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Housing Pathways of Disabled Young People: Evidence for Policy and Practice

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Most studies of disabled young people's housing experiences focus on structural constraints, with little attention given to the role of young people themselves in shaping their housing biographies. Using Clapham's (2002) housing pathways framework, this paper reflects on new empirical data to examine interactions between structure, agency and wider discourses in the housing pathways of disabled young people. The paper develops a typology of disabled young people's housing pathways, consisting of direct, staged and return pathways to independent living. Within each of these pathways, young people face key challenges of deciding to leave, finding suitable accommodation and maintaining their accommodation. The research identifies some of the complex interconnected factors that shape the ways young people negotiate these challenges and in doing so key messages emerge for policy makers and practitioners. Moreover, the paper not only informs policy and practice but also responds to questions that have recently been asked of the pathways framework and social constructionism more generally.

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  • Peter Mackie, 2012. "Housing Pathways of Disabled Young People: Evidence for Policy and Practice," Housing Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(6), pages 805-821.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:chosxx:v:27:y:2012:i:6:p:805-821
    DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2012.714464
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    1. Isobel Anderson & Dianne-Dominique Theakstone & Julia Lawrence, 2020. "Inclusive Social Lettings Practice: Opportunities to Enhance Independent Living for Disabled People," Social Inclusion, Cogitatio Press, vol. 8(3), pages 54-65.
    2. Anna Clarke, 2016. "The Prevalence of Rough Sleeping and Sofa Surfing Amongst Young People in the UK," Social Inclusion, Cogitatio Press, vol. 4(4), pages 60-72.
    3. Irene Belperio & Fiona Rillotta & Tim Adam & Ruth Walker & Claire Hutchinson, 2024. "Using Inclusive Research Methods and the Housing Pathways Framework in Future Planning and Housing Research: A Pilot Study," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-15, March.

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