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Poverty, Material Hardship, Financial Capability, and Quality of Life in Adults with Disabilities
Description
This study examined poverty, material hardship, financial capability, and quality of life among residents of a subsidized housing complex for seniors and adults with disabilities in Phoenix, Arizona. Respondents (N-25) completed a 42-item questionnaire in March of 2017. Data analysis revealed reports of incomes as low as 200% of the poverty level, difficulty paying for food, medications, recreation, and transportation. The study found a positive correlation between the presence of a disability and obtaining sufficient food. In addition, the results indicated lowered financial literacy, reduced ability to keep up with monthly expenses, and a positive correlation between lower income and inability to come up with $2000 in the event of an unexpected expense. Respondents reported minimal use of non-mainstream financial services; most had checking accounts, while fewer reported savings accounts. Scores on financial literacy questions were low and respondents indicated interest in a financial literacy course. The study also revealed low perceived quality of life among the majority of respondents and a positive relationship with material hardship and lower quality of life scores. Implications include the need for further research within the population.
Date Created
2017
Contributors
- Reily, Tama Dawn (Author)
- Shafer, Michael (Thesis advisor)
- Ferguson-Colvin, Kristin (Committee member)
- Kruck, Amina Donna (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
59 pages
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.44238
Level of coding
minimal
Note
Masters Thesis Social Work 2017
System Created
- 2017-06-01 02:05:24
System Modified
- 2021-08-26 09:47:01
- 3 years 2 months ago
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