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Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence Matters: Estimating the extent of child maltreatment in Australia

Table 1: Estimated Australian Prevalence Rates For Five Types of Child Maltreatment Table 1 provides an overview of the findings from the current review. In general, more research is needed in this area. No confident estimates could be given for neglect, and both emotional maltreatment and the witnessing of family violence have received very little research attention.

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

Research paper thumbnail of What is the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in Australia?

What is the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in Australia?

aifs.gov.au

... A review of the evidence. Rhys Price-Robertson, Leah Bromfield & Suzanne Vassallo 11t... more ... A review of the evidence. Rhys Price-Robertson, Leah Bromfield & Suzanne Vassallo 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, 7-9 July, 2010, ... Archives of General Psychiatry, 59(2), 139–145. Peters, SD, Wyatt, GA, & Finkelhor, D. (1986). Prevalence. ...

Research paper thumbnail of In the driver's seat: Understanding young adults' driving behaviour

Research paper thumbnail of At Risk but Not Antisocial: Changes from Childhood to Adolescence

At Risk but Not Antisocial: Changes from Childhood to Adolescence

Family Matters, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of child abuse and neglect

The prevalence of child abuse and neglect

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour (First Report)

Research paper thumbnail of Stability and change in risky driving from the late teens to the late twenties RESEARCH PAPER NO. 51

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and Precursors of Teenage Antisocial Behaviour

Adolescence is a crucial time for the emergence of antisocial behaviours, which can result in sub... more Adolescence is a crucial time for the emergence of antisocial behaviours, which can result in substantial costs to individuals, families and the wider community. Considerable attention has been devoted to the identification of precursors of antisocial behaviour. The current study uses data from the Australian Temperament Project (a large longitudinal study, which has followed a representative sample of Victorian children from infancy to young adulthood) to explore this issue.

Research paper thumbnail of Childhood behavior problems and fighting in early adulthood: What factors are protective?

Childhood behavior problems and fighting in early adulthood: What factors are protective?

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Factors affecting stability and change in risky driving from late adolescence to the late twenties

Factors affecting stability and change in risky driving from late adolescence to the late twenties

Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2016

The risky driving tendencies of young drivers has been extensively researched, but much less is k... more The risky driving tendencies of young drivers has been extensively researched, but much less is known about across-time patterns of risky driving behavior and the factors which influence these. This study identified factors associated with stable, increasing and decreasing risky driving trajectories among 751 Australian drivers participating in an ongoing longitudinal study. Five groups were formed on the basis of participants' patterns of risky driving from 19-20 to 27-28 years (i.e., stable low-risk, stable speeding, stable high-risk, increasing and decreasing). Very few participants exhibited a stable high-risk pattern. Characteristics that differentiated the different across-time groups were identified using Multinomial Logistic Regression. The most consistent correlates of risky driving patterns were antisocial behavior, binge drinking and relationship status. Sex, school completion, temperament, civic engagement, and antisocial peer friendships were also correlated with different across-time patterns. The implications of these findings for road safety are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of The roles that parents play in the lives of their young adult children

The roles that parents play in the lives of their young adult children

Family Matters, 2009

Familly Matters 2009 No. 82| 9 household, and felt they were treated as both “children” and “not ... more Familly Matters 2009 No. 82| 9 household, and felt they were treated as both “children” and “not children”(but not yet adults) by their parents. Many found it difficult to establish a truly equal relationship with their parents, with a sense of not “having a voice” being a common ...

Research paper thumbnail of Bullying in early adolescence and anti-social behavior and depression six years later : what are the protective factors?

Bullying in early adolescence and anti-social behavior and depression six years later : what are the protective factors?

Journal of School Violence, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family Matters, Dec 1, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Types, resiliency and environmental influences (Second report)

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence Matters: Estimating the extent of child maltreatment in Australia

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns of Antisocial Behaviour from Early to Late Adolescence

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

Research paper thumbnail of 30 years on: Some key insights from the Australian Temperament Project

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

In 2013, the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) longitudinal study celebrated its 30th annivers... more In 2013, the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) longitudinal study celebrated its 30th anniversary. This article provides a brief overview of the ATP, and highlights some key findings that have emerged over the past three decades. From amongst the many research areas explored in the ATP, topics covered here include temperament, learning problems, mental health, risk-taking, bullying, positive development, and relationships with parents in adulthood. Future plans for the study are also presented, including the new ATP Generation 3 Study which commenced in 2011 - a unique longitudinal study of the children of the ATP participants.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial Development and Driving Behaviours: Some Results from the Australian Temperament Project

A set of items concerning road safety and driving behaviour was included in the most recent, thir... more A set of items concerning road safety and driving behaviour was included in the most recent, thirteenth survey wave of the Australian Temperament Project, a large, longitudinal community study of children's development and wellbeing from infancy to adulthood. Commencing in 1983, information has been collected from parents, teachers and the young people themselves on the children's social and school progress, personal adjustment, temperament style, relationships with others, attitudes, and beliefs, and aspects of the family environment. Responses obtained from 1,140 young people and 1,040 parents during the most recent survey included self and parent reports of young people's experiences as a learner driver, driving exposure, crash and offence experiences, and the frequency of some risky driving behaviours. A series of analyses indicated that it was possible to identify young drivers likely to engage in risky driving from data collected in mid-childhood (using teacher rep...

