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How poverty affects people's decision-making processes
- Authors:
- SHEEHY-SKEFFINGTON Jennifer, REA Jessica
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 79
- Place of publication:
- York
This report summarises the most recent evidence on the relationship between socioeconomic status and the psychological, social and cultural processes that underpin decision-making. The studies reviewed present evidence that people living in or near poverty experience a shift in psychological, social and cultural processes that may hinder their ability to make decisions that are beneficial in the long term. Many of the suboptimal decisions and behaviours associated with low-income groups focus on the present (rather than the future), the actual (rather than the hypothetical), those socially close (rather than those socially distant), and the ‘here’ (rather than places far away). Such shifts lead to choices that are not always bad ones, but rather are adaptive to the constrained circumstances of low socio-economic status. By understanding the decision-making of people in poverty as an adaptive shift in underlying processes, policy-makers and others combating poverty can target their efforts in more sensitive, sustainable and ultimately empowering ways. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing and poverty
- Author:
- BIRCH Jules
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- York
A round-up of evidence on the relationship between housing and poverty. This publication presents evidence evidence emerging from a research programme commissioned by JRF as part of its overall commitment to developing an evidence-based UK anti-poverty strategy for all ages. This includes the role of housing in the lives of people experiencing poverty, and practical ways to ease the housing crisis for people in or at risk of poverty. The paper looks at: how housing affects people’s experience of poverty and how it can act as a potential route into or out of poverty; the trade-offs faced by people living in poverty between housing quality, housing costs and living standards; how the supply of affordable housing can more effectively meet the needs of those living in poverty; how to provide homes for those who are most excluded; how to build good-quality homes more cheaply; and how local authorities, housing providers and private landlords should address poverty in their future strategies and business plans. The paper draws out some key policy implications both for the local authorities and central government around housing deprivation, welfare reform, procuring, planning and sustainable homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does money in adulthood affect adult outcomes?: report
- Authors:
- COOPER Kerris, STEWART Kitty
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 79
- Place of publication:
- York
This report examines the evidence on whether money in adulthood has a causal impact on wider adult outcomes. Individuals with less income tend to do worse on a range of indicators than those with more, including measures of physical health and subjective well-being. The report reviews the evidence, focusing on research that investigates whether the relationship between money and adult outcomes is causal; uses systematic review techniques to reduce bias and maximise the number of relevant studies identified; and considers a range of important aspects of well-being for adults, including subjective well-being and mental health, physical health and health behaviour, quality and stability of relationships, and social and political participation. The mixed results identified for health behaviours and physical health outcomes suggest that changing health outcomes late in life is hard, and underline the importance of investing early in childhood to affect the long-term drivers of health and well-being. Raising income for parents is the most effective way to reach children and improve likelihood of improved adult outcomes. The findings for other outcomes indicate that resources during adulthood also matter in other crucial ways, with increases in money appearing to increase the choices available to adults, in terms of relationships, employment and education. (Edited publisher abstract)
Updated review of research on risk and adult social care in England
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Wendy, BAXTER Kate, GLENDINNING Caroline
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This paper updates an earlier extensive review of research into the incidence and management of risk in adult social care in England, and addresses gaps identified in the earlier review. It identifies only empirical research published since 2007, concentrating on research conducted and published within the UK. Three specific areas are of interest: social care service users’ and carers’ experiences and perspectives on risk, including their perspectives on the balances between positive risk-taking and protection from risk; research evidence on the effectiveness of mechanisms to prevent or reduce risk; and evidence on experiences, incidence and the management of risk arising from more personalised approaches to delivering adult social care. Recent research in these areas appears to focus predominantly on the operation and effectiveness of new measures and procedures intended to identify and reduce risk; and also on new challenges in the prevention and management of risk raised by the implementation of personal budgets. There is little research on how users’ experiences or professional strategies are influenced by wider socio-economic factors; new research on issues of gender appear to focus more on practitioner rather than service user perspectives. Studies repeatedly draw attention to the tensions and dilemmas experienced by professionals in balancing a positive approach to risk-taking with their professional and statutory duties to protect service users.
