TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - Stress, strain, and hardiness as predictors of adaptation in farm and ranch families
JO  - Journal of child and family studies
A1  - Carson, David
A1  - Araquistain, Mary
A1  - Ide, Betty
A1  - Quoss, Bernita
A1  - Weigel, Randy
SP  - 157
EP  - 174
VL  - 3
IS  - 2
N2  - We examined the relationship between potential family vulnerability factors (stressor and strains), manifestations of maladaptation (family discord and distress), family strengths (hardiness), and measures of bonadaptation (quality of life) as reported by 188 men and women representing 100 Idaho farm and ranch families. Family strains, and stressors unique to farming and ranching, were positively associated with family discord and distress but negatively associated with hardiness and quality of life. Greater family hardiness as reported by both wives and husbands was positively correlated with their perceptions of family quality of life. The results have implications for mental health professionals and family life educators whose goal is to help farm and ranch families manage stress more effectively, increase hardiness, and enhance their overall quality of life.<p /> 
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SN  - 1062-1024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02234065
ID  - ref1
ER  -