Using life course theory to explore the social and developmental pathways of young people.
No === The present paper uses life course theory to explore the move toward 'independent living' required of young people leaving care in England and Wales. Informal interview contact with 14 young people who had recently left care was maintained over a period of 12-18 months. Biographical...
Main Author: | Horrocks, Christine |
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Language: | en |
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2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10454/3930 |
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