Ethnicity and alcohol: a review of the UK literature
- Authors:
- HURCOMBE Rachel, BAYLEY Mariana, GOODMAN Anthony
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The key findings of a literature review (published in full elsewhere) on abstinence and drinking patterns among minority ethnic groups in the UK are summarised in this brief report. The review drew on English language research in the UK over the last 15 years. It focused on whether rates of alcohol use are changing among ethnic groups and the possible impact of changes in drinking behaviour on the support and services needed. It seems there is diversity both between and within ethnic groups in terms of drinking patterns. However, most minority groups have higher rates of abstinence and lower levels of drinking than people from white backgrounds. Over time generational difference may emerge and patterns of drinking converge with those of the local population. People from minority ethnic groups have similar levels of dependence despite drinking less than the general population. Minority groups tend to be underrepresented among those seeking treatment and it is suggested that service providers may not be responsive enough to their specific needs.
Ethnicity and alcohol: a review of the UK literature
- Authors:
- HURCOMBE Rachel, BAYLEY Mariana, GOODMAN Anthony
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 104p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This literature review draws together UK research on abstinence and drinking patterns among minority ethnic groups published in English over the last 15 years. In particular it: describes drinking levels as reported in national surveys and local research; considers processes and influences that help to explain why drinking rates among ethnic groups in a new country may change over time; examines help-seeking, support and service provision for minority ethnic groups; and looks at the extent to which they are equipped to respond to the needs of minority ethnic groups. The findings reveal that most minority ethnic groups have higher rates of abstinence and lower levels of frequent and heavy drinking compared with the British population as a whole and those from white backgrounds. However drinking patterns vary between and within minority ethnic groups. It appears that over time, minority ethnic groups settling in a new country may start to adopt new attitudes and behaviours, and their drinking rates begin to reflect those in the general population. Acculturation, as well as the stress of migration itself, may also help to explain the changes. Minority ethnic groups are under-represented among those seeking support for drinking problems. Reasons for this are discussed. It is suggested that alcohol services need to explore opportunities to integrate the preferences of minority group individuals as well as being flexible and adapting to socio-demographic changes in local populations, and to changes in drinking patterns and attitudes among some different ethnic groups.
Improving care in residential care homes: a literature review
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Although there is currently less ethnic diversity in the older population than in younger age groups, this is predicted to change. Policy-makers, clinicians and care home staff are increasingly aware of the future challenge of providing quality, long-term care in care homes for older people. Residential home care, provided by social as opposed to health care staff, will be a major part of this long-term care. Historically, residential homes have catered for less dependent older people than nursing homes. However, a recent census has identified a 'considerable overlap' in dependency and nursing care needs (due to increased illness/disability with age) between both types of home. With longer survival predicted, and the number of residential care places set to increase, it is important to consider the available research evidence relevant to this setting. This review brings together research on improving care in care homes as the needs of older people intensify. It aims to clarify the agenda for policy-makers and practitioners, highlight areas for future research and promote further discussion of this important topic. Most of the research was carried out in nursing homes; there is very little published evidence on residential care homes, although many studies make no distinction between the two. Seven themes were identified relating to provision of care.
Parenting and the different ways it can affect children's lives: research evidence
- Editors:
- UTTING David, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- York
An overview of seven literature reviews commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to inform the organisation's parenting research and development programme. This paper provides an overview of seven literature reviews commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to inform its parenting research and development programme.
Poverty and ethnicity in the UK
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This wide-ranging review of the literature, by Lucinda Platt at the University of Essex, summarises the findings of poverty and ethnicity research since 1991. It describes differences in poverty rates and experiences by ethnic group.
Poverty rates among ethnic groups in Great Britain
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
As part of its monitoring of poverty and social exclusion the New Policy Institute has analysed how the rates of income poverty differ between ethnic groups and the reasons for some of these differences.