Divna Haslam

Dr. Divna Haslam is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology and Counselling. She is a key contributor to the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), focusing on national prevalence, mental health impacts, and prevention strategies for child abuse and neglect.

• Co-author in 70+ publications (2025-2006)
• Specializes in epidemiological analysis of child maltreatment, parenting interventions, and cross-cultural studies
• Developed psychometric tools: Work-Family Conflict Scale, Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale

Her research bridges public health, psychology, and social work, with a focus on corporal punishment, peer/sibling abuse, and parenting program efficacy. Collaborative work spans Australia, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Scientific contributions include:

• Methodological frameworks for national child maltreatment surveys
• Cross-disciplinary analysis of health risk behaviors linked to childhood trauma
• Advocacy for legislative reform in child protection