Report co-author and Research Fellow at AIFS, Dr Mandy Truong said the number of friends a young person has is less important than the quality of those friendships.
Australians Increasingly Choosing Their Family Members
LGBTQ+ people were almost twice as likely to rate blood or genetics as not important at all in defining a family compared to other study participants (32% vs 17%).
LGBTQ+ people were almost twice as likely to rate blood or genetics as not important at all in defining a family compared to other study participants (32% vs 17%).
Parents Encouraged to Give Children More Freedom When Playing in Nature
Parents are encouraged to pause and follow their child’s lead when playing in nature, helping them experiment and assess risk for themselves, in a new evidence-based practice guide developed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Parents are encouraged to pause and follow their child’s lead when playing in nature, helping them experiment and assess risk for themselves, in a new evidence-based practice guide developed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Three in Ten Older Teens Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been tracking 10,000 children since 2004.
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been tracking 10,000 children since 2004.
Young People Most at Risk of Gambling Harm
It’s worth being aware of the seductive nature of gambling.
It’s worth being aware of the seductive nature of gambling.
Vaping on the Rise, Linked to Anxiety and Depression
Finding out a teen is vaping might be a trigger to investigate further.
Finding out a teen is vaping might be a trigger to investigate further.
Young People Whose Parents Receive Welfare Far Less Likely to Be Working or Studying
Young people have been consistently overlooked.
‘Young people have been consistently overlooked.
Rise in Same-Sex Couples Living Together Since Changes to Marriage Act
In 1996 male same-sex couples accounted for 58% of all same-sex couples.
In 1996 male same-sex couples accounted for 58% of all same-sex couples.
Households Shrink as More People Living Alone
More than one third of Australian households are now immigrant households.
More than one third of Australian households are now immigrant households.
More Young Adults Living with Parents than Ever Before
The report also showed a strong association between lower income and living with parents.
The report also showed a strong association between lower income and living with parents.
Report Shines Light on Tech-Facilitated Coercive Control
Technology-facilitated coercive control includes accessing accounts without permission, harassment on social media, publishing private or sexual content without consent, threats sent via SMS, and stalking using GPS data.
Technology-facilitated coercive control includes accessing accounts without permission, harassment on social media, publishing private or sexual content without consent, threats sent via SMS, and stalking using GPS data.
New Mothers Staying Connected to the Workforce [Report by Australian Institute of Family Studies]
AIFS conducts original research to increase understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them.
AIFS conducts original research to increase understanding of Australian families and the issues that affect them.
Teens Volunteering Protects Against Poor Mental Health
Parents, carers, schools and policymakers should be more aware of its value and be supportive and encouraging.
Parents, carers, schools and policymakers should be more aware of its value and be supportive and encouraging.
Betting Advertising Is Making Sport Less Enjoyable and Family-Friendly, New Research Finds
Betting advertising is eroding Australia’s love of sport, which has been a part of our national identity for many years.
Betting advertising is eroding Australia’s love of sport, which has been a part of our national identity for many years.
Betting Advertising Linked to Riskier Gambling Behaviour and Greater Harm, New Research Finds
The report also captures the concerns of the Australian public that wagering advertising normalises gambling activity.
The report also captures the concerns of the Australian public that wagering advertising normalises gambling activity.
Home Media Releases ‘Invisible People’ — Policy Makers Urged to Consider the Needs of 20-Somethings Who Moved Back Home During the Pandemic
‘The more negative experiences of young women is particularly concerning, as many may live for longer periods at home as housing becomes less affordable,’ said Dr Stone.
“The early 20s age group is a vulnerable and often overlooked cohort in the social research space, yet is a critical age for formative development and sociological transition points.”