Understanding Psychosocial Wellbeing in the Context of Complex and Multidimensional Problems

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Public Health

Background:

• Research on mental health and psychosocial well-being remains fragmented despite the biopsychosocial model.
• Societal complexities, including inequalities, migration, and conflict, significantly affect individual and collective well-being.
• Previous research often focused on single factors, yielding modest advancements.

Discussion:

• This Special Issue addresses the interaction between psychosocial well-being and social determinants such as economic, gender, racial, and ethnic inequalities.
• It examines the effects of stigma on minority groups (sexual, disability, etc.) and the impact of migration and conflict.
• The call for papers encouraged interdisciplinary and methodological integration to overcome research fragmentation.

Key Insights:

• Prioritizes works that integrate disciplinary and methodological approaches to mental health research.
• Investigates the psychosocial impact of social dynamics on individuals across all ecological levels.
• Analyzes how sociocultural and geopolitical factors influence health and collective psychosocial well-being.

Outlook:

• Encourages empirical and theoretical research on the multifaceted impacts of social issues on mental health.
• Promotes a holistic understanding by linking individual experiences to broader societal and geopolitical contexts.
• Aims to foster more comprehensive and effective interventions by bridging research gaps.