Research report Dec 1987
Coping with family life in Australia: A bit of a struggle
The case studies on which this book is based derive from a larger survey by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, carried out in 1982.
Research report Dec 1987
The case studies on which this book is based derive from a larger survey by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, carried out in 1982.
Research report May 1988
Defines part of the workforce as low wage workers and then examines their characteristics in terms of employment, family type and income.
Research report Dec 1988
Reports on the results of research into marriage patterns in Australia from 1920 to 1985.
Research report Feb 1989
The major focus is the explanation of differences in the post- separation histories in paid employment of a sample of women with dependent children.
Research report Dec 1989
This review of the literature of sexual behaviour and attitudes provides information for the campaign to prevent the further spread of AIDS.
Research report Dec 1989
Research findings and conclusions and details suggestions for short- and long-term strategies; a summary report outlines the main issues.
Family Matters article Apr 1991
This article discusses the rationales that underpin the practice of youth wages traditionally being set at a lower rate than adult wages.
Family Matters article Apr 1991
Family Matters article Aug 1991
this paper discusses the Institute's plans to develop a series of family policy position papers that may serve as a basis for Australia-wide discussion on whether family life is valued sufficiently in public policies and programs, and two documents that may serve as a starting point for those position papers.
Family Matters article Aug 1991
The author asks the question whether, given changes in family trends and given the image of society often portrayed in the media, 'does the average Australian really think that the most important person in the world is him- or herself?'