Main, G and Bradshaw, J (2014) Children's necessities: Trends over time in perceptions and ownership. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 22 (3). 193 - 208 (16). ISSN 1759-8273
Abstract
Child poverty remains high on the UK political agenda. This paper informs these debates by examining trends over time in perceptions of child necessities, rates of child poverty and parental behaviours. Results indicate high levels of stability between 1999 and 2012 in public perceptions of child necessities, stable or increasing rates of child poverty and similarities in the profile of child poverty vulnerability. In both 1999 and 2012, findings show that the majority of parents prioritise children's needs, posing a challenge for coalition rhetoric, and suggesting that a focus on structural rather than individual causes of poverty may be needed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Child deprivation; Child poverty; Intra-household distributions; Socially perceived necessities |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Education (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jul 2015 10:52 |
Last Modified: | 27 Jul 2015 10:52 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/175982714X14120854997529 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Policy Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1332/175982714X14120854997529 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:86299 |