Parenting Council Research Clearinghouse: Library "G"
Give and Take - Families' perceptions and experiences of flexible work in New Zealand
Authors:
Nita Zodgekar and Lindy Fursman
Date:
2008
Publisher:
Families Commission
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This report summarises the findings of a research project conducted by the Families Commission, exploring families’ experiences of flexible work arrangements, and their impact on family life.
Flexible work allows people to make changes to the hours or times they work, and where they work. It helps people to organise their careers to accommodate their other commitments, and to manage transitions in and out of the workforce. For flexible work to be described as ‘quality’, these changes must not adversely affect income, career progression, availability of scheduled leave or access to high-quality work for those who take it up. In addition, quality flexible work confers benefits on both employees and employers.
Grandparents and other Relatives Raising Kin Children in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Authors:
Jill Worrall
Date:
2005
Publisher:
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
The research represents the largest quantitative and qualitative analysis undertaken in New Zealand or Australasia covering the issues grandparents, in particular, and other family members such as aunts, uncles and even great grandparents are experiencing as they struggle to cope with raising children placed in their care when the parents, for various reasons, are unfit or unable to care for them.
Grandparents and Whanau/Extended Families Raising Kin Children in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A view over time
Authors:
Jill Worrall
Date:
2009
Publisher:
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This study was carried out to discover how well New Zealand grandparents and other kin carers had fared over the five years since the "Grandparents and other Relaties Raising Kin Children in Aotearoa/New Zealand" study (above) was under taken. While much of the statistical data is similar to the 2005 study, two major factors stand out in this study: Caregiver resilience and commitment to the grandchildren in spite of huge hurdles and difficulties; the stability afforded the children that has led to a considerable level of improvement in the children’s physical and psychological health and the joy most carers described in seeing their grandchildren flourish and the loving relationships existing between the children and their grandparents.
Grandparents in Rural Families - Young People's Perspectives
Authors:
Sally Keeling, Kathy Glasgow and Carolyn Morris
Date:
2008
Publisher:
Families Commission
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This project is based on significant background literature review work in rural aging, both in New Zealand and comparatively, and begins to explore relationships between grandchildren and their grandparents.
Grandparenting merits critical research exploration, as roles and practices are likely to vary in different social settings and across the life course of each generation and cohort. The rationale for the study is based on the paucity of research data addressing the particular linked dynamics of ageing in rural families through the lens of young people’s experiences. This study is designed to map the perspectives of a sample of young people who have spent a good part of their formative years living in rural communities in the South Island.
Guardianship, Custody And Access: Maori Perspectives and Experiences
Author:
Di Pitama, George Ririnui, Ani Mikaere
Date:
2002
Publisher:
Ministry of Justice and Department for Courts
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
It is important that the Maori perspective is taken into account when family law policy and Family Courts processes are being developed. The Ministry of Justice and the Department for Courts accordingly commissioned this research as part of the review of the Guardianship Act 1968. The objective of the research was to provide information on the experiences of Maori whanau and individuals when they engage with the Family Courts over matters of guardianship, custody and access.
