The farm crisis: an analysis of social psychological distress among North Carolina farm operators

Using data from a statewide survey conducted in a period of economic and ecological crisis, analysed the relationships between perceived social psychological distress, social support, and demographic, farm structure, and socioeconomic characteristics. The results have implications for policy interve...

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Published in:American journal of community psychology 1989-08, Vol.17 (Aug 89), p.423-441
Main Authors: Schulman, M D, Armstrong, P S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Farm crisis
Farmers
North Carolina
Stress
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Summary:Using data from a statewide survey conducted in a period of economic and ecological crisis, analysed the relationships between perceived social psychological distress, social support, and demographic, farm structure, and socioeconomic characteristics. The results have implications for policy intervention and farm crisis support programs. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0091-0562