Abstract
The preceding chapters of this book have described a range of individual characteristics, family circumstances, environmental influences and policy contexts for children, their families and their communities. They are built on Bronfenbrenner's (1979) premise that child development always occurs within complex layers of contextual influence. In this chapter, some of the innovative and forward-thinking work currently under way within Australia is discussed, and key elements of effective policy are identified.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Children, Families and Communities |
| Editors | Rebekah Grace, Kerry Hodge, Catherine McMahon |
| Place of Publication | South Melbourne, Vic. |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 358-382 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Edition | 5th |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780190304461 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- parent and child
- child development
- families
- children and adults
- psychological aspects
- socialization
- children and the environment