Research Developments
Methodology workshop

With the leadership of Kaarin Anstey in the ANU hub, the Network co-sponsored, with the Australian Department of Family and Community Services, a five-day longitudinal methods workshop in July 2006 by Associate Professor Scott Hofer, Pennsylvania State University, with the assistance of Dr Lesa Hoffman. Associate Professor Hofer is an International Collaborator on the Network. This workshop for 30 participants was held at the ANU and focused on the analysis of longitudinal studies using multilevel modelling and structural equation modelling, and will contribute significantly to building Australian capacity in research methods. A copy of the evaluation report is available here.

In addition, Professor Hofer and Dr Hoffmann conducted a one-day workshop on 7 July 2006 hosted by the SA Hub in association with the Australian Psychological Society “Psychology & Ageing” Interest Group (SA Branch). Twenty-two participants, consisting of clinical psychologists, academics and postgraduate students attended the workshop. The workshop was an excellent vehicle for contributing to the development and training of emerging researchers and for building expertise. Plans are underway for further workshops.