Title

Puerto Rican Mothers Of Young Children With Disabilities: A Comparison Of Perceived Support Systems

Keywords

Children; Disabled people; Family life; Income; Puerto Rico; USA

Abstract

Compares family sources of support perceived by 55 Puerto Rican mothers of young children with disabilities residing in Puerto Rico with 39 of their counterparts living in Florida. Uses the Family Support Scale in the interview process to measure perception. Indicates that the Puerto Rican sample perceive more sources of support than those in Florida. Describes perceived patterns and sources. Discusses the implications for schools, agencies and service providers. © 2001, MCB UP Limited

Publication Date

4-1-2001

Publication Title

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

Volume

21

Issue

3

Number of Pages

1-11

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789312

Socpus ID

84993013131 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84993013131

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