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Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 77m
No full textThis research is concerned with the development and validation of sociometric indices of the structural properties of groups. The 1976 study contained general questions about the group, its members, and the respondents' activities in relation to them. Sixteen questions were used to create interpersonal rating matrices from which sociometric measures of status differentiation, bias differentiation, status-bias concordance and differential mutuality were constructed. Scale analysis of 36 questions gave homogeneous and distinct scales of member heterogeneity, rejection of group, and permeability. In the 1977 study, six structural properties - consensus, role differentiation, fragmentation, status differentiation, solidarity and permeability - were measured by quantitative sociometric procedures. Consensus was measured in two ways: by means of an open question and with 28 statements about desirable behaviours. Two questions were used to determine role differentiation, four questions for fragmentation, five questions for status differentiation and two questions for solidarity. A second instrument containing statements that described the group directly on these five structural properties, among other characteristics, was administered both to group member and to outside informants. An index of permeability was determined by the rate of membership turnover reported by members for the previous year. Groups in the 1978-79 study were given an abbreviated form of the 1977 questionnaire to allow differences among group types to be examined
Australian Candidate Study, 2004
No full textThe 2004 Australian Candidate Study is the seventh in a series of election studies on federal election candidates. In 2004, candidates from the following parties were surveyed - Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party of Australia, National Party of Australia, Australian Democrats, Australian Greens, Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Family First Party and Citizens Electoral Council of Australia. The study examined the prominent election issues, including attitudes to particular economic issues, and opinions on which are the most critical problems facing Australia. Opinions on other political issues such as security relations with other countries, assistance for Aborigines and women, and social issues such as abortion and pornography were also sought. A section on political and social institutions includes questions on the Australian democratic system, the role of the Monarchy, immigration and racism. In addition, the survey asked questions relating to the political background, such as electoral history, party political involvement and membership of community organisations. A section on campaigning asked for the amount of time candidates spent on campaign activities and the amount of support received from various sources. ALP candidates were also asked a series of questions on ALP factions. Background variables include age, country of birth, age when left school, number of years of tertiary study, religion, frequency of attending religious services, marital status, House contested and party affiliated with. Some of these variables have been grouped to ensure confidentiality for the candidates
Overseas arrivals and departures, Australia, 1980 - 1994: unit record data: File a91
No full textStatistics of overseas arrivals in, and departures from, Australia are collected by means of the Incoming and Outgoing Passenger cards completed by all travellers. As well as being used for statistical purposes, the information collected is used by the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs for administrative purposes. Data is made available on a quarterly basis from the first quarter of 1980, and relates to the number of movements in a specified time, rather than the number of travellers (i.e. the multiple movements of individual persons within the time period are each counted separately). This particular data set refers to information collected in 1991. Information collected includes category and mode of travel, reason for journey, duration of stay, country of birth, citizenship, dis/embarkation, as well as age, marital status, sex and occupation
ANU Poll 2019: Role of the University
No full textThis poll is the twenty-ninth in an ongoing series of polls being undertaken by the Social Research Centre for the ANU. Their purpose is to assess Australians' opinions on important and topical issues, with an emphasis on international comparisons. These polls are typically conducted three times a year, or about every four months. Some questions appear in every poll in order to provide information about changes in opinion over time; the majority of questions appear in one poll only. This research is used to inform public debate and policy about issues affecting Australia. The aim of this poll is to measure Australians’ opinions on the role of the university. The study looked at confidence in universities broadly, as well as specific aspects of the university system. A representative sample of the Australian population was asked what they thought universities should be teaching and whether they are teaching the most important things either in general, or for the future labour market. Some data on two current policy debates related to universities – foreign students and academic freedom, were provided. The questionnaire included questions on gambling as well
Adaptation of migrants, 1979-1982: File 82h
No full textA sample of families from several European countries were studied by questionnaire in 1979 at the time they appeared for interview with immigration officers in various Australian consulates, and again in 1981 and 1982 following their arrival in Australia. The main concerns of the study were the correlates of adaptive success. The 1979 questionnaire included measures of family structure, interpersonal and community relations, socio- economic status and psychological distress. Over half of this sample replied to a one page mail questionnaire following their arrival in Australia, giving brief information about home ownership, occupational status of the head of household, group membership, use of medical services, pleasant and unpleasant experiences in Australia. The major post-migration interview in 1982 included measures of: the respondent's satisfaction with life circumstances, friends, community, possessions, family, spouse, children, job, school, recreation, housework and national government; improved circumstances through immigration; subjective wellbeing; judged interpersonal traits; and acculturation. Acquaintances of the respondent provided measures of self-esteem, adaptability, inter- personal competence and symptoms of strain. Co-workers provided appraisals of the respondent's performance on the job. Schools in which children were enrolled gave information about the student's performance in school. Judgements of neighbourhood prestige and average cost of a three-bedroom home in that neighbourhood were obtained from real estate agents, and the investigators rated the size and condition of the respondent's home and the condition of the adjacent homes. Most of the same questions were asked of a sample of native Australian families living in Sydney and Canberra for comparison with the new migrants. The 1982 questionnaire was pilot tested on a sample of migrant families in Canberra in 1981.
