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Michael T French, Karoline Mortensen1, Yang Wen
1Department of Health Management and Policy, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, KE-311, 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA, kmortensen@bus.miami.edu.
The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics
|March 5, 2025
Summary
Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, are linked to lower subjective social status (SSS). This research highlights the connection between mental well-being and societal standing.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Mental health issues significantly affect overall well-being and life outcomes.
- Understanding the relationship between mental health and social standing is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between recent and lifetime mental health conditions and subjective social status (SSS).
- To determine if individuals with mental health challenges perceive themselves as lower in societal hierarchy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from Waves IV and V of the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health).
- Employed Spearman correlation coefficients and fixed-effects regression models.
- Measured SSS on a 1-10 scale, with higher scores indicating greater perceived social standing.
Main Results:
- All assessed mental health measures (depression, PTSD, anxiety, counseling) showed a significant negative correlation with SSS (p < 0.05).
- Individuals reporting mental health diagnoses or treatment perceived themselves as having lower social status.
Conclusions:
- Mental health status is demonstrably associated with an individual's subjective social status.
- Findings underscore the importance of mental health support for social well-being and have policy implications for employers and healthcare providers.
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