Journal article
Family Studies in Australiaxbitm
K Funder, D Edgar, D Whithear, H Brownlee, H Glezer, M Harrison, R Hartley, P McDonald, G Ochiltree, I Wolcott
Marriage and Family Review | HAWORTH PRESS INC | Published : 1996
Abstract
As in most countries, the study of families in Australia runs the gamut from theoretical analyses to applied and evaluative research. Lacking the strong influence of home economics that is prevalent in American agricultural universities and the strong private philanthropy which funds much of family research in other societies, Australian family research has had strong links with governmental social policies and programs. This paper reviews the development of family research and theory in Australia focusing on the most prevalent research topics and policy priorities. © 1996 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.