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The Australian Family Project.

M D Bracher

    Journal of the Australian Population Association
    |November 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Australian Family Project surveyed Australians in 1986 to understand generational changes in family structures. This research provides insights into social, demographic, and economic influences on Australian families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Demography
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Established in 1985 by the Australian National University's Research School of Social Sciences.
    • Aimed to investigate evolving social, demographic, and economic forces impacting Australian families.
    • Focused on changes over the preceding generation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the background and planning of a national family survey.
    • To detail the survey's content, organization, and execution.
    • To report on the fieldwork outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted a national sample survey in 1986.
    • Collected detailed personal histories from men and women.
    • Utilized a comprehensive database for analysis.
    Keywords:
    AustraliaDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsFamily And HouseholdFamily Characteristics--changesFamily DemographyFamily ResearchOceaniaPopulationResearch MethodologySampling StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsStudiesSurvey MethodologySurveys

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    Main Results:

    • The paper details the survey's establishment and planning phases.
    • It outlines the comprehensive content and organizational structure of the survey.
    • The execution and outcomes of the fieldwork are thoroughly documented.

    Conclusions:

    • The Australian Family Project successfully gathered extensive data on family dynamics.
    • The survey provides a foundational dataset for understanding contemporary Australian family structures.
    • The fieldwork's execution and outcomes established a robust basis for future research.