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{"title":"The Role of Perceived Neighborhood Factors and the Built Environment on Depression and Stress Among Latinas on US-Mexico Border","authors":"Liana J. Petruzzi,&nbsp;Vanessa L. Errisuriz,&nbsp;Carmen R. Valdez,&nbsp;Deborah Parra-Medina","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23165","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23165","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Neighborhood factors and the built environment (e.g., sidewalks, bike lanes and public transportation) are important social determinants of mental health. Yet scarce research explores their impact on Latinx mental health in <i>Colonias</i> (unincorporated, rural communities with limited access to basic utilities like water and electricity) along the U.S.-Mexico border. Secondary analysis of baseline data from a promotora-led, physical activity intervention in <i>Colonias</i> examined relationships between neighborhood environment and mental health among Spanish-speaking Latinas (<i>N</i> = 620) mostly born in Mexico (86%). The Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale (PANES) assesses the perceived neighborhood environment such as neighborhood safety, infrastructure, and access to destinations. Multivariate linear regressions assessed associations between the PANES, the Built Environment Index (BEI), stress (PSS-10) and depression (CESD-10), controlling for age, marital status, education, income, and nativity. Most participants (90%) reported moderate to high stress (PSS ≥ 14), and approximately 30% were at risk for clinical depression (CESD ≥ 10). Analyses indicated that higher PANES total scores were significantly associated with lower depression (<i>β</i> = −0.88, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) and stress (<i>β</i> = −1.67, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Similarly, higher BEI total scores were significantly associated with lower stress (<i>β</i> = −0.53, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Individual BEI items, including greater housing density (<i>β</i> = −1.26) and neighborhood access to recreation facilities (<i>β</i> = −0.97), were significantly associated with lower depression scores (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The built environment had a significant impact on mental health among Latinas residing in <i>Colonias</i>. Neighborhood density and access to recreation facilities were particularly important, potentially serving as protective factors for mental health. Investment in the built environment in <i>Colonias</i> could improve mental health.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142949544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unequal Effects of the Lockdown on Mental Health in Shanghai: The Moderating and Mediating Role of Neighborhood Environment and Online Social Connections","authors":"Yaolin Pei,&nbsp;Xiang Qi,&nbsp;Gen Li,&nbsp;Weiming Tang,&nbsp;Kangning Huang,&nbsp;Brian J. Hall,&nbsp;Bei Wu","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23177","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23177","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted population mental health worldwide. Few studies examined how the neighborhood environment and online social connections might influence the social gradient in mental health during the pandemic lockdown. We aim to examine the moderating and mediating role of neighborhood environment and online social connections in the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and mental health outcomes. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey of 3763 Shanghai residents during the COVID-19 lockdown between April 29 and June 1, 2022. Employing OLS linear regression analyses, our findings reveal that SES was negatively associated with depressive symptoms (<i>B</i> = 0.173, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and anxiety (<i>B</i> = 0.147, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). The findings supported our hypotheses that this disparity in mental health was partially mediated by neighborhood social capital, community management, and the extent of online social connections measured by the frequency of social connection through the social media WeChat (all <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Additionally, neighborhood social capital, community management, and online social connections also mitigated SES-driven mental health inequalities (all <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The study underscores the significance of the neighborhood environment and online social interactions in amplifying SES-related mental health effects, offering valuable insights for urban planning and health equity strategies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142949679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Experiences of Hijab and Non-Hijab-Wearing Muslim Women Students: Exploring Social Isolation and Discrimination in Delhi, India","authors":"Farhat Khan,&nbsp;Simran Kohli,&nbsp;Eileen Potsangbam,&nbsp;Korsi Dorene Kharshiing","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23174","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23174","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Research suggests that Muslim women wearing the hijab may be particularly vulnerable to the experiences of stigmatization as the hijab represents a dominant marker of “otherness.” Using the relational demography perspective, this paper explored the viewpoints of hijab and non-hijab-wearing Muslim women in Delhi regarding the different forms of discrimination and/or social isolation they may have experienced. Thematic analysis was used to explore the participant's narratives, gathered by means of six focus group discussions (<i>n</i> = 38). For the hijab-wearing group, two emergent themes were evident: “Journey of my hijab” and “The two sides of the hijab.” For the non-hijab-wearing group, the emergent themes included: “My name is (un)safe” and “Not Muslim enough.” The study findings can inform the development of intervention strategies to integrate the community more meaningfully by preventing “othering” and providing agency and autonomy.