Jenny Povey is a Senior Research Fellow in Social Methods at the Institute for Social Science Research and a Life Course Centre Fellow in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course at The University of Queensland. She is a Psychologist and obtained her BA Honors, MA and PhD from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa. Before coming to ISSR, Jenny worked as a Chief Researcher at the Human Sciences Research Centre in South Africa in the area of Education effectiveness. Jenny’s expertise is in survey development, evaluative research, social science survey data collection, quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical analysis of complex data. Jenny's research interests include intergenerational transfer of education aspirations, values and attitudes, parent engagement practices in student learning, principal leadership for parent-school-community engagement, education effectiveness, evidence-informed school practices, culture-fair assessment, cross cultural research, well-being, social disadvantage, and evidence based policy. Jenny has worked closely with Government Departments and Ministries both in Australia (DHHS in Tasmania; Commonwealth DET; Qld DET; CESE) and internationally (e.g. South Africa, Eritrea, Cambodia and the Solomon Islands) to gather research evidence from a wide range of disadvantaged communities to inform policy. Jenny teaches the MFSAS Qualitative Research Methods course and the ‘Quantitative and qualitative data in policy formulation’ module in the ‘Strengthening the Public Policy Making Process Short Term Award’ managed by the UQ International Office.
Journal Article: Educational inequality across three generations in Australia
Hancock, Kirsten J., Mitrou, Francis, Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2018) Educational inequality across three generations in Australia. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 53 1: 34-55. doi:10.1002/ajs4.33
Conference Publication: Engage to learn: working in partnership with families
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Carroll, Annemarie and Antrobus, Emma (2018). Engage to learn: working in partnership with families. In: Transforming Service Delivery. Queensland Department of Education Research Showcase, Brisbane, Australia, (). 27 November 2018.
Conference Publication: Parent engagement research and evidence
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Dolley, Christine, Carleton, Phillip, Wilkinson, Louise and McAllister, Danielle (2018). Parent engagement research and evidence. In: Parents as partners in learning. Parents and Citizens Association of Queensland State Conference, Brisbane, Australia, (). 7-8 September 2018.
(2018–2020) Commonwealth Department of Social Services
Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn Fund
(2018–2020) Commonwealth Department of Social Services
Principal Leadership for Parent-School-Community Engagement
(2017–2019) Queensland Department of Education and Training
The impact of classroom environment and family environment on learning outcomes across three diverse Chinese contexts
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of the School Inclusion Law and its new School Admission System on parent engagement and students achievement
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a leadership measuring tool for schools in Pakistan
Doctor Philosophy
Baffour, Bernard, Povey, Jenny, Stevenson, Sarah, Bon, Joshua, Mangan, John, Boreham, Paul, Western, Mark and Chainey, Carys (2016) The future of manufacturing jobs in Queensland Brisbane, Australia: Final Report: Prepared for the Australian Manufacturing and Workers Union Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland
Jones, Andrew, Povey, Jenny, Baffour, Bernie, Clague, Denise, Haynes, Michele, Cook, Stephanie and Lucio, Eduardo (2015) Tasmanian HACC Program Client Group Analysis: Final Report: Prepared for Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania St Lucia, Queensland, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Martinez, A and Baffour, B (2014) Cambodia household food safety survey, Final report. Phase II, sanitary and phytosanitary standards management systems project, Cambodia Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland
Povey, J., Kapelle, N. and Martinez, A. (2014) Queensland school business managers’ wellbeing survey. Final report. Prepared for School Business Managers’ Association Queensland. University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research. St Lucia, Qld Australia: The University of Queensland Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, Jenny and Rosser, G. (2014) Group concept testing of 5 translated Gestational Diabetes brochures for Diabetes Queensland. Final Report. Brisbane, Qld, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research and the Institute for Modern Languages, University of Queensland
Wellbeing in Queensland : Report of the Social Wellbeing Project
Boreham, Paul and Povey, Jenny (2011) Wellbeing in Queensland : Report of the Social Wellbeing Project Brisbane, Qld., Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Educational inequality across three generations in Australia
Hancock, Kirsten J., Mitrou, Francis, Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2018) Educational inequality across three generations in Australia. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 53 1: 34-55. doi:10.1002/ajs4.33
Haynes, Michele, McKay, Russell, Clague, Denise, Lam, Jack, Chainey, Carys, Povey, Jenny and Western, Mark (2017) Evaluation framework for the domestic and family violence prevention strategy (2016-2026) (2017). Final report. Prepared for Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet Brisbane QLD Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Campbell, Alice K., Povey, Jenny, Hancock, Kirsten J., Mitrou, Francis and Haynes, Michele (2017) Parents’ interest in their child’s education and children’s outcomes in adolescence and adulthood: does gender matter?. International Journal of Educational Research, 85 131-147. doi:10.1016/j.ijer.2017.07.010
Povey, Jenny and Willis, Linda (2016) Parent engagement: The current research. How can schools engage with parents in ways that will benefit student learning?. CIRCLE - The Centre for Innovation, Research, Creativity and Leadership in Education, .
