Guidelines for psychological practice for people with low-income and economic marginalization: Executive summary.

Juntunen, Cindy L.; Pietrantonio, Kipp R.; Hirsch, Jameson K.; Greig, Astrea; Thompson, Mindi N.; Ross, Denise; Peterman, Amy H.

doi:10.1037/amp0000826

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“…The current findings demonstrate that experiences of poverty stigma are associated with adverse mental health and well‐being outcomes and, therefore, suggest that anti‐stigma interventions may be effective in lessening socioeconomic inequalities in health. Regarding psychology specifically, the American Psychological Association recommend that psychologists working with individuals from low‐income backgrounds engage with continuing education and training to enhance service providers' understanding of poverty and reduce biases toward low‐income groups (Juntunen et al, 2022). Similar guidelines should be adopted among other professionals working in services designed to assist low‐income communities, and future research is required to identify the most effective means of challenging stigmatising attitudes and behaviours among service providers.…”

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Poverty stigma, mental health, and well‐being: A rapid review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research

Inglis¹,

Jenkins

McHardy³

et al. 2022

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Poverty is associated with higher rates of mental illness and lower levels of well-being. Poverty affects mental health and well-being through a range of mechanisms, one of which may be experiences of stigma associated with living in poverty or accessing services designed to assist individuals on low incomes (including social security). The aim of this study was to synthesise published research on the relationship between individuals' experiences of poverty stigma and aspects of mental health and well-being. A rapid review was undertaken of quantitative and qualitative research published between January 2005 and February 2021. In total, 22 (5 quantitative and 17 qualitative or mixed methods) studies met the inclusion criteria, the findings of which were extracted and analysed using thematic synthesis.Experiences of poverty stigma were found to be associated with four broad aspects of mental health and well-being: negative self-evaluations, diminished social well-being, negative affect, and mental ill-health. Several forms of poverty stigma, including self, received, perceived, anticipated, and endorsed stigma were implicated in these associations. Poverty stigma may contribute to inequalities in mental illness and well-being, although further quantitative and longitudinal research is required to test its impact on mental health.

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Poverty stigma, mental health, and well‐being: A rapid review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research

Inglis¹,

Jenkins

McHardy³

et al. 2022

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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“…In the work context, individuals who suddenly found themselves out of work as a result of COVID-19 may benefit from assistance in developing new skills and exploring emerging interests and fields and by finding mechanisms by which to establish hope for the future. Given the myriad barriers to mental health treatment faced by individuals who are low income, psychologists are encouraged to work collaboratively with other health care providers via integrative behavioral health and dissemination of psychoeducation and to continue to advocate for expanded and affordable telehealth (Juntunen et al, 2019). In order to meet the needs of all clients, psychologists must draw from expertise in cultural resources for coping (e.g., spirituality, traditional healing practices, and cultural connectedness) that play a crucial role in supporting individuals (Walters et al, 2020).…”

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“…The pervasive detrimental effects of poverty (Thompson & Dahling, 2019) have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected those who are low-income or economically marginalized. Preexisting social inequities and health disparities (Juntunen et al, 2019) have resulted in heightened rates of layoffs or unemployment; limited job protections and childcare support for low-wage workers deemed to be essential employees; and lowered access to adequate testing, vaccination, and treatment of COVID-19 among economically marginalized communities. These added traumatic stressors have been layered upon existing inadequacies in adequate health care and financial security (Gruber et al, 2021; Kantamneni, 2020).…”

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Intersecting losses and integrative practices: Work and mental health during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

Blustein

Thompson

Kozan³

2021

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in unimaginable loss of life coupled with the loss of livelihoods for millions of people across the globe. In this article, we discuss the unique challenges of this crisis with a particular focus on how the pandemic has led to intersecting losses that have been exacerbated by ongoing social marginalization and inequities. An integrative treatment model informed by psychology of loss theories is presented for understanding the intersecting losses evoked by the pandemicincluding the loss of work and financial security, relationships and collective rituals, routines and work-life boundaries, and physical and psychological health. Innovative features of this integrative perspective include a focus on enhancing critical consciousness, the use of integrative mental health and work-based interventions, and trauma-informed care. A case example and an integrative, prevention-based intervention that focuses on both work and mental health issues conclude the article. Public Significance StatementThis article examines the intersecting nature of losses that have been evoked by COVID-19, which encompass work and financial security, relationships and collective rituals, routines and work-life boundaries, and physical and psychological health. These losses, which have taken place amidst the continuing struggle of marginalization and social inequity, call for a concerted effort by psychology, writ large, to innovate and integrate practices and prevention efforts. New directions for integrative practices and prevention are presented in conjunction with a conceptual model that can inform future efforts to support people and communities during and after the pandemic.

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“…Most individuals desire a satisfying, stable romantic relationship (Trail & Karney, 2012). Although many affluent and middle-class couples are able to obtain this kind of relationship (Proulx et al, 2017), many couples experiencing lower incomes and economic marginalization report significant challenges sustaining high-quality romantic relationships (Juntunen et al, 2021; Karney, 2020). As to the nature of these challenges, over 200 risk factors have been identified as impairments to relationship satisfaction over the course of a relationship (Karney & Bradbury, 1995).…”

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The longitudinal influence of cumulative risk: Is relationship education a resource?

Kanter

Lannin

Rauer

et al. 2023

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Singular risk factors elicit negative relational outcomes for couples, yet the accumulation of risk factors can be especially detrimental to relationship functioning. Few studies, however, have explored the long-term effects of cumulative risk exposure on intimate relationships as well as examined whether relationship education (RE) protects couples from adverse effects of cumulative risk exposure. Accordingly, the present study examined the long-term association between cumulative risk and relationship satisfaction, potential interaction effects between cumulative risk and exposure to singular risks, and if RE protected couples from the effects of cumulative risk exposure. Participants included 6298 couples in the Supporting Healthy Marriages Project. Lagged regression analyses of the participants in the control condition who did not receive relationship education ( n = 3160) indicated that men and women under greater cumulative risk exposure experienced greater decreases in relationship satisfaction 2.5 years later. The impact of singular risk factors on relationship satisfaction did not consistently differ as a function of cumulative risk exposure. A multi-group analysis indicated that RE did not protect against the adverse effect of cumulative risk on later relationship satisfaction. Results highlight the long-term detrimental consequences of cumulative risk exposure for relationship satisfaction. Future efforts to enhance relationship functioning may benefit from addressing the accumulation of factors that erode relationship functioning.

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Guidelines for psychological practice for people with low-income and economic marginalization: Executive summary.

Cited by 13 publications

References 114 publications

Poverty stigma, mental health, and well‐being: A rapid review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research

Poverty stigma, mental health, and well‐being: A rapid review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research

Intersecting losses and integrative practices: Work and mental health during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

The longitudinal influence of cumulative risk: Is relationship education a resource?

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