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The Relation Between Social Support And Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Families
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Ramey, Victoria R.
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1272899165
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Year and Degree
2010, Master of Arts, Miami University, Psychology.
Abstract
This paper is a summary of a study that examined the relation between social support and self-sufficiency among those with little or no income. Using self-report questionnaires and narratives, this study attempted to delve into the relation between satisfaction with individuals’ support systems and self-sufficiency, as well as that between family support and reported self-sufficiency. The results were mixed. There was a trend toward significance in the relation between the satisfaction scores and total self-sufficiency, and a moderate correlation between the support of identified family members and total self-sufficiency. Narratives identified most commonly mentioned sources of stress and social support, pointing to the important role of family members as sources of support to cope with instrumental stressors. This work examines the limitations of the study, and suggests possible directions for future research.
Committee
Ann Fuehrer, PhD (Committee Chair)
Amanda Diekman, PhD (Committee Member)
Marie Elise Radina, PhD (Committee Member)
Subject Headings
Psychology
Keywords
social support
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self-sufficiency
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Ramey, V. R. (2010).
The Relation Between Social Support And Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Families
[Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1272899165
APA Style (7th edition)
Ramey, Victoria.
The Relation Between Social Support And Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Families.
2010. Miami University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1272899165.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Ramey, Victoria. "The Relation Between Social Support And Self-Sufficiency Among Low-Income Families." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1272899165
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