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Household stress and adolescent behaviours in urban families: the mediating roles of parent mental health and social supports
- Authors:
- REYNOLDS Andrew D., CREA Thomas M.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 21(4), 2016, pp.568-580.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Using exploratory data analysis techniques, the authors propose a model of parent psychosocial well-being that links financial strains and household stressors to adolescents' pro-social behaviours and vulnerability through parent mental health and social supports. Parents of urban youth (n = 781) who planned to attend a summer camp for at-risk youth responded to questions surveying household, parent and child factors related to early adolescent development. The authors expected that the relationship of household stressors – including financial strain and household difficulties – with adolescent behaviours would be mediated by parent depression and anxiety. They also anticipated that parent social supports would have both direct and indirect effects (via parent mental health) on adolescents' pro-social behaviours. Study findings are consistent with the hypotheses and the model performed similarly for both adolescent males and females. Implications for practice and policy in the context of programmes for urban youth are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Factors associated with psychological distress in the Canadian population: a comparison of low-income and non low-income sub-groups
- Authors:
- CARON Jean, LIU Aihua
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 47(3), June 2011, pp.318-330.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The level of psychological distress was compared between low-income and non low-income populations in Canada. Factors associated with distress identified for each population and differences found with the models used in predicting distress are also described. Data were collected through the Canadian Community Health Survey, including 36,984 individuals aged 15 or over. Of this sample, 17.9% was identified as being within the low-income population. In the low-income population the percentage of high psychological distress was as high as 28%, compared to 19% in the non low-income population. Variables related to social support, stress and coping abilities were the stronger sets of variables related to distress in both populations. The results provided evidence that although economically disadvantaged and more affluent populations share many variables associated with psychological distress, they have a different profile on the correlates of psychological distress.
Mental health, resilience and inequalities
- Author:
- FRIEDLI Lynne
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 55p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
This report aims to demonstrate how poor mental health is a significant cause of wider social and health problems, including: low levels of educational achievement and work productivity; higher levels of physical disease and mortality; violence, relationship breakdown and poor community cohesion. In contrast, good mental health leads to better physical health, healthier lifestyles, improved productivity and educational attainment and lower levels of crime and violence. The report draws together international research across a range of disciplines and highlights the importance of policies and programmes to support improved mental health for the whole population. Possible policy interventions are suggested in the areas of: supporting family life; education to better equip children economically and emotionally; employment opportunities and conditions that promote good mental health; partnership between health and other sectors to address problems that can lead to mental health problems; and reducing barriers to social contact.
Inequalities in later life
- Authors:
- SCHARF Thomas, SHAW Caroline
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 127
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the results of an evidence review on the nature of inequalities in later life, with a focus on six key areas: subjective wellbeing; physical and mental health; life expectancy and healthy life expectancy; financial security; social connections; and home and living environment. The review was carried out by researchers at the Institute of Health and Society and Institute for Ageing at Newcastle University and the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) and includes published research from 2006 to 2016. For each outcome, inequalities were considered in relation to: gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or beliefs, socioeconomic status, place of residence, and status as an informal carer. The results show that inequalities for older people are largely a product of poverty and disadvantage throughout life. Poor education and work opportunities and lack of social connection can have long term consequences. The review also found that older women are more vulnerable to financial difficulties than older men, with both their employment history and family circumstances impacting on pension income and ability to save. People from BAME backgrounds and some from LGBT are also disproportionately disadvantaged. In analysing the strength of the available evidence, the review also identified the need for more research relating to the inequalities in later life experienced by Black and minority ethnic groups, LGBT groups and people with disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health of the statutorily homeless population: secondary analysis of the Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys
- Authors:
- SIMS Jane, VICTOR Christina R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 8(5), October 1999, pp.523-532.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The prevalence of neuroticism, as measured by the CIS-R, was compared across two groups: the statutorily homeless and those in private households, using data from the Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys. Homeless people, many of whom were young adults, experienced twice the rate of neurotic disorder. The raised prevalence was associated with stressful life events such as long-term illness, plus the lack of social support. Homeless people with mental health problems were more likely to be treated as in-patients rather than out-patients. Holistic management of patients facing socio-economic adversity is needed to improve psychiatric morbidity.