Prof Dianne Vella-Brodrick
Director, Centre for Wellbeing Science
Faculty of Education
157 Scholarly works
17 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Pre-service teachers’ wellbeing and occupational commitment: The role of motivation and coping
DOI: 10.1007/s13384-026-00971-42026
Journal article
What Makes Young Children Happy? Exploring Well-Being Through Children’s Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
DOI: 10.1007/s10643-025-02081-92025
Journal article
Effects of positive psychological interventions on young children's mental health and well-being: A systematic review protocol
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedro.2025.1004632025
Journal article
Using contemplative nature engagement practices to address ecological distress
DOI: 10.1002/pan3.701722024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Teachers Climate Superpowers: Co-Developing and Testing Climate Change Related Resources and Strategies to Support Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing
2017
Research Contracts
Evaluation of the Positive Education Program - Uae Schools Program
2016
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Effects of Positive Education During the Critical Post-School Transition.
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Nature Scripts to Promote Social Sustainability: Monetizing Wellbeing Benefits of Group-Based Nature Exposure for Young Adults with Mild to Moderate Mental Illness
DOI: 10.3390/su172299882025
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Online Self-Compassion Interventions and Wellbeing Outcomes: A Systematic Review of RCTs
DOI: 10.1007/s12671-025-02606-82025
Journal article
Efficacy of Wellbeing Education Involving Long-Term Interventions or Long-Term Assessment of Eudaimonic and Hedonic Wellbeing and Psychological Distress: a Systematic Review
DOI: 10.1007/s41042-025-00225-12025
Journal article
Life Crafting: Pilot-Testing an Online, Multidimensional Meaning in Life Intervention for Emerging Adults
DOI: 10.1007/s41042-025-00224-22025
Journal article
Mid-Adolescents’ Social Media Use: Supporting and Suppressing Autonomy
DOI: 10.1177/074355842311684022025
Journal article
The relationship between positive and painful emotions and cognitive load during an algebra learning task
DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2024.102597
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Wellbeing Science Masterclass Series for Teck Ghee Primary School, Singapore
2021
Research Contracts
Research Collaboration Between Knox Grammar School, NSW and the University of Melbourne (Centre for Wellbeing Science)