Growing Up with Unemployment

A Longitudinal Study of its Psychological Impact

Anthony H. Winefield, Marika Tiggemann, Helen R. Winefield , Robert D. Goldney

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15 December 2024

Poverty & unemployment; Age groups: adolescents; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Psychological methodology; Child & developmental psychology

Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Adolescent

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.

By: Anthony H. Winefield, Marika Tiggemann, Helen R. Winefield, Robert D. Goldney
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032384344
ISBN 10: 1032384344
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Adolescent
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 15 December 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Methods Used to Study the Psychological Effects of Unemployment 4. The Psychological Impact of Unemployment and Unsatisfactory Employment on Young People: Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Data 5. Coping with Unemployment 6. Theoretical Implications 7. Predictors of Employment Status and Tertiary Education 8. The Prevalence of Psychological Ill Health and Suicidal Ideation 9. Drug Use, Health and Finances According to Employment Status 10. Overview. Appendix. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

Anthony H. Winefield, Marika Tiggemann, Helen R. Winefield and Robert D. Goldney