Education, Welfare Reform and Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Psychology Perspective. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Winter, Laura Anne; Burman, Erica; Hanley, Terry; Kalambouka, Afroditi; Mccoy, Lauren
• Is Part Of: British journal of educational studies. Volume 64:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 467
• Page End: 483
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: education -- critical psychology -- psychological well-being -- welfare reform; Education -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 370.5
• DOI: 10.1080/00071005.2016.1171823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1005

Abstract

ABSTRACT: There are established links between education and well-being, and between poverty and education. This article draws on interviews with parents of school-aged children impacted by a policy in the UK commonly referred to as the 'bedroom tax'. A critical psychology perspective to education is put forward, acknowledging the complex interrelationships between psychological well-being, sociopolitical factors and education.