White, Richard and Green, Anne E. (2011) Opening up or closing down opportunities? : The role of social networks and attachment to place in informing young peoples' attitudes and access to training and employment. Urban Studies, Vol.48 (No.1). pp. 41-60. doi:10.1177/0042098009360234 ISSN 0042-0980.

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Abstract

Drawing on case study evidence from three deprived urban neighbourhoods in England, this paper explores the influence of social networks and attachment to place on young people's access to training and employment opportunities. The findings presented contribute to the emerging literature which highlights the importance that place-based social networks have in facilitating young people's access to training and employment opportunities through provision of trusted information, references and role models. Moreover, the evidence also demonstrates how both social networks and attachment to place may constrain geographical and social horizons, and therefore limit the available opportunities in employment and training that young people perceive are open to them. The paper concludes by focusing on policy implications. In particular, it is argued that it is important that the influence of social networks, place attachment and associated subjective geographies is recognised by academics and policy-makers seeking a better understanding of the attitudes and perceptions of young people towards training and employment-especially in deprived areas.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Place attachment, Young adults -- Social networks -- England, Young adults -- Employment -- England -- Case studies, Occupational training -- England, Young adults -- England -- Social conditions, Inner cities -- England -- Social conditions
Journal or Publication Title:	Urban Studies
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	0042-0980
Official Date:	January 2011
Dates:	Date Event January 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.48
Number:	No.1
Number of Pages:	20
Page Range:	pp. 41-60
DOI:	10.1177/0042098009360234
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)
Grant number:	804472 (JRF)

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