International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 44 Issue 13/14

The depoliticisation of social policy through financial inclusion

Maria Dodaro, Lavinia Bifulco

The purpose of this paper is to explore two financial inclusion measures adopted within the local welfare context of the city of Milan, Italy, examining their functioning and…

Consumer trust in Thai street food vendors: implications for the post-pandemic era

Teerapong Teangsompong, Pichaporn Yamapewan, Weerachon Sawangproh

This study aims to investigate the impact of service quality (SQ), perceived value (PV) and consumer satisfaction on Thai street food, with customer satisfaction (CS) as a…

Tanzanian social policy in the new millennium – a cross-sectoral analysis from a gender perspective

Roosa Amanda Lambin, Milla Nyyssölä

Mainland Tanzania has seen two decades of significant social policy reforms and transformations in its social and economic structures, whilst the country continues to grapple with…

Examining extra-parliamentary engagement: the impact of online and offline activities on in-party commitment amongst political party members in Finland

Ilkka Koiranen, Aki Koivula, Anna Kuusela, Arttu Saarinen

The study utilises unique survey data gathered from 12,427 party members. The dependent variable measures party members’ in-party commitment and is based on willingness to donate…

Assessing the impact of a safety income model as an alternative approach to universal basic income: a case study in South Korea

Ki Seong Park, Gyeong Lyeob Cho, Yong Min Kim, Heikki Hiilamo

This case study focuses on an alternative minimum-security model, the Safety Income (SI) Model, representing a nuanced departure from both established policies and UBI. StI is a…

Career paths of multiple jobholders: employers' perspectives and employees' experiences in retail and food service

Anu Järvensivu, Ritva Horppu, Hanna Keränen

Multiple jobholding (MJH) is assumed to be a growing phenomenon due to working life changes. This study presents new knowledge on the MJH career paths, from the perspectives of…

Formal long-term care, individualisation and filial responsibility: a multi-level analysis of 21 European countries

Juha Kääriäinen, Antti O. Tanskanen, Mirkka Danielsbacka

Due to the rapid ageing of the continent's population, a significant surge in long-term care expenses for the elderly is expected across Europe in the coming years. Could a…

More than survival. The meanings of cash transfers for the poor

Giulio Bertoluzza, Stella Volturo, Antonella Meo

This article challenges the prevailing view that a minimum income for the poor is only relevant to basic needs. It contributes to the discussion on the meanings of money by…

The effects of individual and cultural factors on digital inclusion in European countries: a two-level regression analysis

Teemu Rantanen, Timo Toikko

With digitisation, a new kind of inequality has emerged in society between people and groups of people. A lack of digital inclusion creates challenges for the economic and social…

Money and values in couples: a cross-welfare system comparison of gender values

Olga Jimenez-Rodriguez, Felix Requena

Money management practices among couples from 27 countries were studied to understand how they reflect egalitarian values. The welfare system was used as a classification…