The relationship between mental health and social solidarity among apartment residents in shahrekord, iran.
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between psychological well-being and social solidarity of apartment residents in Shahrekord, Iran. METHODS: A sample of 200 apartment dwellers was selected randomly. Fessler Social Solidarity Inventory and General Health Questionnaire were used to gather data. RESULTS: Using partial correlation test and having controlled the effect of age, sex and education, we found significant relationship between mental health and social solidarity (r = 0.47; p= 0.023). After controlling education and marital status, it was also revealed that women were in a better solidarity situation compared to men (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: There is a relation between the mental health and social solidarity of apartment residents in Sharekord. Good mental health accompanied with better social solidarity.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Forouzan Ganji, Afsaneh Nekooee, Faranak Safdari, Neda Parvin, Akbar Shafei, Hanife Ganji
Institution: Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2161393656