The Effects of Economic Pressure on the Resilience and Strengths of Individuals Living in Extreme Poverty
2012; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 16; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/10875549.2012.720659
ISSN1540-7608
AutoresDavid Okech, Waylon Howard, Teresa Mauldin, Yoko Mimura, Junghyun Kim,
Tópico(s)Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
ResumoEconomic pressure has negative effects on families living in poverty that require much resilience and strength to cope. Although the strengths perspective upholds many human service values, literature on how it can be used to build resilience of these families is scarce. This exploratory study reports on the relationship between the constructs of economic pressure and resilience among N = 194 individuals living in extreme poverty. The authors found a significant relationship between economic pressure and resilience, with higher economic pressure being associated with less resilience. However, family income was not a significant factor between economic pressure and resilience. Discussion is directed toward practice, policy, and research in enhancing the resilience and strengths of families living in extreme poverty.
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