Working poor families: trends, causes, effects, and suggested policies

This article includes a summary of research and federal legislative actions concerning working poor families. The nature and extent of the situation of the working poor, the apparent causes, and the probable effects on their families are presented. Using a family ecological systems model, some impli...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Family relations 1991-04, Vol.40 (2), p.191-198
1. Verfasser:	Chilman, C.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child care Children Economically Disadvantaged Employed Parents employment Employment Patterns families Families & family life Family Family Policy Family relations governmental programs and projects Housing Legislation Low Income Groups Minimum wage Policy Formation Poverty Poverty line Public assistance programs social impact social legislation Social Policy Social research Social Science Research trends Unemployment Working Poor
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Zusammenfassung:	This article includes a summary of research and federal legislative actions concerning working poor families. The nature and extent of the situation of the working poor, the apparent causes, and the probable effects on their families are presented. Using a family ecological systems model, some implications for program and policy development are discussed.
ISSN:	0197-6664 1741-3729 0197-6664
DOI:	10.2307/585482