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Family Dynamics over the Life Course Foundations, Turning Points and Outcomes

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 c...

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Other Authors: Baxter, Janeen (Editor), Lam, Jack (Editor), Povey, Jenny (Editor), Lee, Rennie (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Life Course Research and Social Policies
Subjects:
Life Cycle, Human
Social Groups
Sociology
Life Course
Sociology Of Family, Youth And Aging
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Families, Life Courses and the Intergenerational Transmission of Social Disadvantage in Australia
  • Chapter 3. Early Years and Disadvantage: Matching Developmental Circumstances in Populations to Prevention and Intervention Opportunities
  • Chapter 4. Cultural Identity and Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
  • Chapter 5. Refugee Children in Australia: Well-being and Integration
  • Chapter 6. Adolescence a Period of Vulnerability and Risk for Adverse Outcomes across the Life Course: The Role of Parent Engagement in Learning
  • Chapter 7. Differences in Higher Education Access, Participation and Outcomes by Socioeconomic Background: A Life Course Perspective
  • Chapter 8. Emerging Adulthood in Australia: How is this Stage Lived?
  • Chapter 9. Labour Market Participation: Family and Work Challenges across the Life Course
  • Chapter 10. Marriage Matters. Or Does it?
  • Chapter 11. Parenthood: Disrupting the Intergenerational Transmission of Social Disadvantage
  • Chapter 12. Intergenerational Processes of Disadvantage in the Lives of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Australians: From Relationships with Parents to Parenting Expectations
  • Chapter 13. Ageing and Loneliness: A Life Course and Cumulative Disadvantage Approach
  • Chapter 14. Influencing Social Policy on Families Through Research in Australia
  • Chapter 15 Emerging Directions and New Challenges

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