Distinguished Professor Kathryn Holmes

Journal Articles

• Mackenzie, E., Holmes, K., Berger, N. and Cole, C. (2024), '[In Press] Adolescents' intentions to study science : the role of classroom-based social support, task values, and self-efficacy', Research in Science Education, .
• Curry, C., Ferfolja, T., Holmes, K., Parry, K., Sherry, M. and Armour, M. (2023), 'Menstrual health education in Australian schools', Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, vol 14, no 2 , pp 223 - 236.
• Ferfolja, T., Holmes, K., Curry, C., Sherry, S., Parry, K. and Armour, M. (2023), '[In Press] What can Australian schools do better? : supporting students during menstruation', Australian Educational Researcher, .
• Kumar, P., Sahani, J., Rawat, N., Debele, S., Tiwari, A., Mendes Emygdio, A., Abhijith, K., Kukadia, V., Holmes, K. and Pfautsch, S. (2023), 'Using empirical science education in schools to improve climate change literacy', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol 178, no 113232 .
• Attard, C. and Holmes, K. (2022), 'An exploration of teacher and student perceptions of blended learning in four secondary mathematics classrooms', Mathematics Education Research Journal, vol 34, no 4 , pp 719 - 740.
• Holmes, K., Berger, N., Mackenzie, E., Attard, C., Johnson, P., Fitzmaurice, O., O'Meara, N. and Ryan, V. (2022), 'Editorial : the impact of place-based contextualised curriculum on student engagement and motivation in STEM education', Frontiers in Education, vol 6 .
• Armour, M., Parry, K., Curry, C., Ferfolja, T., Parker, M., Farooqi, T., MacMillan, F., Smith, C. and Holmes, K. (2022), 'Evaluation of a web-based resource to improve menstrual health literacy and self-management in young women', Journal of Psychosomatic Research, vol 162 .
• Mackenzie, E., Berger, N., Holmes, K. and Walker, M. (2021), 'Online educational research with middle adolescent populations : ethical considerations and recommendations', Research Ethics, vol 17, no 2 , pp 217 - 227.
• Armour, M., Hyman, M., Al-Dabbas, M., Parry, K., Ferfolja, T., Curry, C., MacMillan, F., Smith, C. and Holmes, K. (2021), 'Menstrual health literacy and management strategies in young women in Australia : a national online survey of young women aged 13-25 years', Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol 34, no 2 , pp 135 - 143.
• Holmes, K., Curry, C., Sherry, S., Ferfolja, T., Parry, K., Smith, C., Hyman, M. and Armour, M. (2021), 'Adolescent menstrual health literacy in low, middle and high-income countries : a narrative review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 18, no 5 .
• Mackenzie, E., Berger, N. and Holmes, K. (2021), 'Predicting adolescent girls' intentions to study science in senior high school', Issues in Educational Research, vol 31, no 2 , pp 574 - 585.
• Holmes, K., Mackenzie, E., Berger, N. and Walker, M. (2021), 'Linking K-12 STEM pedagogy to local contexts : a scoping review of benefits and limitations', Frontiers in Education, vol 6 .
• Liu, T., Holmes, K. and Albright, J. (2020), 'Teachers' perceptions of educational inclusion for migrant children in Chinese urban schools : a cohort study', Education and Urban Society, vol 52, no 4 , pp 649 - 672.
• Berger, N., Holmes, K., Gore, J. and Archer, J. (2020), 'Charting career aspirations : a latent class mixture model of aspiration trajectories in childhood and adolescence', The Australian Educational Researcher, vol 47 , pp 651 - 678.
• Attard, C. and Holmes, K. (2020), '"It gives you that sense of hope" : an exploration of technology use to mediate student engagement with mathematics', Heliyon, vol 6, no 1 .
• Berger, N., Mackenzie, E. and Holmes, K. (2020), 'Positive attitudes towards mathematics and science are mutually beneficial for student achievement : a latent profile analysis of TIMSS 2015', The Australian Educational Researcher, vol 47 , pp 409 - 444.
• Armour, M., Ferfolja, T., Curry, C., Hyman, M., Parry, K., Chalmers, J., Smith, C., MacMillan, F. and Holmes, K. (2020), 'The prevalence and educational impact of pelvic and menstrual pain in Australia : a national online survey of 4202 young women aged 13-25 years', Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol 33, no 5 , pp 511 - 518.
• Liu, T., Lu, M. and Holmes, K. (2019), 'Co-parental self-efficacy and young child developmental outcomes among rural-urban migrant families', Early Child Development and Care, vol 189, no 11 , pp 1800 - 1811.
• Gore, J., Gibson, S., Fray, L., Smith, M. and Holmes, K. (2019), 'Fostering diversity in the creative arts by addressing students' capacity to aspire', Journal of Creative Behavior, vol 53, no 4 , pp 519 - 530.
