Abstract
Qualitative longitudinal research can make a distinctive contribution to policy discussions and to the assessment of outcomes. This article draws on research with lone-parent families over fifteen years to illustrate how change and continuity can look different over shorter and longer time periods, to discuss presenting longitudinal qualitative evidence through the selection of case studies, and to explore some of the challenges of engaging in policy debates with qualitative data.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Social Policy and Society |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 9 Oct 2020 |
Keywords
- Longitudinal
- Policy engagement
- Qualitative
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Political Science and International Relations