In–Work Poverty and the Challenges of Getting By among the Young Phase 2
23 MAY 2022
| Name of Recipent | Associate Professor Irene Ng Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS) |
| Project Title | In-Work Poverty and the Challenges of Getting By among the Young |
| Project Status | Ongoing |
| Year Awarded | 2022 |
| Type of Grant | Social Science Research Thematic Grant |
This project is an extension of the research project awarded in the 2018 SSRTG call to gain deeper insights on the kinds of “in-work” poverty (i.e experiencing poverty while being employed) that the young working class are experiencing.
The project will gain a deeper and wider understanding of the lived realities of younger low-waged workers through surveys, interviews, and focus-group discussions with relevant parties such as employers, unions and government agencies.