THE RESILIENCE OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES AND THEIR MEMBERS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN THE LIGHT OF HUNGARIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE
THE RESILIENCE OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES AND THEIR MEMBERS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN THE LIGHT OF HUNGARIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the resilience of single-parent families through an interdisciplinary lens, utilising both Hungarian and international research. It integrates Walsh’s family resilience framework, the Triple Bind theory, and various welfare state models. The analysis shows that approximately 300,000–350,000 single-parent families in Hungary are exposed to a heightened risk of poverty and multiple structural disadvantages. The findings indicate that resilience should be conceptualised not merely as an individual attribute, but as a phenomenon shaped by external support systems and social policies. The study concludes by recommending targeted family policy interventions that address the specific challenges faced by single-parent households and promote broader social cohesion.

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