The work-faith connection for low-income mothers: a research note.: An article from: Sociology of Religion

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From the author: This paper examines the role of religious faith or spirituality in the work lives of low-income mothers of young children, based on forty-four in-depth interviews. Previous research on higher income workers shows that the primary role of religious faith or spirituality with regard to work is to imbue work with a greater sense of purpose and meaning. My study suggests that for very low-income mothers, the primary role is not to contribute meaning but rather to aid in surviving the low-wage service sector workplace. The paper discusses implications for faith-based social services and for future research.

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Title: The work-faith connection for low-income mothers: a research note.
Author: Susan Crawford Sullivan
Publication:Sociology of Religion (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 67 Issue: 1 Page: 99(10)

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