Volunteering is routinely advocated in British policy as a key mechanism for young people to
gain employment, but with little evidence of its viability as a strategy. Indeed, the limited …

Our study focused on transitions from care into the labour market for young people who have
at some point been looked after within the children's social care system. It employed a two …

The rise of internships as a form of work experience that students pursue during their degree
or after graduation has been accompanied by an upsurge of discussions, critical and …

In a spirit of collegial support, this paper argues that Beckett and Hager's theoretical
justification and empirical exemplifications do not do full justice to the complexity of group or …

Teleology shapes the design of much geographical research through the requirement to
identify outcomes. In contrast, the theoretical orientation of geographical research on the …

This study uses prospective data spanning 27 years (1991–2018) to explore the relationship
between economic precariousness and transitions to first co-residential partnership among …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the work and life of young people.
Against this group, less favourable values of employment and unemployment rates are …

Substantial claims are made about the extent and impacts of volunteering, often
characterised by limited engagement with research evidence. Volunteering is highly …

Competing visions for lifelong learning co-exist. The fact that one “official” discourse may be
dominant does not mean that other ways of thinking about learning throughout the life …

This doctoral research project addresses the need for enhanced youth engagement within
the Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church. The study aims to identify and implement …