Negotiating the Lifecourse: Longitudinal research into work and family transitions and trajectories

This project will provide theoretical and methodological insights into the life pathways of Australians. Using a longitudinal life course perspective, the focus is the transitions and trajectories of Australians work and family lives, investigating issues that cannot be adequately addressed with cross-sectional data. The program of research examines how trajectories in people s lives interact, and how the life stages of other family members affect individual pathways. This research on work/family linkages, housing pathways and lifetime learning will have direct relevance to social policy. Following three previous ARC awards, the application seeks continuation of ARC funding for the highly successful Negotiating the Life Course project.