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The Relationship of Gender and Ethnicity to Employment Among Adults Residing in Communal-Living Recovery Homes

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined employment and sources of income for different genders and ethnic groups residing in a substance abuse recovery homes called Oxford Houses. Men compared to women reported significantly higher mean income from employment as well as total income. African Americans compared to European Americans reported significantly more work in the past 30 days; however, the rate of pay between these two ethnic groups was not significantly different. Longer length of stay in Oxford House was related to higher incomes. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Source: Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery

DOI: 10.1080/15560350802712462

Authors: Olya Belyaev-Glantsman, Leonard A. Jason, Joseph R. Ferrari

Institution: DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Gender equality, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse