5,893 research outputs found
The Alcohol Harm Minimisation Practices of UCA Member Colleges: a report from the UCA member forum September 2017
No full textThe Human Rights of Young People: A catalyst for the professionalisation of youth work through the development of codes of practice
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Youth work in schools: Should youth workers also be teachers?
No full textThere are plans within the Australian Capital Territory to
place a youth worker in every government high school,
while Victoria is considering blending the roles of youth
workers, teachers and welfare officers. Tim Corney
considers the possible consequences of these changes for
the roles of youth workers and teachers and the implications
for the relationship between these professions. He also
questions the outcomes of these changes for students and
young people
Blue collar apprentices and bullying: experiences of bullying and its relation to resilience, satisfaction and self-rated health
No full textWorkplace bullying has been acknowledged as an occupational health and safety issue in Australia and internationally. However, the phenomenon of bullying among construction industry apprentices, particularly in relation to work satisfaction, life satisfaction and self-rated health, is an under-examined area. Using a mixed-methods approach, two preliminary studies were therefore conducted to examine bullying among apprentices. Study one highlights the incidence of bullying and notes that approximately a third of apprentices had personal experiences of bullying. Study two extends this research by examining the relationship between bullying, life satisfaction, work satisfaction, study satisfaction and self-rated health. An [analysis of variance] ANOVA indicated that for those apprentices who had experienced bullying there was a significant relationship with decreased life satisfaction, decreased work satisfaction and poorer self-rated health. In addition, qualitative data in study two were explored using the Ungar et al (2008) model of resilience. This illustrated the potentially negative impact on young workers' resilience by highlighting the importance of contextual factors that amplify the experience of isolation, negative emotional consequences, and apprentices' decreased likelihood of reporting bullying for fear that bullying will continu
Trust, respect and friendship: The key attributes of significant others in the lives of young working men
No full textsample of 146 male construction industry apprentices
(predominantly young men) in Australia self-reported on
their significant relationships, as well as the key attributes
of these relationships. The findings indicated that the young
men shared events, disclosed confidences and looked for
help and support from family, romantic partners and close
friends. The key attributes of these relationships were trust,
respect and friendship. Of concern are the 10 per cent of
apprentices who are at risk of social isolation and who did
not have anyone to turn to for support
Apprentices' mentoring relationships: The role of 'significant others' and supportive relationships across the work-life domains
No full textA study of 106 male apprentices working in the building and construction industry examined the occurrence of mentoring relationships. The results indicate that apprentices identify a range of mentors in their lives, predominantly in their personal lives, and that the majority of these relationships develop organically. In particular, apprentices value the psychosocial support that these mentoring relationships provide. Findings from the study support an expanded definition of mentoring to include significant others. Recommendations include encouraging the development of young working men’s social networks as a key factor in promoting social support and increasing apprentice retention
Construction industry apprentices’ substance use: A survey of prevalence rates, reasons for use, and regional and age differences
No full textPrevalence rates and reasons for substance use were studied in a sample of 172 male construction industry apprentices who had a mean age of 20 years. Results were compared with those of men in similar age groups in Victoria, and regional and age differences were explored. Findings indicate that more metropolitan apprentices had experimented with cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine than their rural/regional counterparts. However, more rural apprentices indicated consuming alcohol than their metropolitan counterparts. Apart from alcohol use, older apprentices (aged 20 years and over) were also more likely to have used cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine than younger apprentices (aged 15–19 years). The majority of apprentices used substances for enjoyment (“It is fun/I like it”) or social reasons (“Friends use it”). The findings are discussed in the context of the literature, and suggestions for future research are made
Responsible drinking knowledge: A comparison of Australian apprentices and university students
No full textYoung adults are at the highest risk for alcohol-related harm; so what do they know about responsible drinking practices? This study compared the knowledge of two groups of Australian young adults: apprentices and university students. The findings revealed that both groups have relatively low levels of knowledge regarding responsible drinking practices in three areas: the identification of standard drinks, the minimum number of standard drinks required to reach the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) driving limit, and actions effective in lowering BAC. The results reveal that these groups of young people need increased alcohol awareness, particularly in relation to responsible drinking practice
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