The influence of sense of community on the relationship between community participation and mental health for individuals with serious mental illnesses

Terry, Rachel; Townley, Greg; Brusilovskiy, Eugene; Salzer, Mark S.

doi:10.1002/jcop.22115

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“…The survey also included the Temple University Community Participation (TUCP) measure, an assessment of participation in 26 areas that asks about how many days the individual participated in each type of activity in the past 30 days, if each activity is important to them (yes/no), and whether they do each activity enough (not enough, enough, or too much). The TUCP has been used previously to measure community participation among adults with serious mental illnesses (Chang et al, 2016;Salzer et al, 2015;Terry et al, 2019). This research has identified differences in community participation across areas of residence (urbanicity) (Townley et al, 2017) and neurocognitive status (Thomas et al, 2019), and has utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) methodology (Townley et al, 2018).…”

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Self-reported community participation experiences and preferences of autistic adults

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Nonnemacher

et al. 2021

Autism

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Community participation is essential to overall health and well-being. However, research on the community participation experiences and preferences of autistic adults is lacking. Results from a large, mid-Atlantic statewide needs assessment survey found that a number of activities that include social interactions or are focused on meeting daily needs are important to autistic adults and that they participate in these activities to varying degrees. Going shopping at a grocery store was the most common community activity reported and also rated as important by the largest proportion of respondents. Autistic adults with a co-occurring intellectual disability participated in fewer activities and reported fewer activities as important. Sufficiency, the extent to which each individual was satisfied with their level of participation in important activities, was greater for autistic adults with higher incomes and lower for autistic adults who lived independently or had co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. Breadth, or the number of important activities participated in during the past month, was lowest for autistic adults living in facilities and those with co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses, and higher for adults with self-reported service needs. As new community participation requirements for Medicaid roll out across the United States, autistic adults can provide critical feedback to inform policy and practice. Lay abstract Although participation in communities is a key component of health and well-being, little research has explored community participation among autistic adults. A better understanding of preferences and access to various community activities among autistic adults provides intervention and policy directions in a critical area. This study reports responses from one of the largest groups of autistic adults surveyed to date. Participants reported their valued activities, number of days they participated in each activity during the previous month, and the extent to which they perceived their participation to be sufficient. Grocery shopping was the most common community activity, and most important. A wide range of activities were participated in during the previous month and more than half of the autistic adults reported that most activities were important. Autistic adults with a co-occurring intellectual disability participated in fewer activities and said that fewer activities were important. Sufficiency, or the degree to which an individual felt they participated enough in important activities, was greater for autistic adults with higher incomes and lower for autistic adults who lived independently or had co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. Breadth of participation, or the number of important types of participation in the past month, was lower for autistic adults residing in supported living facilities and for autistic adults with co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. Breadth was greater for autistic adults with self-reported service needs. Our study findings offer important information to guide implementation of new federal requirements aimed at promoting greater community participation among individuals covered by Medicaid.

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Self-reported community participation experiences and preferences of autistic adults

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Nonnemacher

et al. 2021

Autism

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“…In summary, several studies have found significant associations: (a) between SOC with depression and mental illness (Li et al, 2011; Huang et al, 2016; Terry et al, 2019); (b) SOC and good health (Carpiano and Hystad, 2011; Johnson et al, 2011; Anderson et al, 2016); as well as, (c) SOC and life satisfaction (Farrell et al, 2004; Kutek et al, 2011; Huang and Wong, 2014; Ng and Fisher, 2016; Yao et al, 2018; Rugel et al, 2019).…”

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“…Among military spouses, SOC has been examined as a mediator: (a) between social support and psychological well−being (Wang et al, 2015); (b) between social support and participation in youth−based community organizations, and outcomes relevant to adolescent development (Lardier et al, 2019); (c) between the transgender identity and overall well−being (Barr et al, 2016). Terry et al (2019) found that SOC is an important mediator of community participation and mental health. Despite the importance of these findings, among immigrants, few studies have been conducted that analyze the mediating effects of SOC on physical health and mental well-being.…”

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confidence: 99%

Positive Influences of Social Support on Sense of Community, Life Satisfaction and the Health of Immigrants in Spain

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The main objective of this study was to investigate the association of social support and the sense of community (SOC) with satisfaction with life (SWL) and immigrant health. We propose a model in which perceived social support from close sources (family and friends), as mediated by SOC and life satisfaction, would be positively associated with mental and physical health. Limited evidence exists from multivariate models that concurrently examine the association of both factors with SWL and health-related outcomes. We investigate the hypothesized association in a structural equations model (SEM) analysis. The participants consisted of 1131 immigrants (49% men and 51% women) (age 18–70, M = 33). The study was conducted in Malaga (Spain). Cross-sectional data were collected using a random-route sampling and survey methodology. In this model, greater social support from native friends was associated with a greater SOC. Social support from family and native friends was associated with greater SWL. Also, a greater SOC was associated with greater SWL. No association was found between SOC and mental health symptoms, whereas, greater SWL was associated with fewer mental health and illness symptoms. These results suggest that among immigrants, support networks involving family and native friends, and integration into the community are important influences for immigrants to achieve life satisfaction. These results are widely applicable and have implications that are relevant to the design of health promotion interventions.

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“…Chaudhry and Li (2011) stated that Muslims in the United States are more likely to have mental health issues than are any other minority groups because of the challenging psychosocial issues that they encounter. Terry, Townley, Brusilovskiy, and Salzer (2018) found that sense of community is an important mediator for community participation and psychological distress, which means mental health functioning.…”

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“…Therefore, many researchers have emphasized focusing on collaboration with the community to identify the most common primary concerns (e.g., Abe et al, 2018;Becker, Reiser, Lambert, & Covello, 2014;Francisco, 2013;Francisco & Butterfoss, 2007;McMillan & Chavis, 1986;Terry et al, 2018). This would ensure that Muslims' needs are met and that they get familiarized with formal mental health services in an effective way so that their issues are addressed and their quality of life is enhanced, as mental health services include both (Kaplan, Tarvydas, & Gladding, 2014).…”

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Muslims and mental health concerns: A social ecological model perspective

Tanhan

Francisco

2019

Journal Community Psychology

143

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Muslims in the United States experience many psychosocial issues and underutilize mental health services. This study sought to systematically identify the common issues and strengths of the Muslims affiliated with a college in the Southeast region of the United States and address them accordingly. A survey comprising 33 items and 2 open‐ended questions regarding common issues and strengths was constructed. A total of 116 participants completed the survey. The overall rating for items was quite high, whereas the satisfaction rating was very low. The most important item was, “You have prayer places/rugs, ablution stations, and water in restrooms,” with an importance rating of 94.52% and a satisfaction rating of 20.50%. Four items regarding mental health were rated as the least important, and participants reported lack of knowledge regarding mental health services. This is the first study that includes a list of common concerns and strengths of the Muslim communities affiliated with colleges in the United States.

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The influence of sense of community on the relationship between community participation and mental health for individuals with serious mental illnesses

Cited by 28 publications

References 38 publications

Self-reported community participation experiences and preferences of autistic adults

Self-reported community participation experiences and preferences of autistic adults

Positive Influences of Social Support on Sense of Community, Life Satisfaction and the Health of Immigrants in Spain

Muslims and mental health concerns: A social ecological model perspective

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