Parent engagement: the current research
Povey, Jenny and Willis, Linda (2016) Parent engagement: the current research. CSM premier, 33 10: 1-1.
Povey, Jenny, Boreham, Paul and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2016) The development of a new multi-faceted model of social wellbeing: does income level make a difference?. Journal of Sociology, 52 2: 155-172. doi:10.1177/1440783313507491
Trajectories of development of receptive vocabulary in individuals with Down syndrome
Cuskelly, Monica, Povey, Jenny and Jobling, Anne (2016) Trajectories of development of receptive vocabulary in individuals with Down syndrome. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 13 2: 111-119. doi:10.1111/jppi.12151
Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice Kate, Willis, Linda-Dianne, Haynes, Michele, Western, Mark, Bennett, Sarah, Antrobus, Emma and Pedde, Charley (2016) Engaging parents in schools and building parent-school partnerships: the role of school and parent organisation leadership. International Journal of Educational Research, 79 1: 128-141. doi:10.1016/j.ijer.2016.07.005
The utilisation of social science research - the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2015) The utilisation of social science research - the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia. Journal of Sociology, 51 2: 252-270. doi:10.1177/1440783313505008
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Povey, Jenny, Ferguson, Michele and Boreham, Paul (2015) Use of academic social research by public officials: exploring preferences and constraints that impact on research use. Evidence and Policy, 11 2: 169-188. doi:10.1332/174426514X14138926450067
Work and social well-being: the impact of employment conditions on quality of life
Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2015) Work and social well-being: the impact of employment conditions on quality of life. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 27 6: 593-611. doi:10.1080/09585192.2015.1027250
Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Tomaszewski, Wojtek (2013) An alternative measure of social wellbeing: analysing the key conceptual and statistical components of quality of life. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 48 2: 151-172. doi:10.1002/j.1839-4655.2013.tb00276.x
Exploring support for terrorism among Muslims
Cherney, Adrian and Povey, Jenny (2013) Exploring support for terrorism among Muslims. Perspectives on Terrorism, 7 3: 5-16.
Research Utilization in the Social Sciences: A Comparison of Five Academic Disciplines in Australia
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013) Research Utilization in the Social Sciences: A Comparison of Five Academic Disciplines in Australia. Science Communication, 35 6: 780-809. doi:10.1177/1075547013491398
Cherney, Adrian, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2012) Perspectives of academic social scientists on knowledge transfer and research collaborations: a cross-sectional survey of Australian academics. Evidence and Policy, 8 4: 433-453. doi:10.1332/174426412X660098
Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny, Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2012) What influences the utilisation of educational research by policy-makers and practitioners? - The perspectives of academic educational researchers. International Journal of Educational Research, 56 23-34. doi:10.1016/j.ijer.2012.08.001
The Griffiths Scales of Mental Development: a factorial validity study
Luiz, Dolores M., Foxcroft, Cheryl D. and Povey, Jenny-Louise (2006) The Griffiths Scales of Mental Development: a factorial validity study. South African Journal of Psychology, 36 1: 192-214. doi:10.1177/008124630603600111
The biopsychosocial coping and adjustment of female medical professionals
Brown-Baatjies, Ottilia, Fouché, Paul, Watson, Mark and Povey, Jenny-Louise (2006) The biopsychosocial coping and adjustment of female medical professionals. South African Journal of Psychology, 36 1: 126-143. doi:10.1177/008124630603600108
Engage to learn: working in partnership with families
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Carroll, Annemarie and Antrobus, Emma (2018). Engage to learn: working in partnership with families. In: Transforming Service Delivery. Queensland Department of Education Research Showcase, Brisbane, Australia, (). 27 November 2018.
