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The Role of Behavioral Theory in Model Development Research with Single Parent Families

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In this paper, the authors critically examine the plight of single parent families with young children. Next, they lay out in detail the contributions of the behavioral perspective to practice model development research with single-parent families of children under the age of 12. The authors discuss implications for future theory driven practice model development research with cultural specific single parent families. They believe that future model development research efforts with culturally diverse single parent families will aid in advancing the state of cultural competence research in social work while assisting single parents relieve suffering and enhance child and family well-being.

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    Harold Eugene Briggs, Nicole Corley & Michelle Black

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Briggs, H.E., Cox, W., Sharkey, C.N. et al. The Role of Behavioral Theory in Model Development Research with Single Parent Families. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 33, 349–363 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-015-0428-y

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