• Berger, N., Hanham, J., Stevens, C. and Holmes, K. (2019), 'Immediate feedback improves career decision self-efficacy and aspirational alignment', Frontiers in Psychology, vol 10 .
• Armour, M., Parry, K., Manohar, N., Holmes, K., Ferfolja, T., Curry, C., MacMillan, F. and Smith, C. (2019), 'The prevalence and academic impact of dysmenorrhea in 21,573 young women : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Women's Health, vol 28, no 8 , pp 1161 - 1171.
• Armour, M., Parry, K., Al-Dabbas, M., Curry, C., Holmes, K., MacMillan, F., Ferfolja, T. and Smith, C. (2019), 'Self-care strategies and sources of knowledge on menstruation in 12,526 young women with dysmenorrhea : a systematic review and meta-analysis', PLoS One, vol 14, no 7 .
• Holmes, K., Gore, J., Smith, M. and Lloyd, A. (2018), 'An integrated analysis of school students' aspirations for STEM careers : which student and school factors are most predictive?', International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol 16, no 4 , pp 655 - 675.
• Hickmott, D., Prieto-Rodriguez, E. and Holmes, K. (2018), 'A scoping review of studies on computational thinking in K-12 mathematics classrooms', Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education, vol 4, no 1 , pp 48 - 69.
• Gore, J., Patfield, S., Holmes, K. and Smith, M. (2018), 'Widening participation in medicine? : new insights from school students' aspirations', Medical Education, vol 52, no 2 , pp 227 - 238.
• Liu, T., Holmes, K. and Zhang, M. (2018), 'Better educational inclusion of migrant children in urban schools? : exploring the influences of the population control policy in large Chinese cities', Asian Social Work and Policy Review, vol 12, no 1 , pp 54 - 62.
• Holmes, K. and Prieto-Rodriguez, E. (2018), 'Student and staff perceptions of a learning management system for blended learning in teacher education', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol 43, no 3 , pp 21 - 34.
• Gore, J., Fray, L., Wallington, C., Holmes, K. and Smith, M. (2017), 'Australian school student aspirations for military careers : traditional perceptions in shifting contexts', Armed Forces and Society, vol 43, no 2 , pp 238 - 259.
• Riley, N., Lubans, D., Holmes, K., Hansen, V., Gore, J. and Morgan, P. (2017), 'Movement-based mathematics :enjoyment and engagement without compromising learning through the EASY Minds program', Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol 13, no 6 , pp 1653 - 1673.
• Gore, J., Holmes, K., Smith, M., Fray, L., McElduff, P., Weaver, N. and Wallington, C. (2017), 'Unpacking the career aspirations of Australian school students : towards an evidence base for university equity initiatives in schools', Higher Education Research and Development, vol 36, no 7 , pp 1383 - 1400.
• Gore, J., Patfield, S., Holmes, K., Smith, M., Lloyd, A., Gruppetta, M., Weaver, N. and Fray, L. (2017), 'When higher education is possible but not desirable : widening participation and the aspirations of Australian Indigenous school students', Australian Journal of Education, vol 61, no 2 , pp 164 - 183.
• Gore, J., Patfield, S., Fray, L., Holmes, K., Gruppetta, M., Lloyd, A., Smith, M. and Heath, T. (2017), 'The participation of Australian Indigenous students in higher education : a scoping review of empirical research, 2000-2016', Australian Educational Researcher, vol 44, no 3 , pp 323 - 355.
• Gore, J., Rickards, B., Fray, L., Holmes, K. and Smith, M. (2017), 'Profiling Australian school students' interest in a nursing career : insights for ensuring the future workforce', Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 35, no 2 , pp 12 - 22.
• Riley, N., Lubans, D., Holmes, K. and Morgan, P. (2016), 'Findings from the EASY Minds cluster randomized controlled trial : evaluation of a physical activity integration program for mathematics in primary schools', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol 13, no 2 , pp 198 - 206.
• Prieto-Rodriguez, E., Gore, J. and Holmes, K. (2016), 'Exploring quality teaching in the online environment using an evidence-based approach', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol 41, no 8 , pp 22 - 39.
• Gore, J., Barron, R., Holmes, K. and Smith, M. (2016), 'Who says we are not attracting the best and brightest? : teacher selection and the aspirations of Australian school students', Australian Educational Researcher, vol 43, no 5 , pp 527 - 549.
• Gore, J., Holmes, K., Smith, M., Southgate, E. and Albright, J. (2015), 'Socioeconomic status and the career aspirations of Australian school students : testing enduring assumptions', Australian Educational Researcher, vol 42 , pp 155 - 177.
• Prieto, E., Howley, P., Holmes, K., Osborn, J., Roberts, M. and Kepert, A. (2015), 'Quality teaching rounds in mathematics teacher education', Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, vol 17, no 2 , pp 98 - 110.