Parent engagement research and evidence
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Dolley, Christine, Carleton, Phillip, Wilkinson, Louise and McAllister, Danielle (2018). Parent engagement research and evidence. In: Parents as partners in learning. Parents and Citizens Association of Queensland State Conference, Brisbane, Australia, (). 7-8 September 2018.
Principal leadership for “Parent engagement in schools” (PES): Effective strategies and practices
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny and Hodges, Julie (2018). Principal leadership for “Parent engagement in schools” (PES): Effective strategies and practices. In: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, Education Research Matters: Impact and Engagement, Sydney, Australia, (). 2-6 December 2018.
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Carroll, Annemarie and Pedde, Charley (2018). Principal leadership qualities and strategies: engaging parents and the community in disadvantaged schools. In: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference, Newcastle, United Kingdom, (). 11-13 September 2018.
Povey, Jenny, Baxter, Janeen, Ambrey, Christopher, Kalb, Guyonne, Ribar, David and Western, Mark (2018). The power of linked data: Evaluating diverse multi-program projects designed to reduce welfare dependence. In: ADRF Network Research Conference: Innovations in Administrative Data for Social Science, Washington, D.C., USA, (). 12-14 November 2018.
Povey, Jenny, Brady, Michelle, Perales, Francisco Paco and Baxter, Janeen H. (2017). Childcare flexibility through subsidised care in the family home: Patterns of childcare use among NPP participants. In: Australian Social Policy Conference 2017, Sydney, Australia, (). 25-27 September 2017.
Innovative parent engagement leadership practices across diverse school contexts
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Campbell, Alice and Carroll, Annemaree (2017). Innovative parent engagement leadership practices across diverse school contexts. In: Parent Engagement Conference Australia with The Smith Family, Maximising every child’s potential, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (). 6-8 June 2017.
Innovative parent engagement leadership practices across diverse school contexts
Povey, J. and Willis, L. (2017). Innovative parent engagement leadership practices across diverse school contexts. In: ARACY Parent Engagement Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (). 6-8 June 2017.
Showing interest in their adolescents' education: can dads make a difference?
Povey, J. and Campbell, A. (2017). Showing interest in their adolescents' education: can dads make a difference?. In: ARACY Parent Engagement Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (). 6-8 June 2017.
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Carroll, Annemarie and Antrobus, Emma (2017). What knowledge and strategies do principals, who appear to facilitate effective parent-school-community engagement, use?. In: Research Showcase 2017: Make an Impact!. Queensland Department of Education Research Showcase, 30 Mary Street Brisbane, (). 14 November 2017.
Academic socialisation and the intergenerational transmission of education advantage
Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice, Hancock, Kirsten and Mitrou, Francis (2016). Academic socialisation and the intergenerational transmission of education advantage. In: SSLS 2016: Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies International Conference, Bamberg, Germany, (). 6-8 October, 2016.
Receptive vocabulary development in individuals with Down syndrome
Cuskelly, M., Povey, J. and Jobling, A. (2016). Receptive vocabulary development in individuals with Down syndrome. In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2016 IASSIDD World Congress, Melbourne VIC Australia, (654-654). 14-19 August 2016.
Hancock, Kirsten, Mitrou, Francis, Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2016). Three-generation education patterns among grandparents, parents and grandchildren: Evidence of grandparent effects from Australia. In: SSLS 2016: Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies International Conference, Bamberg, Germany, (). 6-8 October, 2016.
Hancock, Kirsten, Povey, Jenny, Mitrou, Francis, Campbell, Alice and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2016). What can the frequency of contact between grandparents and grandchildren tell us about 'direct' effects of grandparent education on the academic outcomes of grandchildren?. In: SSLS 2016: Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies International Conference, Bamberg, Germany, (). 6-8 October, 2016.
