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D Knutson1, M S Irgens2, K C Flynn3
1Oklahoma State University, 445 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA. douglas.knutson@okstate.edu.
Community Mental Health Journal
|January 25, 2023
Summary
Marginalized individuals living farther from urban centers reported higher resilience and anxiety. This research highlights the need to support rural mental health resources and understand geographic impacts on well-being.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Rural Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Scholarly work indicates marginalized populations in non-urban areas face greater distress and fewer psychosocial resources compared to urban counterparts.
- Empirical evidence on the specific impact of proximity to urban centers on the mental health of marginalized groups remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between geographic distance from urban and legislative centers and mental health outcomes in marginalized populations.
- To explore the role of social support and resilience in mediating the relationship between location and mental health.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 1733 participants from 45 countries who provided home locations.
- Administered validated measures for anxiety, depression, social support, and resilience.
- Employed regression and thematic analyses to examine the influence of distance on mental health indicators.
Main Results:
- Increased distance from legislative centers correlated with elevated anxiety and resilience.
- Greater distance from urban centers was also associated with enhanced resilience.
- Thematic analysis identified key factors like safety and connection, illustrating geographic influences on health.
Conclusions:
- Geographic location, specifically distance from urban and legislative centers, significantly impacts mental health outcomes for marginalized populations.
- Findings underscore the importance of developing targeted community mental health strategies for rural areas, focusing on bolstering resilience.
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