Author: Paul R. Amato Overview Many changes have occurred in Australia since the establishment of
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Author: Paul R. Amato SummaryHow have recent changes in U.S. family structure affected the cognitive,
Broken Families, Broken Lives: The Challenge of Pastoral Care and Inclusion in the Church
The Prevalence of Family Breakdown Church leaders have long been aware that family breakdown is
Supporting Single People in the Family-Centric church
Coming out of the Covid 19 pandemic, churches across the country are experiencing change at
Belong, Be Known and Be Loved: The Mandate for Church communities in an age of Loneliness
Loneliness has been described as an epidemic.1 In a recent Australian study,² nearly 25% of
Submission to Productivity Commission: Philanthropy Enquiry
Publica’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry. It highlights that the vast amount of
Video: Relationship Breakdown Affects Us All
Emeritus Prof. Patrick Parkinson AM discusses how relationship breakdown affects us all.
The Loneliness of the Digitally Connected
Loneliness used to be identified as an issue particularly for the very elderly who have lost partners and friends through death; but now the loneliest age group in our community is the under-30s. These are the digital natives who typically have a large number of connections with people through social media.
Over the past decade, Hungary’s marriage rates have risen by 92% taking them from number 28 in Europe in 2010, almost at the bottom of the list, to number one in 2020.
Video: The Hope of Foster Care
Patrick Parkinson sat down with Mary Dickins of Fostering Hope to unpack her story and
Fostering Hope: The Rising Need for Christian Foster Care
It is never God’s design for children not to be with their biological families, but when this isn’t safe, we need families for these kids – families that will offer hope, healing, and understanding.”
Over the last few decades there has been a gradual increase in the proportion of one person households. It seems that as Australians grow in age our likelihood to live alone continues to rise.
The Relationship Drought is a new discussion paper for church leaders designed to stimulate conversations
Anyone who has experienced a breakup knows how messy it can be – so how do we break up in a way that is most protective of children?
Marriage and Luxury Beliefs at the United Nations
There is probably no greater gift that two parents can give to their children than
Housing inequality is a fact of life in Australia, and many other countries. Since the 1980s, house prices have outpaced incomes.
Publica was launched in Sydney on February 10th 2022 with guest panellists Rev. Stu Cameron, CEO, Wesley Mission, and Dr Kate Harrison Brennan, head of policy at the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
Whatever happened to marriage?
The marriage rate in Australia is less than half what it was in 1971, and
The Loneliness of the Socially Connected
We are the most socially connected generation in history. Yet nearly one in four Australians
Understanding Inequality in Australia
Australia is a country with unequal incomes, but unlike many countries, it has a very successful and targeted welfare system. This helps make society more equal through cash benefits and in-kind benefits like health and education.
Social Relationships and Physiological Determinants of Longevity Across the Human Life Span
Authors: Yang Claire Yang, Courtney Boen, Karen Gerken, Ting Li, Kristen Schorpp and Kathleen Mullan
Worldwide Increases in Adolescent Loneliness
Authors: Jean M. Twenge, Jonathan Haidt, Andrew B. Blake, Cooper McAllister,Hannah Lemon and Astrid Le
The Young Australian Loneliness Survey: Understanding loneliness in adolescence and young adulthood
Authors: Dr Michelle H Lim, Dr Robert Eres and Ms Claire Peck OverviewLoneliness is defined
Authors: Campaign to End Loneliness OverviewThe Campaign to End Loneliness worked with Dr Heather McClelland
Telstra Talking Loneliness Report
Authors: Telstra OverviewWhile it was a significant societal issue beforehand, more than a quarter of
Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
Authors: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy OverviewThis advisory calls attention to the importance of social connection
Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review
Authors: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, J. Bradley Layton OverviewThe quality and quantity of individuals’
Social Isolation and Mortality Among People Living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada
Authors: Megan E. Marziali, Taylor McLinden, Kiffer G. Card, Kalysha Closson, Lu Wang, Jason Trigg,
Inquiry into social isolation and loneliness in Queensland
Authors: Parliament Community Support and Services Committee OverviewOn 27 May 2021, the Legislative Assembly agreed
No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression
Authors: Melissa G. Hunt, Jordyn Young, Rachel Marx and Courtney Lipson OverviewGiven the breadth of
Loneliness in Australia: Research, Context and New Findings
Authors: Friends for good OverviewThe Loneliness in Australia report provides both an understanding of loneliness
Authors: Adrian Franklin, Barbara Barbosa Neves, Nicholas Hookway, Roger Patulny, Bruce Tranter, Katrina Jaworski OverviewRecent
Ending Loneliness Together in Australia
Authors: Ending Loneliness Together OverviewThis paper brings together the latest research and data on the
Authors: Will Tanner, Fjolla Krasniqi and James Blagden OverviewThis report explores who is driving community
2018 Australian Loneliness Report
Authors: Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Swinburne University of Technology OverviewLoneliness is a growing concern
Re-Examining the Link Between Premarital Sex and Divorce
Authors: Jesse Smith and Nicholas H. Wolfinger OverviewPremarital sex predicts divorce, but we do not
Authors: Em. Prof. Patrick Parkinson AM OverviewThere has never been a golden age of marriage;
Change in the Stability of Marital and Cohabiting Unions Following the Birth of a Child
Authors: Kelly Musick and Katherine Michelmore OverviewThe share of births to cohabiting couples has increased
Marriages and Divorces, Australia, 2021
Author: Australian Bureau of Statistics OverviewNational and state statistics on marriages and divorces, including same-sex
Marital Status and Survival in Patients With Cancer
Authors: Ayal A. Aizer, Ming-Hui Chen, Ellen P. McCarthy, Mallika L. Mendu, Sophia Koo, Tyler
Family Structure, Family Stability, and Outcomes of Five-Year- Old Children
Authors: Nina A. Stoddard-Bennett, Jordan Coburn, Mikaela J. Dufur, Jonathan A. Jarvisvand Shana L. Pribesh
Family Structure and Child Behavior Problems in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Authors: Nina A. Stoddard-Bennett, Jordan Coburn, Mikaela J. Dufur, Jonathan A. Jarvisvand Shana L. Pribesh
The Importance of Safe, Stable & Nurturing Families
Experts agree that children are likely to flourish in families that are safe, stable, and
