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    [id] => 16004
    [paper_index] => 202505-01-021505
    [title] => DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES IN CHILDREN FROM SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES: INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
    [description] => 
    [author] => Adejo Samuel Egbunu , Yvonne Makafui Cudjoe-Mensah
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    [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra21505
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => May
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 5
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/May/202505-01-021505.pdf
    [abstract] => The increasing prevalence of single-parent households in the United States has raised concerns about the developmental challenges faced by children in such environments. This study explores the impact of single-parenting on children's emotional, psychological, academic, behavioral, and social well-being. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was obtained from national surveys, scholarly literature, and expert interviews with child psychologists, educators, and social workers. Findings indicate that children from single-parent families are more likely to experience emotional distress, lower academic achievement, increased behavioral issues, and economic disadvantages compared to their peers from two-parent households. Financial instability, reduced parental supervision, and emotional stress contribute to these developmental difficulties. However, various intervention strategies, including community-based mentorship programs, school counseling initiatives, financial assistance programs, and trauma-informed care, have been identified as effective measures in mitigating these challenges. The study highlights the importance of multi-faceted support systems, emphasizing the role of educational institutions, mental health professionals, and government policies in providing resources to single-parent families. While existing interventions have shown positive outcomes, additional policy reforms and targeted programs are necessary to enhance long-term developmental success for children in single-parent households. This research underscores the urgent need for improved access to mental health services, financial assistance, and educational support to create a more stable and nurturing environment for these children.
    [keywords] => Single-parent, Child development, Intervention strategies, Academic performance, Mental health support
    [doj] => 2025-05-13
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    [status] => 
    [award_status] => P
    [orderr] => 74
    [journal_id] => 1
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    [edit_on] => 2025-05-31 00:23:53
    [is_status] => 1
    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
    [pissn] => - --
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)
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