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Australian Personas Survey, 2016
No full textThe survey covered topics such as political opinions, social values, following media and news, lifestyle and leisure activities, preferred music genres, appealing brands and media personalities, spendings, and household composition. The collected data were used to establish four political personas via factor analysis. These are: (1) left-wing conservative voters (with left-wing economic preferences and mono-cultural, chauvinistic outlook and traditional family values); (2) left-wing progressive voters (culturally permissive cosmopolitan Australians with left-wing economic preferences); (3) right-wing conservative voters (citizens with traditional values, mono-cultural outlook and free-market economic preferences); (4) right-wing progressive voters (those with a cosmopolitan and progressive values, though with free-market entrepreneurial spirit). It is anticipated that additional data collected via the Australian Personas Survey might provide further insights in to these established personas by focusing on personal values, attitudes and lifestyles and potentially reveal additional personas, not previously identified.
The data was collected via the Social Research Centre’s Life in Australia panel, which was created to give Australian researchers, policymakers, academics and business leaders ready access to a scientifically sampled cross section of the Australia community. Life in Australia Panel members were randomly recruited via their landline or mobile phone and provided their contact details so that they can take part in monthly surveys
Australian Youth Survey 1989-1994
No full textThe Australian Youth Survey (AYS) is a longitudinal survey program based on annual interviews with a cohort of young people aged 16-19 in 1989, with a new sample of 16 year olds added each year from 1990-1994. The survey aims mainly at providing data on the dynamics of the youth labour market, and in particular to address questions which are not readily covered with available sources of cross-sectional data. Labour market topics include detailed work history, job search behaviour, job training and experience with the Commonwealth Employment Service. Other topics related to the main labour market theme include secondary schooling and retention to Year 12, career advice, post-secondary education and qualifications, transition from school/study to work, health, housing and financial conditions. Basic demographic variables include age, sex, marital status, size of household, country of birth, racial origin, parental education and occupation, religion, income, and area of residence
National Social Science Survey, 1986-1987: Role of Government
No full textThis study is the second in the National Social Science Survey (NSSS) series and repeats many of the questions asked in the first survey conducted in 1984 (SSDA Study No. 423, NSSS First Round 1984). The survey also includes questions asked as part of the International Social Survey Programme. Comparative data from all countries in the Programme are processed and distributed by the Zentralarchiv fur Empirische Sozialforschung (ZA) at the University of Cologne (ZA Study 1490, Role of Government 1985). The data file contains a wide range of attitudinal questions. Sections cover religion and moral issues, attitudes to government policies, including feeling thermometer ratings of political leaders, groups and institutions, opinions on taxes and benefits, voting, trade unions, attitudes to work, supervision, decision making at work, satisfaction with job, attitudes to working women, general questions on life satisfaction, and courtship and marriage. The international component focuses on issues relating to the role of government. These issues include government actions, privacy, responsibility of government to reduce income inequality, job opportunities for different groups in society, discipline for children and the role of the state, income tax and inflation, responsiveness of governments to public opinion and the power of the individual, and areas of government spending. Background variables include the respondent's occupation, education, and qualifications, income and standard of living, membership of trade unions, birthplace, and ancestry. Questions on birthplace, education and political orientation and occupation were also asked about the respondent's spouse or partner, and information was recorded on the birthplace, occupation and education of parents, grandparents and children
Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 77s
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
Secondary school mathematics in Australia, 1978: File tc3
No full textThis is the second survey of the mathematical performance of secondary school students in Australia, undertaken to examine changes in this area since the first survey in 1964 (see SSDA study no. 70). Students completed mathematics tests; a word knowledge test; an opinion questionnaire on the importance of mathematics, the facility of mathematics, school enjoyment and control over the environment; and a background questionnaire on demographic and mathematical education variables. Questionnaires were also completed by teachers and school principals
Medications Prescribed for Residents of Premises for People with Disabilities Licensed by the N.S.W. Department of Community Services, 1994
No full textThe aim of this study was to obtain baseline information about the health of individuals living in licensed Aged Persons Hostels and private for profit boarding houses. The health of the individuals was measured by the types of medications prescribed. Particular attention was given to the use of Psychotropic medications including Antipsychotics, Lithium, Antidepressants, Anxiolytics and Anticonvulsants. The questionnaire was designed to obtain data on the age, gender, type of disability including diagnosis of Epilepsy and the number, type, dosage and frequency of medications prescribed to the individuals of the facility
