In:
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, SAGE Publications, Vol. 85, No. 3 ( 2004-07), p. 425-429
Abstract:
This study focuses on examining the mediating affect that psychological well-being may have on the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the cash relief program under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. A stratified random sample of individuals in receipt of TANF volunteered to complete a comprehensive survey measuring their psychological well-being. Twelve months later, an unobtrusive check of their TANF status was conducted, and the psychological well-being of individuals still in receipt of TANF was compared with individuals who had stopped receiving benefits. The data reveal that a person's psychological well-being, with the exception of self-efficacy, is not a good predictor of TANF termination. The conclusions suggest other factors as likely contributors to TANF termination.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1044-3894
,
1945-1350
DOI:
10.1177/104438940408500322
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2069655-3
SSG:
3,4