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Why Do Some Single Mothers Struggle More Than Others?, Tania Rhiger
Why Do Some Single Mothers Struggle More Than Others?, Tania Rhiger
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This qualitative study explored the interviews and stories of 4 single mothers, ages 25-41, with unique situations. Each mom was different with how their support systems and father-child relationships varied. These moms provided a fair representation of how some of these complex factors can vary and play out in single mother households. Single mothers and their varying levels of struggles are the phenomena that this project studied while considering family systems. The review of existing research guided the framework of the interview questions using grounded theory; this approach was also used to further explore the data found in this project. …
Factors That Impact Parent-Child Closeness In Special Needs Adoptions, Mary Morrison
Factors That Impact Parent-Child Closeness In Special Needs Adoptions, Mary Morrison
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This study set out to determine if adoptive parents with biological children would report a lower degree of closeness with their adoptive child with special needs than adoptive parents without biological children. A review of the literature showed that multiple factors impact the rates of adoption disruption and parental satisfaction, including; stress, externalizing behaviors exhibited by the child, family structure and levels of pre and post-adoption support provided to parents and families. One hundred and twelve adoptive parents responded by completing an online survey. Levels of closeness between the adoptive parent and their adoptive child were measured using a five …