Safety of Children in Care Last Publication Date: 28 Nov 2017 In order to improve the safety of children and young people in care, insight into the extent of harm, how this manifests, and the nature 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…
Families: Universal functions, culturally diverse values Last Publication Date: 19 Jul 2017 When thinking about the wellbeing of diverse families, it is important to consider the influence of cultural values, as these shape not only who is part…
At A Glance: Expressions of whanau Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2017 This At A Glance provides an overview of the model of relational whakapapa whanau, developed as part of our analysis of data from the first Maori…
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…
Family wellbeing in the regions | Factsheet series Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2017 Here you’ll find regional data on the wellbeing of families and whānau across the different regions of New Zealand: National Northland Auckland Waikato Bay of Plenty Hawke’s Bay Gisborne Taranaki Manawatu-Whanganui Wellington Marlborough & Nelson West Coast &…
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…
Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data Last Publication Date: 19 Apr 2016 Identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data describes how we developed a methodological process for identifying stepfamilies in longitudinal data through an analysis of family transitions. We used a…
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,…
