Stepfamily Dynamics and the Welfare of Stepchildren


School of Psychology,
Deakin University

This research is being conducted at Deakin University under the supervision of Dr Greg Tooley as part of an important research program. It is an investigation of the relationships that exist between members of biological families and stepfamilies and is designed to help us better understand the experiences of children who grow up in these environments.


Are you a parent or stepparent living with a child or stepchild under the age of 18 years?

If so, you are invited to complete an anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating please read the plain language statement by clicking on the link provided below. We thank you for your participation and assistance in this research project.

This questionnaire has now closed and is no longer looking for participants.


Principal Investigator: Dr Greg Tooley, School of Psychology, Deakin University.
Telephone: (03) 9251 7365. E-mail: tooley@deakin.edu.au


This project has been approved by the Deakin University - Human Research Ethics Committee.