The Scottish Government

2003

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Contents

Acknowledgements
Summary
Chapter One: Introduction: Low Income Living And Families With Children In Scotland
Background
Report Conventions
Aims
Method
Report Structure
Chapter Two: Family Life On A Low Income In Scotland
Shortage, Management = Stress
Change
The Brighter Side?
Summary
Chapter Three: Understanding Experiences Of Low Income Families
The Nature Of The Low Income Family Household
Hidden Hands That Give And Take
Debt
Poverty
On Government And Service Providers
Summary
Chapter Four: Summary And Conclusions: Towards New Directions In Policy And Research
Summary
Key Issues For Research
Key Recommendations For Policy
References
Glossary: Scots Language & Other Colloquialisms Used In The Report
Annex One: Research Design
Overview
Recruitment
Ethical Procedures
Field Practice
Analytical Approach
Critical Review
Annex Two: Focus Group Summary
Annex Three: Introductory Consent Check Schedule For Moderators
Annex Four: Topic Guide, Adults
Annex Five: Topic Guide, Young People

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