Table 3:

Study Findings

	Individual	Microsystem	Exosystem	Macrosystem
Stressors	Physiological Disruptions Traumatic Personal History & Mental Health Disorders	Unpredictable & Absent Partners Family Conflict & Trauma Children and Childcare	Inability to Meet Basic Needs Unsafe Neighborhoods Social Isolation	Limited Employment Opportunities Racism, Stigma & Acculturative Stress Gendered Caring Responsibilities
Strengths	Self Efficacy & Empowerment Personal Resources	Intimate Partner Support Family Support and Cohesion Supportive Social Networks	Public Programs Nonjudgmental Service Providers	Benefits of ‘Welfare to Work’ Policies