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Education, Welfare Reform and Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Psychology Perspective

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Title: Education, Welfare Reform and Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Psychology Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Winter, Laura Anne, Burman, Erica, Hanley, Terry, Kalambouka, Afroditi, Mccoy, Lauren
Source: British Journal of Educational Studies. 2016 64(4):467-483.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Welfare Services, Well Being, Public Policy, Parent Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews, Taxes, Coping, Welfare Recipients, Poverty
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (Manchester)
DOI: 10.1080/00071005.2016.1171823
ISSN: 0007-1005
Abstract: There are established links between education and well-being, and between poverty and education. This article draws on interviews with parents of school-aged children impacted by a policy in the UK commonly referred to as the 'bedroom tax'. A critical psychology perspective to education is put forward, acknowledging the complex interrelationships between psychological well-being, sociopolitical factors and education.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 50
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1118097
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:There are established links between education and well-being, and between poverty and education. This article draws on interviews with parents of school-aged children impacted by a policy in the UK commonly referred to as the 'bedroom tax'. A critical psychology perspective to education is put forward, acknowledging the complex interrelationships between psychological well-being, sociopolitical factors and education.
ISSN:0007-1005
DOI:10.1080/00071005.2016.1171823