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Associations between Support Gaps and Agricultural Stress
Amanda J Holmstrom1, Gwyn Shelle1
1Michigan State University.
Rural Mental Health
|September 10, 2025
Summary
Farmers
Area of Science:
- Agricultural science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Farmers face significant occupational stress.
- Social support can mitigate stress, but support gaps may occur.
- Understanding these gaps is crucial for farmer well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between informational and emotional support gaps and perceived stress in U.S. farmers.
- To identify specific stress dimensions associated with different types of support gaps.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 130 U.S. farmers.
- Assessment of perceived stress related to farming.
- Analysis of associations between informational and emotional support gaps and stress dimensions.
Main Results:
- Gaps in informational support correlated with increased general perceived stress and stress from time pressures.
- Gaps in emotional support correlated with decreased stress from economic and climatic conditions.
Conclusions:
- Informational support gaps exacerbate farmer stress, particularly concerning time management.
- Emotional support may buffer farmers against economic and climate-related stressors.
- Addressing support needs is vital for mitigating farmer stress.
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