The experience of social protection in Palestine

An exploratory study of beneficiary perspectives

Dados Bibliográficos

ID9972541
AutoresScott D Easton (0000-0003-0271-1781, Boston College School of Social Work, USA, autor correspondente), Najwa S Safadi (0000-0002-4094-5389, Al-Quds University), Thomas M Crea (0000-0002-8092-7353, Boston College School of Social Work, USA)
Ano2017
Volume61
Fascículo6
Páginas1000-1014
Data de publicação2017-03-15
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0020872817695394
OpenAlexW2765344302
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas16

Families in the Occupied Palestinian Territories face political and social problems that reinforce poverty and undermine well-being. Since the limited self-governance era, Palestinian National Authority implemented anti-poverty reforms, including national cash transfers; yet, little is known about how social assistance is perceived by beneficiaries. This exploratory study analyzed transcripts from interviews with Palestinian heads of households. Families were unclear about eligibility requirements and frustrated with funding changes. Cash transfers did not cover basic living requirements, forcing painful budget choices. Participants characterized social workers as generally effective but offered suggestions for program improvement. Implications for policy and future research are discussed

Beneficiary · Business · Cash · Corporate governance · Economic growth · Economics · Exploratory research · Political science · Politics · Poverty · Public relations · Social policy · Social protection · Social science · Sociology · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Public Administration