Work, Family and Parenting Published: 01 Jul 2006 This research report provides a descriptive picture of the reciprocal relationship between paid work and family life and raising children. Specifically, it provides insight into the…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Published: 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…
Evaluation of Two Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Education Programmes Published: 01 Sep 2011 Since 2001, the Ministries of Education and Health have co-purchased autism spectrum disorder (ASD) parent education programmes for parents and whānau of young children (from 0…
Informal Caregivers Literature Review Published: 23 Jul 2007 This literature review explains the growing interest in informal caregivers by researchers and policy makers. It outlines the policy regime in New Zealand and other countries and…
Heart and Head: Explanation of the meaning of fatherhood Published: 02 Dec 2009 Fatherhood is increasingly being recognised in a growing body of national and international research that primarily describes the roles and functions of fathers. This study focused…
Growing research in practice (GRIP): An innovative partnership model Published: 01 Jan 2008 Growing Research in Practice (GRIP) was an innovative partnership programme which aimed to help develop a culture of enquiry among practitioners in social service agencies in Auckland…
The discipline and guidance of children Published: 01 Aug 2005 This report is THE full literature review, which is primarily designed for an academic AND policy audience, but will be of interest to anyone wanting a more detailed examination of THE issues.
The labour market and settlement outcomes of migrant partners in New Zealand Published: 01 May 2013 Analysis of LisNZ data to date has primarily explored skilled principal migrants and their settlement and labour market outcomes. However, the settlement of family members and…
Parental Leave And Carers Leave: International Provision And Research Published: 01 May 2007 The purpose of this report is to review available international research and information on international provisions of parental leave and carers’ leave arrangements, as well as…
Demographic and Parental Influences on Breakfast Consumption Rates: In Fact Published: 01 Jan 2014 Promoting breakfast eating among children has many benefits, including improved cognitive and physical abilities, increased likelihood of meeting the recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake, and…
