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The effect of income on New Zealand children's behaviour: The influence of maternal stress and children's screen use
Authors: Arthur Grimes | Kate Prickett (nee Chambers) | Jaimie Monk
Working Paper
Income’s role explored,
Kiwi kid’s behaviour studied
Stress, screens may hold keys
This paper explores how a family’s income affects the behavioural development of children.
Building on strengths: Educational pathways that benefit Māori students
Authors: Isabelle Sin | Shannon Minehan
Working Paper
An economic analysis of pathways through education leading to strong outcomes for Māori students, and how these differ by gender - and for students with different interests and aptitudes in high school. The authors focus…
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Motu Research awarded two 2024 Marsden Fund grantsWe’re thrilled to announce two of our talented researchers have been awarded prestigious Marsden Fund grants, paving the way for…