All Outputs (11)

Capabilities for Voice, Work and Education: Critical Analysis of Programmes for Disadvantaged Young People in Europe. (2014)
Book Chapter
Bilfulco, L., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R. W., Berthet, T., Simon, V., Monteleone, R., …Bergström, G. (2014). Capabilities for Voice, Work and Education: Critical Analysis of Programmes for Disadvantaged Young People in Europe. In Facing Trajectories from

This chapter introduces the nine case studies, the common question framework used and the different methodologies adopted. The aim of the case studies is to examine the transitions of disadvantaged young people from compulsory school to further educa... Read More about Capabilities for Voice, Work and Education: Critical Analysis of Programmes for Disadvantaged Young People in Europe..

The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland – Tracking Study. Interim report to the Scottish Government on 1st Sweep of interviews. (2014)
Report
Lister, B., Graham, H., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R. W., & Raeside, R. (2014). The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland – Tracking Study. Interim report to the Scottish Government on 1st Sweep of interviews. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The aim of the study is to explore the impact of on-going welfare changes on a range of households in Scotland over time. This report provides a review of the literature and presents the results of the first sweep of interviews which took place fro... Read More about The Impact of Welfare Reform in Scotland – Tracking Study. Interim report to the Scottish Government on 1st Sweep of interviews..

Supporting Disadvantaged Young People into Work: Insights from the Capability Approach. (2014)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2015). Supporting Disadvantaged Young People into Work: Insights from the Capability Approach. Social Policy and Administration, 50(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12108

The Capability Approach (CA) offers a perspective on the employment activation of young people that is concerned with their freedom to make choices that they value rather than focusing solely on outcomes, such as having to take any job. It incorporat... Read More about Supporting Disadvantaged Young People into Work: Insights from the Capability Approach..

Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2014, October). Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity. Paper presented at The Third Sector, the State and the Market: challenges and opportunities in an era of austerity, The Ci

In an age of austerity the third sector is facing opportunities and challenges in its relations with the State and the Market as organisations grapple with a changing political, policy and financial climate. Drawing on a four year qualitative longitu... Read More about Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity.

Good practice examples for labour market intelligence (LMI) tools in European regions and localities. (2014)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W., & Egdell, V. (2014). Good practice examples for labour market intelligence (LMI) tools in European regions and localities. Labour Market Information,

Analysis of social support networks and policies and strategies of local actors: Edinburgh, Scotland (2014)
Report
Egdell, V., & Graham, H. (2014). Analysis of social support networks and policies and strategies of local actors: Edinburgh, Scotland. Brussels: European Commission

The socio-economic political context for addressing youth unemployment in Scotland (2014)
Report
Egdell, V., Raeside, R., & Graham, H. (2014). The socio-economic political context for addressing youth unemployment in Scotland. Brussels: European Commission

This chapter focuses on national level youth employment policy in Scotland. It provides a Capability Approach informed evaluation of current employment policy making in relation to disadvantaged youth (in terms of employment, education and lived expe... Read More about The socio-economic political context for addressing youth unemployment in Scotland.

Introduction and Comparative Perspective (2014)
Report
Egdell, V., Atzmuller, R., Raeside, R., & Graham, H. (2014). Introduction and Comparative Perspective. Brussels: European Commission

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A capability approach to young people’s participation and agency. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Egdell, V., Graham, H., & Raeside, R. (2014, June). A capability approach to young people’s participation and agency. Paper presented at Where Now for Social Justice

Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee. (2014)
Report
Egdell, V., & Graham, H. (2014). Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

This document presents a summary of the findings of the evaluation of the Scottish Older People's Assembly Seminars 2014 (SOPA Seminars 2014) on the impact of welfare reform on older people. The evaluation was conducted by the Employment Research Ins... Read More about Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee..

Independence: is it a myth? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., & Egdell, V. (2014, May). Independence: is it a myth?. Presented at Changing Landscapes for the Third Sector, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, London