Amanda Sheely
Biographic Data
| ID | 3093179 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amanda Sheely |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amanda |
| FAMILY NAME | Sheely |
| SIGNATURE | SHEELY A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1733-6059 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 41 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Children’s Pathways of Exposure to Child Protective Services Over the Life Course and by Race/Ethnicity
More than Money? Job Quality and Food Insecurity among Employed Lone Mother Households in the United States
This article examines the relationship between food insecurity and the uncertainty and inadequate financial resources associated with low quality work among lone mother households in the United States. Food insecurity has increased since the start of the Great Recession and is particularly high among lone mother households. Using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, I find that mothers who have been employed part-time involun…
Single-Parent Families and Public Policy in High-Income Countries
single-parent families; U.S. policy; high-income countries; economic well-being; lesson drawing
Effective Policies for Single-Parent Families and Prospects for Policy Reforms in the United States
This conclusion engages two questions catalyzed by the articles in this volume. First, which policies are effective in reducing economic hardship among single-parent families overall and minimizing disparities across subgroups? Second, what are the prospects for related reforms in the United States? We draw four lessons from the articles in this volume and from prior research about effective policy design: (1) work-family reconciliation policies …
State supervision, punishment and poverty
This article explores the relationship between supervisory approaches to governance, punishment, and poverty among people with drug convictions. Tying government assistance to supervision could improve employment and economic outcomes. However, if experienced as punishment, recipients may forgo financial assistance and be more likely to experience poverty. Using information on policies that restrict access to welfare for people with drug felony c…
Constraints on Local Welfare Discretion in an Era of Second‐Order Devolution
Under devolution, state and local governments are expected to use the greater authority granted to them to design new and innovative programs that are tailored to local needs. Existing research on the devolution of welfare programs has reported substantial variation in the policies adopted by states in the wake of welfare reform. However, under second‐order devolution, local governments also gained discretion over welfare services. Some have argu…
Second‐Order Devolution and Administrative Exclusion in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
With the passage of welfare reform in 1996, state and local governments gained substantial authority to design and implement their own welfare programs. Proponents of devolution asserted that, under devolution, local governments would be better able to tailor program administration to meet local economic needs. However, opponents contended devolution could lead to local governments seeking to control costs by limiting access to welfare. Meanwhile…
A randomized controlled trial to improve health among women receiving welfare in the U.S
Devolution and Welfare Reform
The passage of welfare reform shifted significant authority for welfare provision from the federal government to state and local governments. Proponents of devolution point to drastic caseload declines as evidence that state-run programs are decreasing dependency among families. However, welfare rolls in many states have remained stagnant or decreased since the start of the recession in late 2007. The uneven responsiveness of the welfare system t…
Work Characteristics and Family Routines in Low-Wage Families
The maintenance of routines is linked to positive outcomes in children and families. Role theory asserts that resources and constraints found in family and work environments will shape a parent's ability to successfully fulfill both roles. To date, there is scant research examining the maintenance of routines in lowincome families whose work environments are often characterized by temporary work, non-traditional shifts, and irregular hours. This …
Devolution and Welfare Reform
The passage of welfare reform shifted significant authority for welfare provision from the federal government to state and local governments. Proponents of devolution point to drastic caseload declines as evidence that state-run programs are decreasing dependency among families. However, welfare rolls in many states have remained stagnant or decreased since the start of the recession in late 2007. The uneven responsiveness of the welfare system t…
Constraints on Local Welfare Discretion in an Era of Second‐Order Devolution
Under devolution, state and local governments are expected to use the greater authority granted to them to design new and innovative programs that are tailored to local needs. Existing research on the devolution of welfare programs has reported substantial variation in the policies adopted by states in the wake of welfare reform. However, under second‐order devolution, local governments also gained discretion over welfare services. Some have argu…
Second‐Order Devolution and Administrative Exclusion in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
With the passage of welfare reform in 1996, state and local governments gained substantial authority to design and implement their own welfare programs. Proponents of devolution asserted that, under devolution, local governments would be better able to tailor program administration to meet local economic needs. However, opponents contended devolution could lead to local governments seeking to control costs by limiting access to welfare. Meanwhile…
State supervision, punishment and poverty
