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Identifying the Challenges Faced by Working Single Mothers in Kuala Lumpur: The Reasons for their Non-Participation in Assistance Programmes

Journal: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) (Vol.6, No. 4)

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Page : 53-62

Keywords : Working Single Mothers; Financial Assistance Programmes; Work Skills; Working Hours;

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Abstract

This paper reports the findings of a research, which studies the challenges faced by working single mothers; and the reasons for their non-participation in financial assistance programmes. Four working single mothers ranged in age from 40 to 67 were interviewed to gather in-depth information on the challenges and reasons. Their challenges include financial and time constraints; lack of knowledge and skills; social stigma; lack of childcare facilities and strict working hours. Despite the availability of assistance programmes, they did not participate, because of their negative experiences; and negative perceptions towards assistance-providing agencies. Interventions are recommended for relevant authorities and agencies to boost the images of the assistance-providing agencies; to increase the awareness and level of trust of the public on the assistance programmes providers.

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