I’m More Than a Farmer’s Wife

Munz, Stevie M.

doi:10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4791

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“…Their also described their farming work role and responsibilities. Both roles reflect the descriptions found in earlier research that recorded women's previously invisible farming and nonfarming labor (e.g., Alston, 1995;Munz, 2021;Sachs, 1983) and off-farm employment (Kelly & Shortall, 2002). The resultant role overload and role conflict our participants described has also been noted previously in the literature (Danes & McTavish, 1997); this work adds depth of detail to that picture.…”

Section: Rst and Roles And Stresses Of Women Married To A Farmersupporting

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“A great life, if you can stand it”: Stress and farm women.

Scheyett,

Hollifield,

Scarrow

et al. 2024

Journal of Rural Mental Health

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Farmer suicide and stress are increasingly the focus of behavioral health research; however, much less has been written on stressors of women married to male farmers. Using role stress theory, we sought to understand the roles, stresses experienced, and coping strategies of women who are married to men who farm. Six focus groups were held with women married to farmers in rural Georgia. Thematic analysis of transcripts was completed. We found five major thematic areas in participants' discussions about roles, stress, and coping: (1) everything-but-farming, (2) farming work, (3) managing emotions, (4) being misunderstood and lonely, (5) coping. Participants described high stress from role overload and role conflict, particularly seen in the competing demands of everything-but-farming and farming work, which, in turn, created additional conflict with the demands of the managing emotions role. Participants also described painful role isolation from the role of being the misunderstood and lonely wife. Coping strategies included creatively finding time for self and others, faith, focusing on positive aspects of farm life, and minimizing the demands of their varied roles. Rural mental health practitioners need to understand the demanding multiple roles of women married to male farmers, their role stresses, and the ways they attempt to cope. Effective mental health efforts should include outreach, exploration of role stress and effectiveness of coping strategies, peer support, and validation of strengths. Larger system changes and additional research are also needed. Public Health Significance StatementWomen in farming are an understudied vulnerable population. This study examines the stresses and coping strategies of women married to male farmers and discusses the implications for mental health practice.

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Section: Rst and Roles And Stresses Of Women Married To A Farmersupporting

confidence: 84%

“…Historically, much of farm women’s work has been “invisible,” unpaid labor in the service of a male farmer and their farm and family. It has often been discounted because it does not meet the traditional model where farm labor results in production of commodities for profit (Alston, 1995; Herron & Skinner, 2012; Munz, 2021).…”

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“A great life, if you can stand it”: Stress and farm women.

Scheyett,

Hollifield,

Scarrow

et al. 2024

Journal of Rural Mental Health

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Anxiety and Associated Stressors Among Farm Women in England and Wales

Lobley

2023

Journal of Agromedicine

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‘Why Don’t You Just Marry A Farmer?’: Barriers and Challenges Experienced by Women Farm Owners in Georgia

Green,

Croom,

Sandlin

et al. 2024

JJSE

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This research explores the resilience of women farm owners in Georgia amidst societal gender inequality and discrimination. The study identifies barriers women face as farm owner-operators and strategies they use to overcome these obstacles. A two-stage interview process focused on participants’ life histories and reflections on their experiences. The study reveals significant challenges for women in farming, including gender discrimination, the knowledge required to farm, and the dichotomy between farming and home responsibilities. Gender discrimination is prevalent, with women having to prove their legitimacy as farmers. The need to acquire farming knowledge quickly was another significant barrier. The study aligns with previous research, underscoring the unique challenges women face in the agriculture industry.

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I’m More Than a Farmer’s Wife

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“A great life, if you can stand it”: Stress and farm women.

“A great life, if you can stand it”: Stress and farm women.

Anxiety and Associated Stressors Among Farm Women in England and Wales

‘Why Don’t You Just Marry A Farmer?’: Barriers and Challenges Experienced by Women Farm Owners in Georgia

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