Why do some disadvantaged Queensland schools appear to be better at parent engagement than others?
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie and Carroll, Annemarie (2016). Why do some disadvantaged Queensland schools appear to be better at parent engagement than others?. In: Department of Education Australian Research Council Showcase Symposium: Research Partnerships Making a Difference, 30 Mary Street Brisbane, (). 21 November 2016.
Exploring positive parental and community engagement with Queensland state schools
Povey, J. (2014). Exploring positive parental and community engagement with Queensland state schools. In: Be the change: P&Cs Qld 2014 State Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, (). 12-13 September 2014.
School Business Managers’ Association Queensland Wellbeing Survey presentation of results
Povey, J. (2014). School Business Managers’ Association Queensland Wellbeing Survey presentation of results. In: The School Business Managers’ Association Queensland Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, (). 13-15 August 2014.
Povey, Jenny, Shaw, Elizabeth, Head, Brian, Cherney, Adrian, Boreham, Paul and Ferguson, Michele (2013). The functionality of Leximancer software as an analytic tool for semi-structured interviews data exploring evidence-based policy in practice from the perspectives of academic social scientists and policymakers.. In: AMSRS Conference, Sydney, Australia, (). 5-6 September 2013.
Living environment and wellbeing: the effects of housing and local area disadvantage
Tomaszewski, Wojtek, Boreham, Paul, Jones, Andrew and Povey, Jenny-Louise (2012). Living environment and wellbeing: the effects of housing and local area disadvantage. In: 12th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, Melbourne, Australia, (). 25-27 July 2012.
Factors Influencing Social Wellbeing, deprivation and Social Exclusion
Povey, J., Boreham, P. and Tomaszewski, W. (2011). Factors Influencing Social Wellbeing, deprivation and Social Exclusion. In: TASA Conference 2011, Newcastle, Australia, (). 29 November - 1 December 2011.
Assessing Gender Inequalities in the Academic Workforce
Boreham, P. and Povey, J. (2010). Assessing Gender Inequalities in the Academic Workforce. In: Australian Higher Education Summit, Adelaide, (). 2010.
Measuring social wellbeing in Queensland
Boreham, Paul R. and Povey, Jenny (2010). Measuring social wellbeing in Queensland. In: Social Wellbeing in Queensland Conference 2010, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (). 15 June 2010.
Willis, Linda-Dianne, Povey, Jenny, Hodges, Julie, Carroll, Annemaree, Pedde, Charley and Campbell, Alice (2018) What gives some Principals the edge on parent-school-community engagement? Principal leadership for engaging parents and community in disadvantaged schools: four case studies Brisbane, Queensland: The University of Queensland
Povey, J., Creagh, S., Bellotti, M., Gramotnev, A., Kennedy, E., Pedde, C. and Betros, G. (2017) Evidence-informed practices to improve student engagement. Final Report. Prepared for the New South Wales Centre for Education statistics and Evaluation St Lucia QLD Australia: The University of Queensland Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Creagh, S., Bellotti, M., Gramotnev, A., Kennedy, E., Pedde, C. and Betros, G. (2017) Parent engagement in secondary schools. Discussion paper. Prepared for the New South Wales Centre for Education statistics and Evaluation St Lucia QLD Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J. and Kennedy, E. (2017) The review of UQ scholarships: The perspectives of staff and scholarship recipients. Final Report. Prepared for The University of Queensland, Academic Services Division. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Clague, D., Baxter, J., Pedde, C. and Kennedy, E. (2017) Key findings from the evaluation of the Nanny Pilot Programme. Final Report. Prepared for the Australian Government Department of Education and Training Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Clague, D., Baxter, J., Pedde, C. and Kennedy, E. (2017) The Nanny Pilot Programme Final Technical Report. Prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training : The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Baxter, J., Clague, D., Stevenson, S., Pedde, C. and Kennedy, E. (2017) In Home Care Program Review Final Technical Report. Prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Baxter, J., Clague, D., Stevenson, S., Pedde, C. and Kennedy, E. (2017) Key findings from the In Home Care Program Review. Final Report. Prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Baffour, B., Baxter, J., Pedde, C., Clague, D., Stevenson, S., Campbell, A. and Jarallah, Y. (2017) Interim key findings from the ISSR evaluation of the Nanny Pilot Programme. Prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training. The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research. :
Povey, J., Brady, M., Perales, F., Baffour, B., Baxter, J., Pedde, C., Clague, D., Stevenson, S., Campbell, A. and Jarallah, Y. (2017) Nanny Pilot Programme Evaluation Interim Technical Report. Prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training : The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice, Hancock, Kirsten, Mitrou, Francis and Haynes, Michele (2016). Parents’ interest in their child’s education and children’s educational outcomes across the life course: does gender matter?. LCC Working Paper Series 2016-22, Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
Hancock, Kirsten, Mitrou, Francis, Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice and Zubrick, Stephen R. (2016). Three-generation education patterns among grandparents, parents and grandchildren: evidence of grandparent effects from Australia. LCC Working Paper Series 2016-08, Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
Povey, Jenny, Campbell, Alice, Willis, Linda, Haynes, Michele, Western, Mark, Bennett, Sarah, Antrobus, Emma and Pedde, Charley (2016). Engaging parents in schools and building parent-school partnerships: the role of school and parent organisation leadership. LCC Working Paper Series 2016-07, Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland.
