The Work-Faith Connection for Low-Income Mothers: A Research Note

Abstract

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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