Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast
Appendix W: The Wallis Social Research Podcast
Podcast Description
Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society.
Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture.
Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
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The podcast focuses on societal behavior, policy analysis, and cultural insights. Episode examples include explorations of road safety initiatives, the psychology behind traffic enforcement, and the influence of technology on user behavior, with a specific emphasis on gauging community attitudes and their impact on public safety.
Appendix W is the podcast where we dive deep into the science of society.
Brought to you by Wallis Social Research, each episode we will explore the ideas, data, and/or people shaping our understanding of human behaviour, policy, and culture.
Join us as we unpack the stories behind the studies, challenge assumptions, and uncover what makes our world tick.
Anthony Frosh speaks with Ronnie Semo and Tasman Swanton from National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) as well as Julie Higgs (former Wallis data analyst) about all things LSAY (Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth).
Some topics include:
· The impetus for commencing LSAY
o How it was tied to the 1973 oil shock and subsequent economic crisis.
· The evolution of survey methodology during the 1990s
· How the LSAY team managed to stay in contact with participants over the ten-year longitudinal tracking period of age 15 to 25 years old.
· Key findings and impacts of LSAY on society
· Outcomes of VET education vs University education
· Outcomes of independent vs government schools.
· Reminisce of some favourite aspects of LSAY – we vote for the socks!
This episode is edited by Shalini Sen. Marketing is the domain of Sarah Guy.
For more information about LSAY, visit https://www.lsay.edu.au/
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