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Bosco Rowland
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Bosco C. Rowland
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Research Summary
Intimate partner violence among Australian 18–19 year olds
This snapshot examines risk and protective factors for intimate partner violence victimisation among Australian adolescents. The aim is to help policy-makers and service providers to identify populations that could be at increased risk, so that protective factors can be strengthened.
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Parents’ welfare receipt and their children’s employment and education outcomes
This snapshot shows that children who grow up with a parent receiving welfare payments (especially for longer total durations) are themselves at risk of not being in education, employment or training at age 18–19. This finding presents several implications for Australian policy and practice.
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Prosocial behaviours and the positive impact on mental health
Prosocial behaviours are any activities that have the aims of benefiting others or society. These behaviours can include volunteering, contributing to others’ wellbeing through acts of kindness, or helping those who are less fortunate.
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Gambling participation and harm among Australian men
This is the first national study of Australian men to examine gambling behaviour and associated harms. Using data from Wave 3 of Ten to Men, this report examines the prevalence and frequency of gambling participation, the socio-demographic characteristics of men who gamble, risks of experiencing gambling problems, and financial stress experienced by adult men in...
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Depression and anxiety programs for children and young people
This report presents the findings of a systematic literature review of programs and services implemented in childhood and adolescence that aim to prevent anxiety and depression disorders and symptoms.