This article explores the relationship between supervisory approaches to governance, punishment, and poverty among people with drug convictions. Tying government assistance to supervision could improve employment and economic outcomes. However, if experienced as punishment, recipients may forgo financial assistance and be more likely to experience poverty. Using information on policies that restrict access to welfare for people with drug felony c…
A randomized controlled trial to improve health among women receiving welfare in the U.S
More than Money? Job Quality and Food Insecurity among Employed Lone Mother Households in the United States
This article examines the relationship between food insecurity and the uncertainty and inadequate financial resources associated with low quality work among lone mother households in the United States. Food insecurity has increased since the start of the Great Recession and is particularly high among lone mother households. Using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, I find that mothers who have been employed part-time involun…
Single-Parent Families and Public Policy in High-Income Countries
single-parent families; U.S. policy; high-income countries; economic well-being; lesson drawing
Work Characteristics and Family Routines in Low-Wage Families
The maintenance of routines is linked to positive outcomes in children and families. Role theory asserts that resources and constraints found in family and work environments will shape a parent's ability to successfully fulfill both roles. To date, there is scant research examining the maintenance of routines in lowincome families whose work environments are often characterized by temporary work, non-traditional shifts, and irregular hours. This …
Children’s Pathways of Exposure to Child Protective Services Over the Life Course and by Race/Ethnicity
Work Characteristics and Family Routines in Low-Wage Families
The maintenance of routines is linked to positive outcomes in children and families. Role theory asserts that resources and constraints found in family and work environments will shape a parent's ability to successfully fulfill both roles. To date, there is scant research examining the maintenance of routines in lowincome families whose work environments are often characterized by temporary work, non-traditional shifts, and irregular hours. This …
A randomized controlled trial to improve health among women receiving welfare in the U.S
Devolution and Welfare Reform
The passage of welfare reform shifted significant authority for welfare provision from the federal government to state and local governments. Proponents of devolution point to drastic caseload declines as evidence that state-run programs are decreasing dependency among families. However, welfare rolls in many states have remained stagnant or decreased since the start of the recession in late 2007. The uneven responsiveness of the welfare system t…
Second‐Order Devolution and Administrative Exclusion in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
With the passage of welfare reform in 1996, state and local governments gained substantial authority to design and implement their own welfare programs. Proponents of devolution asserted that, under devolution, local governments would be better able to tailor program administration to meet local economic needs. However, opponents contended devolution could lead to local governments seeking to control costs by limiting access to welfare. Meanwhile…
Constraints on Local Welfare Discretion in an Era of Second‐Order Devolution
Under devolution, state and local governments are expected to use the greater authority granted to them to design new and innovative programs that are tailored to local needs. Existing research on the devolution of welfare programs has reported substantial variation in the policies adopted by states in the wake of welfare reform. However, under second‐order devolution, local governments also gained discretion over welfare services. Some have argu…
State supervision, punishment and poverty
This article explores the relationship between supervisory approaches to governance, punishment, and poverty among people with drug convictions. Tying government assistance to supervision could improve employment and economic outcomes. However, if experienced as punishment, recipients may forgo financial assistance and be more likely to experience poverty. Using information on policies that restrict access to welfare for people with drug felony c…
More than Money? Job Quality and Food Insecurity among Employed Lone Mother Households in the United States
This article examines the relationship between food insecurity and the uncertainty and inadequate financial resources associated with low quality work among lone mother households in the United States. Food insecurity has increased since the start of the Great Recession and is particularly high among lone mother households. Using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, I find that mothers who have been employed part-time involun…
Single-Parent Families and Public Policy in High-Income Countries
single-parent families; U.S. policy; high-income countries; economic well-being; lesson drawing
Effective Policies for Single-Parent Families and Prospects for Policy Reforms in the United States
This conclusion engages two questions catalyzed by the articles in this volume. First, which policies are effective in reducing economic hardship among single-parent families overall and minimizing disparities across subgroups? Second, what are the prospects for related reforms in the United States? We draw four lessons from the articles in this volume and from prior research about effective policy design: (1) work-family reconciliation policies …
Children’s Pathways of Exposure to Child Protective Services Over the Life Course and by Race/Ethnicity
Economics (9 works) · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics (6 works) · Public economics (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Welfare (5 works) · Welfare reform (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Demographic economics (4 works)