Determinants of Welfare Non-Take-Up from 80 Study Review

This dataset categorizes determinants of welfare non-take-up based on a scoping review of 80 studies from developed countries published in the last decade. It was created by Olaf Simonse to build a theoretical framework for understanding why eligible individuals do not claim benefits.

Use Cases

• Analyze the frequency and categorization of determinants identified across the 80 reviewed studies.
• Map relationships between different determinant categories to build a theoretical framework for non-take-up.
• Compare determinant themes from literature published over the last decade to identify temporal trends.
• Use the categorized determinants to guide policy interventions targeting specific barriers to welfare uptake.

Strengths

• Based on a systematic review of 80 distinct studies.
• Focuses on literature from developed countries over the last decade, providing recent context.
• Aims to synthesize findings into a structured theoretical framework.

Limitations

• The dataset is derived from a literature review, not primary empirical data, limiting direct statistical analysis.
• Scope is limited to studies from developed countries, which may not reflect determinants in developing contexts.
• The underlying sample size of 80 studies may not capture all relevant literature on the topic.

Provenance

Source

DataverseNL Harvested Dataverse

Collection Method

Scoping review of existing academic literature.

Time Range

Studies from the last decade.

Freshness

Last updated in October 2025.

Geography

Developed countries.