Abstract
This paper focuses upon occupation-based conceptualisations of socioeconomic status (SES). Using occupational data to measure the SES of individuals is a two-step process, whereby it is necessary to first collect and code occupational data, usually in accordance with an official occupational classification, and second, to recode these data into a measure of SES. There are three broad types of measures available – class, occupational prestige, and socioeconomic indices – and within these broad types, a large array of conceptualisation and measures are available. The author focuses on some of the more widely accepted approaches for which there are well-established Australian or international classifications.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 12 Apr 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Presentation to Socioeconomic Status and Higher Education Students Symposium, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) - Duration: 12 Apr 2010 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Presentation to Socioeconomic Status and Higher Education Students Symposium, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) |
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| Period | 12/04/10 → … |
Keywords
- Occupations
- Socioeconomic status
Disciplines
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research