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Common and differential factors associated with abstinence and poly drug use among Australian adolescents

The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with compliance with recommendation for zero use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis, and their use.

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Evaluation of a public education campaign to support parents to reduce adolescent alcohol use

The Parents, Young People and Alcohol campaign achieved high awareness and positively influenced parental outcomes

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Pets Are Associated with Fewer Peer Problems and Emotional Symptoms, and Better Prosocial Behavior: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

Pets may protect children from developing social-emotional problems and should be taken into account when assessing child development and school readiness

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Borderline Personality Disorder and Peers: A Scoping Review of Friendship, Victimization and Aggression Studies

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships. To date no reviews have scoped the extant research on peer relationship functioning for young people diagnosed with BPD or showing borderline personality features. The current review provides this scoping of studies on all facets of peer relationships, including friendship quality, peer victimization and bullying and peer aggression, and relevant studies of social–cognitive processes with relevance to peer relationships. From 282 studies identified up to August 2019, 39 studies were included for review.

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How outreach facilitates family engagement with universal early childhood health and education services in Tasmania, Australia: An ethnographic study

This paper presents qualitative findings focusing on the scope and role of outreach in supporting family engagement in the Tasmanian early childhood services

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Poverty, Parental Mental Health and Child/Adolescent Mental Disorders: Findings from a National Australian Survey

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between poverty and child mental disorders

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Two methods for engaging with the community in setting priorities for child health research: Who engages?

The Western Australian Telethon Kids Institute Participation Program employs a range of methods for fostering active involvement of community members in its...

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Playgroup participation and social support outcomes for mothers of young children: A longitudinal cohort study.

This study aimed to examine friendship networks and social support outcomes for mothers according to patterns of playgroup participation.

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The relationship between school climate and mental and emotional wellbeing over the transition from primary to secondary school

The current study examined the relationship between students’ mental and emotional wellbeing and factors pertaining to school climate, focusing on the...

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Cyberbullying and the role of the law in Australian schools: Views of senior officials

Opinions of employees from the education and legal systems, regarding their perceptions of the role of the law and cyberbullying in Australian schools