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence Matters: Estimating the extent of child maltreatment in Australia

Table 1: Estimated Australian Prevalence Rates For Five Types of Child Maltreatment Table 1 provides an overview of the findings from the current review. In general, more research is needed in this area. No confident estimates could be given for neglect, and both emotional maltreatment and the witnessing of family violence have received very little research attention.

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

Research paper thumbnail of What is the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in Australia?

What is the prevalence of child abuse and neglect in Australia?

aifs.gov.au

... A review of the evidence. Rhys Price-Robertson, Leah Bromfield & Suzanne Vassallo 11t... more ... A review of the evidence. Rhys Price-Robertson, Leah Bromfield & Suzanne Vassallo 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, 7-9 July, 2010, ... Archives of General Psychiatry, 59(2), 139–145. Peters, SD, Wyatt, GA, & Finkelhor, D. (1986). Prevalence. ...

Research paper thumbnail of In the driver's seat: Understanding young adults' driving behaviour

Research paper thumbnail of At Risk but Not Antisocial: Changes from Childhood to Adolescence

At Risk but Not Antisocial: Changes from Childhood to Adolescence

Family Matters, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence of child abuse and neglect

The prevalence of child abuse and neglect

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour (First Report)

Research paper thumbnail of Stability and change in risky driving from the late teens to the late twenties RESEARCH PAPER NO. 51

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and Precursors of Teenage Antisocial Behaviour

Adolescence is a crucial time for the emergence of antisocial behaviours, which can result in sub... more Adolescence is a crucial time for the emergence of antisocial behaviours, which can result in substantial costs to individuals, families and the wider community. Considerable attention has been devoted to the identification of precursors of antisocial behaviour. The current study uses data from the Australian Temperament Project (a large longitudinal study, which has followed a representative sample of Victorian children from infancy to young adulthood) to explore this issue.

Research paper thumbnail of Childhood behavior problems and fighting in early adulthood: What factors are protective?

Childhood behavior problems and fighting in early adulthood: What factors are protective?

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Factors affecting stability and change in risky driving from late adolescence to the late twenties

Factors affecting stability and change in risky driving from late adolescence to the late twenties

Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2016

The risky driving tendencies of young drivers has been extensively researched, but much less is k... more The risky driving tendencies of young drivers has been extensively researched, but much less is known about across-time patterns of risky driving behavior and the factors which influence these. This study identified factors associated with stable, increasing and decreasing risky driving trajectories among 751 Australian drivers participating in an ongoing longitudinal study. Five groups were formed on the basis of participants' patterns of risky driving from 19-20 to 27-28 years (i.e., stable low-risk, stable speeding, stable high-risk, increasing and decreasing). Very few participants exhibited a stable high-risk pattern. Characteristics that differentiated the different across-time groups were identified using Multinomial Logistic Regression. The most consistent correlates of risky driving patterns were antisocial behavior, binge drinking and relationship status. Sex, school completion, temperament, civic engagement, and antisocial peer friendships were also correlated with different across-time patterns. The implications of these findings for road safety are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of The roles that parents play in the lives of their young adult children

The roles that parents play in the lives of their young adult children

Family Matters, 2009

Familly Matters 2009 No. 82| 9 household, and felt they were treated as both “children” and “not ... more Familly Matters 2009 No. 82| 9 household, and felt they were treated as both “children” and “not children”(but not yet adults) by their parents. Many found it difficult to establish a truly equal relationship with their parents, with a sense of not “having a voice” being a common ...

Research paper thumbnail of Bullying in early adolescence and anti-social behavior and depression six years later : what are the protective factors?

Bullying in early adolescence and anti-social behavior and depression six years later : what are the protective factors?

Journal of School Violence, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family Matters, Dec 1, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns and precursors of adolescent antisocial behaviour: Types, resiliency and environmental influences (Second report)

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence Matters: Estimating the extent of child maltreatment in Australia

Research paper thumbnail of Patterns of Antisocial Behaviour from Early to Late Adolescence

Research paper thumbnail of Multi-type maltreatment and polyvictimisation: A comparison of two research frameworks

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

Research paper thumbnail of 30 years on: Some key insights from the Australian Temperament Project

Family matters (Melbourne, Vic.)

In 2013, the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) longitudinal study celebrated its 30th annivers... more In 2013, the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) longitudinal study celebrated its 30th anniversary. This article provides a brief overview of the ATP, and highlights some key findings that have emerged over the past three decades. From amongst the many research areas explored in the ATP, topics covered here include temperament, learning problems, mental health, risk-taking, bullying, positive development, and relationships with parents in adulthood. Future plans for the study are also presented, including the new ATP Generation 3 Study which commenced in 2011 - a unique longitudinal study of the children of the ATP participants.

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial Development and Driving Behaviours: Some Results from the Australian Temperament Project

A set of items concerning road safety and driving behaviour was included in the most recent, thir... more A set of items concerning road safety and driving behaviour was included in the most recent, thirteenth survey wave of the Australian Temperament Project, a large, longitudinal community study of children's development and wellbeing from infancy to adulthood. Commencing in 1983, information has been collected from parents, teachers and the young people themselves on the children's social and school progress, personal adjustment, temperament style, relationships with others, attitudes, and beliefs, and aspects of the family environment. Responses obtained from 1,140 young people and 1,040 parents during the most recent survey included self and parent reports of young people's experiences as a learner driver, driving exposure, crash and offence experiences, and the frequency of some risky driving behaviours. A series of analyses indicated that it was possible to identify young drivers likely to engage in risky driving from data collected in mid-childhood (using teacher rep...