Working Paper 07/04: Wellbeing, Employment, Independence : the Views of Sickness and Invalids' Benefit Clients

This working paper presents the findings and conclusions from a joint Ministry of Social Development and Victoria University of Wellington research project that sought to uncover insights about the subjective points of view of Sickness and Invalids' Benefit clients on wellbeing, employment and independence. This research project also sought to clarify and synthesise the complex world views of the client population.

The research uses Q methodology, a distinct approach characterised by a set of principles and techniques that are useful for studying "subjectivity" - an individual's perspective or world view on any matter of personal or social importance.