Webinar Jul 2023
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Webinar Aug 2023
The positive impact of prosocial behaviours on mental health in children and adolescents
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
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Media release Oct 2023
Young people most at risk of gambling harm
A new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed that regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm are aged between 18 and 34 years.
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Research report Sep 2023
Strengthening Defence and Veteran Couple Relationships through Relationship Education
This project explored how to best support relationships facing unique challenges in navigating the ADF lifestyle by examining existing evidence-based couple relationship education programs.
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Media release Dec 2023
Australians increasingly choosing their family members
According to new research by AIFS, Australians have a wide range of views when it comes to defining their family, with many younger people saying love and unconditional support is more important than genetics and legal ties.
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Research report Feb 2024
Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people: an exploratory study
This report sets out the findings of the Factors, Dynamics and Effects of Isolation for Older People: An Exploratory Study with the aim to investigate and understand the experiences and needs of isolated older people in New South Wales.
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Research snapshot Feb 2024
Social isolation: Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.
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Media release Feb 2024
Report shows isolation impacting older people
AIFS researchers are encouraging communities to better support older people, as a new report reveals the experiences and impacts of social and geographical isolation.
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Commissioned report Dec 2012
Parental Marital Status and Children's Wellbeing
This paper compares the wellbeing of children in married- and cohabiting-parent families.
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Commissioned report Aug 2012
New father figures and fathers who live elsewhere
This report investigates children’s experiences of having a ‘new father figure’ moving into their home and of having a biological father who does not live with them.