Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/333130 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Citation: 
[Journal:] Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft (WuG) [ISSN:] 0378-5130 [Volume:] 50 [Issue:] 2 [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 89-116
Publisher: 
Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte für Wien, Wien
Abstract: 
The Covid-19 pandemic induced an unprecedented shock to the Austrian labour market. Austria responded by implementing active labour market policies (ALMP) to facilitate the reintegration of individuals abruptly rendered unemployed. This article assesses the effects of a job search assistance and training programme on jobseekers within this context by utilizing a panel survey among participants. Drawing on Marie Jahoda's theory of latentdeprivation, we examine how participation in the programme alleviates the adverse effects of unemployment. The results reveal significant improvements in professional competencies after participating in the programme. Participants reported marked reductions in psychological stress and overstrain. Finding work during the programme resulted in enhanced material living conditions and improved health outcomes.#The Covid-19 pandemic induced an unprecedented shock to the Austrian labour market. Austria responded by implementing active labour market policies (ALMP) to facilitate the reintegration of individuals abruptly rendered unemployed. This article assesses the effects of a job search assistance and training programme on jobseekers within this context by utilizing a panel survey among participants. Drawing on Marie Jahoda's theory of latentdeprivation, we examine how participation in the programme alleviates the adverse effects of unemployment. The results reveal significant improvements in professional competencies after participating in the programme. Participants reported marked reductions in psychological stress and overstrain. Finding work during the programme resulted in enhanced material living conditions and improved health outcomes.
Subjects: 
Active labour market policy
Covid-19
labour market shocks
employment
latent deprivation
Active Labor Market Policy
Latent Deprivation
Labor Market Shock
Unemployment
COVID-19
JEL: 
A14
C23
J68
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Document Type: 
Article

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