TIMSS 2014/15: The importance of parents and caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 May 2018 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a research study on student achievement in mathematics and science around the world. It is designed to…
TIMSS 2014/15: The importance of parents and caregivers – Key Findings Last Publication Date: 01 May 2018 This paper outlines the key findings from TIMSS 2014/15 on the importance of parents and caregivers.
Parenthood and labour market outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 May 2018 The gender pay gap in NZ has generally been decreasing since 1998, and in the 2017 June quarter fell to 9.7%, its lowest since 2012. However,…
Inter-parental relationship quality and its effects on children: A literature review to support analysis and policy Last Publication Date: 30 Apr 2018 This report reviews current international and national literature about how interactions between parents influence children’s wellbeing and developmental outcomes.
Insights into Digital Harm Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2017 This qualitative research study presents young New Zealanders’ experiences of digital harm in their own words. The research aims to better understand young people’s online behaviour and experiences of…
Parents more likely to enrol children in kaupapa Māori education – 2013: E tipu e rea [kia puawai] Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2017 Ka nui te tūpono ka whakauru ngā mātua i ā rātou tamariki ki te mātauranga kaupapa Māori – 2013: Ka ārohi a E tipu e rea…
Is balancing the sex of their children important to New Zealand parents? Last Publication Date: 21 Jul 2017 Is balancing the sex of their children important to New Zealand parents? Evidence from recent birth data looks at whether New Zealand parents have preferences for…
Working Paper on the the Impact of Teen Parent Units on Young Mothers’ Educational Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 Teen Parent Units (TPUs) aim to improve access to schooling and to promote positive educational outcomes for teenagers who are pregnant or parents. They also provide…
Parental knowledge about alcohol consumption 2012-14: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 Parental attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol are important factors that influence adolescent attitudes and decisions about alcohol use (Hingson & White, 2014). Parental monitoring and involvement…
Impact of the Family Start Home Visiting Programme on Outcomes for Mothers and Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2016 Family Start workers make regular home visits and, using a structured program, seek to improve parenting capability and practice. Workers also actively work to promote breastfeeding,…
