Identifying the challenges faced by working single mothers in Kuala Lumpur: the reasons for their non-participation in assistance programmes
This paper reports the findings of a research, which studies the challenges faced by working single mothers; and the reasons for their non-participation in financial assistance programmes. Four working single mothers ranged in age from 40 to 67 were interviewed to gather in-depth information on the...
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International Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
2017
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/58274/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/58274/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/58274/1/IJHSS%20-%20Identifying%20the%20Challenges%20faced%20by%20Working-2.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper reports the findings of a research, which studies the challenges faced by working single mothers; and the reasons for their non-participation in financial assistance programmes. Four working single mothers ranged in age from 40 to 67 were interviewed to gather in-depth information on the challenges and reasons. Their challenges include financial and time constraints; lack of knowledge and skills; social stigma; lack of childcare facilities and strict working hours. Despite the availability of assistance programmes, they did not participate, because of their negative experiences; and negative perceptions towards assistance-providing agencies. Interventions are recommended for relevant authorities and agencies to boost the images of the assistance-providing agencies; to increase the awareness and level of trust of the public on the assistance programmes providers. |
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