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CHAPTER 11
MAJOR STRESSFUL EVENTS
Major stressful events that could affect the ability to secure or retain a job were assessed. Figure 11.A presents finding on the percent of participants who have experienced five categories of major stressful events within the last year. The substance abuse sample experienced significantly more stressful events than the non-affected sample in four of five categories, but the percent of all participants experiencing at least one stressful event was high. About two-thirds (65%) of the substance abuse sample and about half (42%) of the non-affected sample experienced at least one major stressful life event in the last year. Among substance abusers, the most prevalent type of stressful event was eviction from a residence, with almost one third (30%) reporting this had occurred. Among the non-affected sample, the most prevalent stressful event was a serious physical health problem of the participant or her child, with 22% reporting this had occurred. Overall, stressful events that could impact employability affected a substantial portion of women across samples.
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