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Supportive group action for women: a self-help strategy
Canada'S Mental Health
|August 9, 1983
Summary
This study tested a self-help model for single mothers, enhancing coping skills and employment. The model successfully increased membership, confidence, and community resource development.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Community Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Single-parent households face unique challenges.
- Effective support systems are crucial for single parents' well-being.
- Existing models may lack comprehensive support for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a self-help and voluntary support model for female single parents.
- To enhance coping skills, resource accessibility, and employment opportunities.
- To foster personal development and community integration.
Main Methods:
- Community meetings and study programs were utilized.
- Experiential strategies were employed to facilitate learning.
- The model emphasized self-help, consumer empowerment, and accessibility.
Main Results:
- Increased group membership and participant self-awareness.
- Enhanced self-confidence, leadership qualities, and employment rates.
- Successful development of community resources and social networks.
Conclusions:
- The self-help model proved effective for supporting single mothers.
- Key success factors included individual contact, informal agreements, and community backing.
- This approach can empower single parents and improve their socioeconomic outcomes.