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Families in Townsville, 1982
No full textThis study of families (broken and whole) is a continuation of a community interview survey on different aspects of the quality of life in Townsville. Variables include choice of marital partner, socialisation of children, family interaction in various activities, attitude towards Casino, alcohol drinking patterns, contribution toward household chores, involvement in family decision-making, attitude towards family activities, interaction with family members, response in family crises, outlook on life and on the family, and family welfare services. Other variables include age, sex, marital status, details of previous marriage, education, occupation and industry, employment status, attitudes to work, income (each source), country of birth, residence in Townsville/Australia, ownership of home, relatives in Townsville, religious denomination and religiosity, whether an Australian citizen, politically Labor or non-Labor, whether on electoral rolls, household composition, race of respondent and condition of dwelling
Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 77e
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
Farm Crime in Australia 2003
No full textThe 2002-03 questionnaire was eight pages in length and comprised 37 questions about farm crime, crime prevention strategies as well as socio-demographic details about the farm and about crime prevention measures employed by farmers. The questions specifically focused on: Whether the farm had experienced crime in 2002-03 ; How many incidents of crime had occurred in 2002-03 period; When and where the crime occurred and who was thought to have been responsible for the crime; Whether the crime was reported to police and if not reported, why not; Crime prevention – security measures employed on the farm (as well as insurance coverage), and what sources the farmer uses to obtain crime prevention information; and Demographic characteristics of the farm (such as postcode, topography, age, gender, farm size,and income etc). Data are weighted to ABS standards
Australian Longitudinal Survey, 1986: Wave 3, Level 1
No full textThis is the third wave of the Australian Longitudinal Survey (ALS) list sample which will run each year from 1984 until at least 1987. The 1986 wave surveyed a sample of 1711 people who were first interviewed in 1984 (see SSDA Study No. 377, Australian Longitudinal Survey, 1984: Wave 1, Level 1) and again in 1985 (see SSDA Study No. 410, Australian Longitudinal Survey, 1985: Wave 2, Level 1). The 1984 sample comprised people aged 15-24 years (in 1984) and was drawn from Commonwealth Employment Service registers. The survey is aimed principally at examining questions related to long-term unemployment which are difficult to address using available sources of cross-sectional data. Labour market variables include job history, job search behaviour, job training and transition from school/study to work. Background variables and topics related to the main labour market theme include education, occupation, health, and attitudes to women working. Basic demographic variables include age, sex, size of household, country of birth, racial origin, parental education and occupation, spouse's education and occupation, religion, income and whether resident in an urban or rural area
Heart Walk Evaluation, Victoria, 1994-1996
No full textThis survey was designed to evaluate three Heart Foundation community level walk based campaigns. It focuses on the following questions. What is the role of community walks in a community? What is the role of the Heart Foundation in community walks? Do the walks increase the understanding of the benefits of moderate exercise? Finally, do the walks increase the participation in moderate exercise by community members? The main variables are; what type of exercise did you engage in, how often did you exercise, in particular how often and in what situations did you walk; what you thought the health benefits of walking were, and whether you were aware of the advertising campaign associated with the Heart Walk project or not. The background variables are sex and age. Data in this study are 00939-bms, 00939-bts, 00939-gms, 00939-lms, 00939-lps, and 00939-lts
The Nigerian family, December 1974 - February 1975: File p1b
No full textProject 1 - 'Intra-family money flow and assistance (a value of children study)' is concerned with the flow of wealth between family members. Topics covered include: number of children ever born and number still alive; whether more children and wives are wanted and the number wanted; education for children; expectations of children; and, detailed information on children (education level, occupation, monthly income, whether child sends parents money, etc.). Background information includes year of marriage, whether wife is still alive and is still married to respondent, age, occupation and income, and religion
Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 77r
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
Nobody Listens: the Experience of Contact Between Young People and Police, 1993.
No full textThe aim of this study was to develop a profile of contact between young people and the police; to create an understanding of the circumstances and characteristics of the young people responding to the survey, and of their attitudes towards police and police procedures. The main variables cover respondents comments on what happened when they were approached by police, searched, arrested and so on. Demographic variables include when and where the contact was, who was with the respondent on the occasion, and what they were doing at the time of contact with police. Background variables include age, sex, cultural background, language, employment status and type of residence
Visitor Visa Study, 1987
No full textThe Department of Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs initiated this survey in an attempt to remove unnecessary barriers to the entry of visitors to Australia, and to achieve an efficient service when issuing visas. The objectives of the study were to identify: visitor perceptions and ratings of the different aspects of service that visitors experience when applying for a visa; aspects of the service which contribute to service quality; those service elements where improvement will increase visitor satisfaction. Topics covered include: length of stay in Australia, and reasons for visiting; method of obtaining visa, and levels of satisfaction with service from immigration staff while obtaining visa; other contact with visa staff; and opinions on the way service could be improved. Information was also collected on respondents' age, sex and nationality
Giving Australia 2016: Individual Giving and Volunteering
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 deposit includes the anonymised Giving Australia 2016 Individual giving and volunteering survey data, which focused on the motivations and behaviours around individuals’ giving and volunteering practices. Along with the interviews and focus groups, the survey contributed to answering the following research questions: What are the rates and patterns of giving and volunteering in 2015-16? How are giving and volunteering behaviours changing over time including the use of innovative giving and volunteering platforms? How are innovations in social media and technological development influencing giving and volunteering? 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 critical factors that motivate giving and volunteering behaviours in 2016? Are there differences in motivation and behaviours among people according to age; gender; geography; cultural background; family structure; income or employment status? What are the key factors that motivate individuals to move from spontaneous to planned giving and volunteering