Abstract
This research was aimed at studying the RISE pilot program and stability factors of low socioeconomic groups. Self-sufficiency programs focus on households moving from crisis to empowerment; no longer relying on subsidies. Gaining employment and housing alone do not create socioeconomic stability. It was therefore determined that the RISE Program should be evaluated to determine the effectiveness at ending dependency. Methods: Thirty-four (30.6%) participants were included in this evaluation. Using logistic regression techniques, sixteen items on the RISE Self-sufficiency Assessment were explored. Results: RISE participants derived significant economic benefits, and that food security seemed to be the greatest mediator of increased %FPG. The slope of the overall RSSA revealed every one increase in the total RSSA score, there were 24.01 increases in %FPG. Participants who had increased food security saw significant increases in %FPG of 25.25. Conclusion: Participants’ perceptions of improved food security is the best mediator of increased federal poverty guidelines.
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Blansit, Amy
(2021)
"Income Predicts FPG, but Food Security is the Mediator,"
eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 10:
No.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol10/iss2/3
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