An Examination of the Links between Parental Educational Qualifications, Family Structure and Family Wellbeing, 1981–2006 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2008 The relationship between a person’s level of education and the level of income this commands has been well explored in the literature. Less well examined are…
Healthy eating in New Zealand families and whanau Last Publication Date: 07 Dec 2007 A qualitative investigation into food and nutrition practices in family and whānau. More than 100 families were involved in this research.
The role of secure attachment as a protective factor for vulnerable infants Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 Social Work Now, Issue 38, pages 11-20. Children begin their lives entirely dependent on adults for survival. Bowlby (1969) believed that attachment behaviour was biological in origin,…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 This report by Michael Gaffney of the Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, in association with Carers New Zealand was commissioned and funded by the…
Healthy Family Relationships: A review of the research literature to contribute to the Campaign for Action on Family Violence Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This literature review aimed to find evidence of those attitudes and behaviours that promote peaceful and harmonious, rather than violent and highly conflicted, family relationships. The…
Older Adults Experience of Family Life: Linked lives and independent living Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This project investigated the ways that older adults in New Zealand experience family life and social relationships today. Thirty-six interviews were conducted with people aged 55–70 years living in various situations…
Caregivers speak: Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Making sure that caregivers feel valued and supported is essential to ensuring they are able to provide the best possible care and support to enable young…
Evaluation report for the Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K Last Publication Date: 31 Oct 2007 The Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K programme runs for 14 months and provides learning experiences outside the classroom for students in association with schools throughout…
Evaluation of the Home-School Partnership: Literacy Programme Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2007 This report presents the findings from an evaluation carried out in 2006–7 on the Home-school Partnerships: Literacy programme (HSP:L). This programme was designed to meet one…
Lifelines: Young New Zealanders imagine family, friends and relationships across their life-course Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2007 This research report explored young people’s imagined futures with a specific focus on family life, friendships and intimate relationships. LifeLines – stories written in response to a…