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Resilience and Stress Coping Styles of Primary Care Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Tuncay Akarslan,&nbsp;Esra Yildiz","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23175","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23175","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 <p>This study aimed to investigate the resilience, stress levels, coping styles, and the impact of related factors among nurses working in primary healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed as a cross-sectional study, the research included 86 volunteer nurses employed in primary healthcare institutions in Bitlis provincial center and its districts in Turkey. Data were collected between March and June 2022 using a sociodemographic information form, the Resilience Scale for Adults, and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire. The results showed that the mean scores of the resilience and stress-coping scales were significantly influenced by the educational and economic status of the nurses. A positive but weak correlation was observed between resilience and the self-confidence and optimistic approach subscales of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire. In contrast, a negative but weak correlation was found between resilience and the helpless and submissive approach subscales. The study revealed an association between resilience levels and stress-coping styles among nurses. Nurses with higher levels of education and income demonstrated greater resilience, while those with lower levels of education and income tended to use passive coping styles. The study recommends intervention programs to increase nurses' psychological resilience and promote effective stress-coping methods. Further research is suggested across professions, institutions, cities, and countries to explore differences in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142906756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived Neighbourhood Walkability and Depressive Symptoms of Rural Older Adults in Urbanisation: The Role of Community-Based Social Capital","authors":"Fan Yang,&nbsp;Junyao Zheng,&nbsp;Wenjie Li,&nbsp;Jianbing Dai","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23172","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23172","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to explore the association between community-based social capital, namely clan identity and sense of community (SOC), and perceived neighbourhood walkability (PNW) in relation to depressive symptoms among rural older adults in urbanisation. A sample of 489 older adults in an urbanising county of Western China participated and moderated mediation analysis was utilised. PNW was negatively associated with depressive symptoms, and SOC mediated the focal association. Moreover, clan identity was found as a moderator of the direct effect of PNW on depressive symptoms as well as on the indirect effect of the association through SOC. Specifically, the negative role of higher PNW on depressive symptoms was observed for older adults without clan identity. Also, clan identity significantly buffered the positive association between PNW and SOC. The study revealed the significant role of community-based social capital in the association between PNW and depressive symptoms among the elderly experiencing urbanisation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142906939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Phenomenon of Domestic Violence in Taiwan During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Complexity Theory Perspective","authors":"Hsiao-Pei Chang","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23173","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23173","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant public health events in human history. Domestic violence cases surged globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Taiwan, this trend was particularly evident, with a year-over-year increase in reported cases. This study aims to investigate the complex dynamics of domestic violence in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of Complexity Theory. The researcher employed a qualitative case study method and conducted semistructured interviews with four participants. A cross-case analysis revealed four themes illustrating polymorphic correlations of factors and five themes related to self-organizing behaviors. This study amplifies the voices of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers insights into the intricate dynamics between domestic violence incidents and disasters, individuals, and systems. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142906850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intersectional Anticipated Discrimination Among Women Experiencing Homelessness in Argentina","authors":"Malena Lenta,&nbsp;Jorgelina Di Iorio,&nbsp;José Juan Vázquez","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23171","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23171","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Women experiencing homelessness constitute a group with idiosyncratic characteristics and needs that have largely remained invisible. Their discriminatory situation has been studied very little which may limit the design of specific intervention strategies. Buenos Aires (Argentina) is one of the main megalopolises in Latin America, where information on women experiencing homelessness is scarcely available. The main objective of this paper is to analyze different aspects related to intersectional