Temporary overseas workers in Australia, 1989
No full textThe principal aims of this study were to investigate the employment of temporary overseas workers in Australia, and examine attitudes of employers towards them, concentrating on working holiday makers and overseas students (those studying courses of less than a year, with the course not leading to a degree or diploma). The key objectives of the research were to: describe the impact of overseas students and working holiday makers in selected industry sections; to determine the reasons for their inclusion or exclusion from the workforce in selected industries; describe the characteristics of their involvement in such industries; and to describe the role of the Commonwealth Employment Service in the employment of overseas students and working holiday makers. Topics covered include: methods of recruiting staff; employment of foreign nationals and their employment status; sponsorship of staff; number of employees; nationality of foreign workers; employment of overseas students; percentage of foreign staff in different occupational categories; employment strategies if overseas staff not available; staff training and experience; need for language skills; problems experienced in finding Australian residents to work; attitudes to and awareness of government programs regarding employment of foreign nationals; and birthplace of employer, type of business and business ownership
The Mental Health of Young People in Australia: Child and Adolescent Component of the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being
No full textSurveys in other countries suggest that children and adolescents experience high rates of mental health problems, however in Australia there has been no information at a national level about the prevalence of child and adolescent mental health problems. The Child and Adolescent Component of the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being is the first survey to investigate the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents at a national level in Australia. It provides an accurate estimate of the prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents in Australia. It also provides information about the degree of disability associated with mental health problems and the extent to which children and adolescents are receiving help for their problems. Information was collected from children aged 4-17 and their parents. Children and parents completed questionnaires assessing mental health problems (assessed using the Youth Self-Report and Child Behaviour Checklist) health related quality of life, health-risk behaviour and service utilisation. In addition, parents completed a face-to-face interview (3 modules from the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children) designed to identify Depressive Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder. Background variables include age, sex, metro/rural, parents employment/ education/income
Drug use among secondary school students, New South Wales, 1986
No full textThis survey has a number of objectives: to monitor the nature and extent of alcohol and other drug use; to provide data from which the need for social policy and educational initiatives could be determined; and to provide background data to facilitate the evaluation of such initiatives. The drugs examined in this study were tobacco, alcohol, analgesics, inhalants, marijuana, sedatives, hallucinogens, narcotics and stimulants (including cocaine). The first part of the questionnaire investigates knowledge of drugs and knowledge and beliefs about the effect of drugs. Half of the sample of students were then questioned about whether they have ever smoked cigarettes, how often they smoke, what they would do if their friends smoke, whether people close to them smoke, methods of obtaining cigarettes, and perceived effects of smoking. Similar questions were asked about alcohol and inhalants of the other half of the sample, with a section on headache powders and tablets concluding the questionnaire. Background variables include: age, sex, country of birth, parents' birthplace and household structure
Economic and social costs of dementia to families and the community, 1991
No full textThis study was undertaken to assess the financial, emotional and health costs to caregivers of patients suffering from dementia. Caregivers of both institutionalised and non-institutionalised patients were interviewed. Caregivers provided information on the official diagnosis of the patient and how the illness affected their home and work duties; the use of residential respite, medical and community services; the costs involved and helpfulness of these services; other financial costs involved in looking after the patient; the effect on the emotional state and physical health of the caregiver, and the reasons given concerning institutional placement. Background variables were collected on both the patient and the caregiver. These included age, sex, marital status, highest level of education, financial status, current living arrangements, country of birth, first language spoken at home, the relationship between the patient and primary caregiver, and the length of time the caregiver has been looking after the patient.
00964a. Phase 1 community questionnaire
00964b. Phase 1 institution questionnaire
00964c Phase 2 deceased questionnaire
00964d Phase 3 community questionnaire
00964e Phase 3 institution questionnair