Family Dynamics over the Life Course
Foundations, Turning Points and Outcomes
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Beschreibung
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.
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.
This 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
Autor*in
Janeen Baxter
Themen in »Family Dynamics over the Life Course«
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 Life course and education