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The development of competence
This article on child development examines the nature of true intelligence, the elements of the growth of competence and how we might better stimulate the development…
Parenting resources in one and two parent families
Well being of young people in different family circumstances
This paper examines the financial, physical and emotional wellbeing of adolescents from sole-mother and couple families, some of whose parents are in paid work and…
Australian families: an Indonesian perspective
An Indonesian psychologist now studying in Canberra, presents her views on Australian families, asserting that contrary to Indonesian beliefs about western families,…
Contact with non-custodial fathers and children's well being
Young adults living at home
This article looks at the effects of family resources on young peoples' decisions to stay with parents, and what such trends mean for parenting.
Adolescent cigarette smokers and their families
This article looks at characteristics distinguishing adolescent smokers and non-smokers, based on data for Box Hill and Berwick families derived from the Australian…
A lost generation?
The author looks at a new report published by the Australian Youth Foundation titled 'A Lost Generation?' based on discussions with disadvantaged young people aged…