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Churchill, S. L., Plano Clark, V., Prochaska-Cue, K., & Creswell, J. (2007). Family fun as reported by rural low-income women. Journal of Leisure Research, 39, 271-294.

Dolan, E. M., Braun, B., Katras, M. J., & Seiling, S. B. (in press). Getting off TANF: Experiences of rural mothers. Families in Society.

Garrison, M. E. B., Marks, L., Lawrence, F., & Braun, B. (2004). Religious beliefs, faith community involvement and depression: A study of rural, low-income mothers. Women & Health, 40, 51-62.

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Maring, L.F. & Braun, B. (September 2006). Drug, alcohol and tobacco use in rural, low-income families: An ecological and resilience perspective. Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 9.

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