Effects of Social Support and Conflict on Parenting Among Homeless Mothers - FREE Access
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This article was featured in the "Special Section on Parenting and Homelessness", guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. It discusses the impact of conflict within the social support networks of parents who are homeless.
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Research has shown that having a supportive social network is generally beneficial for individuals, particularly those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. However, conflict within these networks may diminish the positive effects of social support on well-being, and these effects may be felt acutely within a vulnerable population with multiple needs. This study examined the impact of conflict and social support on parenting behaviors in a sample of mothers who are homeless and were involved in a study of case management interventions of varying intensity. We found that women who reported high emotional and instrumental social support self-reported greater improvements in parenting consistency over time than those who reported lower levels of support. However, three-way interactions showed that conflict in support networks was a risk factor for harsh parenting practices among participants who reported lower levels of instrumental social support. Results suggest that social support may enhance homeless mothers’ ability to provide consistent parenting, but that these benefits maybe undermined if conflict occurs in combination with limited levels of instrumental social support. (Authors)
The Homelessness Resource Center is providing open access to the "Special Section on Parenting and Homelessness" published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Please take the time to read each of the articles within this special section (see "Related Items" to the right). You can earn 10 Continuing Education Credits by reading these articles and completing an examination. In addition to the article please find the Continuing Education Credits form attached.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2009
Volume:
79
Issue:
3
Pages:
348 - 356
Location:
Washington, DC
Phone:
800-374-2721