Family Dynamics over the Life Course, 1st ed. 2022 Foundations, Turning Points and Outcomes Life Course Research and Social Policies Series, Vol. 15
This open access book examines how families and other social institutions interact to shape outcomes over the life course. It considers how to use research evidence to reduce social disadvantage through translation of evidence to support public policies and programs. The chapters focus on key life course stages such as early child development, adolescence, emerging adulthood, parenting, marriage, relationships and ageing, as well as examining experiences and outcomes for selected social groups such as Indigenous children, migrants and refugees, and gay, lesbian and bisexual groups. The book presents evidence using high-quality and recent data. With a focus on Australia, the volume provides new insights into how context shapes life course pathways and outcomes and a contrast to work that typically focuses on Europe and the United States. It will be of value to anyone interested in understanding how family background and life course pathways influence social disadvantage.
Janeen Baxter is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course in the Institute for Social Science Research at the University of Queensland. Janeen has research interests in families, gender, social disadvantage and the life course and has published widely in these areas. She is known for her leadership in developing life course and longitudinal studies in Australia. Janeen is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and a member of several national and international advisory committees.
Jack Lam is a Senior Research Fellow in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course and the Institute for Social Science Research at The University of Queensland. He is a mixed-methods sociologist and conducts research in families, health and ageing. Much of his research focuses on understanding variations in health and wellbeing among older adults and couples. He is particularly interested in understanding how social inequalities may exist and compound as individuals age, and how institutions may act to reduce such inequalities. In addition to traditional academic research, he is actively engaged in research with government departments and third-sector organisations.Jenny Povey is an Associate Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course, a Senior Research Fellow in Social Methods and a Research Group Leader in the Institute for Social Science Research at The University of Queensland. Jenny has a background in psychology and her research focuses on understanding social and educational disadvantage to achieve impact on policy and practice. Her methodological expertise is in mixed methods research using administrative data together with survey and qualitative data.
Rennie Lee is a Senior Research Fellow in the AustralThis book is open access which means free and unlimited access
Showcases how contextual circumstances shape life course pathways and outcomes
Analyses data using advanced statistical methods presented in an easy-to-read form
Draws out implications for public policies designed to support families and ensure greater equality
Date de parution : 10-2022
Ouvrage de 326 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Thèmes de Family Dynamics over the Life Course :
Mots-clés :
Family dynamics in Australia; Life course transitions in Australia; Gender inequality in Australia; Child development in Australia; Parenting practices and outcomes in Australia; Families; relationships and wellbeing; Social and economic inequality; Families and social disadvantage; Refugee and culturally diverse families; LGBTIQ+ families; Life course and labour market participation; Ageing and loneliness in the life course; Social policy on families in Australia; Emerging directions in life course research
