Recent Fertility Trends and Childbearing Patterns in Iran: The Impact of Marriage and Policy Incentives
Seminar
In societies like Iran, where childbearing is confined to marriage, the proportion of individuals who marry, the timing of marriage, and birth intervals are key determinants of fertility. Iran's fertility decline has been shaped by a unique pattern of long interbirth intervals and the strong…
The Burden of Pollution: Trends in Life Expectancy and Health Disparities in the Asia-Pacific Region
Seminar
The detrimental effects of environmental issues on human health have become a critical focus for the global public health community. At the heart of these challenges lies pollution—a consequence of human activity that disrupts natural ecosystems and profoundly affects populations. Pollution…
The dynamics of functional disability among older adults: A longitudinal study in Indonesia
Seminar
In an ageing global population, understanding the dynamics of late-life impairment is crucial, especially in developing countries where rapid demographic changes surpass the preparedness of health and care systems. This PhD thesis examines the patterns and drivers of functional limitations in…
2024 DEMO-ECR Symposium
Symposium
As part of the 2024 Australian Population Association Conference (APA), we are organising a DEMO-ECR (Demography—Early Career Researcher) symposium as a pre-conference event to be held at Flinders University (Adelaide). The main objective of this symposium is to create a relaxed and welcoming…
Bivariate Outcome Small Area Estimation using Bayesian Hierarchical Models
Seminar
A Methodological Framework for Improved Precision and Efficiency This thesis focuses on the development and application of advanced Bayesian hierarchical models with copula-based spatial effects to address complex issues in spatial epidemiology and socio-economic analysis. It presents two key…
The Role of Socioeconomic Structure in Fertility and Mortality of Australia’s Capital Cities: A Bayesian Approach (Final PhD Presentation)
Seminar
Around two-thirds of Australia’s population growth can be attributed to the growth of the capital cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, and the nation’s capital, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Australia’s high level of urban living, low fertility, and…
The Gender Revolution in an Islamic Society: Stalled or Still Unfolding? Cohort Dynamics in Gender Role Attitudes in Pakistan from 1945 to 1994
Seminar
The recent literature on gender role attitudes (GRA) in western societies suggests that after achieving greater egalitarianism the upward increase in GRA has plateaued. However, evidence of this plateau remains scarce globally, especially within Islamic societies. In this paper, we examine the…