Parenting Council Research Clearinghouse: Library "R"
Raising Children in New Zealand : Patterns of Family Formation and Change in New Zealand
Author:
Arunachalam Dharmalingam, Ian Pool, Janet Sceats and Ross Mackay
Date:
2004
Published by:
Ministry of Social Development
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
Over the past 50 years, there have been major changes across the developed world in the fundamental processes that shape families – the formation, dissolution and reconstitution of adult unions, and the patterns of childbearing that occur within and outside these unions. This report provides a detailed account of how these changes have occurred in New Zealand , drawing on data from the 1995 survey New Zealand Women: Family, Education and Employment.
Ministry of Social Development - Centre for Social Research and Evaluation
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This report describes a study of stepfamilies in which the perspectives on relationships and wellbeing in stepfamilies were obtained from children, parents, stepparents and non-resident parents. Teachers also provided estimates of children’s classroom behaviour and wellbeing. The main aim was to examine and understand the impact of the quality of relationships on factors representing resilience in these families
Responsibilities For Children Especially When Parents Part: Discussion Paper
Date:
2000
Published by:
Ministry of Justice
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This paper is designed to promote discussion about the welfare of our children and the basic rules our society has made about rights and responsibilities in family relationships.
Review of the Empirical Literature Assessing the Impacts of Government Policies on Family Form
Author:
Jeremy Robertson, Vanessa Rogers And Jan Pryor
Date:
2006
Published by:
Families Commission
Location:
New Zealand
Abstract:
This report was prepared for the Families Commission by Victoria University academics Dr Jeremy Robertson, Vanessa Rogers and Associate Professor Jan Pryor. Their report focuses on the direct and indirect influence of legislation, taxation and welfare policies on family structure.
An evaluation of parenting programmes by the Families Commission concluded that there is less recourse available to families living in small or rural communities and, if there is, there are issues with completion due to various reasons including transport or moving out of programme ‘zone’. This issue is more to do with the influence or ‘absence’ of parenting programmes and lack of recourse availability. This particular research looks at the gaps in current programmes and recommends ways forward
