Family Surveys: 1984 Family History Survey General Social Survey – Family Cycles
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Family Surveys:1984 Family History Survey
General Social Survey – Family Cycles
DLI Atlantic WorkshopCarolyn DeLorey
April 22, 2010
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Sources of family data prior to 1984Census
Vital statistics
Household surveys
Snapshots of time
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1984 Family History SurveyFirst time historical information on family
life-cycle events of Canadians has been collected
Retrospective in natureSupplement to the Labour Force Survey
Population excluded: Yukon and NWT residents Armed forces personnel Residents of First Nations reserves Inmates of institutions
Persons aged 18 to 65 yearswww.rhemafmlive.com.au/im/life-cycle-image.jpg
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1984 Family History SurveyQuestionnaire: Limitations:
Children
Marriages and common-law
Work interruptions
Sample of persons
Cannot make estimates of events
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General Social Survey: BackgroundAnnual cross-sectional household surveyConducted since 1985Main objectives:
To monitor changes in the living conditions and well-being of Canadians over time
To provide information on current or emerging issues in Canadian society
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GSS: Population Three components of data:
Persons 15 years of age and older
Across the 10 provincesExcluded:
Residents of the Northern Territories
Fulltime residents of institutions
ClassificationDescribes population
groupsCore
Information that monitors social trends
Focus Information on specific
policy issues or social problems
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GSS: single survey cycle each year
Topic
1st series 2nd series 3rd series 4th series 5th series 6th series
Year (cycle)
Health 1985 (1) 1991 (6) … … … …
Time use 1986 (2) 1992 (7) 1998 (12) 2005 (19) 2010 (24) …
Victimization 1988 (3) 1993 (8) 1999 (13) 2004 (18) 2009 (23) …
Education, work, and retirement 1989 (4) 1994 (9) 2002 (16) 2007 (21) … …
Family 1990 (5) 1995 (10) 2001 (15) 2006 (20) 2007 (21) 2011 (25)
Social support and aging 1985 (1) 1990 (5) 1996 (11) 2002 (16) 2007 (21) …
Access to and use of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
2000 (14) … … … … …
Social engagement 2003 (17) 2008 (22) … … … …
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Family and Friends: Cycle 5 (1990)Core Content
Respondent’s family and friendsRelationships and interactions
Drew on 1984 Family History Survey and GSS Cycle 1 for some questionsComparisons are possible
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GSS Cycle 5 collected information on:
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Family and Friends: Cycle 10 (1995)Core Content Focus ThemesCanadian familiesFamily and marital
historyJoint custody
arrangementsChild leavingFamily originsFertility intentionsValues and attitudes
toward certain areas of family life
Work interruptions
Effects of environmental tobacco smoke
Wartime service targeted persons aged
55 and over
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Family History: Cycle 15 (2001)Family and marital historyChildrenFamily originsFertility intentionsValues and attitudesCustody and financial arrangements
(modified)Education history
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Family Transitions: Cycle 20 (2006)Focus New ContentYoung families Early life course
transitions
Leaving the parental home
Union formation/dissolution
Family formation related to the birth or adoption of a child
Work/life balanceChild careBuying a first homeResources used during
significant family transitions
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Tables available from CANSIM
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Analytical Papers
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-625-x/89-625-x2007002-eng.pdf
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-625-x/89-625-x2007001-eng.pdf
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Townsend-Batten, B. (2002). Staying in touch: Contact between adults and their parents. Canadian Social Trends, 64, 9-12.
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Beaupré, P., Turcotte, P. & Milan, A. (2006). Junior comes back home: Trends and predictors of returning to the parental home. Canadian Social Trends, 82, 28-33.
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Chalmers, L., & Milan, A. (2005). Marital Satisfaction during the retirement years. Canadian Social Trends, 76, 14-17.
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Where to find out more:
The General Social Survey: An Overviewhttp://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=89F0115X&CHROPG=1&lang=eng