A Rural-Urban Comparison of Welfare Exits: The Importance of Population Density.
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| Title: | A Rural-Urban Comparison of Welfare Exits: The Importance of Population Density. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rank, Mark R., Hirschl, Thomas A. |
| Source: | Rural Sociology. Sum 1988 53(2):190-206. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 1988 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Population Distribution, Rural Urban Differences, Self Concept, Social Attitudes, Social Environment, Social Influences, Social Theories, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Services |
| ISSN: | 0036-0112 |
| Abstract: | Examines effects of rural urban differences on duration of welfare use. Reveals that welfare recipients in areas of population sparsity are more likely to exit welfare, regardless of household, demographic, and welfare characteristics. Suggests perceived stigma, patterns of social interaction distinguish between rural and urban welfare recipients. Contains 44 references. (DHP) |
| Entry Date: | 1989 |
| Accession Number: | EJ382722 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Examines effects of rural urban differences on duration of welfare use. Reveals that welfare recipients in areas of population sparsity are more likely to exit welfare, regardless of household, demographic, and welfare characteristics. Suggests perceived stigma, patterns of social interaction distinguish between rural and urban welfare recipients. Contains 44 references. (DHP) |
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| ISSN: | 0036-0112 |
