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Leveraging Welfare Reform Research to Enhance Adolescent Outcomes

Leveraging Welfare Reform Research to Enhance Adolescent Outcomes

Introduction

As practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology and online therapy services, understanding the broader socio-economic factors that influence our clients' lives is crucial. The research article titled Effects of Welfare Reform on Positive Health and Social Behaviors of Adolescents by Reichman et al. (2023) provides valuable insights into the impacts of welfare reform on adolescents' health and social behaviors. This blog aims to distill key findings from the study and suggest ways practitioners can integrate these insights into their practice.

Key Findings of the Research

The study examined the effects of welfare reform on various positive health and social behaviors among adolescents, such as eating habits, exercise, sleep, homework completion, and participation in community and school activities. Despite the reforms' intention to promote responsible behaviors through increased maternal employment, the research found no significant positive impact on these adolescent behaviors.

Interestingly, the study highlighted gender-specific differences, indicating that welfare reform had adverse effects on boys, who have been lagging behind girls in educational achievements. This underscores the need for targeted interventions that consider gender disparities.

Implications for Practitioners

As professionals dedicated to improving children's outcomes, these findings present both challenges and opportunities:

Encouraging Further Research

The findings also highlight the need for further research into the long-term effects of welfare reform on adolescents. Practitioners are encouraged to stay informed about ongoing research and consider participating in studies that explore innovative interventions.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Effects of Welfare Reform on Positive Health and Social Behaviors of Adolescents.


Citation: Reichman, N. E., Corman, H., Dave, D., Kalil, A., Schwartz-Soicher, O., & Gambaro, L. (2023). Effects of Welfare Reform on Positive Health and Social Behaviors of Adolescents. Children (Basel), 10(2), 260. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020260
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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