Controlled and dependent: Experiences of living on social assistance in Sweden
This study explored experiences of people receiving social assistance in 21st-century Sweden, based on 33 in-depth interviews conducted in 2005 and 2006. Two overarching themes emerged from the accounts, encompassing both a material and a psychosocial dimension of living on social assistance. Recipi...
Main Authors: | Marttila, A, Whitehead, M, Canvin, K, Burström, B |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2010
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