title: A welfare-to-wellness-to-work program.
abstract: This cross-sectional, exploratory study evaluates and describes a welfare-to-wellness-to-work program developed by a nurse located in the western United States. Adults (N = 34) aged 23-57-years-old, who participated in the program from 2001 to 2007, completed a demographic/health survey and were interviewed. From open-ended, semistructured questions, the study identified key themes related to the program. Content analysis of the data revealed significant insights about the program's curriculum, positive changes for the participants, obstacles and challenges they confronted, employment success, and a motivational tool (affirmations). Participants gained overwhelming benefit from the program and enhanced their functioning as individuals, family members, and parents.
authors.affiliation: California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California 95382, USA. cmartin2@csustan.edu
authors.forename: Carolyn Thompson
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Judith L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Keswick
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Leveck
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002140:California; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003479:Curriculum; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011632:Public Assistance; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D014830:Vocational Guidance / Q000458:organization & administration*