Abstract
The article presents the main results of a field research carried out in the province of Piacenza about lone-parent families and their real living conditions. The collection and analysis of locally relevant statistical data together with a series of semi-structured interviews with lone parents have provided valuable descriptive elements about the living conditions of lone-parent families with specific reference to the peculiar characteristics of “social support” networks. Finally, recommendations are given for policies and strategies of social work.
Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] Impoverishment and fragility of social ties: the living conditions of single parent families |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 219-231 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | AUTONOMIE LOCALI E SERVIZI SOCIALI |
Volume | XXXV, vol. 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Famiglie monogenitoriali, Povertà, Vulnerabilità sociale, Reti sociali primarie, Social support
- Lone-parent families, Poverty, Social vulnerability, Primary social networks, Social suppor