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APS Position Statements and Review Papers explore and review research on contemporary social issues, such as euthanasia and gambling. They are produced under the auspices of the Manager of Psychology in the Public Interest.
Members can click on the following titles for more information about each topic and to download the paper.
Position Statements
- Gambling-related harm
- Parenting after separation
- Psychological wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia
- Psychology and climate change
- Psychology and the natural environment
- Substance use
- Use of therapies that attempt to change sexual orientation
Position Papers, Discussion Papers and Reviews
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Parented Families [Literature Review]
- Measurement of psychological impairment in matters of civil litigation
- Media representations and responsibilities [Review Paper]
- Parenting after separation [Literature Review]
- The psychological aspects of successful ageing;
Brief on the role of psychologists in aged care services [Position Paper & Brief] - Psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally ill [Discussion Paper]
- Psychological wellbeing of refugees resettling in Australia [Literature Review]
- The psychology of gambling [Review Paper]
- Punishment and behaviour change [Position Paper]
- Racism and prejudice [Position Paper]
- Substance use [Review Paper]
- Suicide [Discussion Paper]
- Work and unemployment [Position Paper]
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