Biography
Jessica is a visiting researcher working with Prof. Robbie Duschinsky. Her research focuses on three areas of attachment theory: patterns of continuity over time, practical applications for parents and practitioners, and dispelling common myths and misconceptions.
Research
Jessica's primary research interests pertain to infant mental health, attachment theory, and early relational trauma. Her research focuses on the benefits of child, parent, and systemic interventions in altering child developmental outcomes and relational trajectories. Jessica further has a unique skillset in conducting systematic literature reviews. She has experience with a range of review methodologies including meta-analyses, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and rapid reviews.
Publications
Opie, J. E., McIntosh, J. E., Esler, T. B., Duschinsky, R., George, C., Schore, A., Kothe, E. J., Tan, E. S., Greenwood, C. J., & Olsson, C. A. (2021). Early childhood attachment stability and change: a meta-analysis. Attachment & human development, 23(6), 897–930. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616734.2020.1800769
Opie, J. E., Esler, T. B., Clancy, E. M., Wright, B., Painter, F., Vuong, A., Booth, A. T., Newman, L., Johns-Hayden, A., Hameed, M., Hooker, L., Olsson, C., & McIntosh, J. E. (2024). Universal Digital Programs for Promoting Mental and Relational Health for Parents of Young Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clinical child and family psychology review, 27(1), 23–52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-023-00457-0
McIntosh, J. E., Opie, J., Greenwood, C. J., Booth, A., Tan, E., Painter, F., Messer, M., Macdonald, J. A., Letcher, P., Olsson, C. A., & ATPG3 MAC Lab and Consortium (2024). Infant and preschool attachment, continuity and relationship to caregiving sensitivity: findings from a new population-based Australian cohort. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 65(1), 64–76. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13865
Opie, J. E., McHale, J. P., Fonagy, P., Lieberman, A., Duschinsky, R., Keren, M., & Paul, C. (2023). Including the infant in family therapy and systemic practice: Charting a new frontier. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 44(4), 554–564. https://doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1567
Opie, J. E., Hameed, M., Vuong, A., Painter, F., Booth, A. T., Jiang, H., Dowling, R., Boh, J., McLean, N., & McIntosh, J. E. (2024). Children’s social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes in military families: A rapid review. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 33(6), 1949–1967. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-024-02856-5
McIntosh, J., Opie, J., Booth, A. (2024). Early Predictors of Infant Disorganised Attachment and Levers for Risk Reduction by Frontline Workforces. In S. Porges, E. Tronick, J. Mitchell, & J. Tucci (Eds.), Trauma Informed to Trauma Integrated Applications in Practice – Creating sustained relational change in the lives of vulnerable children, families and communities.
