Growing Up with Unemployment: A Longitudinal Study of its Psychological Impact (Routledge Library Editions: The Adolescent)

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Synopsis
The transition from school to work is recognized by developmental psychologists as a significant phase in maturation of young people. In the 1990s the likelihood that the transition might be delayed by a period of prolonged unemployment was greater than any time since the 1930s. The psychological consequences of such a delay need to be understood because they may be damaging to both the individual and to society, particularly if they are long-lasting. Such an understanding is essential for the development of sound policy in relation to youth unemployment. Originally published in 1993, Growing up with Unemployment describes a major longitudinal study of a large group of South Australian school leavers through the 1980s. It assesses the scale and context of the problem and reviews the methods and theories that have been developed to study the psychological impact of unemployment. It also looks at those factors which may contribute towards helping young people cope with it, such as financial security, social support and being involved in constructive activities with other people. The authors also examine how we might be able to predict future unemployment and understand the relationship between it and alcohol consumption, smoking and drug use. This book describes a major study with important implications for employment policy, as well as future theory and research. This title will be interesting historical reading for students of psychology and social policy, policy makers and all those who deal with young people.
Copyright:
1993

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
200 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000813975
Related ISBNs:
9781032384221, 9781032384344, 9781003345039
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Anthony H. Winefield, Marika Tiggemann, Helen R.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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