Solomon Islands Public Sector satisfaction survey Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Final Report
Povey, Jenny, Cook, S. and Baffour, Bernard (2016) Solomon Islands Public Sector satisfaction survey Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Final Report Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland
Tasmanian HACC program client group analysis: interim report
Jones, Andrew, Povey, Jenny, Baffour, Bernard, Clague, Denise, Ferris, Jason and Lucio, Eduardo (2015) Tasmanian HACC program client group analysis: interim report St Lucia, QLD, Australia: University of Queensland
Jones, Andrew, Povey, Jenny, Ferris, Jason and Petersen, Maree (2015) Tasmanian HACC program client group analysis: stage 1 report. Prepared for the Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania The University of Queensland: Institute for Social Science Research
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013) Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Education And Training. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013) Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Employment, Economic Development And Innovation. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland
Head, Brian, Boreham, Paul, Cherney, Adrian, Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013) Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results For The Department Of Employment, Economic Development And Innovation. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet. St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland
Head, Brian , Boreham, Paul , Cherney, Adrian , Povey, Jenny and Ferguson, Michele (2013) Public Sector Survey on Evidence Based Policy: Results for Queensland Health. Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland. ARC Industry Partner Linkage report and fact sheet St Lucia QLD Australia: Institute of Social Science Research, University of Queensland
AusAID Review of Gender Training. Final Report
Haynes, M., Baxter, J., Claudio, F., Morris, L., Povey, J. and Shaw, E. (2012) AusAID Review of Gender Training. Final Report St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, Institute for Social Science Research
(2018–2020) Commonwealth Department of Social Services
Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn Fund
(2018–2020) Commonwealth Department of Social Services
Principal Leadership for Parent-School-Community Engagement
(2017–2019) Queensland Department of Education and Training
Evaluation Framework for the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy (2016-26)
(2016–2017) Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Interim home based care subsidy programme nanny pilot
(2016–2017) Commonwealth Department of Education and Training
Principal Leadership for Parent-School-Community Engagement in Disadvantaged Schools Project
(2016–2017) Education Horizon
Future manufacturing jobs in Queensland
(2016) Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union
Student Engagement Research and Analysis
(2015–2018) New South Wales Department of Education
Solomon Islands Public Sector Satisfaction Survey
(2015) AECOM Services Pty Ltd
Tasmanian Home and Community Care Program Client Group Analysis
(2014–2015) Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services
Wellbeing Survey for State School Business Managers
(2014) School Business Managers' Association Queensland Inc
Note for students: Dr Jenny Povey is not currently available to take on new students.
The impact of classroom environment and family environment on learning outcomes across three diverse Chinese contexts
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The impact of the School Inclusion Law and its new School Admission System on parent engagement and students achievement
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Developing a leadership measuring tool for schools in Pakistan
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Empirical Investigation of Horizontal Inequalities in Education and its Implications
Doctor Philosophy — Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Managing Odds: Addressing educational disadvantage through school accountability and better HRM practices
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Parents and their adolescents: Being a strength in their success
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors: