Mr Raj Patel Impact Fellow, University of Essex Email rajpatel@essex.ac.uk Office 2N2.5A.06 Curriculum vitae Latest Publications Work, education, family? Why do people move long distances?Michael Thomas Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al HouseholdsGeographyMigrationSomewhere or anywhere? Local roots and the Brexit voteNeil LeeKaty MorrisThomas Kemeny Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al PsychologyDemographyArea EffectsGeographyMigrationPoliticsElections. Electoral BehaviourSociology Of HouseholdsPublic OpinionMoving home and mental healthSam WildingDavid MartinGraham Moon Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al PsychologyHealthDemographyArea EffectsWell BeingGeographyMigrationCommentary: creating opportunities for people who move – and those who want to stayAndrew Carter Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al CommutingHealthArea EffectsWell BeingGeographyMigrationUnemployment affects different groups’ health and weight in different waysAmanda HughesMeena Kumari Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al HealthUnemploymentWell BeingBiologyMedicineInsights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study Book - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al Labour MarketHouseholdsLife Course AnalysisSurveysHealthPublic PolicyArea EffectsWell BeingGeographySocial ChangeMigrationEthnic GroupsSocial MobilitySociology Of HouseholdsSocial ExclusionSocial InclusionRace RelationsCommentary: how long does it take for change to happen?Adeeba Malik Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al Social ChangeMigrationPoliticsEthnic GroupsSocial InclusionRace RelationsA poor quality job could be worse for your health than being unemployedTarani ChandolaNan Zhang Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al Labour MarketHealthUnemploymentWell BeingBiologyCommentary: flexible work can’t be an end in itselfFiona Aldridge Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al Labour MarketHealthUnemploymentWell BeingBiologyPolitical and ethnic identityAlita NandiLucinda Platt Book Chapter, Insights 2019-20: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study - January 15, 2020Michaela BenzevalMagda BorkowskaChris CoatesRebecca ParsonsRaj Patel, et al PsychologyMigrationPoliticsEthnic Groups Posts navigation « 1 2 3 4 … 9 » Latest Media Which policies can both boost growth and help people on low incomes?Raj Patel Media - May 6, 2026 Labour MarketHousehold EconomicsPovertyWelfare BenefitsEconomicsPublic PolicyWages And EarningsTo understand the impact of government policies we need a long-term evaluation cultureRaj Patel Media - December 2, 2022 SurveysPublic PolicyGovernmentMost people working from home want to keep doing it, new analysis using Understanding Society dataPiotr MarzecAlita NandiRaj Patel Media - October 28, 2021 Labour MarketHouseholdsLife Course AnalysisCommutingHousehold EconomicsHealthCovid-19Public PolicyDemographyGeographySociology Of LabourEthnic GroupsSociology Of HouseholdsCommon policy problems and what researchers can do about themRaj Patel Media - October 29, 2020 HouseholdsSocial PolicySurveysPublic PolicyGovernmentSocietiesSocial ChangeResearchSocial SciencesInformation NetworksWorking with the policy machineryRaj Patel Media - October 14, 2020 HouseholdsSocial PolicySurveysPublic PolicyGovernmentSocietiesSocial ChangeResearchSocial SciencesInformation NetworksSee all media items