Relying on Rural Sustainability:Patterns of Exposure to Adverse Life Events Among Rural Low-Income Families: Implications for Basic Needs Insecurity, Resilience, and Mental Health

Presented by : Sarah L. Feeney, Ph.D., Central Washington University, Amy Claridge, Ph.D., Central Washington University, Melissa A. Barnett, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Maggie Magoon, Ph.D., Michigan State University, Bradford Wiles, Ph.D., Kansas State University

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This webinar offered participants the opportunity to learn and discuss research findings related to adverse life events among rural low-income families. Presenters shared implications for families and those working with families related to basic needs insecurity, resilience, and mental health. The findings will be included in a paper that is in progress for publication and will be presented at the National Council on Family  Relations (NCFR) 2026 conference in Minneapolis, MN.

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