anticipated discrimination perceived by women experiencing homelessness in Buenos Aires (<i>n</i> = 72). A structured interview was used to collect the information. The findings show that the vast majority of women experiencing homelessness in Buenos Aires reported experiencing unfair treatment and anticipated discrimination. In addition, more than two-thirds of the women interviewed indicated that they felt they could be insulted or detained without cause, among other unfair treatment. Among the main reasons attributed by the interviewees to these situations of discrimination were the fact of being homeless, being women (cis or trans), and being poor. The results obtained may be useful to guide the design and implementation of policies, services, and programs for women experiencing homelessness with a gender perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11683448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142906867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethnic-Racial Socialization Through the Lens of German Young Adults of Turkish, Kurdish, East, and Southeast Asian Heritage","authors":"Tuğçe Aral,&nbsp;Linda P. Juang","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23166","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23166","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study explored how racially marginalized German young adults narrate their ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) growing up in Germany. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 26 German young adults of Turkish, Kurdish, East and Southeast Asian heritage (aged 18–32 years, <i>M</i>_age = 26.7, SD = 3.08, 16 women, seven men, and three nonbinary). Reflexive thematic analysis resulted in five themes: (1) family and community heritage culture socialization, (2) family survival vs. liberation-based preparation for bias, (3) family mistrust toward the oppressing community, (4) school and neighborhood lack of support against discrimination, and (5) marginalized peers and siblings as sources of support against discrimination. The findings highlight marginalized peers as an important source of support and suggest the need for considering the complexity of racism and ERS for participants of minoritized communities within minoritized communities in Europe. The findings also inform interventions designed for families and schools to protect youth from varied forms of bias and discrimination.</p>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11671723/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142894680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of the Stigma of Mental Illness: A Descriptive Exploratory Study of Outpatients in a Public Mental Health Hospital in Ghana","authors":"Sebastian Gyamfi,&nbsp;Mark Fordjour Owusu,&nbsp;Joseph Adu,&nbsp;Isaac Amankwaa,&nbsp;Ebenezer Martin-Yeboah","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23164","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23164","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite ongoing efforts, persons with mental illness (PWMI) continue to experience stigma and discrimination and with profound negative outcomes. This study examined the psychological and social impact of the stigma attached to mental illness as experienced by out-patients at a public mental health facility. We applied a descriptive exploratory method using a semi-structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 Outpatient Department members. Study participants described various ways the stigma of mental illness impacted them within the social space. Overall, five (5) themes emerged. These include devaluing, losing their partners, social exclusion, unemployment, and loss of self-esteem. Participants' account of their experiences with stigma so far depicts stigma as an everyday occurrence that adversely impacts their social standing. To effectively address stigma requires intentional efforts to bridge the gap created by deliberate acts of discrimination and lack of support for PWMI within our social framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11670040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142894683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Community Building in Crisis: Interventions With Displaced Communities in Temporary Housing Shelters","authors":"Iris Posklinsky,&nbsp;Hani Nouman","doi":"10.1002/jcop.23170","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jcop.23170","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Emergency displacement is a widespread phenomenon impacting all facets of life and increasing rates of psychological trauma. This article analyzes the effects of shared residency among evacuated and fragmented communities, focusing on social and communal disparities in temporary shelters. By adopting theoretical perspectives of community building and social capital, it describes interventions aimed at promoting resilience within newly formed shelter communities. A qualitative study was conducted in temporary housing shelters in Israel during wartime. The study included four focus groups with 31 professionals and an analysis of recent emergency protocols. Professional interventions following displacement into temporary evacuation centers create a new reference community, “the shelter community.” These mobilizing interventions include establishing volunteer emergency teams, strengthening community cohesion, and fostering community participation in renewed daily routines. Community building interventions in temporary housing shelters can foster personal and community empowerment following disasters worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":15496,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community psychology","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11664464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142877355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}