Stress Management of Working Single Mothers: A Single-System Approach

Women involved in family and work roles are becoming a norm in United States. However, having juggled a variety of roles among working mothers, particularly single mothers, in workplace and family has lead to different impact on micro, mezzo and macro levels. Past research studies made evident that single working mothers encounter adverse health effects in terms of physical and mental health, family disruption, economics and social consequences. As such, effective stress management strategies specifically for working single mothers should be identified to help them maintain a balance in performing their multi-roles.