New Zealand: University of Otago Centre for Research on Children and Families
The University of Otago Centre for Research on Children and Families aims to conduct and disseminate research of the highest international quality that promotes understanding of the underpinnings of well being among children and families. The Centre serves as an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and educators with basic and applied interests in advancing knowledge about children, families and the contexts within which they live. The Centre takes a research orientation to its work, with a practice and policy purpose to its output. It is currently involved in three Childwatch International study groups.
Centre for Research on Children and Families
Example of research projects:
- Studies examining the interplay between genetic and family environmental factors on children’s mental health
- The early origins of childhood aggression and disruptive behaviour disorders
- The long-term impact of domestic violence on children’s psychological development
- The impact of relocation disputes between separated parents on their children's care and contact arrangements
- The implementation of effective intervention programmes aimed at assisting children in the context of parental separation and divorce.
A Centre staff member co-ordinates the Childwatch International thematic study groups on Citizenship and Nation Building, and Children and the Law, and also contributes to the Childwatch Rural Childhood project.
Contact Details:
Centre for Research on Children and Families
University of Otago
PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 479 5038
Fax: +64 9 479 5039
Network contact: Dr Nicola Taylor
E-mail: nicola.taylor [at] otago.ac.nz
