Projects

Source: ARC

The Life-Patterns study is a panel cohort longitudinal study that has followed the trajectories of 2000 young people who left school in 1991. Funded by the ARC, the 2002-4 phase of the Life-Patterns study focused on the analysis of new definitions of careers by graduates. The focus during 2003 was on the analysis of a survey administered to all participants in 2002 and on interviews with a sub-set of the participants. The analysis has led us to propose that a 'new adulthood' has emered amongst this generation, characterised by an emphasis on flexibility and on personal autonomy. Johanna Wyn was the Chief Investigator on this project, assisted by other team members Debra Tyler, Peter Dwyer, Graeme Smith and Assistant Professor Lesley Andres (University of Colombia).

The most recent report of the findings are available in Life-Patterns, Career Outcomes and Adult Choices.

Contact: Johanna Wyn, Debra Tyler, Graeme Smith

Contact: yrc-info@unimelb.edu.au