Parenting Council Research Clearinghouse: Library "L"
Lavender Parents
Author:
Mark Henrickson
Date:
2005
Published by:
Ministry of Social Development: Social Policy Journal
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
The recent introduction of a number of bills in Parliament that affect lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people has engendered a great deal of public discussion. Some of this discussion has focused on relationships and parenting. Much of the existing data on LGB parents in
New Zealand
is inferential.
Lavender
Islands
: Portrait of the Whole Family is the first national strengths-based study of LGB individuals, and includes specific questions on relationships and parenting. The present paper is based on a subsample of that study.
Lesbian parenting: issues, strengths and challenges
Author:
McNair, R., Dempsey, D., Wise, S. and Perlesz, A
Date:
2002
Published by:
Australian Institute for Family Studies
Location:
Australia
Abstract:
A new study of Australian lesbian and bisexual parents and prospective parents examined the structuring of family relationships, preferred methods of conception, the nature and level of involvement of biological fathers in the lives of children, the use of social and support networks, and the challenges and triumphs experienced by these families.
Les Familles et Whānau sans Frontières —
New Zealand
and Transnational Family Obligation
Authors:
Neil Lunt, Mervyl Mcpherson and Julee Browning
Date:
2006
Published by:
Families Commission
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
Around one in five people living in
New Zealand
were not born here and around 20 percent of people born here are believed to be living overseas. This means, that most people in
New Zealand
will at one time or another have links to family living overseas and can experience the isolation, lack of support, financial pressures and other difficulties that can result from this separation. This study looks at issues surrounding families who have members living in other countries.
Living Standards and Material Conditions of Young New Zealand Families
Authors:
Myron D. Friesen, Lianne J. Woodward, David M. Fergusson, L. John Horwood and Anna Chesney
Date:
2008
Published by:
Ministry of Social Development - Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to provide a descriptive profile of the personal characteristics and socio-economic circumstances of a cohort of young parents (N = 155) who had full-time care of at least one dependent child at 25 years of age. In addition, we investigated the extent to which these families were faced with material hardship and adverse living conditions, and examined the life-course pathways and concurrent risk factors that place young families at elevated risk of material hardship. Employing longitudinal data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study, the results showed that around one in five of these young families were experiencing moderate to severe material hardship. Higher levels of material hardship were predicted by a range of antecedent and concurrent life-course experiences, including family socio-economic status in childhood, mental health problems in adolescence, family structure, and employment- and income-related factors in young adulthood. These findings are discussed in light of current social and economic policy for income maintenance, employment facilitation and welfare reduction
Gina Pene, Marisa Peita and Philippa Howden-Chapman
Date:
2009
Published by:
Ministry of Social Development - Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
Previous qualitative research with Pacific families has highlighted the lack of “fit” between the state housing stock and its occupants. The housing conditions of Tokelauan people living in New Zealand have a significant impact on their wellbeing and health. We carried out qualitative research in partnership with the Wellington Tokelau Association to highlight the impact of the built environment on extended-family living, and in particular the impact on young people in the household. We sought their views by carrying out 20 in-depth interviews with young people, born in New Zealand, who live with their Tokelauan-born parents and grandparents. In this paper we discuss their views of health and the serious difficulties created by inappropriately sized and configured housing, but also highlight what the young people see as the many advantages of extended family living: a strong sense of cultural identity, enhanced fluency in the Tokelau language and strong social support, even if some risky behaviours are the source of arguments. Almost all the young people saw the advantages of living in their extended family as outweighing the evident disadvantages and hoped to repeat the pattern when they had children, but in better-designed houses.
