Hopelessness, demoralization and suicidal behaviour: the backdrop to welfare reform in Australia

Butterworth, Peter; Fairweather, Kate A.; Anstey, Kaarin J.; Windsor, Tim D.

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1614.2006.01864.x

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“…The accumulation of a large amount of negative pressure, arising from poor socio‐economic status (unemployment, low income) and the need to juggle different responsibilities in such circumstances, readily result in a psychological and mental overload. Lack of a confiding relationship, stress associated with becoming a single parent, a priory bad health, and the stigma associated with being a single parent can all be detrimental to good health (Benzeval 1998; Butterwoorth et al . 2006).…”

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Incidence and prevention of early childhood caries in one- and two-parent families

Plutzer

Keirse

2010

Child: Care, Health and Development

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The intervention produced a greater reduction in the frequency of ECC in children from one-parent families than in those from two-parent families. This did not reduce their disadvantage, though, as they still had a four times higher risk than children from two-parent families. Mothers and children in one-parent families need substantially more attention and support than those in two-parent families to eliminate their disadvantage in suffering ECC.

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“…These include psychological and mental health problems (Lipman et al . 1997; Butterwoorth et al . 2006), chronic illnesses (Burström et al .…”

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Incidence and prevention of early childhood caries in one- and two-parent families

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Keirse

2010

Child: Care, Health and Development

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“…Appropriate remoralization with this community, the authors argued, comes out of community empowerment from political and social action. Linked with these studies was a contribution from Australian mental health academics examining the effects of welfare reform, including welfare dependency, on demoralization (Butterworth et al. 2006).…”

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Demoralization and remoralization: a review of these constructs in the healthcare literature

Connor

Walton

2011

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Demoralization and remoralization: a review of these constructs in the healthcare literature Development of the constructs of demoralization and remoralization began in the psychiatric literature in the 1970s when a psychiatrist in the USA observed a pattern of characteristics in people referred to him for depression, which he believed, was not depression. These characteristics included hopelessness, helplessness, isolation, low self-esteem and despair. Such characteristics are often termed existential distress. Distinguishing between depression and the existential distress of demoralization is still central in the literature. This is important as successful responses to each condition differ. Research into these constructs has broadened and contributions now come from many different countries and multiple health disciplines, including nursing. This study presents a review and exploration of these constructs in the healthcare literature in an attempt to bring them to the attention of greater numbers of nurses. Facilitating remoralization requires time and sensitivity to people's personal narratives. Difficulty in achieving such a response in the present efficiency climate of many health institutions can lead to moral distress.

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“…Unemployed people generally report poor psychological health, are at increased risk of experiencing a diagnosable mental disorder and may be at increased risk of suicide (Broom et al. , 2006; Butterworth, Fairweather, Anstey & Windsor, 2006). When compared with the general population, unemployed people report poorer general health, have higher rates of health service utilisation, experience higher levels of chronic disease and have increased blood pressure (Broom et al.…”

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Promoting wellbeing in young unemployed adults: The importance of identifying meaningful patterns of time use

Scanlan

Bundy

Matthews

2011

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

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Individuals in the 'unemployed' groups spent large amounts of time engaged in potentially non-directed use of time (e.g. watching television or 'doing nothing'). Such patterns of time use have previously been associated with poor health. To support the health of unemployed individuals more effectively, occupational therapy interventions must focus on enhancing the quality of time use for this population.

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Hopelessness, demoralization and suicidal behaviour: the backdrop to welfare reform in Australia

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

Incidence and prevention of early childhood caries in one- and two-parent families

Incidence and prevention of early childhood caries in one- and two-parent families

Demoralization and remoralization: a review of these constructs in the healthcare literature

Promoting wellbeing in young unemployed adults: The importance of identifying meaningful patterns of time use

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