancing arenas of comfort and challenge in adolescence. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Geiger, T., & Crick, N. R. (April 2002). Peer status in early adolescence: A longitudinal study of relational aggression, physical aggression and prosocial behavior. In A. J. Rose & N. R. Crick (symposium organizers). Relational aggression among early adolescents: New implications for social status and personal adjustment. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Mortimer, J. T. (May 2001). Prospective and retrospective study of career choice processes: Methodological and substantive implications. Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Methodology Section, American Sociological Association, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
SRCD2001
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Boelcke, K. (April 2001). A 14-year prospective study of changes in self-evaluations and influences on internalizing symptoms. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of The Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Roberts, J., & Aguilar, B. (April 2001). Combining variable- and person-oriented analytic approaches to investigate behavior problems during childhood and adolescence. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of The Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
ISSBD2000
Collins, W. A., Hyson, D. M., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Siebenbruner, J, & Foo, G. (July 2000). Middle-childhood correlates of adolescent autonomy: Longitudinal perspectives. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development, Beijing, China.
Mortimer, J. T., Holmes, M., & Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (June 2000). The process of occupational decision-making: Patterns during the transition to adulthood. Paper presented at the 7 th Biennial Conference of the Association for Research on Adolescence. Jena, Germany.
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (April 2000). Antecedents and outcomes of adolescents’ involvement with romantic partners. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association meeting, Portland, OR, USA.
SRA2000
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J. (March-April, 2000). Is popularity and low family involvement a risky combination? Experiences of Dating Aggression among Adolescent Females. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL, USA.
Collins, W. A., Hyson, D., Meyer, S. E., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Foo, G. (March-April, 2000). Are We All in This Together? Relational and contextual correlates of autonomy during early and late adolescence. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL, USA.
Melucci, N., Davis, S., Johnson, E., Truhon, S., Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., & Weisskirch, R. (March-April, 2000). Teaching adolescence and teaching adolescents. Innovative Program Session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL, USA.
Active Grants
The Family Interaction Research Program : Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Investigators: M Zimmer-Gembeck
Queensland Department of Child Safety
576,000 (2007-2010)
The Family Interaction Program, Queensland Department of Child Safety
“Future Directions Prevention and Early Intervention Trial”
Investigator: M. Zimmer-Gembeck
$543,075 (2004 – 2007)
Motivating young people towards success: evaluation of motivational interviewing-integrated treatment program for clients in a residential therapeutic community.
Australian Rotary Health Research Fund: Evaluation of Mental Health Service Provision.
Dr Frances O'Callaghan, Prof. Peter Creed, A/Prof. Melanie Zimmer-Gembeck
$56,750 (2007)
Parent-Child Connection: A trial of an early intervention to increase caregiver sensitivity and improve caregiver-child attachment
Investigators: M. J. Zimmer-Gembeck, D. Shelton
Rotary Health Research Fun
59,600 (2007-2008)
Queensland Department of Communities
The Family Interaction Program
“Future Directions Prevention and Early Intervention Trial”
M. Zimmer-Gembeck, Director; R. Thomas and K. Pinter, Coordinators.
$543,075. (2004 –2007)
2006 Griffith University Research Development Grant
“Using Multiple Methods to Develop A Gender-Balanced Assessment of Relational Aggression among Adolescents”
Investigator: M. Zimmer-Gembeck
$24,000
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