d030082h - Ratings of worker (R) by employe
Alcohol, drug, and forensic client record data base, 1976-1983
No full textThe Alcohol, Drug and Forensic Branch client records system covers the four alcohol and drug specialist treatment units administered by the Branch. Information on inpatients and outpatients deals with alcohol-related problems, smoking and drug use, other problems relating to family, personality, the law, employment, ethnicity, physiology, finance and accommodation, and arrests. Background variables are age, sex, main presenting problem, living arrangement, marital status, number of children, education, qualifications, usual occupation, country of birth of self and parents and religion
Adaptation of migrants, 1979-1982: File 79a
No full textA sample of families from several European countries were studied by questionnaire in 1979 at the time they appeared for interview with immigration officers in various Australian consulates, and again in 1981 and 1982 following their arrival in Australia. The main concerns of the study were the correlates of adaptive success. The 1979 questionnaire included measures of family structure, interpersonal and community relations, socio- economic status and psychological distress. Over half of this sample replied to a one page mail questionnaire following their arrival in Australia, giving brief information about home ownership, occupational status of the head of household, group membership, use of medical services, pleasant and unpleasant experiences in Australia. The major post-migration interview in 1982 included measures of: the respondent's satisfaction with life circumstances, friends, community, possessions, family, spouse, children, job, school, recreation, housework and national government; improved circumstances through immigration; subjective wellbeing; judged interpersonal traits; and acculturation. Acquaintances of the respondent provided measures of self-esteem, adaptability, inter- personal competence and symptoms of strain. Co-workers provided appraisals of the respondent's performance on the job. Schools in which children were enrolled gave information about the student's performance in school. Judgements of neighbourhood prestige and average cost of a three-bedroom home in that neighbourhood were obtained from real estate agents, and the investigators rated the size and condition of the respondent's home and the condition of the adjacent homes. Most of the same questions were asked of a sample of native Australian families living in Sydney and Canberra for comparison with the new migrants. The 1982 questionnaire was pilot tested on a sample of migrant families in Canberra in 1981
Graduate Destination Survey, 1991
No full textThe aim of the Graduate Careers Council of Australia's annual Graduate Destination Survey is to collect information about the activities of Australia's higher eduacation graduates, after the completion of their degree. The survey has been conducted annually since 1974. The target population for the survey is graduates who had completed requirements for higher education qualifications in the previous calendar year, including graduates residing overseas and international students. The survey variables can be broadly catagorised into three areas of investigation: Course, Employment and Further study. Course variables include level of qualification attained; field of study; attendence, length of time taken to to complete course; and employer support during course. Employment variables include employment status at census date; whether employed full-time or part-time; whether a short-term of permanent employee; occupation at census date; annual salary; and length of service. Further study variables include level of current qualification; field of study; attendence; date of course commencement; and institution attended. Background variables include age and sex; residency status; home state; disability; non-english speaking background; first educational qualification after leaving school; and highest educational qualification prior to undertaking the course
Giving Australia 2016: Large business giving
No full textGiving Australia 2016 collected comprehensive information from individuals, charitable organisations, philanthropists and businesses in Australia about their giving and volunteering behaviours, attitudes and trends. This study built on information gathered through Giving Australia 2005. This data set includes the anonymised Giving Australia 2016 Large business giving survey data. Along with the interviews and focus groups, the survey contributed to answering the following research questions: How are giving and volunteering behaviours changing over time including the use of innovative giving and volunteering platforms? What factors influence people to utilise methods of giving, such as bequests, workplace giving and collectives (e.g. giving circles) and foundations? What are the opportunities to grow levels of giving and volunteering among individuals and business? What are the current trends in levels of corporate social responsibility, including participation in workplace giving and corporate volunteering programs and is this changing over time? What factors contribute to differences between businesses approaches to corporate social responsibility according to their size, industry sector or location
Of Substance Alcohol Opinions Survey
No full textThe Of Substance Alcohol Opinions Online Survey was commissioned by Of Substance to Galaxy Research, with the aim of exploring attitudes towards and opinions about alcohol and drug use/abuse in Australia. The findings of the survey have resulted in a call for a "National Discussion on Alcohol" by the Australian National Council on Drugs, who are the principal advisory body on drug policy in Australia. The survey included questions relating to the respondent's consumption of alcohol; opinions on the safety of mixing drugs and alcohol; attitudes towards the marketing of alcoholic drinks to young people; whether there is enough of a national education campaign on the dangers of alcohol; opinions on the effects of alcohol; concerns about underage drinking; knowledge of health effects and the legal blood alcohol limit; and, opinions on what constitutes binge drinking. Background variables include age, gender, geographic location, marital status, income and employment status.
Due to the highly sensitive material contained in this survey, the Indigenous variable is not available for public release. Any user wanting to view this data must express substantial reason in writing to the Australian Data Archive. Their application will then be sent to Of Substance and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive for their consideration