Archived AIFS publications
These publications may be of interest for historical reasons. Because of their age, they may not reflect current research data or AIFS' current research methodologies.
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Family-friendly work practices: Differences within and between workplaces
Matthew Gray and Jacqueline Tudball
Research Report No. 7 — July 2004
Analyses the extent to which access to family-friendly work practices is influenced or determined by differential access within organisations
Why marriages last: A discussion of the literature
Robyn Parker
Research Paper No. 28 — July 2004
This paper aims to draw attention to the body of literature available on how enduring and rewarding marriages can be created and maintained
Children's health and development: New research directions for Australia
Research Report No. 8 — July 2004
The papers in this publication have been developed from presentations made at a workshop held at the Australian Institute of Family Studies in 2001
Parent-child contact and post-separation parenting arrangements
Research Report No. 9 — July 2004
The report presents qualitative data from a series of ten focus groups which formed the Parent-Child Contact Study
Responding to sexual assault in rural communities
Alexandra Neame and Melanie Heenan
ACSSA Briefing No. 3 — June 2004
Structured around the main themes that often figure in the literature on issues relating to sexual assault or violence against women in rural contexts
Children's living arrangements after parental separation
In this edition of Family Matters we publish an article which describes the study’s development process, discusses the data that will be available to researchers from the first wave of data collection, and offers some pointers to the sorts of questions that can be addressed using the Growing Up in Australia dataset. Also in this issue, we feature a report of the official launch on 8 February 2004 of the first wave of Growing Up in Australia by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson, Minister for Family and Community Services.
Long work hours and the wellbeing of fathers and their families
Ruth Weston, Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu and David Stanton
Research Paper No. 35 — May 2004
This paper explores the relationship between fathers' work hours, their own wellbeing and that of their families using data from the HILDA survey.
Diversity and change in Australian families: Statistical profiles
David de Vaus
Report— April 2004
The book provides snapshot of the diversity of family types, the changes and transitions a family may experience, and issues affecting families
Just "keeping the peace": A reluctance to respond to male partner sexual violence
Melanie Heenan
ACSSA Issues No. 1 — March 2004
This paper deals with the issue of sexual violence by men against their female partners.
Ageing: Issues for Australian families
Various approaches to understanding the effects and consequences of ageing for Australian families, and the roles of older people within families.
Measuring the value of unpaid household, caring and voluntary work of older Australians
David de Vaus, Matthew Gray and David Stanton
Research Paper No. 34 — December 2003
This paper demonstrates that older people make valuable economic contributions to Australian society through the time they spend in voluntary work.
Beyond 'drink spiking': Drug and alcohol facilitated sexual assault
Alexandra Neame
ACSSA Briefing No. 2 — November 2003
Australian data sources on the prevalence of drug and alcohol facilitated sexual assault are discussed.
Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Types, resiliency and environmental influences
Diana Smart, Suzanne Vassallo, Ann Sanson, Nicholas Richardson, Inez Dussuyer, Bill McKendry, John Toumbourou, Margot Prior and Frank Oberklaid
ATP Report— October 2003
The second report from the collaborative partnership between the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Crime Prevention Victoria
What lies behind the hidden figure of sexual assault?: Issues of prevalence and disclosure
Alexandra Neame and Melanie Heenan
ACSSA Briefing No. 1 — September 2003
Considers several groups of victim/survivors of sexual assault which are less likely to appear in the estimates of large-scale victimization studies.
In the best interests of children
This issue of Family Matters includes a number of papers which address aspects of children's well being and factors which can pose challenges to their healthy development.
Changes in the labour force status of lone and couple Australian mothers, 1983-2002
Matthew Gray, Lixia Qu, Jennifer Renda and David de Vaus
Research Paper No. 33 — June 2003
Uses data from 1986 and 1996 Australian Censuses to explore possible reasons for differences in the labour market trends of lone and couple mothers.
Social capital at work: How family, friends and civic ties relate to labour market outcomes
Wendy Stone, Matthew Gray and Jody Hughes
Research Paper No. 31 — May 2003
Investigates the relative impact of trust, bonding, bridging and linking relationships upon labour force status and successful job search method.
Family trends
Changing patterns of partnering; Fostering social competence in young adults; Parents' child care choices
Family change and community life: Exploring the links
Jody Hughes and Wendy Stone
Research Paper No. 32 — May 2003
This paper explores whether there is a link between changes in family life and community social capital, and the nature of any such link.
