Overall, daughters leave home when about two years younger than sons, and a higher proportion of daughters leave home for marriage than for other reasons. For each sex, the average age at leaving home is youngest when the reason for leaving is education or a job, and oldest when the reason is marriage. (Author)

The principal aim of this study is to provide information on the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs by Queensland school children, and survey their attitudes toward and knowledge about alcohol and drugs. Various questionnaires were presented to a large sample of students from grades six to twelve. Some results were: (1) from grade six to twelve…

The limited representation of women in academic appointments in Australian universities, and the heavy concentration of women academics in the social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and education are considered. Some implications of a university system with predominantly male academics are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Two forms of a survey instrument were developed, "Mathematics as a Gendered Domain" and "Who and Mathematics." Both versions were intended to measure the extent to which students stereotype mathematics as a gendered domain. The Mathematics as a Gendered Domain score used a traditional Likert-type scoring format, but an…

This article examines male and female enrollment trends for the final two years of secondary schooling in Australia for the years 1970-79. Enrollment distributions in the various mathematics courses available in each state are presented, and possible reasons for the trends are identified. (MNS)

A study examined relationships between family environment, gender, and the educational and occupational aspirations of 516 South Australian adolescents in three socioeconomic classes. Parent attitudes and aspirations were measured when the students were 11 years old, and student perceptions of parental support were measured five years later.…

A study of the relationship between faculty publishing and career advancement at the University of Sydney (Australia) controlled for both gender and discipline. Results revealed some previously unseen dynamics of authorship, bringing into question common assumptions about solo vs. multiple authors and order of author names. Some discipline-related…

The ways in which women tend to be disadvantaged in computing courses are examined. The apparent technology-centeredness of computing, the emphasis accorded mathematics as well as narrow problem solving skills and the undervaluing of broadly based problem solving and communication skills are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Two Australian studies of male and female achievement, attitudes toward computers, and computer use are reported and discussed. One study investigated differences between male and female parents, teachers, and students in 32 schools with extensive computer experience; the other is a survey of 1,000 schools throughout the country. (MSE)

A study examined age-cohort differences of self-reported child sexual abuse (CSA) experiences of 1,784 Australian adults. CSA was reported significantly less by younger males than older males. Among females who had intercourse before 16, older women were more likely to say they were an unwilling partner on the first occasion. (Contains…

Statistics from a 1977 study of the status of women in academe in Australia are compared with results of a 1987 study. Significant differences are evident in some institutions, but the reasons are not. The discrepancies require further study. Overall, the relative position of women has improved, but not substantially. (MSE)

Academic achievement at age 16 was influenced more by achievement at age 14 than by affective variables. Affective variables included academic and occupational aspiration, parent expectations, school attitudes, sex, socioeconomic status, parents' education, and migrancy. (CP)

Since December 1983 universities and colleges in New South Wales are required to research the extent of discrimination and prepare an equal opportunity management plan. The objectives of this legislation and whether they are being realized within the academic structure of one university are assessed. (MLW)

Reports on a broad-scale leadership and gender study, based on research on 400 principals in Victoria, Australia, between 1996-99. Although findings confirm previous claims concerning significant differences in female and male leaders' perceptions and beliefs, they acknowledge the importance of organizational cultures, value systems, and same-sex…

The factors influencing the educational-vocational pathways of Australian school-leavers were examined through a study of a representative national sample of Australian school-leavers. The study sample consisted of 2,709 pupils from the 1970 Youth in Transition cohort, who were first tested as part of the Australian Studies of School Performance…