Stressors and Symptoms Predictive of Distress in Farmers

Walker, Lilly Schubert; Walker, James L.

doi:10.2307/584486

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“…The preliminary results from this study echo a number of issues raised in farm stress literature in Canada and internationally (Lobley et al, 2004;Parry et al, 2005;Gregoire, 2002;Judd et al, 2006aJudd et al, , 2006bWalker & Walker, 1987;1988;Keating, 1987;Alston & Kent, 2004;Williams, 1996). Although issues raised in farm stress literature are only briefly discussed here, they add context to our emerging themes.…”

Section: Stress On the Farmsupporting

confidence: 76%

“…For example, prior to the BSE event, farmers had to cope and adjust to a number of changes in agricultural Downloaded by [University of California Santa Cruz] at 01:07 20 November 2014 communities, including societal expectations, higher dependence on exports, and demographical transformations. As a result, farmers report feeling marginalized, misunderstood, and undervalued, feelings that contribute to their susceptibility to stress (Lobley et al, 2004;Walker & Walker, 1987, 1988Alston & Kent, 2004). Schulman and Armstrong (1989) argue that intervention programs developed by practitioners would be more productive if they take into consideration the characteristics of the particular groups they are targeting.…”

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Marital stress, divorce, and depression as well as suicide were also associated with financial hardship (Broadway, 2008;Sutherns & Amaratunga, 2007;Pletsch et al, in press;Smart, 2006). The literature on farm stress suggests that the most significant stressors for farmers include government policy and regulation (amount of paperwork, effect and regulation, understanding and completing forms), as well as farm finances, uncertain markets, isolation, values and perceptions of self-worth, age-related factors (succession of the farm, inheritance, and retirement), and demographic changes in rural communities (CASA & Western Opinion Research, Inc., 2005;Walker & Walker, 1987, 1988Lobley et al, 2004;Parry et al, 2005). Moreover, problems with physical health were correlated with high risk of suicide (Booth et al, 2000).…”

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, problems with physical health were correlated with high risk of suicide (Booth et al, 2000). There is growing recognition that farmers are especially vulnerable to stress and are a high risk group for suicide (Walker & Walker, 1987;Lobley et al, 2004;Parry et al, 2005;Booth et al, 2000;Gregoire, 2002;Judd et al, 2006b;Williams, 1996). For example, Williams (1996) suggests that farmers have been enduring ongoing crisis and unrecoverable financial hardship since the Farm Crisis in the 1980s, leading to a high number of thoughts of suicide and symptoms related to burnout.…”

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The detection of the first indigenous case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada on May 20, 2003, had significant consequences for the livestock industry. As a result, borders were closed by several trade partners, particularly the United States. The outbreak led to direct and indirect economic impacts to the "cattle" industry exceeding $6 billion. As a consequence of a number of risk management interventions implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial agencies, the BSE outbreak appears to have been largely contained. The initial results from our study of the socioeconomic and psychosocial impact of BSE on the health and well-being of rural and farm families living in Canada, a topic that remains largely unexamined are presented. Our analysis of the outbreak raises a number of questions concerning the resulting consequences for farmers, their families, and their communities, including considerations from a social determinants' of health perspective. In particular, our preliminary findings reveal that 5 years following the detection of the first indigenous case of BSE in Canada, ongoing uncertainty and stress resulting from unrecoverable financial losses continue to weigh heavily on the health and well-being of farmers, their families, and survival and sustainability of agricultural communities.

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Section: Stress On the Farmsupporting

confidence: 76%

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Stress On the Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Twelve to 18 percent of the farm families who were displaced reported an increase in the use of alcohol (Heffernan & Heffernan, 1986). Family members began to show more psychosomatic signs of stress (e.g., trouble concentrating, changes in health, sleep disturbances) (Keating, Munro, & Doherty, 1988;Walker & Walker, 1987). Forty-nine percent reported becoming more physically violent, both in general (Bosc, 1985) and toward family members (Heffernan & Heffernan, 1986).…”

Section: Maladaptive Coping Attemptsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Coping with the Displaced Farm Family:

Jurich¹,

Collins²,

Griffin³

1993

Marriage & Family Review

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With the current state of affairs in the farm economy, more and more farms are foreclosing and rural businesses are shutting down. With this loss of employment, rural families are being uprooted and being forced to relocate in other rural areas or, more typically, to urban areas. This change of lifestyle goes beyond the breadwinner to affect the entire family. This paper focuses upon the family ramifications of such moves. Attention will be turned to the specific problems of the father, the mother, and the children in their attempts at readjustment to relocation. Relationships both within and external to the family will be examined.

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Predictors of Stress Among Australian Farmers

Gray¹,

Lawrence²

1996

Aust J Social Issues

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Australian fanns continue to suffer economic pressure which directly and indirectly produces stress among farm family members. This study uses qualitative and qua1ltitative data to isolate jactors which predict stress. Financial condition, perception a/what is at stake, the combination ofon-fann and ofl/arm obligations and the generalfrustrations offann life arefound to predict stress among both men and women. Gender relations and attachmem to farm life emerge as stronger predictors for women, while youth is a stronger predictorfor men. The study concludes that attempts to develop and preserve the family fam: may be creating stressful situations which threaten the family relations upon which the famling system is based.

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Stressors and Symptoms Predictive of Distress in Farmers

Cited by 75 publications

References 7 publications

The Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Consequences of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE): A Community Impact Study

The Psychosocial and Socioeconomic Consequences of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE): A Community Impact Study

Coping with the Displaced Farm Family:

Predictors of Stress Among Australian Farmers

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