• Liu, T., Holmes, K. and Albright, J. (2015), 'Urban teachers perceptions of inclusion of migrant children in the Chinese educational institution : a comparative study', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 19, no 9 , pp 994 - 1008.
• Liu, T., Holmes, K. and Albright, J. (2015), 'Predictors of mathematics achievement of migrant children in Chinese urban schools : a comparative study', International Journal of Educational Development, vol 42 , pp 35 - 42.
• Holmes, S., Holmes, K. and Sargent, M. (2014), 'Raising the stakes : more electronic gambling machines equals how many more problem gamblers?', Journal of Gambling Business & Economics, vol 8, no 2 , pp 16 - 33.
• Sargent, M. and Holmes, K. (2014), 'An empirical analysis of the use of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index in assessing the distribution of electronic gaming machines and its socio-economic implications', International Gambling Studies, vol 14, no 2 , pp 251 - 265.
• Riley, N., Lubans, D., Holmes, K. and Morgan, P. (2014), 'Rationale and study protocol of the EASY Minds (Encouraging Activity to Stimulate Young Minds) program : cluster randomized controlled trial of a primary school-based physical activity integration program for mathematics', BMC Public Health, vol 14, no 1 .
• Sargent, M. and Holmes, K. (2014), 'The application of a concentration measure in assessing expenditure and tax yield implications of the distribution of Electronic Gaming Machines', International Gambling Studies, vol 14, no 1 , pp 1 - 14.
• Shaw, K., Holmes, K., Preston, G., Smith, M. and Bourke, S. (2014), 'Innovative teaching and learning. Part 2 : Spotlight on innovative practice', Scan (North Sydney), vol 33, no 3 , pp 29 - 38.
• Shaw, K., Holmes, K., Preston, G., Smith, M. and Bourke, S. (2014), 'Innovative teaching and learning : from research to practice. Part one', Scan (North Sydney), vol 33, no 2 , pp 19 - 28.
• Holmes, K., Clement, J. and Albright, J. (2013), 'The complex task of leading educational change in schools', School Leadership and Management, vol 33, no 3 , pp 270 - 283.
• Holmes, K., Preston, G., Shaw, K. and Buchanan, R. (2013), ''Follow' me : networked professional learning for teachers', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol 38, no 12 , pp 55 - 65.
• Holmes, K., Bourke, S., Preston, G., Shaw, K. and Smith, M. (2013), 'Supporting innovation in teaching : what are the key contextual factors?', International Journal of Quantitative Research in Education, vol 1, no 1 , pp 85 - 102.
• Buchanan, R., Holmes, K., Preston, G. and Shaw, K. (2012), 'Basic literacy or new literacies? : examining the contradictions of Australia's education revolution', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol 37, no 6 , pp 97 - 110.
• Albright, J., Clement, J. and Holmes, K. (2012), 'School change and the challenge of presentism', Leading and Managing, vol 18, no 1 , pp 78 - 90.
• Holmes, K., Faff, R. and Clacher, I. (2010), 'Style analysis and dominant index timing : an application to Australian multi-sector managed funds', Applied Financial Economics, vol 20, no 4 , pp 293 - 301.
• Eacott, S. and Holmes, K. (2010), 'Leading reform in mathematics education : solving a complex equation', Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, vol 12, no 2 , pp 84 - 97.
• Holmes, K. (2009), 'Planning to teach with digital tools : introducing the interactive whiteboard to pre-service secondary mathematics teachers', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol 25, no 3 , pp 351 - 365.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2008), 'Estimating the performance attributes of Australian multi-sector managed funds within a dynamic Kalman filter framework', International Review of Financial Analysis, vol 17, no 5 , pp 998 - 1011.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2008), 'Style drift and fund performance in up and down markets : Australian evidence', Applied Financial Economics Letters, vol 4, no 6 , pp 395 - 398.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2008), 'Style analysis, customized benchmarks, and managed funds : new evidence', Applied Financial Economics Letters, vol 4, no 4 , pp 253 - 258.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2007), 'Style drift, fund flow and fund performance : new cross-sectional evidence', Financial Services Review, vol 16, no 1 , pp 55 - 71.
• Holmes, K. (2005), 'Analysis of asynchronous online discussion using the SOLO taxonomy', Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, vol 5 , pp 117 - 127.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2004), 'Stability, asymmetry and seasonality of fund performance : an analysis of Australian multi-sector managed funds', Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, vol 31, no 3-4 , pp 539 - 578.
• Holmes, K. and Faff, R. (2000), 'Cross-sectional determinants of managed fund risk and performance : evidence for Australian equity trusts', Accounting, Accountability and Performance, vol 6, no 1 , pp 55 - 76.