Interpersonal relationships
Alternative labels
relationships
Interpersonal relations
Journal article
What makes a person accessible? Exploring the characteristics of ‘accessible people’ from the perspective of adults with learning disabilities
This study explores how people influence accessibility for individuals with learning disabilities. Co‑researchers with learning disabilities examined the idea of “Accessible People” through discussion and creative activities. The research found that people can enhance or hinder accessibility and identified ten key traits such as openness, friendliness and good communication that help make spaces, activities and...
Report
The relationship between pornography use and sexual violence in Australian men
Concerns have been raised regarding pornography’s influence on sexual violence, particularly among men. Questions remain regarding the strength of this association, including among Australian men, and its underlying mechanisms. The study provides valuable information to inform measures to prevent and counteract any potential negative impacts of violent pornography on sexual behaviour.
Report
Smartphone sharing with intimate partners: implications for telecommunications consumer cybersecurity
While cybersecurity self-help advice is readily available to consumers, most advice is ill-suited to intimate relationship contexts where sharing is common. This study creates a new evidence base to understand everyday consumer smartphone sharing in intimate relationships to improve cybersecurity and technology design for all Australians.
Survey Report
The Adolescent Man Box
This report shines a light on the realities of what it means to be a teenage boy in Australia today. It highlights both promising signs and critical challenges to address to support boys in leading fulfilling lives – free from violence and other harmful behaviours. It provides recommendations for immediate policy and practice reform, and...
Report
Impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health
A report from a New South Wales (NSW) inquiry into the impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional and physical health, as well as its influence on attitudes toward sex, relationships and consent. It presents 5 findings and makes 17 recommendations which aim to support a coordinated, whole-of-community response that prioritises prevention, education and support.